Who rented a motorcycle?

[Arikul]

Planning a trip down to Brazil later this year and really wanna explore the coastline on two wheels. I've rented bikes in SEA and Europe but South America feels like a whole different ballgame. Mostly worried about safety, bike condition, and not getting totally ripped off on deposits. Anyone here ever rented there? What's the move for finding solid rental spots without overpaying?

[Runestalker]

Brazil can be tricky because a lot of local shops don't have much of an online presence and communication can be hit or miss. Best way to avoid showing up and finding nothing available is to book through an aggregator that vets the vendors. You can compare options and secure a legit motorcycle rental in Brazil ahead of time through a platform like this https://getrentacar.com/en-US/motorcycle-rental/brazil . Takes the stress out of landing and hunting around.

[ReLOADeD]

Go for a smaller displacement bike unless you're planning serious highway touring. Lighter bikes are easier to handle on rough roads and cheaper to fix if something happens. 250-400cc is plenty for most coastal routes.