The United States of America, a land of endless roads and iconic landscapes, is the dream of many motorcyclists. From the legendary Route 66 to the curves of the Rocky Mountains, passing through the deserts of Arizona and the coasts of California, each route offers freedom, cultural diversity and movie scenery.

The United States is a federation of 50 states and one federal district, and is one of the most influential countries in the world politically, economically, culturally and militarily. The territory is vast, ranging from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains, the deserts of the southwest, the forests of New England and the beaches of Florida and California.

Climate

Extremely varied due to the size of the country: continental inland, tropical in Florida and Hawaii, arid in the southwest, Mediterranean in California, polar in Alaska and temperate on the east coast.

Languages

English is predominant throughout the territory. Spanish is widely spoken, especially in the southwest and Florida. Other common languages include Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese and French.

Driving

Drive on the right. Speed limits vary by state. Many highways are free, but there are toll roads and bridges. Payment can be made by cash, card or electronic systems such as E-ZPass.

Camping

Camping is very popular and regulated in national and state parks. Wild camping (“boondocking” or “dispersed camping”) is allowed in many public areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Biker Zones

The USA offers iconic motorcycle routes such as Route 66, the Pacific Coast Highway (California), the scenic roads of the Rocky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Special Zones

Many large cities (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco) have restricted traffic zones, expensive parking and heavy traffic. Some metropolises require urban tolls (congestion charges under study in New York).

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