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Check out the latest News in the world of MotoQuest. On this page you will find: Special Events, what's new, where we are going, and what we did. So, for the latest on motorcycle touring with MotoQuest, read on...

Invitation to Long Beach Grand Opening

Added: Monday, Feb 20 2012

Come join us for some fun as we kick off our Grand Opening of our Long Beach location! When: March 10th 10 AM to 3 PM Where: 2115 E. Spring St. Long Beach, California, 90806 Next to Long Beach BMW Motorcycles

Video Motorcycle Travel with MotoQuest

Added: Monday, Feb 13 2012

Why ride with MotoQuest? Check out our new video: Motorcycle Travel with MotoQuest

Alaska Prudhoe Bay Midnight Suntanning

Added: Monday, Feb 6 2012

Why MotoQuest to Prudhoe Bay? Enjoy industrially decorated downtown Deadhorse Challenge the famed Dalton Highway Take in lovely Isabel Pass in the Alaska Range Ride the fabulous Denali Highway Get your bike dirty and love it. So...what are you waiting for?

Bucket List Peru IS a Superlative

Added: Monday, Jan 30 2012

So you have ridden the Rockies, Alaska, Europe...and now what? Well, if you really, REALLY love to ride, and want to ride a staircase ribbon of perfectly PAVED curves from the ocean to the sky...and...you don't want TRAFFIC, and you are tired of SPEED LIMITS....you may as well face the

Time to TT The Isle of Man is Calling

Added: Tuesday, Jan 24 2012

Drop what you are doing from May 25th to June 6th. The reason is simple: it is time for you to experience the Isle of Man TT. There is no race like it. There is no atmosphere like it. We are not kidding here. You deserve it.

MotoQuest West in Long Beach California

Added: Tuesday, Jan 17 2012

Motorcycle Tour and Rental operator MotoQuest, long the established leader in adventure riding opportunities in it's native Alaska is pleased to announce their expansion to the West Coast with the opening of it's newest Adventure Center MotoQuest West located adjacent to Long Beach BMW / Husqvarna Motorcycles in Long Beach

Meet MotoQuest Founder and Lead Guide Phil Freeman at the International Motorcycle Show in Washington DC. He will be handing out MotoQuest's 2012 Calendars and encouraging riders to sign up to win a free trip on our North to Alaska Adventure, with our friends at Twisted Throttle. Meet Phil at

We need two motorcycle transported! Location: Pick Up: Phoenix, Arizona Drop Off: Long Beach, California The Deal: Rider pays NOTHING. Limit of 2 days of riding. When: ASAP Bikes: 1 BMW F 650 Twin and 1 BMW F800 GS Contact MotoQuest: 1 800 756 1990

Riding the roads of the high Himalayas in India is like nothing you have ever seen. Forget easy riding! This is our most challenging tour we offer, and features the highest motorable pass in the world.

New Video Patagonia End of the Earth

Added: Monday, Dec 12 2011

We just put together a new video using scenes from our last Patagonia End of the Earth Adventure!

New Lower Price for South Africa

Added: Tuesday, Dec 6 2011

South Africa has it all when it comes to adventure riding: mountains, coastline, dirt roads, water crossing, critters, remote settings....the list goes on. When we designed our South Africa Backroads Adventure, we wanted to take riders off the tourist stuff and to the off-the-beaten-track. Some of our accommodations for this

Owner and Founder of MotoQuest, Phil Freeman, has been working feverishly, co-authoring his new book, The Adventurous Motorcyclist's Guide to Alaska. Together with writer and professional photographer Lee Klancher, this book will be the most detailed compilation of information that an adventure-bent rider will ever need to know about the

Patagonia Blogs

Added: Wednesday, Nov 23 2011

Our Patagonia End of the Earth Adventure

Iceland Fire and Ice Adventure

Added: Saturday, Nov 12 2011

We have a new adventure for you to consider. If you have ever been interested in Iceland, then here is your chance to explore one of the most naturally stunning places on earth. Spend 12 days and circumnavigate this amazing island and discover for yourself a place that stands apart

Patagonia We Love You

Added: Saturday, Nov 12 2011

Our Patagonia End of the Earth Adventure is happening right now! The group is half way through this once in a lifetime adventure. They are currently in Calafate, Argentina

Live the Isle of Man

Added: Thursday, Nov 3 2011

Have you seen this amazing footage from the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race? MotoQuest is gearing up for its fourth consecutive year attending the race. Ride the course, watch the race and live the Isle of Man.

