Top 5 Motorcycle Routes In The World

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From the beautiful Rocky Mountains to a smooth straight road along the coast, motorcycle tours have some of the most picturesque routes in the world. It is considered to be one of the best ways to see the country or continent or if you are really adventurous: the world! All motorcycle enthusiasts are always on the look-out to be able to find the best motorcycle route so they can take out all the passion and enthusiasms that been built up over the last season. With excellent roads and great views, you will enjoy your ride thoroughly and if you are planning a trip soon, have a look at our list of top 5 motorcycle routes around the world and choose your favorite one:

1. Europe
Now Europe is actually one of the most picturesque places in the world with varying colors and topography. Geographically speaking, it has one of prettiest sight-seeing along with a lot of historical sites all over. You can ride your motorcycle with the alpines in the background and drive all the way to France via Switzerland and enjoy the delicious food along the way too. With the ease of the Schengen Visa making it even easier to travel for the whole world, this is one of the most favorite places for motorcyclist enthusiasts. It has some of the most challenging routes as well with sharp curves and swirling uphill rides.

2. South America
What does South America and motorcycles have in common? Any motorcycle enthusiast will be able to tell you that it’s ‘Che Guevara’. His most favorite motorcycle route was through Chile and many motorcyclists even today like to follow this route, maybe because of its history but also because it is a wonderful route to follow. The Andes in South America also provide the mountain backdrop that many motorcyclists love. You can ride through Argentina as well which is rich in history and you can have great food along the way.

3. North America
United States of America is also a hot favorite for motorcyclists because of the hospitality and varying topography. You can ride from the East Coast to the West Coast or vice versa, which is a route much preferred by motorcyclists. You will also be able to find many motorcycle stops on the way and experience the American country life as well as city life. With a multi-cultural environment, you will also get to meet great people from different cultures. There are some really amazing scenery on the way and as America is famous for its lakes, you can also stop over at a lake resort for a night.

4. Istanbul to Greece
From the Eastern part of Europe/Asia which is Istanbul you can travel to Greece which is in Europe. This will expose you to the gorgeous natural beuaty and sites across Turkey, which has become a hot tourist place in the past few years. This is definitely an enjoyable tour as it takes your across the superb roads and you can easily find ferries that will taxi you across the crystal clear Mediterranean Sea into Greece. You can then ride on to Athens and experience the Greek Mythology historical sights and of course, the delicious Greek food!

5. South Africa
A tour that is challenging and demanding for motorcyclists is across South Africa from Cape Town to Johannesburg. With stunning coastal areas as well as amazing mountain terrains of Swaziland, motorcyclists will find this terrain gorgeous because it has so many variations and the roads are great too! You can also experience the famous grasslands of Africa as well as the green valleys and mountainous terrains, there is no end to the fun one can have on a motorcycle tour in South Africa.

Author: Carla Steve, as a motorcycle accessories analyst, loves to write feature articles on variety of topics related to motorcycle, specifically focusing on motorcycle accessories like open face helmets for motorcycles.