Accommodation Food Fuel Activites Ferries & Tolls Maintenance Other Close Other Open Other SIM Card Parking Insurance SIM Card Parking Insurance Traveling through Japan on motorcycle, whether rented or purchased, is an underrated yet excellent way to explore the country. It allows you to dive deep into Japan’s contrasts and venture off the beaten path, […]
Japan by Motorcycle: Yay or nay? After several visits to Japan over the past decade, you can probably guess that for us, Japan is 100% worth visiting. But since you’re here you must be wondering: Is Japan worth visiting on a motorcycle? Or is it better to just stick to public transport? Having done both,
Chances are that if you’ve made it to the far end of the world that is New Zealand, you will want to explore all it has to offer. And that includes both of New Zealand’s main islands. Which means putting your trusty bike on a ferry. It’s super easy and here is how to do
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The thought of shipping our bikes to New Zealand quickly lost its appeal when we faced the reality of paperwork, costs, and New Zealand’s VERY strict biosecurity laws. Imagine spending a week scrubbing down our DR650s with a toothbrush – no thanks! So, we opted for the next best thing: buying second-hand bikes in New
Why reduce DR650 weight? When we decided to buy two Suzuki DR650s for our journey around Australia, we knew that weight reduction would be an important consideration, in addition to other necessary modifications. Weighting about 147 kg/324 lbs dry and 162kg/357 lbs wet, DR650 doesn’t fall into the category of super-heavy motorcycles, particularly when compared
Can you camp in Japan? The short answer is: YES! What’s more, it’s safe and an excellent way to see lesser-known parts of the country. However, camping in Japan has its quirks, so in this article, we share all that we’ve learned about it during our 5-month motorcycle trip around Japan. From finding free and affordable
Front Tires Rear Tires Rankings Adventure & dual sport tires for motorcycle travel What are the best motorcycle adventure tires for overlanding or long motorcycle travels? This question has been asked and answered countless times on many motorcycle forums. While there is probably no definitive response as tire choice is often a personal preference, we
Documents you need to ride a motorcycle in Japan To ride a motorcycle in Japan as a tourist or short-term visitor you will need the following documents: International Driving Permit (+ your original driving license) Visa Insurance (travel & motorbike) International Driving Permit To ride a motorcycle in Japan you’ll need an International Driving Permit
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Our choice of the best motorcycle roads in Hokkaido Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan’s four main islands. After riding around the island for over a month in the summer of 2023, we understand now why Hokkaido is often called “Japan’s Motorcycle Paradise” by the local riders and we want to share with you our choice
Japan is an excellent country to explore on a motorcycle. If you’re seriously thinking about it then one of the first decisions you need to make before embarking on this adventure is how to actually get your ride in the country. There are basically three options: buying, renting, or importing. We’ll break down the steps
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