Women Cut Loose in Alaska

Added: Sunday, Oct 30 2011

Every year we offer a ride for Women Only in Alaska, and this year was no different. This past summer we had more women riders exploring the Last Frontier than ever before! What is it about Alaska that makes adventurous women riders drop everything and venture north? This tour is

New Video Off-Road in Alaska

Added: Sunday, Oct 23 2011

Our new video "Off-Road Alaska" shows what it is like to explore wild Alaska on motorcycles.

South Africa Calling

Added: Wednesday, Oct 12 2011

MotoQuest is riding South Africa right now! Here they are at Cape Agulhas, the very southern tip of the African continent. Our Backroads Adventure in South Africa is for those who want to explore off the beaten path and ride the best paved and dirt roads in the country. If

New Phoenix Rental Location

Added: Monday, Oct 10 2011

MotoQuest is proud to announce that we will be renting adventure motorcycles in Phoenix! All you have to do is fly down to Phoenix and our agent will either bring our motorcycle to your hotel, or you can come and pick it up!

MotoQuest's Riders have just come back from the Indian Himalayan Mountains. They rode some of the worlds most dangerous roads, enjoyed the nuances of the Royal Enfield motorcycle, ate curry, and laughed all the way!

MotoQuest in Motorcycle Escape Magazine

Added: Monday, Sep 26 2011

Read this fall's issue of Motorcycle Escape Magazine, and you will find out about some of our favorite roads in Alaska. Lee Klancher of Motorcycle Escape teams up with MotoQuest's owner Phil Freeman to talk about his 10 favorite rides in Alaska.

Iceland Scout Trip Blog

Added: Tuesday, Sep 20 2011

We just completed a scout trip of Iceland! We spent 10 days riding 70% paved and 30% dirt surfaces and circumnavigated the island. There were endless glaciers, fjords and waterfalls. The group loved it, and we are excited to bring you a great tour in Iceland in 2012. Stay tuned,

MotoQuest in Cycle World

Added: Wednesday, Sep 7 2011

Cycle World rode with MotoQuest in Alaska when they did their comparison of the BMW 800GS and the Triumph Tiger XC 800!

September Specials

Added: Wednesday, Aug 31 2011

Book in September! We are offering some very nice specials if you book with us in the month of September! If you are even thinking of joining us for the 2012 season, then this is a perfect opportunity to save some money on our Motorcycle Rentals, Self Guided Tours and

Edelweiss Bike Travel and MotoQuest have teamed up to bring you what we believe to be one of best itineraries yet! If you ever wanted to ride Alaska and the Yukon and had a hankering to explore Dawson City all the way to Prudhoe Bay, then this is the tour

MotoQuest Guide Lynn Brown

Added: Saturday, Aug 6 2011

Lynn Brown has ridden throughout the world. He has a gift for introducing riders to exceptional places. For the past 7 years, he has ridden extensively in Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. If you join our IndoChina Adventure in November, you will see his smiling face as you arrive at the

Winning a trip to Alaska

Added: Friday, Jul 22 2011

Mark is from Indiana, and won the Great Alaska Giveaway this year. He is now in Valdez, riding Alaska on us!

Kevin and Ariel of MotoQuest will be at the BMW MOA International Rally next week! They will have a MotoQuest booth set up outside from Thursday, July 21st to Sunday, July 24th.

Photos From Alaska Dawson City Custom Tour

Added: Sunday, Jul 10 2011

We just completed an adventurous Custom Tour to Dawson City.

MotoQuest featured in RoadRUNNER Magazine

Added: Saturday, Jul 2 2011

Pick up the latest issue of RoadRUNNER Magazine , and you will find an article about MotoQuest in Alaska.

