For 30 years “Tex and Pip” dreamed of doing a lap of Australia and last year they realised that dream... Read More
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It’s not the destination, but the journey, so they say. We provide information, tips and advice on both. MotorbikeWriter has travelled the world extensively and provides tips and guides through some of the best and worst places to take your motorcycle. We look a places to stay, what to see, interesting roads, what to pack, costs of hire and tolls, and anything that is important for the world motorcycle traveler. Read here for our latest travel tips and guides.
Just because you only pillion doesn’t mean you have to miss out on adventure riding in exotic locations such as... Read More
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... Read More
There are many great Gold Coast routes to explore that are short and sweet, yet can be meandered and enjoyed... Read More
Motorcycle tour guides are usually smart people with a lot of practical tricks that make your journey easier and Hear... Read More
Riding in Europe can be a delight, exhilaratingly fast, frustratingly slow, confusing, challenging and even expensive. The continent is as big as Australia or the USA so there is a wide variety of road rules, climates and road types. If you plan to travel through several countries in Europe, you... Read More
The UK has so much to offer when it comes to stunning scenery and culture that it can be difficult... Read More
India is a country founded on thousands of years of history with numerous intersecting religions, cultures, cuisines, and more. These... Read More
Just about every biker appreciates a good long biking road trip. Even more important for the biker is the great stopover they will encounter on these trips. Consider the dusty canyon trails of Arizona to the beautiful springs of Texas. Or, the undulating mountains in Washington State … Truly, there... Read More
If you are interested in touring southeast Queensland and northern NSW, the guide book Throw Your Leg Over also comes with... Read More
Desert and mountain landscapes, gorgeous weather, and more than 300 days of sunshine a year make Arizona one of the... Read More
Riders now have a helpful online tour guide resource for the motorcycle friendly Crows Nest region north of Toowoomba. Crows Nest became a motorcycle friendly town a year ago and has since developed a good social media presence, added several motorcycle parking spots in the centre of town and produced... Read More
Riders looking for an overseas riding adventure can secure a 10% discount on seven adventures with Extreme Bike Tours in... Read More
Charley Boorman is riding again after his major motorcycle crash in 2016 and ready for his big African adventure later... Read More
Extreme Bike Tours is offering a remote extension to its Mongolian motorcycle tour with the opportunity to do some 4WDing and horseback riding. There have been other tours that offer hiking and sailing as an extension of their tour, but this seems to be a first. Driving 4WDs and riding... Read More
Famous US car hire company Hertz has widened its business network to include a motorcycle hire and tour service in... Read More
Sri Lanka may not feature on many riders’ bucket list for motorcycle travel, but after recently completing a 13-day ride with... Read More
The island nation of Sri Lanka off the southern coast of India is a rider’s paradise as well as an excellent introduction to riding in Asia and the subcontinent region. Half way through a 13-day Hidden Sri Lanka tour ($US4950) of the fascinating equatorial island with Extreme Bike Tours and... Read More
Extreme Bike Tours is offering an “extreme” discount of $US1000 (about $A1280 and €817) on their April 2018 Bhutan motorbike... Read More
One place worth visiting in the Philippines is Cebu City, a place with rich history and culture. It’s the second... Read More
Do you really need a big adventure bike to do a big adventure like Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor did around the world? This video shows how a Harley-Davidson in the right hands can do some adventure work while a BMW R 1200 GS in the wrong hands can be... Read More
If you want to put a spark in your love life, you should join Mrs MBW and me on a... Read More
Ducati is following in the footsteps of fellow Italian automotive company Ferrari with plans to open Ducati World inside a... Read More
Australian motorcycle travel company World on Wheels is offering the first ladies-only tour of the Himalayas in 2018. WOW cofounder Denise Ferris (pictured above) says she has been thinking about a “ladies-only tour” for some time. “There are a lot more women who ride these days, so why not?” she... Read More
The Bunya Mountains in South East Queensland are now definitely on the list of overnight destinations for motorcycle riders. They... Read More
The USA is the ultimate playground for bikers, filled with long winding roads and flat sections that test the limits... Read More
If you’re an experienced rider, and you’ve travelled to more places in Europe than you can count on both hands, then perhaps it’s time for a challenge on another continent: the Alaska Highway. The highway begins at Dawson Creek, extends through British Columbia, and ends at the Delta Junction in... Read More
Motorcycle road trips are synonymous with big countries like Australia and the USA, but did you know that the first... Read More
Compass Expeditions has a special rental deal available for people who return their expedition bikes from Patagonia at the bottom... Read More
