We are convinced: embarking on an adventure means facing the unknown and returning enriched. That is the purpose of Vintage Rides, a motorcycle travel agency with character, created to encourage everyone to embark on a motorcycle adventure.
Team
Meet the enthusiasts who will be your guides. Our local experts in France, India, Sri Lanka, and Mongolia ensure an authentic and secure experience.
Partners
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Press
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A great introduction to touring as my first visit to India, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh via motorcycle.
More than satisfied yet wanting more, I'd been warned about getting hooked in by India, it's landscapes and people, I guess this trip succeeded in doing just that.
One of your groups led by Thomas had an old couple riding with him. The old lady had only had her licence for less than a month, she had no clue as to which side of the road to ride on and road recklessly by being too slow and cutting people off. She was a danger to herself and to other road users. I thought that you had to be an experienced bike rider to go on this trip. I feel Vintage Rides neglected there duty of care and unnecessarily put my life at risk by allowing an unsuitably qualified rider to be on this trip.
We were nearly stranded without any fuel at the end of the trip. I found it astounding we didn't have much more backup fuel than we did. Even if it meant having another backup vehicle, I would say it would be paramount in a region with such inconsistent access to fuel that we wouldn't have a large amount of reserves or caches around where we were traveling.
I prepared for the trip with several ADV tours and organized rallies, which helped clarify my expectations. The trip exceeded my expectations. Very intense and challenging experience.
I had the most exhilarating time. My riding skills and bike confidence have been greatly improved.
I was only disappointed in not recieving a Vintage tshirt to wear with pride.
Overall the trip was excellent. I joined because I wanted a proper adventure, I love seeing new places on the back of a motorbike, and I have wanted to visit the Himalayas for a long time. It delivered on all of these in a big way.
The bike reliability comments are main negative that I would highlight, but I do realise that these bikes take a hammering on these trips, and the mechanic did a good job. There were just times where it felt like the bikes were adding to the difficulties at some of the toughest moments, and I know others had bigger problems that I did (front suspension failure being one that springs to mind).
Since 2006, Vintage Rides has been the specialist in characterful motorcycle travel.
Security
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Availability
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Quality
Impeccable services with local partners committed to a charter of quality and safety.
Unleash the adventurer within you by riding characterful motorcycles on the world's tracks. Exceptional motorcycle trips for bikers seeking authenticity and sharing.