Pacific Coast Highway Calls

Added: Thursday, Jun 16 2011

The Pacific Coast Highway is one of the best rides in the USA. If you don't have the time, and want to experience this extraordinary ride, consider renting one-way with us.

Photos from our 2011 Isle of Man Trip

Added: Sunday, Jun 12 2011

This years' Isle of Man Adventure was fun and memorable.

Photos from Peru our 2011 Trip

Added: Thursday, Jun 9 2011

We have just completed our 2011 Peru Adventure.

Photos from 2011 North to Alaska Adventure

Added: Sunday, Jun 5 2011

We just completed our North to Alaska Adventure!

Brand new Kawasaki KLRs, fully accessorized by Twisted Throttle, are ready to explore the Pacific Northwest!

Peru Cutting Across the Atacama

Added: Saturday, May 21 2011

We started 12 years ago with three used motorcycles, a tarp as a garage, and an idea to share Alaska with riders. Today, we are running four tours simultaneously: Alaska, Peru, Isle of Man and North to Alaska!

New Fully Accessorized Kawasaki KLR 650

Added: Thursday, May 12 2011

The fine folks at Twisted Throttle have made it possible for us to accessorize our Kawasaki KLR 650 fleet.

Save Money at a MotoQuest Adventure Kiosk

Added: Sunday, May 8 2011

Our new sign at our Anchorage location is just one of the many changes at MotoQuest

40 Dollar Per Day BMW Rental

Added: Tuesday, May 3 2011

We are looking for a motorcycle transporter to bring a bike from Long Beach, California to Seattle, Washington. Dates: arrive in Seattle NO LATER than May 15th Price: $40 per day. Contact MotoQuest immediately if you are interested.

There is a new incredible documentary out about the Isle of Man TT Race. The Movie is called TT3D Closer to the Edge Read the new Blog "2010 TT" by Shane Patrick. Good read, great pictures. Enjoy!

Schuberth and MotoQuest

Added: Thursday, Apr 21 2011

Schuberth and MotoQuest are proud to announce their partnership.

Great Alaska Give-Away We have a Winner

Added: Monday, Apr 18 2011

We are proud to announce our winner for our first Alaska Great Give-Away! Put your hands together for Mark Hendrickson of Indiana!

Great Alaska Give-Away Three Days Left

Added: Wednesday, Apr 13 2011

MotoQuest and Twisted Throttle are teaming up to give away a free spot on our Best of Alaska Tour this year. If you have not signed up already, consider doing so. You could be riding Alaska on us.

Dust to Dawson Video

Added: Tuesday, Apr 5 2011

Adventure Riders from Alaska, Western Canada and all over converge on Dawson City for a gathering known as Dust to Dawson. This year it is lands on June 23rd and 24th, and it turns old Dawson City upside down with motorcycles.

South Africa Yamaha Tenere 660 as Base Bike

Added: Tuesday, Mar 29 2011

South Africa will exceed your expectations. Almost twice the size of Texas with a variety of mountain ranges and micro climates, this part of Africa is nothing less than spectacular. At MotoQuest, we don't just run the main roads and call it a day. We ride the dirt highways, and

Alaska Off-Road

Added: Wednesday, Mar 23 2011

Explore Off-Road among the tallest peaks on the continent. Roam where only the Caribou dare. Our MotoQuest Off-Road Camp in Alaska is nearly SOLD OUT. What are you doing July 30th to August 7th?

Alaska Prudhoe Bay Here We Come

Added: Wednesday, Mar 9 2011

Ever want to touch the Arctic Ocean or ride with hundreds of Caribou? Join us June 3rd - 12th for our Prudhoe Bay Adventure and...

We have just completed our Laos Adventure. 13 Days of great riding. Join us next January for this unforgettable experience. We have managed to lower the price even further. To be sure:

California to Alaska Motorcycle Rentals

Added: Monday, Feb 21 2011

You can ride one-way between Long Beach, California and Alaska. Imagine...save time and money by renting and riding one way. We are adding Rental Shops in Fairbanks, Alaska, Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington and Long Beach, California starting April 15th!

