Bonjour!
nous partons pour 20j en sept dans l'ouest américain et nous voudrions le faire en moto.
Nous sommes 2 et nous voudrions avoir vos conseils:
* niveau bagages: pouvons-nous ne louer qu'une seule moto ou ça va être trop juste?
* quelle agence avez-vous déjà expérimenté?...
* quel type de moto est le plus confortable?
* quelles sont les assurances et points importants avant de nous engager?
* quelle tenue adopter: c'est raide le blouson de moto sous 40°, Non??
Connais tu cette compagnie montée par des français: www.westforever.com ? Plusieurs de nos copains harleytiste l'utilise et nous le ferons peut être nous même l'année prochaine. Ils te guident, sur plusieurs circuits, en groupe ou seuls si vous préférez; L'avantage : un fourgon suit les motos pour les bagages et ravitaillement, les hotels sont bookés; Va sur le site tu trouveras pleins d'infos...
Non je ne connais pas. Je vais aller voir mais nous avons déjà établi notre itinéraire donc je sais pas si ça va être jouable avec eux... on a pas envie d'un truc à plusieurs pour prendre notre temps là où on en a envie!
merci du renseignement, je vais jeter un oeil!
bravo pour ton projet . et je vais dans ton sens . organisation perso : plus de temps, plus de fric et le contact avec les autres .
pour répondre à tes questions : bagages : dans tous les cas tu n'en prendras pas pour 20 jours et seras obligé de laver en route . alors une fois de plus ou de moins . l'an passé je suis parti avec ma femme 32 jours et nous avons tout mis sur la moto . modele : electra glide : 1 top case + 2 sacoches . tu peux faire une simul sans souci
autres : 2 sacoches + porte bagages
dans tous les cas, tu prévois une araignée et un gros sac . agence de voyages : pas mon truc, dont une mauvaise experience avec west forever loueur : j'ai toujours utilisé eaglerider . c'est le top (moto, etat des motos et assistance)
et toutes les agences qui proposent des motos les prennent chez eaglerider . pourquoi payer leur com ? assurances : le complet represente environ 30 % du prix de la loc mais ....EVIP + SLI sont nécessaires pour avoir la paix . attention tu t'engages à rouler pas bourré, pas shooté, toujours sur des routes goudronnées et toujours avec ton casque . tu n'es pas obligé d'aller à la messe ! les temperatures peuvent aller selon les endroits de tres chaud à frais . donc je prends toujours le blouson de moto (d'ou l'interet de l'araignée pour l'attacher sur les bagages quand il fait trop chaud ) . mais meme sur la rocade de houston ou de LA je le mets . le reste du temps, blouson en jean sans manches mais attention aux coups de soleil ! la moto la plus confortable : comme ici, la gold ou l'electra . mais attention en réservant un modéle, tu n'es jamais sur de l'avoir . un conseil : rapproche toi de l'agence de loc avant de réserver et demandes leur ce qu'ils ont de dispo pour tes dates . ensuite négocies avec le mec pour qu'il te la bloques . sous toutes réserves .
à part cela, quel est ton programme ??
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philippe du lot à 27 jours du départ
alors là merci pour cette réponse si complète!!
je suis allée voir tout à l'h le site de easyrider pour voir les modèles de motos: c'est pas évident parce que on voulait un style vraiment harley mais j'ai l'impression que niveau confort c'est pas tip-top...🤪 les routières par contre font moins trip américain... va falloir voir!! 😉
Sinon on arrive à SF 1journée
2J pour descendre à LA en longeant la côte
2J à LA
1J départ pour GC pour arriver au coucher de soleil
1j GC
1J vers MV nuit sur place
1J MV-Page
1J antélope canyon
1J vers Bryce canyon
1J BC-Zion-LV
1J LV-DV
1J DV-mommoth lake
1J ML-yosemite
1J yosemite
1J yosemite-SF
2J SF
voilà le périple!! on a hâte!
pour le modele confortable, tu n'as pas le choix c'est electraglide . mais sinon une road king c'est sympa . ensuite heritage, je trouve que c'est bas, fat boy, c'est pour les jeunes ...mais elles sont toutes harley, je te rassure . dans tous les cas il n'y a pas à la loc de modéles customisés . si tu veux voir de belles motos, à LA (plus precisement marina del rey) chez eaglerider, juste à coté il y a le concessionnaire Indian . mais là il faut laisser maman à la maison !
pour ton periple, attention au tarif de location mais le mieux est 14 jours ou 21 jours, car le tarif est à la semaine et ensuite les journées supplementaires coutent cher .
le site est www.eaglerider.com . la version française ne marche pas . reste sur la version US, donc il faut mettre les dates en MM/JJ/AAAA .
pour ton periple : tu peux economiser 1 jour à LA (à mon avis) LA -GC : il faut 2 jours pour profiter et tout voir en route . c'est là que tu trouveras les seuls vrais morceaux de la 66 + essayer de passer à Sedona et faire la route de sedona à flagstaff .1 jour à GC suffira car tu n'as pas la place de prendre les chaussures de rando . MV à voir au coucher du soleil ou au lever . donc dans la journée tu fais la route de GC + visite yosemite : 1 jour de moins, idem GC SF : 1 jour de + est un minimum
penses que le passage à la laverie, c'est mini 1h30 à 2h00 de perdu .
