J'ai parcouru la section et une question revenait souvent : quelle bécane pour quel trajet.
Etant avec un homme atteint du virus motard et étant moi-même atteinte de voyagite aigue, nos deux maladies se sont conjuguées et me voilà avec la furieuse envie de faire le tour de l'Andalousie, au départ de Paris, en 35 jours.
La machine dont nous disposons pour le moment : un Fazer 600, ça vous semble dingue?
Question confort, on a déjà testé sur 500 km de rang et...évidemment, on a envie de se lever mais honnêtement, c'est faisable. La selle a été adaptée, confortisée et donc c'est confortable.
On a deux bagages amovibles qui permettent de loger des vêtements pour une semaine + un sac de réservoir dépliable.
On est équipé...raisonnablement : il a un cuir complet + bottes et moi j'ai le blouson renforcé + bottines qui remontent.
Ah oui, je suis la passagère :)
Merci pour vos réponses,
Miss Miaouw.
Nous appellerons émotion une brusque chute de la conscience dans le magique. J.-P. Sartre.
Les femmes sages vont au paradis, les autres vont où elles veulent!
toutes les motos sont OK pour tous les trajets . tout dépendra de ce que vous ferez .........ou voudrez faire mais pas de souci .
en 1 mois vous avez largement le temps de descendre en zig zag, visiter l'andalousie et remonter itou et bien sûr, profiter des plages ........
Pour la tenue, si vous partez maintenant le cuir sera chaud sous le soleil andalou ........
bye
Philippe du Lot
Je ne prévois pas ce voyage pour maintenant mais pour l'année prochaine, aux alentours du mois de mai... Je voulais savoir si nous devions repousser jusqu'à l'achat du nouveau bolide ou si ça irait :)
Miss M.
Nous appellerons émotion une brusque chute de la conscience dans le magique. J.-P. Sartre.
Les femmes sages vont au paradis, les autres vont où elles veulent!
alors si tu dois acheter une moto...........
si vous envisagez de longs périples, prévoyez une bécane confortable, avec un gros top case et des sacoches rigides, au mini un pare brise ou un carénage ......
rien n'est plus agréable que le confort pour effectuer des étapes de 6 ou 700 kms avec un mini de bagages ........
enfin quoi , pas un 600 fazer !
bye
Philippe
Alors ça, JAMAIS on aura de top case, le pilote ne voudra pas :)
Là, on réfléchit à des bagages clipables, sans moches installations permanentes sur le côté de la moto...
Enfin, on ira avec le fazer, je pense :)
Nous appellerons émotion une brusque chute de la conscience dans le magique. J.-P. Sartre.
Les femmes sages vont au paradis, les autres vont où elles veulent!
Je suis descendu au Portugal (en partant de Paris) l'été dernier avec un ami. Chacun sa moto : moi un 600CBF, lui un Z750. On a pris que des nationales, et sommes descendus jusq'à Lisbonne par la côte, puis remontés par la frontière espagnole. C'était génial, 5.300 bornes parcourues en 3 semaines et zéro souci ! :D Sa bécanne était toute neuve, mon CBF avait 85.000 bornes au compteur... et pas un bruit.
Bref, je ne vais pas m'étaler sur ce qu'on a fait, mais essayer de répondre à tes interrogations. Je pense que les températures sont assez comparables entre les deux pays/régions...
Niveau équipement j'avais :
- un topcase (oui c'est moche, mais pratique et démontable^^)
- un sac réservoir émanté (et ça c'est génial, ça ne bouge pas d'un poil, n'abîme pas la carrelingue, bref... je conseille à 200%!!!)
- un sac à dos accroché avec des tendeurs sur ma scelle arrière
Mon pote c'était :
- Un sac réservoir
- des sacoches en tissus (pratiques à transporter et à démonter !)
- un sac à dos mais... sur le dos (moi, personnellement, moins je porte mieux c'est !)
Côté vêtement :
- une veste en cuir (j'étais torse nu parfois au Portugal sous la veste)
- un jean
- des chaussures de moto (je n'ai plus la marque en tête, mais elles sont géniales ! Très aérées durant les grandes chaleurs, et surtout bien étanches !)
