Guides for riding, training and looking after your bike in Ireland.
Nine new adventure and trail bikes were listed under €10,000 in Ireland on 10 November 2026, from the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 at €7,149 to the CFMoto 800MT-X at €9,999. Here is what each one weighs, how tall it sits, and what to check for Irish roads.
Read moreA Bluetooth motorcycle helmet has the intercom, speakers and microphone fitted at the factory. The alternative is any ECE 22.06 helmet with a clip-on intercom from a maker such as Cardo or Sena. For Irish rain and cold, the add-on route gives you a published waterproof rating and a unit you can move to your next helmet; the built-in route costs less up front and needs no fitting.
Read moreYou choose an IBT centre by confirming it is on the RSA register, then comparing what the price includes, how many learners share an instructor, how the modules are scheduled and how far you will have to travel. Here is how to check each point, with the questions to ask before you pay.
Read moreStore a motorbike for an Irish winter by cleaning and drying it, sorting fuel and battery, and keeping it somewhere dry and locked: at home, in a shed or with a storage company. Declare it off the road in advance and motor tax stops for 3 to 12 months.
Read moreMost of the motorcycle apps riders use in Ireland are general apps with good Irish coverage: calimoto, Kurviger, OsmAnd, REVER and Scenic for routes, Met Éireann and Windy for weather, and your phone's own emergency tools. Here is what each one does, what it costs and where Ireland is or is not covered.
Read moreThe main motorcycle events in Ireland are rallies, road races, shows, track days and charity ride-outs. Here is what is left in 2026 and the 2027 dates organisers have already published, checked on 10 November 2026.
Read moreIrish law does not use the word filtering, but it does say when you may overtake on the left and which lines you must not cross. Motorcycles are not on the list of vehicles allowed in bus lanes. Here is each rule with its source.
Read moreA naked bike suits town riding and short hops; a faired bike earns its screen on national roads and motorways. Here is how the two compare on Irish roads, with current Irish prices for both.
Read moreFor Irish winter riding you need a waterproof membrane outer layer over a base and mid layer, an ECE 22.06 helmet with an anti-fog insert, insulated waterproof gloves and boots, and something to seal the neck. Wind chill, not the thermometer, decides how warm that has to be.
Read moreThe best beginner motorbike is the one that fits your licence category, your height and your budget. Here are 125cc and A2 motorbikes with their list prices in Ireland on 10 November 2026, their seat height, weight and power, and the checks that matter before you buy.
Read moreNobody can give you one price for motorbike insurance in Ireland, because each insurer sets its own. This guide covers the legal minimum, the three cover levels, what moves the price, which companies quote for bikes in 2026 and what to do if you are refused.
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