Tourist Trophy: The Real Riding Simulator

Tourist Trophy: The Real Riding Simulator is a single-player motorcycle racing simulation game. The game adapts the structure of Gran Turismo to motorcycles, featuring over 120 licensed bikes from major manufacturers and around 30 tracks drawn from real-world circuits and closed-road environments. Players take the role of a rider competing to earn licenses, unlock new machines, and master the technical aspects of motorcycle racing. Unlike car simulations, success depends not only on acceleration and braking but also on managing rider lean and body positioning to maintain balance and speed through corners.

Races and challenges emphasize precise handling. Players control their motorcycle through throttle, braking, and gear changes, while also shifting the rider’s body weight side to side. Different rider positions influence turning, stability, and cornering efficiency. Standard simulation elements such as tire grip, braking distance, and suspension behavior play a major role, requiring careful adjustment to conditions on the track.

The game is divided into two primary modes. Arcade mode provides quick access to single races, time trials, and split-screen multiplayer. The main single-player campaign, Tourist Trophy mode, is structured around licensing tests. Passing license exams unlocks sets of challenges and races, each tied to a specific motorcycle. Winning these events earns the corresponding bike, adding it to the player’s collection. Instead of an in-game currency system, progression is based entirely on completing events and expanding the available roster of motorcycles.

Motorcycles can be tuned in detail. Players can modify tire compounds, braking systems, suspension setups, gear ratios, and exhaust systems to match different riding styles and track requirements. Rider customization is equally deep: players select from a range of licensed helmets, leathers, and gloves.

In addition to racing, Tourist Trophy includes a Photo Mode similar to that in Gran Turismo 4. Players can pause during replays, reposition cameras, and capture images of races from multiple angles. Photos can be saved to a USB flash drive or printed directly from a PlayStation 2-compatible printer.