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Europe
Europe has a massive network of interesting and challenging roads to ride from the Scottish Highlands of Britain across to the Swiss Alps and down to France and the Mediterranean. We’ve travelled extensively throughout Europe and can provide tips and guides on where to go, roads to ride, places to stay, things to see and costs of tolls and bike hire. And don’t forget to share your European ride stories and photos with readers.
Austrian motorcycle travel company, Edelweiss Bike Travel, is the first we have heard of that offers tours on electric bikes....
MotorbikeWriter invites reader, riders and bloggers to send us their travel stories about interesting roads and exotic locations. This entry is very exotic – the Spanish Island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco. It’s written by Hollie Mantle, of London, who has been pillion with...
At the age of just 21, Lithuanian-born world traveller Jacob Laukaitis has done more motorcycle travel than most veteran riders....
Electric motorcycles will again be a major part of the sixth annual World Advanced Vehicle Expedition Trophy, the world’s biggest...
How would you like to ride an MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 for seven days across three Mediterranean islands ending with a tour of the Varese factory? MV Agusta has put together the Tour of the Islands costing €2950 (about A$4370) for the rider and €1600 f(about A$2370) or a...
Veteran Aussie motorcycle adventurers Shirley Hardy-Rix and Brian Rix packed their big Beemer in 2015 for a trip from Greece...
Italian motorcycle company MV Agusta appears to be moving into the lucrative motorcycle travel industry offering tours in their home...
If you’re heading off to ride through Europe, beware that the European cops, the guardians of the roads, who will be eagerly watching you and how you ride. Remember, France Spain and Italy together with Germany employ 60% of all Europe’s police officers. FRANCE The Gendarmerie will “eyeball” anyone crossing “La Manche”,...
Veteran motorcycle journo Mick Matheson and family took a motorcycle trip throughout Italy recently and he put together this article and...
The pilgrimage to Ducati’s factory in Borgo Panigale in Bologona, central Italy, is now an even deeper experience for the...
As cities continue to resist freeing up spaces for motorcycle parking, there is one country that seems to be paradise for motorcyclists. Former Brisbane chef Michel Bonnet, who has returned to his native country of France, says we can learn a lot from his country. He says there are rules, but...
The Spanish island of Ibiza may be renowned for electronic music and night life, but automotive writer Paul Joshua reckons...
Valentino Rossi fans will no doubt be queuing up for Yamaha Motor Australia’s Mugello MotoGP Tour, although there is no...
Have you ever wanted to tour Italy with those who know all the spectacular back roads? Hear the Road Motorcycle Tours, based in Rome, provides both guides tours and self-guided tours that take you to all the best roads. The company is owned and operated by long-time motorcycle enthusiast, Enrico Grassi. Enrico...
Anyone visiting the United Kingdom who has an interest in motorbikes should make a pilgrimage to Birmingham’s National Motorcycle Museum....
Motorcycle road trips are synonymous with big countries like Australia and the USA, but did you know that the first...
Ducati is following in the footsteps of fellow Italian automotive company Ferrari with plans to open Ducati World inside a theme park in 2019. Ducati World will be located at the Mirabilandia amusement park on the east coast of Italy just 100km from their factory and museum at Borgo Panigale...
If you want to put a spark in your love life, you should join Mrs MBW and me on a...
Famous US car hire company Hertz has widened its business network to include a motorcycle hire and tour service in...
The UK has so much to offer when it comes to stunning scenery and culture that it can be difficult to choose where to go on your motorcycling holiday. From the rugged scenery of the Scottish Highlands to the rolling hills of the South Downs, it’s easy to see why...
Riding in Europe can be a delight, exhilaratingly fast, frustratingly slow, confusing, challenging and even expensive. The continent is as...
Motorcycle tour guides are usually smart people with a lot of practical tricks that make your journey easier and Hear...
Of course we would say that a motorcycle is the only way to see Italy, in particular the rolling panorama of rural Tuscany, but it’s true for both practical and romantic reasons. When Enrico Grassi of Hear the Road Motorcycle Tours invited me to join his Tuscany and Umbria: Heart...
The Adventurists must be the first motorcycle touring company to offer tours on monkey bikes and now add tours of...
Having ridden the Tuscany region this year with Hear the Road Motorcycle Tours Italy, we can thoroughly recommend one of their...
What better way to see the scenic Adriatic country of Croatia but with a local couple who have more than 20 years of motorcycle experience! Robert and Andrea Vrabec of Moto Tours Croatia have planned a 2400km ride through their home country which, as the map shows, is dominated by...
(Sponsored post) If we’re being completely honest, bikers are rarely seen alone. Apart from biker groups, you’ll often see a...
(Scandinavia travel article written by Emily Peyton, an avid reader with a passion for writing. She blogs on different topics...