- et un casque intégral (évidemment !!!)
Pour vous, et d'après ce que tu as écris, je pense que les sacoches latérales ainsi que le sac réservoir sont indispensables. J'opterai vraiment pour un topcase aussi pour la simple raison que porter un sac à dos, ben ça fait mal à la longue (avec le vent, les km, etc...). A vous de voir, mais c'est quand même pratique et ça sert toujours ! Et puis quand je veux faire le beau, je le retire ! héhé
Voilà... si vous souhaitez plus de détails, dîtes-moi !
J'espère que ce n'est pas trop tard (tout en espérant que tu sois parti pour ton voyage, c'est tellement agréable!).
On ne fait encore rien, le projet est toujours dans les cartons. :)
Là, on rentre de Thailande, et c'était sans la moto.
Pour les hébergements, puisqu'on est motorisés, on peut s'autoriser un peu tout. Les paradors sont très très beaux sinon, des petits hotels de ville. Un des critères de Mr est de pouvoir laisser notre bébé à roues dans un endroit sur (parking d'hotel, coin à motard). Ca fait encore partie de nos interrogations.
Un autre de nos critères est de pouvoir manger près de l'endroit où on dort pour s'autoriser des boissons alcoolisées et des moments de marche le soir ou de détente autrement que sur la moto.
Si tu es parti, dis nous comment tu as fait :)
Miss M.
Nous appellerons émotion une brusque chute de la conscience dans le magique. J.-P. Sartre.
Les femmes sages vont au paradis, les autres vont où elles veulent!
Merci à toi pour ces précisions.
Ton voyage a du être terrible :)
Pour le sac à dos, nous sommes bien d'accord, c'est hors de questions. Aucun bagage n'est porté par "nous" sur la moto, c'est elle qui fait tout.
Question carénage, si nous attendons le nouveau bébé, on se dirige (enfin je nous pousse) vers un VFR 1000 ou 1200 donc je pense que ça ira.
Les bagages seront les deux valises latérales et le sac de réservoir. Et tout devra tenir dedans.
Ceci dit, je suis une voyageuse au long cours confirmée, je sais faire de tout petits sacs :)
Nous appellerons émotion une brusque chute de la conscience dans le magique. J.-P. Sartre.
Les femmes sages vont au paradis, les autres vont où elles veulent!
Bonjour ,
Je suis parti 3 mois en trip au depard du Nord de la france , pour faire le tour de l espagne portugual , sardaigne corse et retour en france.
Et tout cela a 2 sur Fafa , notre fidele monture :fz600.
Aucun probleme , quelques chutes a l'arret (3 je pense ) , 15000 km 2, vidanges et un changement de pneus .
Revenons en a nos moutons : la moto et l'andalousie.
On etait equipé d un kit de 3 valises rigides GIVI , je pense que c est indispensable car on a pas besoin de se soucier toujours de nos affaires lorsqu on s'eloigne de la moto ( voyager libre , avec le moins de contraintes possible, on peut aller a la plage toute une apres midi sans penser a la moto ).On avait nos affaires sans valeur dans la sacoche reservoir et au dessus du top case (chargés a donf);Les sacs a dos sont a eviter , en cas de chute c est tres dangereux .On a dormi uniquement en camping sauf a seville ou l on a trouve une pension en plein centre , la moto devant l hotel.
Nous faisions des journees de 250 a 400km grand maximum. un peu mal au cul mais on dormait a meme le sol donc ce n 'est pas que de la faute de la moto.Nous avons eu zero probleme de moto
Je pense repartir pour un long trip apres l'ete , je ne sais pas où mais nous connaissons la moto:la meme .Apres , il faudrait essayer un autre modele pour voir les ameliorations , et nous avons moi et ma copine 25 ans donc on n est pas en grande recherche de confort (enfin pas moi ...lol)
Si vous voulez plus d'infos , n hésitez pas , je vous repondrais avec plaisir.
