This time next week I will finally be test riding a Kawasaki KLE500. The problem is, I don’t want one any more, at least for the10k tour.
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Top two motorbike choices for the 10k tour
Discussion, trade shows, research and a little bit of soul-searching has led me to two choices for a bike that will take me 10000 km round Europe in 2027. One is a Kawasaki and the other is a Suzuki.
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The Best Motorcycle for a 10000 km European Tour
There are three rules to consider when choosing a bike for a 10000 km tour:
- Better the devil you know
- The bathtub theory
- Every bike works, until you need to fit in with a group plan
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5 Countries Before Lunch – A Sonnenwende Tour
In western Europe there’s a unique opportunity to motorcycle through 5 countries, without border controls, in a short day. On the day of the summer solstice I set off at 5am and took in some incredible roads. Here’s the route, the pics and my tips for a great five country tour.
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The 10k tour in Europe – A plan of action
My name is Chippy, Steve Chippy, and before I’m 60, in 2028, I’ll motorcycle around the continent I’ve lived in all my life. This is part 1 of my journey, the planning.
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Travel Tech to Take on a Biking Tour
I am always happy to put together a mobile tech-kit and this one has been working particularly well on motorcycle tours and work trips for me.
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