Motorcycles, scooters or bikes on Reunion's roads

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Bikes in Reunion Island

Riding a two wheeled vehicle is a great way to discover Reunion Island otherwise. The rather busy road network and the sunny climate encourage to travel by motorcycle, scooter or bicycle.
You must however be careful about traffic patterns on the island and adapt to local roads. They can be winding, narrow, steep, with a coating sometimes damaged by the austral summer rains(December-March). That's why it is better to be an experienced biker to ride in Reunion.

Motorbike and scooter rentals

Motorcycle Rentals

You will access all places of interest in Reunion without worrying about the traffic conditions. It is a pleasure to handle the curves of the island's mountain roads, all the way down to the coastal road.
To rent a motorbike over 125 cm³, you must have a valid motorcycle A license. 125 cm³ motorcycles can be driven by holders of a B driver's license. Foreign driving licenses are often accepted, but you should make sure with the renter. Be aware that renters do not usually offer a comprehensive insurance for rented motorcycles. Instead, a damage deposit is requested on delivery, not cashed, and given back on return of the bike.

Scooter Rentals

On a scooter, you'll be able to tour around your place of accomodation. It is, for example, very pleasant to travel on a scooter in the beach area in the west ! On the other hand, this way of travelling is not recommended for long journeys, in the mountains or the cirques.
To rent a 50 cm³ scooter, no license is required. From 50 to 125 cm³, your driver's license is sufficient. Beyond 125 cm³, it is necessary to have a motorcycle license.

Bike renters

974 Motoloc

	974 MOTOLOC offers motorcycle and scooter rentals from 125 to 750 cm3. Comprehensive insurance included. Offices in Saint Pierre and Saint Leu. Prices from 45 € / day (Transalp 600 for 3 consecutive days minimum). Possibility of delivery. See you soon!		Motorcycles
			Saint Pierre Saint Leu
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Renting a bicycle

Renting a bicycle in Reunion can allow you to cycle quietly in the beach area, or experience more sporty rides if you are an accomplished sportsperson. In any case, you must realize that the highly uneven terrain of the island doesn’t conduce to using a bike as an actual means of transportation to tour the region.

Therefore, there are mainly two types of bike rentals :

- Bicycles for riding around the beach areas of the West, mostly indicated to residents of St Gilles les Bains and La Saline les Bains.
Rental bikes can be available with two-wheeled-vehicle renters, and don’t forget to simply ask your host !

- Mountain bikes, with or without instructors and shuttle rides, to ride around the mountains of Reunion. There are marked mountain bike trails spread all over the slopes of the island.
These tracks are relatively physically demanding ...
Downhill enthusiasts will find tracks from le Maïdo (on the Western slopes, at an altitude of 2200 m) to the seashore. Thrills and fun guaranteed !
For more info, see page Mountain Biking.