.motorcycles Domain Names
33 registrars compared — cheapest from $1.24 at Spaceship
Delegated in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD program, .motorcycles is a niche space for enthusiasts, dealers, and clubs — but what does owning a slice of it actually mean?
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $1.24 | $13.97 | $13.97 | $57.12 | $126.97 | Visit |
| 2 | OVHcloud | $1.46 | $16.19 | $16.19 | $66.22 | $147.17 | Visit |
| 3 | Porkbun | $1.54 | $14.21 | $14.21 | $58.38 | $129.43 | Visit |
| 4 | Namecheap | $1.80 | $21.98 | $17.58 | $89.72 | $199.62 | Visit |
| 5 | Cosmotown | $1.81 | $14.89 | $14.89 | $61.37 | $135.82 | Visit |
| 6 | Sav | $1.97 | $14.03 | $14.03 | $58.09 | $128.24 | Visit |
| 7 | Dynadot | $1.99 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $59.79 | $132.04 | Visit |
| 8 | GoDaddy | $1.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $105.95 | $235.90 | Visit |
| 9 | Name.com | $1.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | $85.95 | $190.90 | Visit |
| 10 | NameSilo | $1.99 | $17.29 | $13.75 | $71.15 | $157.60 | Visit |
| 11 | OnlyDomains | $1.99 | $18.99 | $14.99 | $77.95 | $172.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Netim | $2.00 | $26.50 | $16.00 | $108.00 | $240.50 | Visit |
| 13 | Truehost | $2.19 | $21.70 | $15.99 | $88.99 | $197.49 | Visit |
| 14 | All Domains | $2.22 | $23.31 | $23.31 | $95.46 | $212.01 | Visit |
| 15 | Blacknight | $2.87 | $14.97 | $14.97 | $62.75 | $137.60 | Visit |
| 16 | Regery | $2.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $62.95 | $137.90 | Visit |
| 17 | Gname | $6.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $106.95 | $231.90 | Visit |
| 18 | Infomaniak | $13.76 | $13.76 | $13.76 | $68.80 | $137.60 | Visit |
| 19 | Internet.bs | $14.38 | $30.99 | $30.99 | $138.34 | $293.29 | Visit |
| 20 | Above.com | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $74.25 | $148.50 | Visit |
| 21 | Crazy Domains | $15.69 | $16.19 | $15.69 | $80.45 | $161.40 | Visit |
| 22 | eDomains | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $80.00 | $160.00 | Visit |
| 23 | Epik | $16.95 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $84.75 | $169.50 | Visit |
| 24 | Marcaria | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $95.00 | $190.00 | Visit |
| 25 | Gandi | $19.33 | $47.98 | $16.38 | $211.25 | $451.15 | Visit |
| 26 | MrDomain | $20.59 | $20.59 | $20.59 | $102.95 | $205.90 | Visit |
| 27 | Directnic | $20.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | $104.95 | $209.90 | Visit |
| 28 | Hover | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $109.95 | $219.90 | Visit |
| 29 | 101domain | $22.99 | $25.99 | $22.99 | $126.95 | $256.90 | Visit |
| 30 | Squarespace | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $120.00 | $240.00 | Visit |
| 31 | Moniker | $27.49 | $30.99 | $30.99 | $151.45 | $306.40 | Visit |
| 32 | INWX | $30.60 | $30.60 | $30.60 | $153.00 | $306.00 | Visit |
| 33 | Regtons | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
The Registry That's All Business
Behind this niche namespace sits XYZ.COM LLC, the registry operator. XYZ isn't a motorcycle company — it's known for running extensions like .xyz, .college, and .pics. Delegated on 2014-05-01, .motorcycles was part of ICANN's 2012 new gTLD round, which opened the door to hundreds of niche extensions. Rather than a brand play, this is a portfolio bet on community and keyword appeal. The registry site, nic.motorcycles, and WHOIS service at whois.nic.motorcycles are standard infrastructure, but the real story is whether a vertical extension can carve out a digital garage in an age of social media and generic .coms.
Who's Actually Riding This Domain?
The intended audience is obvious: motorcycle enthusiasts, repair shops, rental services, and clubs. But demand hasn't been measured, and the keyword itself carries a certain lifestyle cachet — think chrome, open roads, and weekend mechanics. In practice, early registrants likely grab short, memorable names like `honda.motorcycles` or `yamaha.motorcycles` (assuming trademark rules allow), or local dealers claiming `city.motorcycles`. The extension also works as a domain hack for brands in the space, but as a non-brand TLD it lacks the instant recognition of .com. Still, for a shop that wants to telegraph its specialty, a .motorcycles address beats a long .com with hyphens.
Pricing: A Wide Throttle Range
The cost to park in this niche varies wildly. With 33 registrars carrying it, prices span a dramatic range: the cheapest option, Spaceship, charges $1.24, while the most expensive demands $40.00 — nearly ten times that. Renewable at $13.97, the entry cost is low enough for an individual hobbyist, yet the spread suggests some registrars treat it as a speculative asset. That disparity isn't unusual for a new gTLD with thin liquidity; early movers may grab premium names, but the long tail of two-word combinations stays cheap. Shopping around is wise — the same string could cost a tenth elsewhere.
Sibling Extensions from the Same Garage
XYZ.COM LLC operates a familiar stable of extensions, and .motorcycles sits alongside .game, .christmas, and .pics as part of a strategy that bets on memorable keywords over generic utility. The registry's approach is consistent: launch a single word that carries built-in meaning, then let the market decide. Unlike .xyz, which aimed for universal appeal, .motorcycles is intentionally vertical. That's both a strength and a risk — the audience is clear, but the pool is shallow. If the portfolio approach works, .motorcycles could be the two-wheeler's answer to .college for academia. For now, it's a niche name with a capable registry behind it.