Thanks.

A v-strom 250 for 2 weeks would be 14100 yen for the first day then 9800 yen for the following days. So for 2 weeks: 14100 + (9800*13) = 141500 (US$954) If you are not using a Japanese license you must purchase insurance. 2500 + (1300 * 13) = 16900 = 19400 (US$130) TOTAL:160900 ($US1084) If you are going to use Japanese expressways, keep in mind that they are quite expensive. Also, if you want a top case or panneirs, they are available at an extra charge (about 2 dollars US a day) Hope that helps.

They certainly do but you will have to pay extra. Rental 819 has a booking service in English. V-Strom 250 with cases should be easy to get.www.rental819.com/

@@bikesonabudgetjapan Great. I will look for that. Thank you for the reply.

I guess you mean Harleys. They aren't so popular at rental places. If you are going to ride in Japan, you might as well use a Japanese bike. Helmets, jackets etc are available and it depends on which company you use if they are included. Most places recommend you bring your own. Hope that helps.

If you mean your license is only for cars, you would only be able to ride a 50cc moped in Japan. I haven't seen any places that rent them in Japan. Of course, you can't go very far on a moped so there probably isn't much point to renting one. Hope that helps.

what if you have a motorcycle license back home (Canada) but didn't get the international license before arriving in Japan? @@bikesonabudgetjapan

@ryanbroumand You could try. The rental place will be able to tell you. If you are staying long term, you need to get it translated at JAF and then you should be able to get a Japanese license from a license center. A hassle, but worth it.

@@ryanasksaround IDT a place would allow you to rent without an IDP.

@@bikesonabudgetjapan was able to rent 50cc with no issues. Thanks for your reply.

Difficult question. The rules are complicated. Basically "no" but everyone does it. I do it a lot in traffic jams.

From what I've read there are no laws about lane splitting, but you have to do it carefully. If a cop thinks you are being dangerous he can give you a ticket.

Yes. That's a good way of putting it. Basically, as the Japanese term it, it's a "gray zone". If the traffic isn't moving there is no problem as long as you don't cross over any lines. But the police can give you a ticket if they determine your riding to be "dangerous." Here is an in-depth explanation: car.motor-fan.jp/article/10009190

Sorry, they changed their website. The link works now.

@@bikesonabudgetjapan thank you