Tips for long distance bike riding

Certainly this is not for the faint heart; but if you are a bike freak you must be dreaming of a long distance ride on your motorcycle at least for once. Certainly, it can make you feel as if your bike is a part of you.

A long distance travel usually is highway riding that you will not want to/neither can repeat it often.

However, on those lengthy days of long distance traveling, you will need to learn some tips to keep yourself amused, while being alert at the same time in tune with the road and being traffic conscious.

When you know these tips you will not yearn for those breaks and you comfortably ride morning through noon or evening through night, besides you will admire and enjoy every blessed second of your riding.

Lady Motorcycle Rider

You need to know that riding for long and short doesn't really differ too much other than the fact that you are driving for hours. You simply are using the same riding skills- being alert; and enjoying riding and of course experiencing the nature off and on that we miss in traffic riding.

- When going for long trips, it is better to wear denim clothes, bike jackets and shoes. If possible wear hand gloves also.
- Make sure you have all the valid documents when going for a drive.
- Take the root map of your trip.
- Keep watching the milestones and keep count along.
- Calculate where you are approximately stopping, and keep counting the miles- maths keeps your mind alert.
- Schedule to stop after every hour of ride or say every 50 or 60 kilometers ride.
- Make sure you carry the toolkit with you.
- Take the first aid kit with you.
- Do not carry too much luggage with you when going for long drives.
- In case you are getting sleepy, do not take risk instead stop for a cup of coffee.
- Take a buddy along with you and never go alone.
- Change ride position as often as you can to keep agile and flexible as well.
- Helmet is a must when going for long drives.
- Change air intake position on your helmet, and clean the visor when you stop over.
- Lastly, and very importantly, enjoy experience of the long distance riding.

Mind that drivers of other vehicles are missing what you are enjoying or experiencing and you didn't know those guys are so envious of you!

Written by Harikumar Varma.
Last updated on 03-01-2017. Published on 12-05-2009.

Published by Bikes4Sale in category Tips

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Hai guys, this is sai...

I was planning the ride vedios to upload YouTube.... My first ride below 100kms .....

After 2&3&4&5 rides more than 500 to 800 kms.....

Is it useful for my future rides....
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Im humble requesting give me a suggestions how to more likes and subscribers again the money in YouTube channel......
But my bike pulsar 150 twin disc it's suitable for ride.....

By Saikrishna on 09-12-2021

can i do a 300 km distance with a 135 cc bike? kindly advise please

By Segar on 11-11-2016

Hi ranjan I m bharathi u ride 1200km .OK u ride only morning 2. am to 11.am after take rest.then after go 3.pm to 9.pm ok .with in 2. Days completed 1200km.

By Bharathi on 04-05-2016

i am planning a long trip in next month with my activa 2012 model..from agra, jaipur, delhi, haridwar, kedarnath, dehradur, shimla, amritsar...total around 2100 km..anyone experienced pls suggest what should take care off and things to carry.my cell no 9908320022 and 9908131606..my mail id...rajubotta9@gmail.com

By Raju on 16-05-2016

Hey guys I have planned for a tour from daman and diu to new delhi on my Bajaj discover 125.......i will be driving for 3 days distributing the distance among 3 night stay at 1:- ahmdabad380km,:-2 Ajmer440km,:-3 finally new Delhi 400km.... including an engine oil change for 1 time to keep the engine safe.....really exciting

By Chetan Singh on 26-03-2016

I am having a pulsar 150 new bike about 4 months old can i travel 615 km in one day..
from Allahabad to New delhi..give me precautions regarding this.

By Utkarsh Meena on 20-01-2016

Yes bro...even I too.... U can ride easily.... Just enjoy riding....focus on the ride...forget the result...it will happen:)

By Vyshak Pashaa on 01-02-2016

Hi,on Dec am planning to travel from chengannur (kerala) to hyderabad on my fzs. Total distance come around 1250kms. First day I WL travel up to Banglore and second day I WL complete remaining trip.can any one give me tips

By Sharatchandra on 19-11-2015

I am planning for traveling 350 km on my bike Honda unicorn is it good for driving those km . What are the things I hv to concentrate before and on while I drive pls give me ur valuable tips

By Gokulraj on 03-11-2015

recently I travelled from vijayawada ,AP to tirupathi , AP on my 125 cc gladiator motor cycle and returned on the same day. my speeds varied from 50 kmph to 70 kmph. my 7year old vehicle gave a mileage of 65 kmpl. it took me 8 hours onward journey and another 8 hours journey for return journey. I took a break of 4 hours at tirupathi. distance total is 840 kms. i enjoyed the trip but was tired very much by the end of the trip. I started at 6.00 am returned 2.30 am next day.