South Africa Slide Show

Added: Monday, Feb 14 2011

South Africa: Warm, beautiful and full of surprises

Alaska For Ladies Only

Added: Monday, Feb 7 2011

An all-women group of riders led by an all-female MotoQuest staff.... How fun is that?

Make MotoQuest Better

Added: Monday, Jan 31 2011

We would like to make MotoQuest better. In order to do this, we would like to know what you think. Please give us your feedback!

The Oldest and Most Dangerous Motorcycle Race

Added: Tuesday, Jan 25 2011

It is said that the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the oldest and most dangerous motorcycle race.

Alaska Adventure Buffet

Added: Wednesday, Jan 19 2011

Alaska

First Ever MotoQuest Rendezvous

Added: Thursday, Jan 6 2011

Fall Colors and Deals Gap! Rendezvous with fellow MotoQuest and Alaska Rider alumni

Get a MotoQuest Calendar

Added: Tuesday, Jan 4 2011

Hot off the Press: MotoQuest Calendar Year: 2011 with a 16-Month Format Travel the world within the comfort and security of your own desk!

About MotoQuest Alaska Adventure Center

Added: Tuesday, Jan 4 2011

There is a place where riders and non-riding friends and family can explore wild Alaska together.

$700 off Japan Three Island Tour

Added: Thursday, Dec 30 2010

We have sharpened the pencil, and are able to reduce the price on our Japan Three Island Tour. Come see the real Japan.

MotoQuest and Edelweiss Bike Travel team up to bring you an extraordinary motorcycle adventure!

Holiday Special Offer

Added: Tuesday, Dec 21 2010

Seasons Greetings from MotoQuest!

Peru the best paved riding in the world

Added: Monday, Dec 6 2010

Take another look at Peru. It offers the best paved riding in the world.

Alaska Off-Road Training

Added: Friday, Nov 26 2010

Off-Road Training in Alaska is Here! Want to learn how to ride in the dirt? Want to sharpen your dirt-riding skills? Come to Alaska and learn from the best!

South Africa Ultimate GS Adventure

Added: Wednesday, Nov 24 2010

Do knobby tires and GS motorcycles get you going? How about luxurious accommodations and world-class meals? Or, dirt roads that drift off into the horizon? If so: Clear your calendar next April

North to Alaska

Added: Thursday, Nov 11 2010

Did you ever want to ride from the continental United States all the way to Alaska?

Follow us in South Africa

Added: Tuesday, Nov 2 2010

You may follow our tour on Facebook starting November 7th! Check out the group's photos and comments as they explore the coastline, mountains and interior of South Africa. Baviaanskloof here we come!

MotoQuest Camp

Added: Monday, Oct 25 2010

Ever want to ride unmapped two-track trails at the foot of the tallest mountains on the continent?

Highest Motorable Pass Khardung La

Added: Saturday, Oct 16 2010

Khardung La in India is the highest motorable pass in the world, and we are going there. The road is BAD. The altitude is HIGH. This is no normal motorcycle ride.

Discover Laos

Added: Wednesday, Oct 6 2010

Laos is hidden in time and soothing in pace. Extremely mountainous and eternally peaceful, this country will amaze you. Go back in time and fall in love with this quaint corner of South East Asia.

New Itinerary for Isle of Man Tour

Added: Wednesday, Sep 29 2010

Itinerary Change for Isle of Man Tour! -More Wales -More Isle of Man -Shorter Itinerary -Smaller Price -Limited Spaces (8 Riders Max)

Photos from Offroad Alaska

Added: Tuesday, Sep 21 2010

Late last August, MotoQuest hosted our very first Motocycle Industry Invitational.

Custom Tour in Peru with Honda Canada

Added: Sunday, Sep 12 2010

We have just completed a tour with Honda Canada in Peru!

Bikes for Sale - Follow us in Peru

Added: Saturday, Sep 4 2010

We have a couple of motorcycle for sale!

New Isle of Man Video

Added: Monday, Aug 30 2010

See our new Isle of Man Video

Save $200

Added: Saturday, Aug 21 2010

Book Before September 31st and Save $200

Hot Springs are a big part of the Japanese culture. There are thousands of developed natural hot springs all over the country. We at MotoQuest would like to share with you how to take a hot springs (Onsen) bath in Japan.

