Tokyo Biker

Just down the road from Ueno Zoo, a virtual bikers heaven has everything for the motorcycling enthusiast. Steve Trautlein cruises on over.

Side streets have the feel of an open-air bazaar

Foreign motorcyclists have many reasons to dislike Tokyo. Crowded streets in the city and in nearby suburbs allow few opportunities for carefree, wind-in-the-hair riding, a situation that's not helped by Japan's mandatory helmet laws. Large bikes are severely restricted downtown, which means that driving anything over 450cc requires an expensive and notoriously difficult-to-get license. And come springtime, rainy season ushers in four weeks of crappy weather just as temperatures start to warm up.

We are happy to announce that the new Tokyo Biker Community Forum is now officially open for all members. The place for motorbike riders and their friends to discuss biking life in Tokyo and all of Japan!

We hope you enjoy the Tokyo Biker community and if you have any questions, feedback or suggestions please make a post in the 'Feedback & Suggestions' forum. Or alternately you can contact us.