Planner reviews
A practical comparison of route planners, navigation apps, ride-tracking tools and road-discovery resources used by motorcyclists.
| Tool | Best role | Best for | Price model | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| calimoto | Twisty-road discovery | Fast scenic loops and fun local roads | Freemium / Premium | iOS, Android, web |
| Kurviger | Detailed web planning | Riders who want to shape the route themselves | Freemium / Tourer | Web, iOS, Android |
| REVER | Tracking and discovery | Tracking, saving and sharing rides | Freemium / Pro | iOS, Android, web |
| Scenic | Phone navigation | Phone-first motorcycle navigation | App / paid options | iOS; Android availability varies |
| MyRoute-app | Structured touring | Multi-day planning and route sharing | Free / paid memberships | Web, iOS, Android |
| Roadtrippers | Whole-trip planning | Stops, hotels, food, fuel and attractions | Free / Plus | Web, iOS, Android |
| MotorcycleRoads.com | Road discovery | Browsing rider-submitted road ideas | Free / site features | Web |
| Butler Maps | Printed map companion | Curated motorcycle road maps | Paid maps | Physical maps / web store |
Twisty-road discovery
calimoto is best when you want the app to suggest an enjoyable motorcycle route instead of simply getting you from A to B. Its twisty-road and round-trip features are useful for weekend rides and local exploring.
Detailed web planning
Kurviger is strongest as a hands-on route planner. It suits riders who like adjusting waypoints, shaping a route in a browser, and planning a proper day ride before exporting or navigating it.
Tracking and discovery
REVER is a motorcycle-focused app built around planning, tracking, discovering and sharing rides. It works well for riders who want a ride log and community-style discovery alongside navigation tools.
Phone navigation
Scenic is aimed at motorcycle navigation rather than generic car routing. It is useful for riders who want curvy-road navigation, route import/export and an app designed around the riding experience.
Structured touring
MyRoute-app suits riders who plan trips carefully, compare route options and share routes with others. It has more depth than many casual riders need, but that depth can help on organized tours.
Whole-trip planning
Roadtrippers is not motorcycle-first, but it is useful when the ride is part of a larger trip. It is strongest for planning stops, hotels, food, attractions and road-trip structure.
Road discovery
MotorcycleRoads.com is useful for inspiration. It is better treated as a road discovery database than a complete planning system. Find roads there, then build the final route in your planner of choice.
Printed map companion
Butler Maps is different from the apps. It is a curated motorcycle-road reference, useful for riders who still value printed maps and want a broad view of good riding regions.