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Motorcycle Insurance for South America: What Is MERCOSUR Insurance and How to Get It

If you’re traveling by motorcycle around South America, you’ll need to purchase third-party liability insurance for your vehicle — it’s required in most countries. The easiest option is MERCOSUR insurance (also known as ConoSur insurance). This policy covers multiple South American countries, saving you time, hassle, and border paperwork. It can be arranged digitally, with […]

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How to Find a Motorcycle Parking in Japan?

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Finding motorcycle parking in Japan can be quite challenging in major cities like Tokyo and Osaka, while rural areas are generally much more straightforward. In this article, we’ve gathered a few essential tips to help you avoid most parking hassles on your ride across Japan. Key Takeaways ▶ Always park in designated spots—parking on footpaths

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Top 20 Best Motorcycle Roads in Japan

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Best Motorcycle Roads in Japan Japan’s road network is incredibly dense, so there’s no shortage of great riding options. But with so many roads to choose from, it can be tough to decide where to go—especially if your time is limited. After riding over 30,000 km (18,600 miles) all over the country, we picked what we

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How much does it cost to travel Japan by motorcycle?

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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,

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What It’s Like to Travel Around Japan on Motorcycle?

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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 travelin 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

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Ferrying a Motorcycle between New Zealand’s North and South Island

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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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Buying a Motorcycle in New Zealand as a Tourist

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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

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Practical Guide to Camping in Japan

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Camping in Japan is a fantastic way to save money while exploring the countryside. After months of traveling and camping with our motorcycles, we compiled all you need to know about camping in Japan in this guide to help you plan your own adventure. Key Takeaways ▶ Free & cheap campsites: Here are the tools to

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Essential Paperwork for Riding a Motorcycle in Japan

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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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Best Motorcycle Roads in Hokkaido

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Hokkaido – Motorcyclists’ Paradise Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan’s four main islands, and it’s an extremely popular destination among Japanese riders thanks to its wide-open spaces, light traffic, and sparse population. After riding around the island for over a month in the summer of 2023, here is our pick of the best motorcycle roads

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