Four of us, middle aged men, will be spending six weeks together. This isn’t just a boys weekend away.
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Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel for a 10k km 6 week tour?
If you look at my wishlist, this bike ticks most of the boxes. In fact, apart from the weight, which is the same as my current ride, it covers everything. Why didn’t it surface in my original toplist?
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KLE 500 is out of the running for the 10k tour. And there’s this.
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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.
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5 Countries Before Lunch – A One Day Motorcycle 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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