By Vvvsathyanarayana on 02-11-2015

Thanks, it hepled a lot... Generally i followed everything except stopping after every 50-60kms, wud try it now...!!! To all my brothers ride safe and enjoy... Jai Hind...!!!

By Kevin De Lima on 09-11-2015

100cc or 350cc does not matter as long as your speed is perfect and balanced to engine cc.On a 100cc bike you will be driving at 60kmph continuously and on a 350cc you will be driving at 90kmph. I travelled 240 kms in 5 hours on a hero passion plus 100cc bike with three 15 minutes break. I was driving at 55-60 kmph. Engine was not stressed at all at this speed.

Please remember that on the highways you will face Air resistance and automatically you will slow down. Even a 500 cc thunderbird won't help you to drive at 110 kmph continuously for more hours...Perfect long distance speed for a two wheeler is not more than 90 kmph. Never drive at Top Speed on a long distance journey.

By Pks on 15-09-2015

I personally travels alone in my 100cc platina bike to pondicherry from Coimbatore.
it takes around 400km & duration of 12 hours with fun & enjoy. very beneficial thing is no toll tax for it on NH also No disturbance of Checking unnecessary. Salem is in the middle of journey where U can take rest and have foods.
Also I repeatedly back to Coimbatore 400 km in 12hour.
hop Might usefull to you.

By Jitendra Naidu on 24-07-2015

pinaki YOU want to go gangtok from durgapur. it's realy long journey, you have to change your bike oil, always carry less backpack, safety tools(torch,medicine,water bottle,)all genuine documents,and always fill petrol at morning time,avoid late night driving except highway,always follow milestones or map/ navigation.you bike is 135 cc so you have to take 10 to 15 min break every 2 hours journey .don't drinks alcoholic beverage when you riding. you you feel tired. than immediately stop your bike and take rest few min. try to stop your bike in a public place.avoid silent place.always carry your luggage with u........happy journey.and I did 1975 km journey.

By Monojit on 22-06-2015

guy's I did 1975 km Bangalore to kolkata within 38 hour's.and I used bajaj discover 135cc bike. but I am not feel any problem in my bike. and I am also comfortable.

By Monojit on 22-06-2015

hi I am going to drive my starcity 110cc from bangalore to coimbatore is it ok if i go in starcity.

By B Prabhakar on 26-03-2015

HOW TO LONG TRIP IN OOTY TO BANGALORE

By Dinesh on 17-03-2015

hi friends, recently I had two long distance riding in my Activa I 110cc. once I drove 320km after the first service. after the 2nd service I drove from Bangalore to Madikeri (Coorg) 250km. my next ride will be from Bangalore to Sringeri that is about 350km.
I enjoyed riding and I drove at 60km speed and got mileage of 60/L.
bikes are good for a long run to reach faster, but activa is helpful as you can keep your luggage safely and can change ur sitting position however u desire as there is no need to worry about gear and foot break.

By Christopher on 23-02-2015

My opinion twenty day tour planned

By Vijay on 31-12-2014

Hi am chennai to leh drive 180 pulsar how many km ride per day plz suggestion

By Vijay on 31-12-2014

Tomorrow I am going for a 350km ride on my Pulsore 150cc. I made my bike ready and refilled engine oil and made all parts checked by mechanic. Now I need some tips to avoid back pain and to keep my bike engine safe.

By Sravan T on 30-12-2014

Guys m planning for a trip to Gangtok from Durgapur,West Bengal in my pulsar 135.The total distance to be covered is 1400 km.What things i must keep in mind about my ride???

By Pinaki on 26-11-2014

I have a bike honda cb unicorn 150cc. Have travelled 120 k.m. Without stoping. As sugested by company that can drive it upto 175k.m. Without stoping @ avg. Speed of 50k.m. .

By Tejas Gupta on 17-09-2014

I have a plan for 600km drive.. In fzs bike so tell me how many tme i stop the bike in that trip plz give me a tips..

By Buhari on 10-09-2014

Reasons for going alone - Enjoy!! There's nothing like a solo bike trip!

Reasons for not going alone - What if, you're 50 km from civilization, at midnight in the middle of a highway, and you have a bike malfunction? One person stays, the other goes to fetch help. It always helps to have at least one more person travelling with you!