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philippe du lot
Concernant l'agence West Forever, je suis parti en individuel avec ma femme l'annee derniere, et je repars en juin avec la meme agence.
J'ai ete tres satisfait des prestations. J'ai fait mon parcours et je l'ai envoyé pour les réservations des hotels que j'ai validé ensuite apres controle sur le net.
C'est tres pratique, sécurisant mais bien sur tu paies les prestations. Super contact avec la personne qui suivait mon dossier et + de 2 heures au téléphone avant de partir avec le boss pour les "incontournables". Je réitère donc cette année avec eux.
La vie en 3D : de la hauteur (la démarche spirituelle) , de la largeur (les autres) et de la longueur (la vie quotidienne): donnez du volume à la vie !
Bonjour, Je rentre tout juste d'un trip dans l'Ouest Américain. 19 jours du 16 avril au 4 mai. Une boucle de 2 semaines au dépard de Las Vegas : Kingman, Flag, Sedona, Chinle, MV, Durango, Moab, Torrey.
Nous étions 4 sur 2 Harleys : 1 EG et 1 HS louées chez EagleRider (super et trés Pro)
Tous nos bagages chargés sans aucun Pb. L'EG est qd même bien plus adaptée.
Nous avons suivi à la lettre les conseils de Philippe de Lot (Merci au passage) Je lui ferai un post suivi d'un carnet de voyage des que mes photos serons triées.....Pour l'instant c'est la reprise du boulot dur dur.
Voila ce fut un périple innoubliable... La préparation est primordiale.
N'hésitez pas si vous avez des questions
Francis
Rêver ma vie ou vivre mes rêves, mon choix est fait...
West en Harley
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Bonjours à vous tous.
Je suis à la recherche de camping autour de BOLZANO ( sud Tyrol), période début septembre.
je serai en moto avec une petite toile de tente.
J'ai pu constater que les prix de certains camping étaient exorbitants.
Si vous avez parcouru les dolomites en motos ou autres et que vous avez campé, je suis preneur de tout renseignements sur les lieux et prix où je puisse me poser pour une nuit ou plusieurs.
Merci à vous tous et faites de beaux voyages.
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! ✌️
Hi there! My daughter and I are heading to Malta and I’d love to rent a scooter. Does anyone know any good places to rent from and what the budget would be for a week?
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.
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
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’m planning a 3-week motorcycle road trip in Rajasthan, renting a Royal Enfield in Delhi in January 2027.
I’d love to get some tips on a fun itinerary and hear your thoughts on the roads up north.
I’ve ridden a motorcycle in southern India—Kochi to Madurai—about 10 years ago.
Thanks for sharing your experience, and I’m all ears for any great tips you’ve got!
Best regards
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.
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!
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!
Hello,
Next October we’re planning to ride the Ruta de la Plata by motorcycle—a historic Spanish route that runs from Gijón to Seville, also known as the N630.
Has anyone here already ridden it?
Unfortunately, I’m worried that parts of the N630 may have disappeared or merged with the A66 motorway, forcing us to ride long stretches of highway, which we’d rather avoid.
Thanks in advance for any tips or details about this route!
Hi there!
I’m currently planning a 9-day route starting from Marrakech with my husband. We land on the morning of June 13th—so soon! 😊
And we’re flying back to France on June 21st at 9 PM!
We’ve rented two Royal Enfield 450s.
This is our first motorcycle trip in Morocco. I got my license two years ago with the dream of taking this kind of trip, and here we are! ✌️😍
In France, we usually ride between 300 to 400 km per day on roadsters. We’re not used to off-road tracks, so we’re looking for easy ones 😅—especially for me 😅.
For Morocco, I’ve planned stages of 200 to 300 km per day.
Here’s the idea:
Day 1 (departure at noon): Marrakech - Tizi n Test - Tafingoult (165 km - 4h15)
Day 2: Tafingoult - Amzarkou - Telouet (200 km - 4h34)
Day 3: Telouet - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Boumalne (200 km - 3h30) (+ Vallée des Roses maybe)
Day 4: Boumalne - Dades Gorges - Agoudal - Todra Gorges - Tinghir - Goulmima (291 km - 6h)
Day 5: Goulmima - Midelt - Cirque Jaffar - Agoudim (280 km - 4h45)
Day 6: Agoudim - Imilchil - Aghbala - El Ksiba (280 km - 4h45)
Day 7: El Ksiba - La Cathédrale - Zaouiat Ahansal (212 km - 4h20)
Day 8: Ahansal - Ouzoud Waterfalls via R 302 (188 km - 4h22)
Day 9: Ouzoud - Marrakech (160 km - 2h43)
End of the trip 😮.
What do you think?
We haven’t booked any hotels—is that a problem? We were thinking of deciding day by day based on our progress.
Can we take our helmets with us in the cabin, or should we pack them in the checked luggage surrounded by clothes to avoid damage?