Frank MacDonald, 44, from the Brechin area, was between the B976 South Deeside Road at Strachan and the B974 Cairn o'Mount road at about 14:00 on Saturday when the crash happened.
The vehicles involved were a blue Suzuki GSXR motorcycle and a grey Toyota Hilux.
Relatives said the "much loved" father-of-three would be greatly missed.
The unclassified road was closed for more than eight hours following the crash. Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
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