Travel Planning

Tools

Nowadays, this is probably the most practical way to prepare a trip.

It can be done comfortably on any device with internet access. Then you simply export the plan to the desired format and follow it on your GPS, smartphone, or any other navigation device of your choice.

Everything comes down to the online service (or website) you decide to use. There are several options, and as always, some are better than others. Here are three of the best tools specialised in motorcycling.

Kurviger

Of all the tools presented here, this is probably the best for planning travel routes.

Developed in Germany (where "Kurviger" can be translated as "Curvemaker"), it offers a route planner specifically designed for motorcycle touring, favouring scenic roads (avoiding cities and highways) and allowing you to adjust the level of twistiness of the route.

This feature is fantastic and helps you discover many interesting new roads. Another very practical function is the ability to create round‑trip routes by defining a distance and optionally a direction.

In addition to the website, there is also an Android App: the free version offers the same features as the website, while the paid version removes ads and adds turn‑by‑turn navigation among other features.

Features

• motorcycle route planner configurable for scenic roads and curves
• allows creation of round‑trip routes based on distance and direction
• exports to Garmin (gpx), TomTom (itn), Google Earth/iGO 8 (kml), Sygic (html), Navigon Cruiser/Mobile/Navigator 6 & 7 (cruiser/txt/freshroute/rte), CoPilot 9 (TRP)
• dedicated Android app (free and Pro) with offline map support in the Pro version

Mobile App

Kurviger App for Android

Calimoto

Interestingly, this one is also developed in Germany and focuses on motorcycle routes with a complete planner that, like the previous tool, prioritises twisty and scenic roads.

It allows route sharing among friends or publicly on the website.

It also offers an App (Android and iOS) with turn‑by‑turn navigation and tracking, among other features. To access all features of both the App and the website, you must subscribe to a plan.

Features

• motorcycle route planner configurable for scenic roads and curves
• exports to Garmin (gpx)
• route sharing between users
• dedicated Android and iOS app (subscription required for full functionality) with offline maps and track recording

Mobile App

Calimoto App for Android
Calimoto App for iOS

REVER

Based in the United States, REVER is also dedicated to motorcycle touring. It uses proprietary maps (Butler Maps) enriched with information specifically for motorcycling routes.

The app is available for Android and iOS in both free and Premium versions. The Premium version removes ads, adds turn‑by‑turn navigation, and includes an in‑app route planner among many other features.

Features

• planner based on proprietary maps for motorcycle travel
• exports to Garmin (gpx) only with a Premium subscription
• route sharing between users
• dedicated Android and iOS app (Free and Premium) with offline maps and track recording

Mobile App

REVER App for Android
REVER App for iOS

Tyre

Finally, one of the oldest solutions available. It began as a desktop application (for PC) that provided a route‑planning interface based on Google Maps.

The application was integrated into a Pro version alongside TomTom products (discontinued in 2019).
Today, the solution has evolved into an online platform and a paid companion app (MyRoute App). However, the original free desktop version is still maintained and remains available.
From version 8 onwards, the application requires a Google API key (needed for maps and routing engine) in order to function.

Features

• Windows application with a Google‑Maps‑style planning interface
• exports to Garmin (gpx/gpi/csv), TomTom (itn/ov2), Google Earth (kml/kmz), OziExplorer (rt2/rte), Navigon (rte/freshroute), BMW (tart.gz), Medion (xml), CoPilot (trp)