Travelling on your motorcycle is the best thing ever. You’ve got many places to go, power in your wheels, and the road is ahead of you. If you’re a passionate adventurer who loves to motorcycle everywhere, you might want to try out a world tour in which you overcome your fears and help become a better athlete. You’ve got the opportunity to see fantastic places, meet new people, and develop your problem-solving skills, which is why we’ll present some of the most beautiful and challenging motorcycles for you to try.
USA, Pacific Coast Highway
The Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most impressive locations for motorcycles. The road stretches around California’s coastlines and over a distance of about 660 miles. However, one of the best parts of this trip is the distance of 268 miles between Morro Bay to San Francisco, which can be done in about three days, when you can stop at Hearst Castle or the Bixby Bridge. The Mediterranean climate will benefit your ride, and you’ll be able to enjoy the scenery fully.
If you only want to get through the coastline, it takes about ten hours without stopping (you can even try to break the record). Or, you can go on a grouped tour and have the following itinerary:
- Start from San Francisco and drive on Highway 1 to get to Monterey;
- From Monterey, you continue motorcycling to Big Sur, which has some of the most dramatic cliffs, and you’ll also ride past San Simeon and Cambria;
- The end of the tour is on the Santa Monica Pier, through which you’ll stop in Santa Barbara;
NEPAL, Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp
Going to Nepal is the best choice if you want a more exotic motorcycle trip. The Himalayan is considered the world’s roof, and you’ll be travelling through different locations, from Pakistan in the west, India and The Kingdom of Bhutan.
The most popular and safe route for motorcyclists starts from Kathmandu and goes along east through Lhasa, at the border of Tibet. It’s necessary to stop at the Potala Palace, the Dalai Lama’s winter palace, which is one of the world’s most impressive constructions. As you continue going east, you’ll traverse the high-mountain passes, lakes and glaciers until reaching New Tingri and get closer to the Everest Base Camp, which is 60 miles ahead.
Considering that you’re visiting a colder region and the weather around the mountain can be unpredictable, you must prepare your motorcycle and have warm clothes and some snacks so that you’re not surprised by the surroundings.
UNITED KINGDOM, the Historic Welsh Coastline
Another wonderful coastline to get through with your motorcycle is the Historic Welsh Coastline, where you’ll get to see some ancient castles and exceptional nature. It may be one of the most beautiful motorcycle rides that you’ll ever see in your life, so it’s worth the try. The trip starts from the capital city, Cardiff, so when you ride inside the city, make sure you’re paying attention to the road because it’s easy to experience an accident when there’s traffic around.
Although you can claim motorcycle accident compensation, it’s best to be safe on the road.
When getting out of the city, you’re going to ride west by the Vale of Glamorgan until you reach the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, which is most famous for its beaches, cliffs and wildlife, so stopping by is a must. As you go along the A496, you’ll get to another notable destination, The UNESCO-listed site, Harlech Castle, which is one of the well preserved in Europe. Heading to Snowdonia National Park will get you to two different roads you need to choose from, from which you’ll cross Liverpool and finish the trip.
AUSTRALIA, the Oxley Highway
The Oxley Highway is the best motorcycle road trip in Australia that is not to be missed. The 100-mile stretch will take about three hours to complete on one way, but the scenery is worth seeing from both ways, so turning around and riding again is the best thing to do. Most riders prefer not to stop on the way for coffee, as sightseeing is the core of the trip. You may choose to start from Port Macquarie and warm up a little bit upon reaching Wauchope, but you can also directly start from this point. However, it’s best to be prepared for the long road until Walcha.
There are a few places where you can stop to grab something to eat or regroup with your mates, so make sure you check these locations before departure. Many websites will show you how the weather will be on the way or give you details about rest areas, fuel spots and accommodation locations, so research thoroughly to be prepared for anything.
SPAIN/MOROCCO, Granada to Marrakech
This road is the perfect trip for more adventurous motorcyclists who like travelling between two countries. It’s only 600 miles long, so you can complete it in about four days, but you may want to spend more time on the road as exciting and unique locations wait for you.
The route starts from the Alhambra Palace, Andalusia, one of the oldest towns, built over 1.000 years ago. The Islamic architecture will take your breath away while you go southwest on the A7 coastal road. You’ll get through the bay of Gibraltar and reach the Algeciras port, where you’ll take a ferry to cross the way to Tangier; this will take up to an hour to complete. After that, you have two different road choices: either take the fast highway or go through the coastal route, which might require more experience. Both will take you to the capital of Morocco, from which you’ll go 150 miles south to Marrakech.
Bottom line
Motorcycle riding is one of the most exciting things to do. If you want to try one of the routes discussed, it’s best to be prepared with the basics and ensure your motorcycle is in excellent condition.
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