MotoQuests Japan Three Island Tour

Added: Sunday, Aug 8 2010

Ride the very best of the three main southern islands of Japan next April.

New MotoQuest Videos Dawson City and Japan

Added: Saturday, Jul 31 2010

We have two new videos on YouTube: Dawson City Gold Rush Adventure Japan Three Island Tour

Photos from Best of Alaska Tour

Added: Wednesday, Jul 21 2010

Ride the Best of Alaska

MotoQuest For Canadian Eyes Only

Added: Sunday, Jul 18 2010

For Canadians ONLY: Ride with Honda of Canada in Peru!

Meet Kevin from MotoQuest in Redmond, Oregon for the national BMWMOA Rally.

Photos from Dawson City Gold Rush

Added: Thursday, Jul 8 2010

Dawson City Gold Rush Adventure!

Photos from Prudhoe Bay Alaska

Added: Sunday, Jun 20 2010

We just completed our Prudhoe Bay Adventure Tour!

Win a Free Tour with MotoQuest

Added: Sunday, Jun 20 2010

MotoQuest is giving away a FREE TOUR

Photos Isle of Man and Great Britain

Added: Wednesday, Jun 16 2010

Great Britain and the Isle of Man await...

Photos from the Kenai Peninsula Alaska

Added: Tuesday, Jun 1 2010

We just finished a tour on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.

Photos from North to Alaska Adventure

Added: Thursday, May 27 2010

North to Alaska Adventure

Scooter Rentals in Alaska

Added: Friday, May 21 2010

We are renting scooters during the summer in Alaska.

Photos from Peru

Added: Thursday, May 13 2010

Peru is many countries in one.

Photos from New Zealand

Added: Friday, Apr 30 2010

Get your bags packed for New Zealand! February

New Indochina Tour

Added: Monday, Apr 26 2010

Ride from Hanoi, Vietnam to Vientiane, Laos this November!

Our Shop in Alaska

Added: Friday, Apr 23 2010

Stop by our rental shop in Alaska.

Photos from Japan

Added: Saturday, Apr 17 2010

Custom tour of the Japanese Alps!

Photos from Dawson City

Added: Monday, Mar 29 2010

Ride to Dawson City for the Dust 2 Dawson Adventure Rider Gathering.

Photos from Patagonia and the End of the Earth

Added: Wednesday, Mar 24 2010

Ride the most remote roads in Argentina and Chile.

Photos from Prudhoe Bay

Added: Saturday, Mar 20 2010

Stand in the Arctic Ocean.

Photos from South Africa

Added: Monday, Mar 15 2010

South Africa offers a variety of cultures, landscapes and riding.

30 Pound Rainbow Trout

Added: Friday, Mar 5 2010

Explore Southern Chile with us on our Fly-Fish and Ride. This Rainbow Trout was caught at Martin Pescador Lodge and weighed thirty pounds! Martin Pescador Lodge offers top shelf luxury and world-class fly-fishing.

Photos from India

Added: Wednesday, Feb 24 2010

Here are a few shots from our 2009 India Himalayan Adventure.

Photos of Peru

Added: Tuesday, Feb 16 2010

Join MotoQuest for a ride of a lifetime in Peru!

Northern Patagonia Riding

Added: Sunday, Feb 7 2010

Come join us for on our Northern Patagonia Adventure next year. The dates will be from January 8th to the 18th, 2011.

Sabai Dee from Laos

Added: Sunday, Jan 17 2010

Hello from Laos! This is Phil writing you from Vientiane, Laos. Today is the first day of our Laos Golden Triangle Adventure. It is 75 degrees with clear skies, and the group has all arrived. We will be taking off tomorrow for Vang Vieng and continue north for a total

Happy New Year from MotoQuest Tours

Added: Wednesday, Dec 30 2009

We are proud to announce our new website! We have blogs, news, videos, photo galleries, a shop, rewards and more! If you have ridden with us, submit a blog! Tell about your experiences riding with MotoQuest and Alaska Rider. Share your adventure by adding your own blog