There are many beautiful locations in Grand Theft Auto 5 that some players might want to explore. In these locations, it’s best to leave behind the super-fast sports cars, and the noisy helicopters, for something more appropriate: the trusty bike.
In Grand Theft Auto 5, players have a few bike options that make riding around Los Santos and Vespucci Beach all the more atmospheric and refreshing. However, for players looking for a competitive edge in bike races, there are some bicycles far superior to others that players will want to be on the lookout for to race the best bikes in Grand Theft Auto 5.
6 Cruiser
Despite somehow being a more expensive bike than better entries, the Cruiser comes in at $3,000 and outstays its welcome. On top of looking like a silly bike for a mass-murdering thief to ride on, it has the appearance of a paper boy, and its stats can attest to that by its design.
The Cruiser has awful acceleration and speed, and truly only makes up for itself thanks to the rather great braking featured on the bike. However, in both appearance and stats, the Cruiser lacks the capabilities to bring any real competition to the bike racing scene in Grand Theft Auto 5.
5 Whippet Race Bike
Another bike that will cost players $2,500 is the Whippet Race Bike. Despite having “Race” in the name, there are some superior options out there, but that does not mean his bike should deter players that want to stretch their legs and give it all they’ve got to put the pedal to the metal.
The strength of the Whippet Race Bike comes from its stability and carbon fiber frame. The bike has decent braking and handling but suffers from lesser speed and acceleration over the superior options.
4 Tri-Cycles Race Bike
For $2,500, players will be able to own a Tri-Cycles Race Bike of their very own in Grand Theft Auto 5. The braking for this bike is fairly superb, and players will have an easier time controlling its speed and navigating their direction, especially in the tight turnings of Los Santos, and the busy roads that see fast cars as a potential hazard for cyclists.
The Tri-Cycles Race Bike should be taken seriously in triathlon events. It’s a serious enough bike, and players can use that to their advantage, especially with decent speed and handling. However, the acceleration is slow, meaning it takes a while to charge up, especially when a brake is necessary.
3 Endurex Race Bike
Players can get their hands on the Endurex Race Bike for $2,500. This bike is designed for racing, and as such, it has a very good level of speed against the other bikes in Grand Theft Auto 5. Despite its thin appearance, it’s a great bike for racing on, but with a few disadvantages like its slow acceleration, handling, and the fact that it cannot bounce.
However, the Endurex Race Bike is the true bike of a sporty person, and if players want to let their gun remain holstered, and use this racing bike to enjoy a healthy race or two, then it’s a fairly decent choice to bring into the mix. It’s a great bike for the triathlon event, and considering it is one of the cheaper bikes, despite its great stats, means it’s a great choice to bring to any race in Grand Theft Auto 5, even if the lack of hops on the wheels brings it down.
2 BMX
The classic BMX is the perfect bike for tricks and the hipsters of Los Santos. The BMX can be purchased for $500, and it’s worth its cheap asking price. It has perhaps the best braking in the game, and even with moderately average stats in handling, acceleration, and speed, it still manages to pull its weight in the best bikes category for Grand Theft Auto 5 thanks to the simple trip of hopping.
Players will easily find themselves leaping with this bike. As long as they ignore the uncomfortable seat and the tight squeeze, the BMX is a perfect choice for racing through the bustling streets of Los Santos and hopping across rails to commit to some cool stunts.
1 Scorcher
For the cheap price of $1,000, the Scorcher easily takes home the trophy for the best bike in Grand Theft Auto 5. Players will be cyclist champions if they successfully utilize the true power that lurks within the gears, wheels, and uncomfortable seat of the Scorcher bike. Nimble on the trail and fragile in handling, the Scorcher deserves to be mastered.
The superior braking and speed of the Scorcher make it a true beast for off-road adventures. Players can enjoy the thrilling scenery of cliffs and hills, especially Mount Chiliad, as this bike perfectly sticks to the beaten dirt path. What makes the bike impressive is the jumping capabilities, which allow for the Scorcher bike to unleash some gnarly stunts, as well as provide players with the ability to hop and land the wheel at a certain angle to increase their speed like a secret turbo boost.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is available now on PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.