Nous, on commence à rechercher le confort et donc on veut dormir dans un lit. Pour la moto, il y a une selle confort et ça suffit amplement...
Ah, l'âge, ça ne pardonne pas 😄
Nous appellerons émotion une brusque chute de la conscience dans le magique. J.-P. Sartre.
Les femmes sages vont au paradis, les autres vont où elles veulent!
Si ça peut vous aider, nous avons fait un tour d'un mois en voiture, voir http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=4298125;search_string=retour%20d%26amp%3B%23039%3Bespagne;
bonsoir
si vous voulez préserver votre confort il peut être préférable que madame s'économise et prenne un billet d'avion à l'aller et choisisse sur place d'où repartir (c'est long Bruxelles Grenade)
pour monsieur et pour économiser pneu chaine espacement de vidanges etc il y a une liaison paris gare de bercy / biarritz ou narbonne, par contre il faudra garder les bagages souples avec soi
pensez à avoir vos gilets jaunes à portée de main / police espagnole parfois tatillonne
partez léger, on trouve bien évidement de tout sur place
bonne route
yves
Nous appellerons émotion une brusque chute de la conscience dans le magique. J.-P. Sartre.
Les femmes sages vont au paradis, les autres vont où elles veulent!
c'est ce que j'organise pour mes potes anglais, ainsi il déjeunent les pieds dans l'eau le 3ème jour plutôt que de rouler 4 jours non stop (car la fatigue aidant ils lèvent le pied les 3 et 4ème jour)
de même au retour ils ne rentrent pas claqués de leurs vacances
j'ai passé le mois d'octobre entre Andalousie et Portugal, vous aurez de quoi vous régalez en pilotage chaque jour
une maxi précaution : les flèches blanches au milieu des voies, aussi inutiles que dangereuses en cas de pluie (certaines épaisses du plat de la main !!!
bonne route
yves
hi there! I’m heading to Vietnam with a biker friend for 3 months, starting from Hanoi... the plan is to do the northern loop, return to Hanoi, then head down to Ho Chi Minh City... and probably ride back up through the mountains. We’re leaving in February. Just a little detail—we’re two retirees, both 63, used to riding motorbikes, and we have French and international licenses... we’re looking for good tips and advice since we’re planning to buy 125cc Chinese bikes locally. Thanks to everyone, and happy trails—life is beautiful!
Hey everyone!
New to the forum, but not so new to Asia 😄
I’m Nico, from Switzerland, currently based in Bangkok. I love taking my motorcycle out to get lost in the mountains and small villages of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and more. I’ve been roaming around this area for a good fifteen years now, racking up quite a few kilometers—especially in northern Vietnam.
This time, I finally decided to tackle the Mae Hong Son Loop, clockwise. I’d been to Pai several times before, but oddly enough, I’d never done the full loop.
So, I’ll try to give you a little recap here, day by day, with the roads, stops, places worth checking out… and those that didn’t quite blow my mind 😅
I also filmed the trip, so I’ll post the corresponding video at the end of each day if that’s okay. If it’s not allowed here, just let me know, and I’ll remove them without any issue.
DAY 1 — Chiang Mai → Doi Inthanon → Mae Chaem → Khun Yuam
I left Chiang Mai after renting a Honda ADV 160 from Pop Motorbike. Not exactly an Africa Twin, but for what I had planned, it was more than enough.
Quick hotel note: I stayed at the Lanna Thaphae Hotel before leaving. Around 30 € per night, super well-located, and probably one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. A crucial detail for any motorcycle road trip, obviously.
The plan for the day was pretty straightforward:
Head toward Doi Inthanon… and see what happens.
Flawless Swiss organization.
First stop along the way at Wachirathan Waterfall. A really nice waterfall, very easy to access, but don’t expect to channel your inner Indiana Jones—it’s crowded, touristy, and swimming isn’t allowed. Still, it’s a pretty stop along the way.
Next, up to Doi Inthanon.
The road climbs steeply, and my little 160cc started to realize that carrying my 80 kg to Thailand’s highest point probably wasn’t part of its youthful dreams. I was maxing out at 34 km/h in some spots.