The first motorcycle friendly region, consisting of seven council areas, has been launched in Western Australia with a comprehensive list of features. On Sunday, April 23, 2017, the Avon Valley Motorcycle Friendly Region, northeast of Perth, joined the Motorcycle Friendly towns and shires of Glamorgan Spring Bay, Tasmania (July 2007); Texas, Queensland... Read More
Anyone visiting the United Kingdom who has an interest in motorbikes should make a pilgrimage to Birmingham’s National Motorcycle Museum.... Read More
If you are planning a ride on the West Coast of North America this northern 2017 spring, MotoQuest has some... Read More
The famous London Ace Cafe has many copies around the world, but the first North American franchise, set to open in Orlando, Florida, in spring 2017, will be the biggest yet. Ace Cafe Orlando will be a 35,000-square-foot (10,668sq m) motor-centric dining, entertainment, and retail destination expecting to draw more... Read More
The roads around Invercargill are not all that exciting and the weather is usually horrible, but there are still some great... Read More
There is nirvana around every corner in New Zealand. That’s my verdict after riding the long way on Harley-Davidson motorcycles from Dunedin to... Read More
If you’ve ever wanted to ride to the Himalayas on the highest road in the world, now is the time to book with Royal Bike Riders of India and tick the tour off your bucket list. They are generously offering Motorbike Writer readers a massive 20% discount on their Top of the... Read More
Have you ever wanted to tour Italy with those who know all the spectacular back roads? Hear the Road Motorcycle... Read More
Valentino Rossi fans will no doubt be queuing up for Yamaha Motor Australia’s Mugello MotoGP Tour, although there is no... Read More
Just you and your bike, or you and your other significant other – pillion-in-a-million or fellow rider – should try a weekend romantic getaway at Ravensbourne Escape. The luxury retreat is 90 minutes west of Brisbane at the top the Great Dividing Range on the challenging and scenic Esk-Hampton Road. ... Read More
If you’re looking for a bit of sunshine this winter, head north to the Sunshine Coast which has some of the... Read More
A female rider who claims to the first woman to ride around Africa solo on a motorcycle will lead a... Read More
While many riders wish they could ride around the world on a motorcycle, there are few that would consider doing it two-up on a Vespa scooter! But that’s exactly what Greek couple Alexandra and Stergios are doing on their Around the World on a Vespa trip. Since 2013, their laden... Read More
Crows Nest in South East Queensland is the fourth Australian town to declare itself a motorcycle friendly town with more towns... Read More
The Spanish island of Ibiza may be renowned for electronic music and night life, but automotive writer Paul Joshua reckons... Read More
Australian-based motorcycle world travel company World On Wheels are expanding their borders to introduce another couple of new destinations in 2017. They are also trialling a completely new direction with their first World On Water exercise, sailing for a week through the magnificent Croatian islands. WOW owners Mike and Denise Ferris (pictured top) say... Read More
Motorcycle touring company Maschine is taking their TransTerra adventure ride series to Victoria’s High Country with the TransTerra Alpine Explorer... Read More
Two mini-series about riding across Siberia and the length of Africa with Australian-based international motorcycle travel company Compass Expeditions are... Read More
Aussie woman Yvonne Everett rode the Bolivian Death Road with Motorbike Adventure Touring, while on a 5000km motorcycle adventure with Compass Expeditions across the Andes. Here’s her story. My partner’s reassuring voice is in my ear: “Don’t stop, keep moving”. He’s behind me, chatting through the intercom mounted in our... Read More
Demolition worker James Stronsky of Sydney has learnt eight lessons from his epic seven-month ride from the North Pacific (Tokyo) to... Read More
Wauchope, the gateway to the famed Oxley Highway, will this Saturday declare itself the first motorcycle friendly town in NSW.... Read More
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... Read More
The pilgrimage to Ducati’s factory in Borgo Panigale in Bologona, central Italy, is now an even deeper experience for the... Read More
Veteran motorcycle journo Mick Matheson and family took a motorcycle trip throughout Italy recently and he put together this article and... Read More
The Scenic Rim and Gold Coast hinterland have a bounty of great motorcycling roads and right in the middle of it all is the pretty Kooralbyn Valley. The picturesque valley is located about 70km south of Brisbane between Beaudesert and Rathdowney. It’s the gateway to glorious riding in the Border... Read More
Almost every road in Tasmania is a motorcycle rider’s paradise with more corners than you can count. But there are... Read More
As North America takes over Australian distribution of Ural sidecars, the former boss heads north to Alaska, Canada and the... Read More
Amazing wildlife, stunning scenery and challenging roads have encouraged Australian-based motorcycle travel company World On Wheels to add a South African tour. WOW Tours, formerly Ferris Wheels Motorcycle Safaris, now have a portfolio of 10 international tours on four continents. The inaugural tour this October is already fully subscribed and... Read More
Virginia woman Bonnie French, 57, has just completed a solo cross-country trip through 22 US states on a 1947 Flathead... Read More
This is the best motorcycle trip you can do in South Africa, says veteran motorcycle journalist Mick Matheson after his tour with SAMATours. Matho went to... Read More
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”,... Read More