Moto rentals in Hawaii...

[flipstyledsm22]

I have been an Eaglerider member for quite a while now. I have roughly $2,600 of credits built up with them. I was initially wooed into becoming a member because they had over 400 participating locations in the US. Well, I just found out that ALL their locations in Hawaii, does not recognize my credits and I would have to pay full rental fees. I'm not happy with that at all.

With that being said, does anyone have recommendations, for reasonably priced rentals in Maui? I really would like to rent a motorcycle while I'm there.

Thanks in advance!

 

[mrzuzzo]

I think there is a place there that rents Groms which would be pretty fun for a bit.

When I went I wanted to rent but then changed my mind as the weather is way too hot to make the ride enjoyable, the speed limit is super slow, and the amount of distracted tourist traffic on narrow roads would make the ride unbearable. Ended up renting a Jeep Wrangler instead.

 

[Gary856]

Have you checked Riders-Share.com and TwistedRoad.com?

 

[ksandvik]

Yes maybe there's less tourist traffic just now, but you could explore all of Maui within a long day, it's not that big of an island. I would rent a Grom, myself.

 

[FLH03RIDER]

With that being said, does anyone have recommendations, for reasonably priced rentals in Maui? I really would like to rent a motorcycle while I'm there.

Thanks in advance!

Unless things have recently changed, grom's are limited to where they can be ridden. That is no "highway access". In other words if you wanted to go from Paia (over by the airport) to Kehei or from Kehei up to Lahaina you can't do it on a grom. Get a bigger scooter (2 up size) and you can ride all over. As for the "Hog", I'd pass on that, just too big for where you're at. With a scooter it's much more fun and easier to zip around on. :afm199

 

[kneedraggeroldy]

My kids and I rented a couple of bikes for two up on Maui. Was fun cannot remember who we rented from but on was a cruiser and the other was v strom 650 we had a blast but going all the way around island be careful as one lane on back side and one jeep almost took my boy out on a blind corner

 

[flipstyledsm22]

Thanks for the info. Will look into those other rental venues. Love the Grom idea. Won't be taking anything on the highway, except the rental vehicle. The moto is for putting around town.

 

[ScottRNelson]

Yes maybe there's less tourist traffic just now, but you could explore all of Maui within a long day, it's not that big of an island.

It would be quite the long day, especially if you include a trip up to the top of Haleakala as well as going around the whole island. Here's what Google Maps says about going around the whole thing, which I did the last time I was there a couple of years ago (in a car).

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Lah...11772e1f966e!2m2!1d-156.6825!2d20.8783333!3e0

Time estimates do not include time spent in slow traffic, which there always is around Lahaina. Also, no mention of the chance of getting rained on, especially on the wet side of the island around Hana.

I can't offer more than you could get with a Google search of motorcycle rentals in Maui. I haven't seen much available recently in the way of reasonably priced motorcycle rentals over there. The last good rental I had was from a place called HiAdv.com south of Kona where I rented a KLR650 for a day. That place either is now out of business or only rents boring bikes. The most options are usually with Harleys, but they're not cheap.

 

[PretzelThirst]

Not Maui, but Chase Rentals in Honolulu were good for me

 

[_Chris_]

I once rented a VStrom from EagleRider in Maui and it died 5 miles down the road. I had to annoy the Franchise owner on Facebook to get my refund. Avoid.

I rented Harleys from „Chase Hawaii Rentals“ ( on Oahu ) which was an A+ experience.

 

[Hank Wong]

My wife and I rented a Honda scooter, 185cc? maybe. It was not enough power for the freeway. We got off the freeway and then the riding fun began. So you should avoid the freeway if you can. Leaving the rental shop, I squeezed the left lever at the first stop sign and the scooter rear wheel skidded to a stop. The left lever was the rear brake, not the clutch. So be familiar with the levers at take off.

 

[Starpower]

I use the Turo app for cars and sometimes there are bikes available. It's like AirBnB for vehicles.

 

[Starpower]

Many will pick you up at the airport and if not it is generally waiting for you in the parking lot. besides saving money you avoid the long lines and wait at the car rentals places.

 

[ksandvik]

Yes it's a long day to drive most of Maui, but it could be done. Let's say you start at the airport. Start early if possible (maybe rent the bike the day before) as you want to see the sun going up. Take 37-377/388 up to to Haleakala. It will be cold so you need layers.

Then stop by for breakfast if the few restaurants are open around Keokea. Drive south along 37 and the lava fields to the south part. Watch out for drivers as the lane is really narrow there. Continue to the pool of Ohe'o and Hana. Stop by any waterfalls along the way driving on the east coast on 360 to the north.

Paia on the north coast is my favorite town, one of the last hippie towns in Hawaii, good restaurants there. Continue via the airport and 3400 to the north west tip, note there's a lot of fog there and careless tourist drivers.

Then on the east coast the tourist trap city Lahaina, drive to Maalaea and one of the few places where you find newly made malasadas. Then 310 on the east coast to Kihei and Wailea and the nice beaches. Then back to the airport or where you stay.

Or the other way around.

 

[horsepower]

Search here!

Hi there!
If you do a search in General for a thread called
“Hawai’i BARF anyone ?” , there are some good referrals for MOTO rentals. :ride:ride
In Maui, we rented from
MAUI DUAL SPORT RENTALS near Haiku.
It is under NEW OWNERSHIP and the guy seems really motivated to provide great customer service.
They had KLR 250 and 650s -and my favorite - KTM 390 adventures with various tire choices. About $225 a day.
If you go PLEASE PLEASE tell him you saw this on BARF!