By Arunava on 14-08-2014

I am really riding for 110 cc bike for 724 km per day

By George on 17-08-2014

I want to drive 700 kms drive in one day on my pulsar 150cc .

i want to change drive for every 100 Kms, kindly suggest the precautions and tips for a happy drive

By Anand on 20-08-2014

I have to travel from India to London on bike... Give me tips

By Hi on 05-08-2014

I have Honda kvr 150 I want to ride 350km so tell me how many should I make my stop?

By Kabelo on 13-06-2014

We have planned for a road trip from Bangalore to Kodaikanal (460KMs). I own Pulsar 150 cc, well maintained and in very good condition.
We have planned the trip for 3 days. Is it feasible to cover that much distance in 3 days? (Could be approx 1000KMs)

By Raviprasad on 11-06-2014

I accept with your points. But 350km is not a maximum. Its based on person intreast.

By Pradeep Annamalai on 29-04-2014

I have 125cc bike. I have drived it for 120km previously without stopping. Now I am planning to drive for 600km. How many times I should stop my bike to reach 600kms. Avg speed will be 80kmh. Could you please suggest me.

By Pradeep Annamalai on 29-04-2014

Am buying RE TB 350 twin spark from mysore. I live in Bangalore. Can I ride from mysore to bangalore in first ride itself I.e. directly after delivery? Please advice.

By Venkat on 18-02-2014

I am planning to go for ride around 450kms and return back after 3days ,
So total kms will be around 1000.

I have 150cc suzuki fiero bike, whether this bike is good for travel or not

By Ravi Shankar on 11-02-2014

I have a CBR 150R and I am planning to ride for 1200+ kms on my bike in 2 days...
Does that sound good?
Please help...

By Ranjan on 28-01-2014

I have done 350km in 6 hours on 125cc bike, but i forgot the check the engin oil level, and didn't made frequent breaks. So my bike engin sounds more. But my friend had travelled the same distance in 100cc bike, with no problems, he checked for oil and took breaks. Very important thing is check your engin oil level, tyre pressure, chain tension. A person can tavel 350km(based on me) if he is intresed in raid. And most important thing when doing long drive is to take breaks, Give 30min times for every 100Km, so that the engin oil will be cooled. Always get ready to travel in early morning ie 4A.M, so that the enging oil will not get heat as the morning air will be cool. Thants all. Have a nice journey and take care

By Ganesh on 29-08-2013

plse suggest me that what precautions is to be taken in relation to parts of pulsar motor bike 150 cc before going to drive of about 500 KM

By Ram Bhattarai on 29-08-2013

@Vikky: its better to take a bicycle for a drive of up to 1300km rather than 135cc!!! :-) :-P dude, the machine should be competitive, reliable and of higher capacity... go for some 350cc, (at least 200-220cc..500cc perfect) if you really wanna enjoy the ride... your 135cc might help you to reach there, but too hard and risky... you will be tired to death otherwise.. even if you plan to stop often, you will get really bored after some miles for sure.... it will be that tedious and effortful.... and personally I don't prefer sporty bikes for 1300+ km drives...

By Abuansari on 25-09-2012

is it possible to travel 1300km on 135cc bike in 2 days.. plz give me some tips...

By Vikky on 24-09-2012

i plan to ride 1000 kms and odd for three days. give me some usefull tips. we plan 2 bikes and 4 guys

By Sshayam on 25-07-2012

how about a 125cc vehicle, is it is possible to take this small engine capacity vehicle for a drive say 500+km or what is the feasible distance this bike can cover..

By Biker on 23-06-2012

better opt for a 350cc for long ride...

By Sojan on 19-02-2011

Accompaning some body with your ride will be enjoyable. One persong can go upto 150-200 km in a 150cc bike at once. After the physic of Human body does not support. Person gets tired. Suffeling riders would be enjoyable and keep you away from tiredness.

Preferably a heavy machine like 350cc or 500cc is more enjoyable on long rides and less tireing.

By Success on 11-01-2011

actually the bike engine goes on heating especially on highway ride because the average speed is nearly 80 km/hr.so while stopping engine will cool to some extent.

By Sasa on 02-10-2010

very nice tips: but why to take buddy with us. why shouidnt we go alone.

By Sasa on 02-10-2010

Good tips. But wouldn't stopping at every 50-60 Kms take relatively long time in travelling and result in tiredness & fatigue??

By Sunil Thakore on 13-01-2010