Best Motorcycle Routes in Singapore: A Rider's Guide

Singapore is small and heavily built up, but riders still have a handful of roads worth the trip: coastal stretches, green fringes and quiet farmland roads. None of these are racing circuits. Speed limits and enforcement apply everywhere, so treat them as relaxed scenic rides rather than places to open the throttle.

Road layouts change as areas are redeveloped, so check current conditions on the LTA website or a live map before you head out.

Route 1: Changi Coast Road

Changi Coast Road runs along the north-eastern shoreline near Changi Beach Park, with sea views and light traffic outside peak hours. The area around Changi is being reshaped by airport expansion works, so some side roads and the Tanah Merah Coast Road stretch may be restricted or diverted. Check a current map before planning the full route.

Route 2: Upper Thomson Road to Mandai Road

This route heads north from the Thomson area through the Central Catchment Nature Reserve fringe towards the Mandai wildlife precinct. Expect tree-lined sections and gentle bends, which riders of all levels can handle. Traffic gets heavy on weekends and around attraction opening times, and the Mandai area has seen ongoing development, so early mornings work best.

Route 3: East Coast Parkway (ECP)

The ECP is one of the most popular scenic expressway rides. It runs beside the sea along East Coast Park and ends near the Marina Bay area, where you can see the Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay skyline. It is an expressway, so normal expressway rules and speed limits apply, and you cannot stop along the road for photos. Use the car parks at the park or the Marina area if you want to stop.

Route 4: Lim Chu Kang Road (the "40 Lamp Posts" stretch)

Lim Chu Kang Road was long known among riders for its long, quiet straights and the line of lamp posts nicknamed "40 Lamp Posts". That has now changed. According to NParks, a portion of the road was decommissioned and closed from 8 June 2025 to make way for the expansion of Tengah Air Base, and a realigned Lim Chu Kang Road opened the same day. NParks says the remaining 0.6 km stretch continues as a Heritage Road. If you are looking for that old riding experience, it is no longer available in the same form.

Route 5: Neo Tiew Road and the Kranji area

In the north-west, Neo Tiew Road and the surrounding roads pass farms, the Kranji Reservoir area and the approach to the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Traffic is usually light, but heavy vehicles use the area, so watch for lorries and uneven road surfaces. Some of this area is also being redeveloped as agri-food land, so conditions can change.

Route 6: Round-island ride

There is no official Singapore round-island route. Riders usually link several roads of their own choosing, for example the ECP, Changi, the northern coast and the west, and then return via an expressway. Plan it with a map app, allow for traffic, and plan fuel and rest stops.

Route 7: Marina Bay waterfront (not Sentosa)

Older guides suggested riding from Marina Bay Sands to Sentosa. Sentosa has historically not allowed motorcycles onto the island (a 2021 Mothership report describes riders being turned away at the gantries), so confirm with Sentosa Development Corporation before planning that ride. A Marina Bay and city-skyline loop is a better short option.

Safety and rules

Singapore traffic laws are strictly enforced, so stay within posted speed limits. Always wear a helmet and protective gear, keep a safe distance from heavy vehicles, and be careful in wet weather, when road surfaces can be slippery. Riders need a valid licence for their motorcycle class, and visitors should check LTA rules on driving with a foreign licence.