(Sponsored Post) How far would you go to win a fortune? Would you hop stark naked (but sporting a helmet!) on a motorcycle and race against the clock through the Irish countryside? Someone in the sleepy town of Tulaigh Mhór (Tullymore), population 52, has won the lottery, and the town locals have...
Even though you may not be able to leave home during the pandemic, and many motorcycle musuems ae ,cosed anyway,...
By Anthony Joseph* Motorcycles are iconic and versatile vehicles that are loved all over the world. To some, motorcycles equal recreation...
If you want to ride your bike in Devon, UK, then you are surely in for a great time as you will view the countryside that is undeniably dramatic and gorgeous. That is why you will enjoy a great ride from Okehampton to Brent Tor. This trip will equate to...
Range and recharging times may still be an issue for electric motorcycles, yet it looks like the motorcycle travel industry...
Are you a motorcycle enthusiast looking for someone compatible? Did you know you can meet a diverse range of potential...
(Contributed post) The United Kingdom is a truly unique land, and one that is perfect for touring year round. There are so many amazing places that you can visit, with a history that stretches back thousands of years. From mountain peaks to castles, and dense forests to picturesque lakes, the...
(Contributed post) Greece is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and is a fantastic place for a holiday...
Norway is removing wire rope barriers from a six-kilometre stretch of road near the capital of Oslo in a win...
Hop On, We’re Going Out UberMoto is just what you’d expect; Uber for motorcycles. You open your app, set your destination, and within no time your driver (or in this case, rider) will show up just in the knick of time so you aren’t late for your appointment at the...
Casual ADV Riding Ever wish your ‘maxiscooter‘ had offroad capabilities? Maybe it’s time to sell your current ride to pick...
Three companies are stepping up to the proverbial plate and contributing to the grey zone between gasoline and electric vehicles....
Three weeks, 20 motorcycles, and a whole lot of landmass to cover. Bespoke Rallies is offering the experience of a lifetime with their 2022 Dakar Enduro Rally, set to begin February 28, 2022. The words ‘Dakar Rally’ come with a huge following…and not a little risk. Not to be confused with...
Motards. Hogs. Hoonigans. Belly Shovers. The moto culture is rich with a diversity of people from all walks of life,...
After the hullabaloo with Klim’s airbag vest, you’d think that the consensus surrounding motorist airbag systems would remain controversial. The...
Today we celebrate the belated birthday of seven-time 350cc and 500cc world title champion Giacomo Agostini, or “Ago” – an Italian rider with an unmatched gift for racing. According to an article posted on TopGear, young Agostini was born June 16, 1942, in Brescia, Lombardy, where he started his passion...
Bolton-based Ken Cross has gone and pulled a Fred Dibnah with a gas cylinder and a few other things lying...
Austrian-owned Brixton Motorcycles has been busy this past year with plans to potentially expand to the colonies of the Western...
Honda’s Japanese firm has given the Honda Rebel some updates – and Honda Europe is celebrating the multi-faceted features of the model by partnering up with FCR Original on the release of two special editions – both customized by FCR Original, polished to a mean sheen, and ready for the...
A Netherlands-based company has just released their first production-ready electric motorbike to the masses – and to say it’s “solid”...
Mr. Hammond is in the process of letting go some of his classics in lieu of a better handle on...
Hugo Millán, a 14-year-old racer with great potential, went down with 13 laps remaining Sunday in Spain at Motorland Aragon’s junior European Talent Cup in round 8 of the season. Following the red-flagging of the race, the young man sustained significant injuries, which he succumbed to a short while later...
In light of occasional restrictions and pants that no longer fit correctly, MotorBikeWriter brings you a bit of eye candy...
Well, folks, Round 10 of MotoGP has just concluded – and as expected, the Styrian GP gave our boys a...
As much as the increased energy limitations of Europe give me an occasional case of the bike blues, you can’t be upset at the (very pretty) Z900RS SE that Kawasaki will be dumping on Europe shortly. The Japanese manufacturers started with a wickedly similar spin on the coveted “Fireball” paint...
In 1922, a group of passionate motorcyclists decided to hold an amateur race, christened “8 of the Langhe”. The route...
When BMW released the CE 04 Scooter back in November of 2020, they made quite the splash – after all,...
Watch out, 2022 – this year’s Biker Fest International promises a long lineup of events and Europe’s Custom Bike Show – a show with roots steeped in the Rat’s Hole Custom Show with the Sturgis Rally – is one of the main features of attraction. The Biker Fest will be...
Triumph Motorcycles is in the business of helping businesses recover from the pandemic – and they’ve recruited a star celeb...
Yamaha has just released some new details on 2022 XSR900 – and I’m digging the retro graphics. With the MT-09...
With international borders slowly opening up, riders are preparing to head overseas for motorcycle tours. Of all the countries I have visited and ridden in, perhaps Italy is the best for riders for so many reasons. Apart from the food, the scenery, the history and the culture, the people love...