Motorbike rental in Kyrgyzstan: rent a motorcyle in Bishkek or Osh
Why travel by motorbike in Kyrgyzstan ?
In Kyrgyzstan, there are thousands of trails suitable for exploration. Our book “Explore Kyrgyzstan” (available in May-June 2020) offers you a selection of 25 off-road routes throughout the country. Motorcycle travel in Kyrgyzstan offers a unique feeling of freedom. If you have little or no experience, please note that the tracks in the book will be classified by difficulty level from 1 to 5 and 80% of them are in the easy or medium category.
Tip: There are relatively few motorbike rental agencies in Kyrgyzstan and the demand is high. Therefore, we recommend that you book your motorbike in advance, as they leave very quickly, especially in July and August!
Which bike to rent for your road-trip in Kyrgyzstan ?
There are very few motorbikes in Kyrgyzstan in general. The majority are driven by tourists. Unlike Southeast Asia, it is not common to travel by motorcycle or scooter.
We highly recommend a trail-type motorbike for your trip, unless you wish to stay on the main roads.
To help you find a motorcycle for your trip to Kyrgyzstan, we put you in touch with trusted rental companies that we know.
State of roads in Kyrgyzstan
As mentioned above, roads are paved only on major routes. To reach Lake Issyk Kul and the main cities (Karakol, Kochkor, Naryn, Osh,…) you will drive on asphalt. On the other hand, to reach the mountainous areas and the most beautiful natural sites of the country, you will have to ride on tracks whose condition is directly subject to weather conditions. Fords, mud and landslides are quite frequent on the tracks. You will therefore understand the interest of having a trail-type motorcycle high enough to pass these obstacles.
Rent a motorbike in Bishkek
Bishkek is where the majority of rental agencies are located. There are not many motorbike rental companies, but the market is growing. We advise you to book in advance. Here is a selection of serious and professional rental companies.
Sergi – Trail bikes in Bishkek !
Sergi has a fleet of motorcycles perfectly adapted to the Kyrgyz mountainous terrain!
Sergi speaks English and Russian. He gives very good advice on routes and also offers tours.
- Honda Africa Twin
- Yamaha 600 XT
- Yamaha TTR 250
- Yamaha Serow 200
- Suzuki Djebel 200
- Suzuki V-strom 650
- Kawasaki Sherpa 250
Honda Africa Twin
The mythical motorcycle of the Paris-Dakar! Made for off-road expeditions, its 24L tank allows you to gain in autonomy. It dates back to 1993 but hasn't aged a day!
- Engine : 742 cc / 62 hp
- Water cooling
- Carburetor
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Seat height: 870mm
- Tank: 24L
- Year: 1993
| 1 to 9 days | 100 $ / day |
| More than 10 days | 90 $ / day |
Yamaha 600 XT
This 2000's trail bike is ideal for the off-road routes of Kyrgyzstan, combining power and lightness. It's the bike that OunTravela team use to explore Kyrgyzstan !
- Engine: 596 cc / 45 hp
- Air cooling
- Carburetor
- 5-speed, chain transmission
- Seat height: 850mm / Weight: 170kg
- Tank: 15 to 18L depending on the motorcycle as Sergi has several models.
- Year : 1996/ 2000
| 1 to 9 days | 70 $ / day |
| More than 10 days | 60 $ / day |
Yamaha TTR 250
This 1998 trail bike is still efficient on the tracks, with a little vintage look on top of that!
- Engine : 249 cc / 29 hp
- Air cooling
- Carburetor
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Seat height: 700mm
- Tank : 18L
- Year: 1998
| 1 to 9 days | 60 $ / day |
| More than 10 days | 50 $ / day |
Yamaha Serow 250
The beast of the '90s! Less powerful than the Yamaha XT 600 it remains an ideal bike for a trip to Kyrgyzstan: agility and lightness!
- Engine: 223 cc / 20 hp
- Air cooling
- Carburetor
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Seath height: 810mm / Weight: 108kg
- Tank: 9L
- Year: 1996
| 1 to 9 days | 60 $ / day |
| More than 10 days | 50 $ / day |
Suzuki Djebel 200
Robust and efficient, this trail bike is ideal for off-roading!
