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.
(more…)A 10000km Six Week European Tour
Here’s the ongoing story of my 10000 km six week European tour in 2027. It will take four of us to the most easterly parts of mainland Europe and back through the Alps. 18 countries on a Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel.
The most recent post is always shown first. Here’s the first post.
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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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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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