Ride 6 Review – Two Wheels, Endless Passion

Milestone’s RIDE series has always been about obsession, and Ride 6 lives right up to those standards. It’s not just about speed, but the love of motorcycles in all their forms: classic, modern, naked, superbike, and everything in between. Bringing in classic tracks such as Daytona International Speedway, Donington Park, and the Red Bull Ring, plus 36 others spanning across the globe.

Game Name: Ride 6
Platform(s): Xbox Series X/S (Reviewed), PS5, PC (Steam & Epic Store)
Developer(s): Milestone
Publisher(s): Milestone
Release Date: February 12, 2026

Ride 6 doesn’t reinvent the formula, but it doesn’t need to. Instead, it refines, expands, and polishes what the series already does best, delivering the most complete digital motorcycle museum and racing experience to date. Blending razor-sharp visuals with a garage full of meticulously recreated motorbikes from classic brands, from Ducati to Honda. Ride 6 aims to balance realism with accessibility, setting the stage for a racing experience that both newcomers and seasoned riders can appreciate.

To start your journey with Ride 6, you’ll first want to head into the Bridgestone Riding School. Here, you’ll go through a plethora of courses focused on teaching you the mechanics of Ride 6. Featuring 21 different challenges split over three different courses. Upon completing all the challenges with Gold Medals, you’ll be rewarded with some very cool new stuff, like outfits and even new bikes.

A Garage That Feels Alive

The heart of Ride 6 is its garage, and it’s the strongest it’s ever been. With hundreds of licensed bikes spanning decades of motorcycle history, the game feels less like a racing title and more like a curated celebration of two-wheeled culture. From vintage icons to cutting-edge hyperbikes, each machine feels distinct, not just visually, but mechanically.

The care Milestone puts into presentation shines here. Bike models are exquisitely detailed, exhaust notes vary meaningfully, and subtle differences in handling make switching bikes feel purposeful rather than cosmetic. For enthusiasts, simply browsing the garage can be as satisfying as racing itself.

Handling That Rewards Commitment

Ride 6 continues to strike a careful balance between simulation and accessibility. Newcomers can enable assists to smooth out braking, traction, and stability, while experienced players can strip those away for a far more demanding ride.

Having two ways to play really lets you decide how you want to “ride”. First, there’s Arcade, mainly for people who need a little help, like I did when it came to mastering the corners. Being able to change lots of assists like auto braking and transmission, you can make it as easy as you want to experience. On the flip side is Pro difficulty. This is for people who want to feel in complete control of their bike. I tried to play this, but all I could seem to do was miss brake points and fly off the bike.

The physics model feels weighty and deliberate. Bikes don’t just turn because you ask them to; they demand proper braking lines, careful throttle control, and respect for momentum. High-speed corners are especially tense, forcing you to commit early and trust your line. Crashes often feel earned, which makes clean laps deeply satisfying. Also, being able to fall off the bike and ragdoll at 200 KMP is always a little fun.

While it doesn’t reach the hardcore realism of MotoGP, Ride 6 offers a more versatile experience, letting players race everything from nimble café racers to brutally fast superbikes under the same cohesive system. Ride 6 does an amazing job of letting you go from superbikes on Daytona International Speedway all the way to dirt bikes in a muddy venue.

Career Mode With Structure

The career mode in Ride 6 is more focused than previous entries. Events are grouped into themed championships and challenges, encouraging experimentation with different bike categories rather than funnelling players towards a single optimal path.

Based on a star system where you progress your way through different event types, from saddlebag bike tournaments up to the final showdown with the “pros” of superbikes. Progression feels steady, though occasionally grind-heavy, especially when saving up for high-end bikes. Still, the sense of earning your way through the motorcycle world fits the game’s ethos. This is a title about passion and progression, not instant gratification. Spanning 23 different events and requiring you to rack up 4,600 stars just to make it to the final group means you’ll be playing this for quite a while if you want to reach the end of the career.

Tracks That Demand Respect

Track variety is strong, blending real-world circuits with road courses that test precision and nerve. Visuals are clean and consistent across environments, with weather effects adding atmosphere without overwhelming visibility.

Fielding a staggering 39 different racetracks, with a couple offering variations, the game spans the globe from the Americas to Europe and Asia. Every track feels like you’re really there, and with dynamic day and night cycles, some races change depending on how long you’re on them. My favourites being Imola and Daytona. There’s something about being able to go full throttle around the Daytona 500 Ring on a Kawasaki superbike that feels amazing.

While not a visual powerhouse, Ride 6 prioritises clarity and performance, which suits its demanding handling model. You’re rarely fighting the game’s visuals when pushing for perfect laps, and that restraint works in its favour.

Sound and Presentation

Sound design deserves special praise. Engine notes feel punchy and authentic, particularly when revving through gears at high speed. The differences between bikes are clearly audible, adding another layer of immersion for players who appreciate mechanical nuance. One thing that did let me down with the audio was the menu music, which is very one-dimensional, only having a few beats and no licensed music. This can become jarring when you’re sat in the menus.

Menus are straightforward and functional, though somewhat conservative. This isn’t a flashy game, but it’s confident in what it offers. Each section is split into three different parts, making it easy to navigate.

Game Modes, Online & Microtransactions

As with many racing games across the genre, Ride 6 has three “Quick Play” modes: Single Race, Time Trials, and a mode you don’t see often, Endurance. The first two are fairly self-explanatory, but Endurance really piqued my interest. Think Le Mans, but with bikes.

You can choose to race from 20 minutes all the way up to 24 hours in real time. Playing solo might not be that fun, but I’m sure a 24-hour race with 11 other dedicated racers could be great, providing you have the time.

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to play much online as the servers weren’t up yet. I did manage to get one race in, however it was just me and one other person, and they didn’t move. They were the host though, and I had no lag issues, which was good. I’d like to see how it handles 12 racers all at the same time, hopefully at launch.

As with all games in recent years, yes, Ride 6 has a Season Pass. Coming in two phases, there’s a Season Pass for 2026 and another for 2027. There is also a Ride Coin system promoted on the hub screen, but due to this being written pre-release, the online store isn’t functional just yet.

Final Verdict

Ride 6 is a confident, mature entry in Milestone’s motorcycle series. It doesn’t chase trends or oversell spectacle. Instead, it doubles down on authenticity, variety, and mechanical depth. For motorcycle fans, it’s one of the most comprehensive digital representations of the hobby available. For racing fans willing to learn its systems, it offers a deeply rewarding challenge.

It may not convert those uninterested in bikes, but for anyone who understands the thrill of leaning into a corner and trusting the machine beneath them, Ride 6 delivers. It’s a game I could easily see myself coming back to, just to get my petrol head thirst quenched.

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