But it made it. Good little bike.
The summit is nice—the forest is beautiful, and it’s cool—but I have to admit, it didn’t completely wow me. Glad I went, but not necessarily the highlight of the day for me.
Because then comes Route 1192.
And that’s *much* more my thing: small mountain roads, beautiful scenery, hardly any traffic… the kind of road where I usually start taking way too many unnecessary detours just because a little side road “looks fun.”
Stopped in Mae Chaem for a bite to eat, then headed to Khun Yuam to finish the day.
A little over 200 km in total.
Khun Yuam is… quiet.
*Very* quiet. 😅
A cute little market, a couple of cafés/restaurants, and zero chance of ending up in a club until 4 AM. But after a day on the bike, it was perfect.
Stayed at the Mit Khun Yuam Hotel, around 20 € for a small but very decent room.
All in all, a solid first day and a pretty relaxed start to the loop. Part of this leg is mostly about getting out of Chiang Mai and really diving into the mountains, in my opinion.
Because for me, the really interesting stuff starts over the next two days…
And a few slightly questionable route decisions will also make an appearance 😅
If anyone’s planning the Mae Hong Son Loop, feel free to ask your questions—I’d be happy to answer!
I also filmed this first day, so for those who’d rather see the roads and landscapes than read my rambling, here’s Day 1 😊
DAY 1 VIDEO
I’ll post the next part in the coming days with Day 2: Khun Yuam → Mae Surin → Mae Hong Son.
And that’s where it starts getting *really* fun. 😉
That’s all for now! Looking forward to contributing as much as I can to the forum!
I’d like to ride from Mahajanga to Morondava, sticking as close to the coast as possible—using roads and tracks—in September 2026. If you’ve got any suggestions, let me know! 😉
hi
I’m planning a 10-month trip to South America, and I’m looking into options for shipping a motorcycle to Buenos Aires by air or sea. If anyone has any info, thanks in advance!
christian
Hello everyone.
I'm looking for campsites around BOLZANO (South Tyrol) for early September.
I'll be on my motorcycle with a small tent.
I've noticed that some campsites have exorbitant prices.
If you've traveled through the Dolomites by motorcycle or otherwise and camped there, I'd love any tips on places and prices where I can stay for one night or several.
Thanks to all of you, and happy travels.
I’m starting to think about a trip that’s really close to my heart: Algeria by motorcycle, specifically the southern part of the country. It’d be for January 2025, and I’ve got two main questions:
Is it possible for an individual on a motorcycle to travel freely, outside of any organized tour, or does the regulation require some kind of supervision in the Algerian Sahara region?
Is the Hoggar massif accessible by road or by (rideable) tracks?
Beyond the official recommendations, I’m really looking for your firsthand experiences.
Thanks so much for your answers, and sorry if my questions are a bit newbie!
I just realized I’ve been registered on VoyageForum since... March 28, 2012 😊. Yet, I’ve barely participated until now.
August 1, 2026, will mark a somewhat special milestone: 5 years on the road.
We left Switzerland on August 1, 2021 with a simple idea: let chance decide our direction. We placed a bottle of wine on a world map, spun it... and it chose our first destination.
A year later, when we arrived in Morocco, we faced a new choice: continue toward Africa or head to Asia. This time, a tarot card game made the decision. Since then, we’ve tried to keep this journey as open to the unexpected as possible.
Today, that adds up to about 120,000 km, 46 countries, and over 1,800 days on the road—mostly by motorcycle, but also by sailboat, train, bus, hitchhiking, or on foot when adventure calls.
Our guiding thread isn’t just the motorcycle, but service exchanges. Instead of simply passing through countries, we try to stop regularly to lend a hand to the people we meet. So far, that’s about 600 days of volunteering.
Over the years, we’ve:
renovated a house in Croatia
made earth bricks in the Moroccan desert
helped sail a boat through the Greek islands
looked after houses, dogs, horses, a camel... and lots of other animals
worked at a street art festival in Morocco
created videos for local associations and projects
worked the grape harvest on the Tibetan plateau
been accredited as "media" for the World Nomad Games in Central Asia
Some of the moments that have stuck with us the most include six months in China, a night spent on the Great Wall, the Pamir Highway, the Silk Road, three months in Taiwan, and the incredible encounters in the mountains of Central Asia.
