Bali by Motorcycle
Updated: Oct 12
Indonesia | 2025 |
Sharing details on multiple routes done in Bali in recent years. These are all easy trips on good roads that can be done on a rental scooter, each 1-2+ days of riding with amazing stops along the way.
My route and stops
Click the "window" at top-left on the map for more details.
Bali East Loop (click to view more)
This is a great 2+ day trip that takes you up the east coast from Sanur to Candi Dasa, Amed/Tulamben, Lovina, and back though the famous lakes and temple. You get epic views and Mt Agung and can partake in some good diving, or just relax and eat and drink well in Amed and Lovina. It's a good step away from the over-touristed, chaotic south of the island.
An awesome 2+ day path to "old-Bali", where tourists are few, culture runs deep, sights are awesome, and the pace of life is slow. If you'd like a fast getaway, some world-class diving, rides through rice terraces and around volcanoes, and great value, then you should get on your bike and ride.
From Kuta area you can easily ride to some of Bali's most renowned locales in a single day, including Uluwata, Padang Beach, Pandawa Beach, Nusa Dua and Sanur. Traffic is more intense down here, but it's still well worth the ride.
Penida Loop
Technically part of Bali, Nusa Penida is well worth the trip for a solid moto tour. Rent a bike at the port and you're on your way. Penida has some world-class sights, epic roads, and incredible diving.
A nice day trip from Kuta into "classic" Bali, with some great views and culture along the way.
Another nice day trip or longer from Kuta into "classic" Bali, with some great views and culture along the way.
Rental
If you are just planning to ride in Bali, any bike rental outfit should be ok. I have rented from Pande at Bali Bliss for many years. (WhatsApp +62 852 3712 7021). He's an informal businessman, but that has its advantages. For example, I have never left my passport or a deposit (mind you, we are old friends). Unlike the "normal" rental shops, Pande lets me ride his bikes anywhere in Indo, not just in Bali (I have ridden an Aerox from him from Bali to Flores, and to East Java).
My preferred rental is the Yamaha Nmax or Aerox, both 155cc. Either of these is perfect for cruising nearly anywhere on the island. The Xmax (230cc?) is all the rage these days and good for 2-up. But I still prefer the Nmax for everyday use.
Questions or comments? Ping me at terraxplor1@gmail.com
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