Questions tagged [motorcycles]
Anything related to travelling by motorcycle as transportation and activities involving using them at your destination.
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Flying with motorcycling gear
I'm planning a trip to recover a motorcycle from a distant city. The ideal trip would be flying to that location and coming back riding the bike, but that would require me to transport my riding gear ...
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Ride a 125cc scooter in Indonesia if I only have a European car licence?
I have a European car licence. But I don't have any motorcycle licence.
Am I allowed to ride a 125cc scooter in Indonesia?
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Can I legally drive a motorcycle in California with a New Zealand motorcycle license?
A friend of mine is travelling to the states and wants to tour around SoCal on a motorbike. He has his motorcycle license in New Zealand. Is it legal for him to ride in California? Are there any ...
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Is it possible to go from Probolinggo to Bromo on a motorbike?
I would like to avoid the packaged tours, and go to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) from Probolinggo on a scooter. This looks not only cheaper but also nicer and more fun.
My only concern is the state of the ...
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Is it possible to travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau by motorbike?
A friend and I plan to go from Hanoi to Mai Chau by motorbike. Each of us will drive a Honda Win 100cc. I have only found a couple of articles mentioning this route so I'd just like to get feedback ...
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Legality of Driving a Motorcyle in Vietnam as a Foreigner
Motor scooters and mopeds are the main form of transport in Vietnam. They can be seen everywhere from the smallest alley in a city to remote mountain villages. As such, many tourists choose to adopt a ...
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Motorbikes in Thailand and Laos
Does anyone know of a place to hire motorbikes in Thailand, say Bangkok or Chiang Mai, and ride them into Laos and back? The trip will be self-guided and should take no longer than two weeks.
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What documents are required to drive a motorcycle from Kazakhstan to China?
A French citizen will travel Beijing and Shanghai in China by motorcycle and he had a Chinese visa from the embassy of China in Paris.
The details of the motorcycle are:
brand, model and year: ...
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Is a driving licence needed to drive a scooter in Ibiza?
I will be visiting Ibiza soon. I found that scooters there are available for tourists on a daily basis. I do not have a driving licence of any kind. I could not find any information whether driving ...
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Banyuwangi to Kawa Ijen by motorbike, possible?
I would like to avoid the packaged tours, and go to Kawa Ijen (Sempol) from Banyuwangi by motorbike (scooter).
This looks not only cheaper but also nicer and more fun.
My only concern is the state ...
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Renting a motorbike from a private person in Indonesia?
I would like to rent a motorbike (scooter) from a private person in Indonesia.
What are the things I should watch out for regarding paperwork?
For instance, I have been told the scooter must be ...
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Is it safe to drive a motorcycle in Bali without IDP? [duplicate]
I am planning to travel to Bali during the month of July. I have a driving license of India, but I don't have an International Driving Permit. Is it fine to drive a motorcycle in Bali with out it? ...
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Is it possible to travel from Mai Chau to Son La by motorbike?
I have a question that is very similar "Hanoi to Mai Chau by motorbike" but for Mai Chau to Son La.
A friend and I plan to go from Mai Chau to Son La by motorbike (around 190km). Each of us ...
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How to avoid letting a rental business hold my passport in Thailand?
I'm considering renting a motorcycle in Thailand, and the terms on the rental company's website state they will hold my passport for the duration of the rental. While I do not intend to leave the ...
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How to protect one's lungs while driving a motorcycle through heavily polluted cities?
I drive a motorcycle, occasionally in heavily polluted areas in developing countries. Sometimes the smog is quite bad.
The above image may look like a broken down bus to some, but it's actually a ...
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Labuan Bajo to Ruteng to Bajawa by motorcycle, possible?
I'm in Indonesia, in Flores island, and I want to go from Labuan Bajo to Ruteng and then to Bajawa by motorcycle but I'm unsure of the state of the road.
If you can provide the following details that'...
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Bribing Indonesian police for missing motorbike license
I really hate to do this, but it seems like I most likely will have to bribe the police at some point because I do not have a motorbike license and I'm driving a scooter in Indonesia for several weeks....
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Do I need a motorcycle licence to ride a motorcycle in Bolivia?
I have a type B European drivers licence with which I'm allowed to drive a car in my home country (i.e. not a motorcycle). Am I allowed to buy/rent a motorcycle in Bolivia and drive it?
If not, ...
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Which motorcycles can I ride in the US with an Israel A1 license?
The A1 license allows me to ride any motorcycle up to 47.46hp in Israel. It is my understanding that in the US a distinction isn't made between motorcycles based on horsepower, and that any motorcycle ...
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Are there any countries in South-East Asia that don't require a motorcycle licence to ride one?
I only have an European car drivers licence and I'm wondering if it is possible to rent/buy a motorcycle somewhere in South-East Asia and ride it. Is it allowed in some countries in that area? Or are ...
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Is it possible to ride a motorbike through Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa & Flores?
I believe it is possible to ride a motorbike from west to east of Indonesia in the following order: Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa & Flores.
Obviously, this epic journey would involve weeks ...
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Getting a vehicle as a temporary resident in New South Wales, Australia [closed]
I've been living in Sydney for about half a year now, with 1 more year on my visa (and hopefully a sponsorship to follow).
I'm interested in getting a motorbike to allow me to explore the area better....
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Yogyakarta to mount Merapi by scooter, possible?
I would like to avoid the packaged tours, and go to mount Metapi (Selo village) from Yogyakarta by motorbike (scooter).
I read Selo village, where the hike to the top of Merapi starts, is about 3h ...
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Is it possible to rent a scooter in Probolinggo?
Where can I rent a scooter in Probolinggo?
I tried several hotels, one guesthouse, and the tourism information (opposite Probolinggo's train station entrance) but I couldn't find anyone renting out a ...
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Is it possible to travel from Son La to Dien Bien Phu by motorbike?
I have a question that is very similar to "Hanoi to Mai Chau by motorbike" & "Mai Chau to Son La by motorbike" but for Son La to Dien Bien Phu.
A friend and I plan to go from ...
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Get an international driving license in Indonesia
I am in Bali (Indonesia) and I have a Swiss driving license.
Is it possible for me to get an international driving license?
For those wondering: I want an international driving license because ...
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Is it possible to travel from Dien Bien Phu to Lai Châu by motorbike?
I have a question that is very similar to "Hanoi to Mai Chau by motorbike", "Mai Chau to Son La by motorbike" & "Son La to Dien Bien Phu by motorbike" but for Son La to Dien Bien Phu.
A friend ...
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Is it possible to motorcycle through Southeast Asia? [closed]
I would like to motorcycle through all of Southeast Asia over the course of a few months. I would buy a bike over there and travel as cheaply as possible. I would like to see all 11 countries of ...
