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 & rider anthems for touring and travel (31–40)
KAWASAKI with pH-1ONE OR EIGHT
A collaboration track by ONE OR EIGHT and pH-1, released for streaming in January 2025.
Set over a fast-paced beat, the lyrics portray a thirst for freedom and a push against personal limits.
It’s a hip-hop number with multifaceted appeal—both high-energy and cool.
Add this energetic track, which fuses roaring motorcycle sounds with trap beats, to your playlist.
Country RoadHon’na Yoko
It’s the song used as the theme for the Studio Ghibli film “Whisper of the Heart,” which originally became a hit sung by American singer-songwriter John Denver.
Unlike the original, the clear, translucent voice really stands out.
Taking a ride while looking at crisp, clear mountain scenery would definitely lift your spirits.
Neo Chavez 400dustbox
A track by dustbox, a band indispensable to Japan’s melodic hardcore and punk rock scene.
It’s a live staple—high-energy and guaranteed to get you pumped! While many of their songs take a bright, catchy pop-punk approach, this one stands out with a notably metallic riff in the intro.
Once the chorus hits, it shifts back to their signature catchy vibe.
By the way, this song was apparently written by JOJI, the bassist and vocalist, after his own motorcycle was stolen.
The lyrics channel the anger from that incident.
Make sure you keep your bike safe, too…!
no.13ELLEGARDEN
ELLEGARDEN, the band that made a comeback in 2018.
This song of theirs is about waiting for someone precious, full of inner conflict, but the imagery of a clear autumn day in the lyrics and their sense of speed make it a perfect track for touring.
One Night CarnivalKishidan
When it comes to music that evokes motorcycles, you can’t leave out this song! It’s a signature track by Kishidan, who perform in a genre they call “Yank Rock,” a mix of delinquent (yankee) culture and punk rock.
The music video features lots of bikes, too.
The lyrics themselves aren’t about motorcycles, but this track feels great for a late-night ride to the ocean—perfect for a night touring vibe.
By the way, the original MV at the time of release features bosozoku-style bikes, while the 2013 MV showcases sportbikes with a glittery aesthetic!
Dedicated to all riders! Songs that match your bike & rider anthems for touring and travel (41–50)
SiriusBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s a song released in September 2018 and was used as the theme song for the TV anime Last Hope (Juushinki Pandora).
Its upbeat tempo makes it perfect for blasting down the highway on a motorcycle.
Even if you’re stressed out, riding while listening to this track will surely leave you feeling refreshed.
RIDE TOUGH!THE BAWDIES
THE BAWDIES are a rock band known for their authentic rock sound, earning high praise from critics.
With Beatles-like looks and a loud musical style as their weapons, they’ve garnered strong acclaim from hardcore rock fans.
Their new track is “RIDE TOUGH!” Its genuine rock sound feels like listening to Western music, and every part of the song is crafted with true authenticity.
Be sure to check it out.