We travel on Falkor, our lucky dragon—a 2014 BMW F800GS that’s been with us since the start and is starting to have some great stories of its own.
While we share our adventure on Instagram, Polarsteps, and YouTube, that’s not why we’re here. The forum’s rules about promotion are clear, and I totally get them. If I’m finally taking the time to write, it’s mostly because after five years on the road, I thought our experience might be useful to other travelers.
Happy to chat about:
preparing for a long motorcycle trip
visas and borders
the Silk Road and Central Asia
riding in China (with or without a motorcycle)
volunteering and service exchanges while traveling
gear, daily life on the road... or just the unexpected moments that make long-term travel so special
Looking forward to swapping stories and hearing about your adventures too! 😊 Greetings from Thailand, and happy to chat! ✌️
Hello, I’m retired and planning a roughly 3-week motorcycle trip (1200gs). The dates aren’t set in stone yet, and everything’s open to discussion—I’m pretty flexible with the planning.
hi
planning to ride through Rajasthan on a motorcycle in January 2027 and I’d love to hear about the road conditions.
I’ll be riding with a buddy on a Royal Enfield that I’ll rent in Delhi.
Thanks for your tips!
hi there
I’d like to ride the RN 12 by motorcycle in September.
I’d love to know the main challenges—I ride a 300cc and do enduro in France.
Thanks for your tips!
I’m planning a motorcycle road trip to Armenia and Georgia in September 2026 or May 2027. I’m looking for one or more riders (male or female) who’d like to explore these countries with me.
Along the way, we’ll visit Cappadocia, the capitals Yerevan, Tbilisi, Sofia, Skopje, and other cities—we can finalize the route and roadbook later.
This trip requires experience with long motorcycle journeys, as we’ll cover around 7,000 km over 5 or 6 weeks (or more, depending on sightseeing and time spent).
I don’t expect dozens of applicants, since motorcycle riders are few and far between on this forum, but I’m putting this out there anyway.
Hi, I’d like to take a 15-day "break" to get away from the surrounding hustle and bustle.
Why not explore the Peloponnese!
I’m not particularly drawn to museums, ruins, or monuments.
I want to experience local life—small villages, seaside spots, beaches, and the interior if the landscapes are extraordinary.
Ideally, coming from Athens, I’d take a bus or train to get as close as possible to a starting point, then rent a scooter (125cc) to explore by taking secondary roads or even coastal paths. I’d stay in 2-3 places for a few days each to discover their surroundings.
Do a loop.
What do you think would be the ideal itinerary?
From Athens, the best option would be to take either a flight or a bus to Kalamata. Rent a scooter and head either west or east. Is there a tertiary road (very lightly trafficked) or a path where I can ride slowly, take it easy, and enjoy the scenery without being bothered by traffic? I’d like to go all the way to Monemvasia, still hugging the coast. I need to find a way to avoid returning to Kalamata to drop off the scooter and catch a flight—maybe a small town where the train stops so I can head back to Athens.
Thanks in advance for your tips.
I want to rent an off-road style motorcycle to get around the coast during my trip to Ecuador. I’m only finding options in Quito. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Hi there,
I’m planning a sidecar trip to South America for 4 or 5 months at the end of this year.
I’m looking for info on shipping my vehicle by sea—possibly to Uruguay or another destination, as I haven’t finalized anything yet.
How do you get visas for the countries I’ll be crossing: Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile? Are they e-Visas, obtained at the border, or through embassies?
Where can I get vehicle insurance?
Lastly, if any bikers want to join us (my partner and me), we’re open to that possibility too.
Patrick
I’ve got 15 days off in June and I’m pretty undecided about where to go for a motorcycle road trip. Two strong desires are pulling me in different directions: Corsica or Norway.
