Is it safe and practical to ride a motorbike in Delhi and on road trips around India?

From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 10 days ago

TL;DR

Riding in central Delhi can be exhausting because of dense, noisy and hot traffic, so the metro, rickshaws or a car are often more practical. Intercity highways are easier, but riders need to watch for animals on the road, especially after dark.

What the community said

For getting around Delhi, a motorbike is not always the best choice: traffic is dense, hot, dusty and extremely noisy. The metro, rickshaws and cars are more comfortable alternatives.

10 days ago Delhi Metro, rickshaws

Traffic in India can feel similar to Vietnam, but local drivers often travel faster. Riding in major cities such as Delhi and Mumbai requires confident experience and patience.

10 days ago Delhi and Mumbai

For independent travel between cities, a motorbike can be more practical than riding in central Delhi, as highways are generally easier. Slow down after dark: dogs and cattle can appear unexpectedly on the road.

10 days ago India’s intercity highways

Goa, the neighboring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh are better suited to motorbike trips. Himachal Pradesh offers mountain, river and waterfall scenery, unlike the stressful urban traffic of Delhi.

10 days ago Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh