Colorado is one of the best motorcycle destinations in North America. Between all of the sites around Colorado Springs, including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Shelf Road, Phantom Canyon, and the countless mountain passes that crisscross the Rockies, riders can spend days exploring without ever riding the same road twice.
If you’re flying into Colorado Springs for vacation, visiting family, or simply want to experience a different motorcycle before buying one, renting a motorcycle is one of the easiest ways to experience the state. The question is: what kind of riding do you want to do?
For riders visiting the Pikes Peak region, two motorcycles stand out for completely different reasons: the Honda CRF300L and the Yamaha FJR1300.
Explore Colorado's Dirt Roads on a Honda CRF300L
Colorado isn’t just about paved mountain passes. Some of the state’s most memorable destinations are found at the end of gravel roads, forest service roads, and off-road trails.
The Honda CRF300L is built for exactly that kind of adventure.
Lightweight, fuel-efficient, and approachable for riders of all experience levels, the CRF300L excels on Colorado’s backroads. From exploring the Pike National Forest to discovering hidden campsites across the state, this motorcycle opens up terrain that larger touring bikes simply can’t reach.
Popular rides for CRF300L renters include:
- Rampart Range Road
- Shelf Road between Cañon City and Cripple Creek
- Gold Camp Road
- Tarryall Road
- Phantom Canyon Road
- Forest Service roads throughout the Pikes Peak region
The CRF300L is also an excellent choice for riders interested in learning adventure riding techniques without wrestling a 500-pound motorcycle.
If your idea of a perfect Colorado day includes mountain views, dirt roads, and discovering places most tourists never see, the CRF300L may be the perfect rental.
Cover Serious Miles on a Yamaha FJR1300
Some riders come to Colorado to chase mountain passes.
For them, the Yamaha FJR1300 is hard to beat.
The FJR combines sport bike performance with long-distance touring comfort, making it one of the best motorcycles ever built for covering big mileage in a single day.
From Divide, Colorado, riders can easily spend a day riding:
- Pikes Peak Highway
- Highway 24 through South Park
- Independence Pass
- Monarch Pass
- Cottonwood Pass
- Highway 550 through the San Juan Mountains
- The Peak-to-Peak Highway
With integrated luggage, weather protection, and enough power to effortlessly climb Colorado’s highest roads, the FJR1300 is built for riders who want to experience as much of the state as possible.
Many renters are surprised by how comfortable the FJR remains after 300, 400, or even 500-mile days.
If your goal is to experience Colorado’s legendary pavement while traveling in comfort, the FJR1300 is one of the best motorcycle rental choices available.
Why Rent Near Woodland Park, Colorado?
Most visitors focus on Colorado Springs, but Woodland Park and Divide offer something even better: immediate access to world-class riding.
Within minutes of leaving town, riders can reach:
- Pikes Peak
- Cripple Creek
- Woodland Park
- Garden of the Gods
- Florissant Fossil Beds
- Pike National Forest
- Gold Camp Road
- Rampart Range
Instead of fighting city traffic, renters can start their adventure almost immediately.
For out-of-state visitors, this means spending less time commuting and more time riding. Delivery is available to local hotels and AirBnBs as well as Colorado Springs Airport.
Which Motorcycle Should You Rent?
Choose the Honda CRF300L if:
- You want to ride dirt roads and forest roads
- You enjoy lightweight motorcycles
- You plan to explore remote areas
- You’re interested in adventure riding
Choose the Yamaha FJR1300 if:
- You want to ride Colorado’s famous paved roads
- You plan to cover long distances
- Comfort is a priority
- You enjoy sport touring motorcycles
Either way, you’ll be starting in one of the best motorcycle riding regions in the country.
Whether you’re chasing mountain passes on the FJR1300 or exploring backcountry roads on the CRF300L, Colorado offers the kind of riding experiences that keep riders coming back year after year.
Ready to ride? Reserve your motorcycle rental today and discover why the Pikes Peak region is a bucket-list destination for riders from around the world.