What are the dates for the 2027 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally?
What Goes on at Sturgis?
Rides in the Black Hills Region
Here are five of the big rides to check out in the Sturgis area:
-Devil’s Tower
-Mount Rushmore
-Crazy Horse Memorial
-Custer State Park
-Badlands National Park
Main Venues at the Sturgis Biker Rally
There are endless top-shelf attractions at these Sturgis venues :
-Broken Spoke
-Buffalo Chip
-Full Throttle Saloon
-Downtown Sturgis
Next, many events take place across the entire Black Hills region. This includes the famous Sturgis bars, dealerships, and other venues during the Motorcycle Rally.
Attractions at the Sturgis Rally
Here is a partial list of things happening at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2027:
-Top-name bands
-Biggest and best motorcycle shows
-Bike build-offs
-Motorcycle racing
-Chance to visit the Sturgis Museum & Hall of Fame
-Group rides
-Poker runs
-Field events
-Biker games
-Displays
-Tattoo contests
-Stunt shows
-Contests for the ladies
-Big rig setups by the largest motorcycle companies
-Vendors
Here’s how to find the best Sturgis Rally venue for your company and how to make the most money.
History of the Sturgis Rally
Sturgis Motorcycle Laws
-Sturgis Helmet Laws – In South Dakota, if you are over 18 years old, you do not need to wear a motorcycle helmet. However, South Dakota’s motorcycle helmet law requires riders under 18 to wear a DOT-approved helmet.
-Eye Protection- Eye protection is the law while riding during the Sturgis Rally or anywhere in South Dakota. You have two options: 1) glasses or goggles, or 2) a windshield high enough to protect the rider’s eyes. Note: Only clear sunglasses can be worn after dark.
-South Dakota Passengers Seat Laws – If you’re going to have a passenger at the Motorcycle Rally, they must have a seat. Riding on a fender is not allowed in Sturgis or South Dakota.
-Riding Side-by-Side – It is illegal to ride side-by-side in SD.
-Lane Splitting – You cannot split a lane anywhere in South Dakota.
Here are more details on the South Dakota motorcycle laws you should know for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/2054730 and https://southdakotarides.com/motorcycle-safety/laws/.
** Finally, Sturgis is not just one of the 2027 Major Motorcycle Rallies, it is also one of the three “National Rallies” – the other two are Laconia Bike Week and Bike Week Daytona.
