RIDE 5 is the most complete motorcycle racing simulator you can play on PC right now. Made by Milestone, the Italian studio behind the official MotoGP games, it puts more than 200 real bikes and over 35 tracks in one package, adds dynamic rain and a proper Endurance mode, and sells for ₹2,999 on Steam in India. Here is everything you need to know before you buy: price, system requirements, modes, what reviewers liked and disliked, and who it is really for.
RIDE 5 at a Glance
| Developer / Publisher | Milestone S.r.l. |
| Release date | 24 August 2023 |
| Platforms | PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Genre | Motorcycle racing simulation |
| Content | 200+ motorcycles, 35+ tracks |
| Modes | Career, Endurance, Race Creator, online multiplayer, split-screen |
| Price in India (Steam) | ₹2,999 (standard edition) |
| Storage | 50 GB |
| Steam user reviews | Mostly Positive – 79% of about 1,430 English reviews |
| Age rating | ESRB E (Everyone) |
What Is RIDE 5?
Think of RIDE as Gran Turismo for motorcycles. Instead of one racing series, it lets you collect and race road bikes, superbikes, naked bikes, classic machines and track-only specials from real manufacturers. You buy bikes, tune and customise them in your garage, and race them on real circuits and scenic road courses.
RIDE 5 is the fifth game in the series and the first built only for current-generation hardware. The big upgrades over RIDE 4 are a reworked physics model for wet and dry surfaces, real-time weather changes, local split-screen multiplayer and a deeper Endurance mode.
Key Features
- Huge bike collection: more than 200 officially licensed motorcycles. TechRadar counted 233 bikes overall, including DLC.
- 35+ tracks: a mix of world-famous racing circuits and long road courses.
- Dynamic weather: races can start dry and turn wet, so grip, braking points and lines change during the race.
- Endurance mode: long races where fuel, tyre wear and pit stops matter. You can save mid-race and continue later.
- Race Creator: build your own races and championships, and even set race-director rules.
- Garage and livery editor: tune performance parts and design your own paint, helmet and suit, then share designs online.
- Riding aids: assisted braking, steering help and other aids make it possible for beginners to learn the bikes.
Game Modes Explained
| Mode | What you do | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Career | Progress through chapters, beat rivals, earn credits and unlock bikes. Rewards scale with difficulty. | Most players – the main single-player content |
| Endurance | Long races with fuel management and pit stops, with save-and-resume | Patient sim fans |
| Race Creator | Custom races and championships with your own rules | Practice and fun with friends |
| Online multiplayer | Race other players online (PvP) | Competitive riders |
| Split-screen | Two players on one screen, locally | Playing with a friend at home |
RIDE 5 PC System Requirements
These are the official requirements from the Steam page. The game needs a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or later and 50 GB of free space, so an SSD is strongly recommended for faster loading.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit or later | Windows 10 64-bit or later |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-10100 / AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1650 / AMD RX 570 | NVIDIA RTX 2080 / AMD RX 6600 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB |
What this means in practice: a budget gaming laptop with a GTX 1650 can run RIDE 5 at low-to-medium settings. For high settings and smooth frame rates at 1080p, you will want something close to an RTX 3060 or RX 6600 XT with 16 GB of RAM.
RIDE 5 Price in India and Editions
- Standard edition: ₹2,999 on Steam India (checked in October 2026).
- Special Edition: the base game plus the Season Pass and several extra bike and track packs.
- Milestone Anthology Bundle: RIDE 5 together with MotoGP 25, Monster Energy Supercross 6, MXGP 2020, Gravel and more – ₹11,753 at the time of writing (20% bundle discount).
Money-saving tip: Milestone games go on deep discount during Steam sales. RIDE 5 has been listed at up to 80% off in the US store during promotions, so if you are not in a hurry, add it to your wishlist and Steam will email you when the price drops. Several DLC packs are also free.
What Critics and Players Say
Reviewers mostly agree that RIDE 5 is a beautiful, deep simulator that is not for everyone. On OpenCritic it sits at a “Strong” rating of about 79. TechRadar’s review called it a stunningly realised motorcycle sim, praising the realistic look and sound of the bikes, the long four-chapter career and the accessibility options. Its main complaints were a steep learning curve with no proper tutorial, AI riders that crash too often, and the feeling that it adds relatively little over RIDE 4.
Steam players are a bit kinder: 79% of about 1,430 English reviews are positive, and recent reviews are also Mostly Positive. Common praise is for the bike handling once you learn it, the huge garage and the rain effects. Common complaints mention the difficulty for beginners and the AI behaviour in crowded corners.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 200+ real bikes and 35+ tracks | Steep learning curve, little tutorial help |
| Realistic physics and convincing wet weather | AI riders can be chaotic and crash into you |
| Endurance mode with pit stops and save-resume | Feels like an upgrade, not a reinvention, of RIDE 4 |
| Split-screen and online multiplayer | 50 GB download; needs a decent GPU for high settings |
| Plenty of riding aids and accessibility options | Some track-side details look dated |
Beginner Tips for RIDE 5
- Start with riding aids on. Turn on combined brakes and steering assist, then switch them off one by one as you improve.
- Use a controller. Analogue triggers give you far better control of throttle and brakes than a keyboard.
- Pick a lighter, less powerful bike first. A 600cc or naked bike is much more forgiving than a 1,000cc superbike.
- Brake earlier and in a straight line. Most crashes come from braking while leaned over.
- Turn on the racing line until you learn each track.
- Lower the AI difficulty in Career to earn credits, then raise it for bigger rewards.
Is RIDE 5 Worth Buying?
Buy it if you love real motorcycles, enjoy collecting and tuning, and want a challenging sim that rewards practice. At ₹2,999 it offers hundreds of hours of content, and much more value if you catch it on sale.
Skip it (or wait for a sale) if you want arcade-style racing you can enjoy from the first minute, your PC is below the minimum specs, or you already own RIDE 4 and are happy with it.
Prefer something lighter on your phone? See our guide to Moto Wheelie Traffic Bike 3D, try Car Parking Multiplayer 2 for open-world driving, or browse more game guides in our Gaming section.
FAQ
What is the price of RIDE 5 in India?
The standard edition costs ₹2,999 on Steam India. Prices drop sharply during Steam sales.
Can I run RIDE 5 on a low-end PC?
You need at least an Intel i3-10100 or AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM and a GTX 1650 or RX 570 graphics card, plus 50 GB of storage. Integrated graphics are below the minimum requirement.
Does RIDE 5 have split-screen multiplayer?
Yes. RIDE 5 supports local split-screen for two players as well as online multiplayer.
How many bikes and tracks are in RIDE 5?
The game includes more than 200 motorcycles and over 35 tracks, with more bikes and tracks available as DLC.
Is RIDE 5 good for beginners?
It is challenging, but riding aids, the racing line and adjustable AI difficulty make it playable for beginners who are willing to practise.
Download RIDE 5
RIDE 5 is available on Steam. Click the button below to open the official Steam store page, where you can buy and download the game.
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