In 2026 Shan-e-Ali completed a 33-day, 16,000-kilometre solo motorcycle loop across the United States on a Suzuki DR650.
Travelling on a Pakistani passport while carrying Pakistan's flag throughout the expedition, he became the first and only pakistani passport holder to complete a solo motorcycle loop across the united states.
The expedition inspired widespread media coverage documenting the journey, its challenges and the stories discovered along the road.
16,000 km
Solo Distance
33 Days
Expedition Duration
Suzuki DR650
Expedition Motorcycle
FeaturedEditorial Feature
By Aisha Mahmood
A detailed editorial feature covering the complete expedition including the preparation, the journey, Yellowstone snow, Arizona heat, Monument Valley accident, cultural encounters across America and the completion of the historic solo USA motorcycle loop.
23 July 2026
Read Full StoryBroadcast Interview
Official HUM News interview highlighting Shan-e-Ali's historic solo motorcycle expedition across the United States.
25 July 2026· Urdu
Urdu coverage documenting the complete expedition, the motorcycle, extreme weather, the Monument Valley accident and successful completion of the USA loop.
Read Coverage24 July 2026
Travel feature covering the historic expedition, endurance, challenges and representing Pakistan across America.
Read CoverageThe journey represented far more than covering kilometres.
Across deserts, mountains, forests, coastlines and remote highways, the expedition became a story about perseverance, curiosity and representing Pakistan through meaningful human connections.
Every challenge added another chapter—from freezing temperatures near Yellowstone to intense Arizona heat and recovering after a motorcycle crash near Monument Valley.
The expedition demonstrated that determination, preparation and resilience can carry a rider across an entire continent while proudly representing Pakistan.
First and only Pakistani passport holder to complete a solo motorcycle loop across the United States
Historic Expedition · USA · 2026
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