Sturgis motorcycle rental

Nemo Road and US-385 take you into the hills toward Deadwood, the gold rush town where Wild Bill Hickok died, and its sister town of Lead, home of the old Homestake gold mine. Then comes Spearfish Canyon, with limestone walls a thousand feet high and stops at Bridal Veil Falls and Roughlock Falls, before Spearfish, Sturgis and the ride home through the pine forest of Vanocker Canyon.

Yes. The base loop fits in half a day, and it is the only one of our three Black Hills circuits that does. Add a long lunch in Deadwood and Vanocker Canyon Road on the way back and it becomes a full day. If you are comfortable off pavement, the gravel roads around the ghost town of Galena extend the ride; we can share GPX tracks on request.

For a first ride in the area, start here: canyon curves, waterfalls and Deadwood history, with the most flexible timing. The Southern Hills strings together Custer State Park, Iron Mountain Road and the Needles Highway in a dense full day. The Badlands is the longest day, east across open prairie to the eroded buttes of the national park. Rent for two or three days and you can ride all three.

This is the gentlest of our three Black Hills loops: paved roads, sweeping curves and no technical sections on the base route. You should be a confident, independent rider, since nobody rides with you. The Galena detour ranges from maintained gravel to single track, so only take it if you already have some off-road experience.

$130 per bike per day, plus 11.9% South Dakota sales tax ($15.47). During the Sturgis Rally, from August 6 to 15, 2027, it is $200 a day with a 3-day minimum. The rate covers the Himalayan 450, motorcycle insurance with a $1,000 deductible, a full-face helmet in your size, side cases and a phone/GPS mount, a tool kit, Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest passes, and 24/7 emergency support. Gas, lodging and the rest of your riding gear are on you. There is no registration fee on a rental.

Yes, one passenger per motorcycle, and the daily rate stays per bike. The paved loop works well two-up; we would keep the Galena gravel for solo riding. We can provide a helmet in your passenger’s size too: just mention it when you book, and bring the rest of their riding gear.

You must be at least 21 and hold a valid motorcycle license or motorcycle endorsement for the whole rental. Riders licensed outside the US need their home-country motorcycle license plus an International Driving Permit. Bring your license to the pickup, where we run through the bike with you before you leave.

We rent year-round. The prime season runs from May through September, with every road open; winter riding depends on the weather, so tell us your dates and we will tell you what is rideable. In August the Sturgis Rally fills these roads: ride Spearfish Canyon at sunrise to have it to yourself, and book 3 to 6 months ahead, as our 10 bikes go fast. More on renting for the Sturgis Rally.

At our garage, 1715 Samco Rd #107 in Rapid City, about 14 miles from Rapid City Regional Airport. Pickups run every half hour from 8 AM to 6 PM by appointment; drop-off and after-hours times can be arranged. Bring your own jacket, gloves and boots, plus a warm layer for the canyon mornings. Check availability and book on vintageridesusa.com.