Corsica has been a dream of mine for a long time: legendary roads, stunning landscapes, a unique vibe, and the perfect mix of sea and mountains. At the same time, I’m wondering if 2 weeks might be *too much* for Corsica—risking feeling like I’ve seen it all too quickly, especially on a bike.
Since I also have an extra week free in May, I could use that specifically for Corsica. Maybe splitting it into two trips would make more sense? If so, which routes or regions would be the most interesting to plan for a 7-day trip?
On the other hand, Norway is *super* appealing. The landscapes look incredible, totally different from anything I’ve experienced, and it’d be a real “wow” trip. I know 15 days is still short for such a vast country. Getting all the way to the North Cape seems pretty much impossible in that time, but I’m curious about what realistic routes could be planned.
So I’m wondering:
Is it better to save Norway for next year, take 3 weeks off, and do it *properly*?
Or are 15 days enough for a first amazing taste of the country?
I’d love to hear about your experiences—whether it’s Corsica (ideal duration, routes) or Norway (what’s realistic in 2 weeks on a bike).
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
Hello,
I'm thinking of buying a used small motorcycle to travel around the country for a month and a half.
I've done this in other countries without putting the registration in my name—is that possible in Guinea given the apparently frequent checks, or do I have to go through the paperwork?
Thanks.
Hello,
My dream is to ride Route 66 by motorcycle. I have a disability—while I’m not in a wheelchair, my walking mobility is reduced.
The ideal scenario would be to have a motorcycle driver and ride as their passenger on an organized trip.
Are there any guides or services like this offered by travel agencies?
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Hello,
I’ve got a plan with a friend to go on a motorcycle road trip in 2028 or 2029, starting in Santiago de Chile and ending in Ushuaia, for about a month.
Has anyone done a trip like this before, and what’s the best time of year?
I’ve heard there can be quite a bit of wind depending on the season.
Thanks for any tips!
Cheers,
PA
I'm seriously considering heading to Nepal to do some nice motorcycle loops... my goal is also to do the Kailash Yatra round trip from Kathmandu, in a small group with a guide, in May '26... but here's the thing—I'm solo! So if you're up for sharing a similar adventure, hit me up... Cheers, Frankoys
It's all in the title: I'm heading to Krabi soon and want to rent a scooter for a few weeks, but after reading comments about all kinds of scams, I'm reaching out to ask where and how (read: *the right way*) to rent one.
Thanks for your tips and advice.
Hello everyone! Like every year, a winter migration is on the horizon (revised plan): this time, it’ll be Dakar, or even Abidjan, via Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Looking for an experienced motorcyclist or pillion rider—small build preferred—on a GSA 1250 with a comfy seat and luggage setup, available from early November to late December 2025. I’d like to plan the trip together (important to me) to make sure we’re on the same wavelength.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Didier
Looking for travel companions to ride from France to Senegal by motorcycle.
I’m Paul, 37, and I’ve already done a bit of riding in Morocco.
For now, I’m solo, riding a 1998 SUZUKI DR 650 with some basic gear to keep things smooth. I’ll have a tent so we can do a few nights under the stars.
We’ll need to coordinate departure dates—"ideally in November."
I’m currently checking out routes to take. Any tips would be welcome! :)
I’m heading to Vietnam and Laos with a buddy next week for a month.
We’re thinking of renting motorbikes, especially to do the Ha Giang Loop. We don’t have an international license, just our Belgian one. Is that enough? If not, is it risky?
In November, we’re planning to do the Ha Giang loop and the RC4 by motorbike without a guide. 😎
We’re looking for a decent place to stay/rent in Ha Giang.
If anyone has any info, we’d be really interested.
Hello! We’re planning a motorcycle trip that will include a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau in June 2026.
We’re unsure (still debating) whether we should stay at a hotel on-site and get to the memorial with an Uber (leaving our bikes at the hotel) and book a guided tour, or base ourselves in Kraków and take a tour that includes transport.
One thing’s for sure—we’d prefer a guide in French since we don’t speak English 😅.
Could you share your experiences or advice?
I understand we need to book online rather than on-site.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