- Engine : 199 cc / 20 hp
- Air cooling
- Carburetor
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Seat height: 810mm / Weight 108kg
- Tank : 13L
- Year: 2000
| 1 to 9 days | 60 $ / day |
| More than 10 days | 50 $ / day |
Suzuki V-strom 650
Light and agile, this 2005 bike doesn't look like much but will be perfect for road and off-road riders!
- Engine: 645 cc / 67 hp
- Water cooling
- Injection
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Seat height: 820mm / Weight: 189kg
- Tank : 22L
- Year: 2005
| 1 to 9 days | 100 $ / day |
| More than 10 days | 90 $ / day |
Kawasaki Sherpa 250
A strong and light motorcycle developed in the 2000s for Australian farmers! It's a shame it has a small tank.
- Engine: 249 cc
- Air cooling
- Carburettor
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Seat height: 830mm / Weight 121 kg
- Tank: 9 L
| 1 to 9 days | 60 $ / day |
| More than 10 days | 50 $ / day |
Reviews
Ma femme et moi avons loué des motos en avril 2019 du 10 au 16 avril pour faire le tour du lac Issik Kul. Sergi nous a donné le meilleur itinéraire pour profiter de notre voyage. Nous avons vraiment apprécié piloter les Yamaha xt 600 et Yamaha xt 225 de ma femme. Toutes les motos sont bien entretenues et en bon état. Merci Sergi. J’espère revenir bientôt.
Mes amis et moi avons loué des motos à Sergi l’été dernier. Notre voyage était aventureusement agréable et amusant. Nous recommandons vivement!
Practical information
- Minimum age 22 years and 2 years driving experience.
- Deposit: 500 euros or dollars
- Prepayment of 25% of the total price for the reservation
- All damage insurance is included in the price of the vehicle for Kyrgyzstan.
- Unlimited mileage
- Insurance for Tajikistan is optional.
- Optional luggage rack
Book an Sergi Motorbike
Rent a motorbike in Osh
If you want to visit Tajikistan, it will be easier to rent a motorcycle in Kyrgyzstan in Osh. Osh is also an ideal starting point to visit the beautiful Alay Valley, a mythical region home to the Lenin Peak (7134m). There are not many rental companies, but the market is growing. Here is a selection of serious and professional rental companies in Osh.
Aibek – A fleet of Yamaha 600 XTe in Osh
The Yamaha 600XT has everything a motorcyclist could want for an adventurous road trip to Kyrgyzstan: reliability, light weight, ruggedness, power, and more.
During our exploration of Kyrgyzstan (summer 2019), the OunTravela team was equipped with this 600XT and it’s nice to ride with it… In short, it conquered all the explorers who rode it. Will you be next 😉
Aibek speaks English and Russian. He is very good advices on the routes. You will find our book “Explore Kyrgyzstan” for sale in his agency!
His bikes can also ride in Tajikistan.
Yamaha 600 XTe
An ideal bike for the off-road routes of Kyrgyzstan! This machine is powered by a 595 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine that delivers 43 horsepower. This power combined with the low weight of the beast (170kg) will allow you to ride at high altitudes, such as the Tosor Pass at 4000m. What's more, the XT consumes very little: with its 15-litre fuel tank, it's easy to envisage a range of nearly 300 km. In short, you will have understood it, this bike is our favorite to explore Kyrgyzstan!
| 1 to 7 days | 90 $ / day |
| 8 to 14 days | 80 $ / day |
| 15 to 90 days | 70 $ / day |
Reviews
We had a perfect rental experience with Oibek. The Toyota Prado was exactly what we needed. Oibek gave us useful informations how to drive it and I would highly recommend him. We had all the correct paperwork and no problem with this strong Toyota. Many thanks!
Practical information
- Minimum age 22 years and 2 years driving experience.
- Deposit: 500 euros or dollars
- Prepayment of 25% of the total price for the reservation
- All damage insurance is included in the price of the vehicle for Kyrgyzstan.
- Unlimited mileage
- Insurance for Tajikistan is optional.
- Optional luggage rack
Book an Aibek Motorbike
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