Dedicated to all riders! Songs that match your bike and rider anthems for touring and trips
When you go touring on your motorcycle, what do you like to listen to?
These days, lots of people use intercoms to listen to music or even attach speakers to their bikes.
In this article, I’ll introduce songs that are perfect for highway riding with an exhilarating sense of speed, medium-tempo tracks that bring out the grandeur of nature, and tunes that are just right for touring!
I’ve also picked out plenty of songs by musicians who love motorcycles and sing about them, so be sure to give them a listen.
Motorcycles and music are the essence of youth—head out with the songs I’m about to introduce.
Above all, ride safely and have an amazing touring experience!
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Dedicated to all riders! Songs that match your bike and rider anthems for touring and travel (11–20)
SignalWANIMA
WANIMA’s “Signal,” a band popular among young people, became a big hit as a high-tempo rock song.
Listening to this kind of bright, exhilarating track while touring really pumps you up.
If you use this song as your BGM on a sunny day ride, you’re guaranteed to feel amazing all day long.
Singing along while touring is recommended too.
GT400THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
This song, with a title that sounds like a motorcycle model, is a track by THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT about motorcycles.
Their signature sharp guitar sound and vocalist Yusuke Chiba’s distinctive voice are wild and cool.
It perfectly fits the vibe of aimless touring rides! As for the song title “GT400,” it seems to be a fictional bike rather than a real model, but you can picture a black, manly, no-nonsense machine that suits the members of Thee Michelle.
Bōsō Skyline PhantomKishidan
A six-member rock band, Kishidan, known for their impactful looks and catchy songs, is energetically active, including hosting their own music festival.
This track, included on their first album “1/6 LONELY NIGHT,” features an ensemble built around a lyrical guitar riff that really elevates the excitement.
Its dramatically unfolding structure, despite being instrumental, conjures vivid scenes in your mind.
It’s recommended as a soundtrack to enhance your journey—perfect for those who find themselves distracted by lyrics while riding a motorcycle with the wind in their face.
The Reason We Set Out on a JourneyBank Band
Bank Band is a special group formed around Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.Children and music producer Takeshi Kobayashi, joined by a variety of members.
They are also known for performing a wide range of covers live, and this song is a cover of a track by Kenji Ozawa.
Since the original was used in a JR West commercial, the song already carries a strong image of travel, but Sakurai’s vocals seem to further highlight its refreshing atmosphere.
The content, which conveys a breezy, full-body sense of wind and the exhilaration of setting off on a journey, seems like a perfect fit for a motorcycle trip.
I want to become the wind.THE BOOM
Although it’s not a song about motorcycles, this track is also a great pick for touring! Everyone enjoys different things about riding, but one of the biggest thrills is that feeling of cutting through the wind, isn’t it? That full-body sensation of the breeze is something you rarely experience in everyday life outside of riding.
It’s like becoming one with the wind along with your bike—a refreshingly perfect song for motorcycle touring.
It’s a must on a clear, sunny day!
METALLIC MERCEDESAsai Kenichi
A solo track by Kenichi Asai—better known as Benji—who’s famous as a musician and motorcycle enthusiast.
The music video opens with scenes of a bike riding through the city, which is irresistible for anyone who loves motorcycles! You’ll also spot Asai’s well-known beloved ride, the XS250 nicknamed “Salinger,” appearing in the footage.
Put on this rugged, no-frills rock brimming with manly spirit, and head out with your own bike!
Dedicated to all riders! Songs that match your bike and rider anthems perfect for touring and trips (21–30)
Over DriveJUDY AND MARY
It’s a hit song by JUDY AND MARY released in 1995.
The cute-sounding vocals might seem unrelated to motorcycles, but its upbeat vibe is perfect for touring.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to ride your bike to those nostalgic places you used to visit and just cruise on through.