Rent a bike in Ras Al Khaimah

RAK Motorbike Rental: Northern Emirates Freedom

My life changed last spring when I discovered RAK's bike rental scene. Traffic between my hotel and that mountain resort was brutal, so I ducked into this small shop near RAK Mall. Three hours later I'm cruising coastal roads on a Yamaha, wondering why I'd never done this before. The mountain views from two wheels hit completely different than from car windows. My buddy Khalid now rents a Honda monthly for his photography tours - costs him 1,300 compared to the 2,800+ he was burning on fuel and parking.

Money talk gets interesting up north. Basic scooters run about 80-110 daily, sport bikes around 220-320. Significantly cheaper than Dubai rates for identical machines. Weekly packages offer serious value - my cousin paid just 550 for a decent Kawasaki last month. The insider secret involves skipping those hotel transport desks completely. Real operators cluster near the old town and industrial zones. Our regular guy Ahmad includes proper helmets and even mapped out the best mountain routes for beginners.

What's Actually Available

RAK's selection covers everything from city commuters to mountain machines:

• Honda CB125 - perfect for coastal cruising and light mountain work
• Yamaha MT-15 - handles those Jebel Jais switchbacks surprisingly well
• Suzuki Gixxer 155 - weekend escape machine that won't drain wallets
• KTM Duke 390 - serious power for experienced mountain riders

Summer riding means early morning only - by 10 AM the combination of heat and mountain sun becomes genuinely dangerous. Winter delivers perfect riding conditions all day long. The mountain routes require extra caution since cell coverage gets spotty higher up. Always inform someone about your planned route and return time, especially for solo mountain adventures.