Voilà j'ai lu quelques posts sur ce fil, j'ai eu quelques éléments de réponses, mais j'ai encore besoin de précision...
En fait je souhaite pouvoir réaliser plusieurs voyages en Moto, d'abord en France, notamment la Traversée des Pyrénées, puis en Corse, et aussi en Afrique du Nord ( Maroc et Tunisie...), et surtout un plus grand périple jusqu'en Asie...et ce dans la même année...
En revanche, et c'est là où j'ai besoin de votre aide, je n'ai jamais fait de moto...En même temps, on a tous été néophyte un jour...
Alors 1ère étape : Le choix de la Moto - N'ayant pas le permis moto, cela se tourne vers une 125...
Après avoir lu les aventures d'une traversée du Vietnam à Paris, via plusieurs pays comme le Népal, en 125 yamaha YBR, je me disais que cela pouvait être un bon choix vu ce que je souhaite faire...Puis le récit d'autres voyageurs en Honda Vaderejo au Maroc, m'ont donné ue option supplémentaire...J'imagine que le choix est large, alors si vous pouviez me conseillez, soit entre les 2, soit d'autres modèles..Je sais aussi pour avoir été passager urbain que la Yamaha TDR est un bon choix également sur les grands axes...Bref avec tout ces choix, le choix se complique // Merci d'avance...
Ensuite, quel kilométrage choisir? Moi je me dirigeais vers une YBR d'environ 5000km pour 1600 euros...Je n'ai aucune idée du KM limite d'une moto, alors je privilégié un faible km, mais là encore si vous avez l'expérience, et le conseil adéquate = je vous écoute...Km, prix? année?
Toujours sur le matériel, les accessoires ou l'optimisation du poids, que prendre pour être à la fois autonome et léger ?
Je reviendrais rapidement vers vous pour les autres étapes, comme apprendre le baba de sa mécanique Moto, les pneus, les routes- itinéraires..etc...
Mais pour le moment, MERCI D'AVANCE POUR VOS RÉPONSES À MES 1ÈRES QUESTIONS --
Mikael ;)
Un rêve reste un rêve tant qu'on le considère comme un rêve. Le jour où vous le voyez sous un autre angle, il embrasse votre réalité...MC
Je veux t'apporter mon sentiment pas sur le choix parmi les motos 125 mais sur ton choix de cylindré.
Cela fait 35 ans que je roule en moto. Mes motos ont toutes eu des cylindrées de plus de 600cc pour avoir une plus grande longévité moteur liée au régime plus lent (à vitesse égale). Bien entendu ce principe ne vaut que si tu envisages des circuits où ta vitesse pourra atteindre 100 à 130 km/h sur des distances longues. Or, j'ai le sentiment que tu veux faire pas mal de route avec....Tunisie, Maroc et pour cela traverser la France et l'Espagne....Tu emprunteras donc des axes rapides sur lesquels ton régime risque d'être élevé pour une machine qui est plutot faite pour des parcours de proximité...
Je te conseille de passer le permis moto et de t'interresser à des cylindrés de l'ordre de 400cc à 600cc qui permettent de faire "un peu tout". J'ai eu deux 600. Elles m'ont permis toutes les deux de faire de la route parfois longue et des pistes. Pour autant, je vais aller sur les 500. La 500 KLE me semble être un compromis peu honéreux, qui passe un peu partout, qui peut prendre du chargement, qui a une autonomie acceptable et qui semble avoir une longévité moteur plutot bonne. Ce sera ma prochaine dès la fin de mon périple à Mada avec un 600 TENERE;
Voilà mon opinion...Elle ne vaut que cela, rien de plus.
J'envisage moi aussi de grandes rando...Je voudrais faire FRANCE-BURKINA...
Quelque soit ton choix, bon voyage....et raconte au retour.
Merci pour la réponse Éric...
Je me suis tourné vers les 125 parce qu'effectivement je n'ai pas le permis moto, et qu'après avoir lu le récit d'une traversée Vietnam paris en Yamaha ybr 125, cela me semblait répondre à mes envies du moment...
C'est aussi une question de temps, je rentre du Canada après un long moment sur place, et désire partie en début d'année pour un tour du monde...et profiter des mois qui vienne pour me pratiquer avec des randos moto en France avant de faire le MAroc...puis plus loin ensuite...
Ton choix est intéressant, même s'il ne correspondait pas à ma priorité - Ceci dit veux tu répondre à 2 questions?
1) Quel est le budget d'une 500 par exemple pour un modèle qui supporte aussi bien la route, que des routes de montagnes voir des chemins rocailleux...
2) Quel est le budget du permis moto, et en étant très optimiste en combien de temps minimum puis je l'obtenir?
On arrive à trouver des 500 KLE pour 2000€ avec un kilométrage acceptable.
Pour le permis moto, je ne sais pas...désolé et ne fais ci-dessous que reproduire la réponse que j'ai trouvé sur internet
"Pour un forfait avec 20 heures, avec code le prix varie entre 600 et 900 euros environ à condition de réussir les épreuves car les heures complémentaires et les présentations supplémentaires au examens sont assez chères et souvent ajouté a ce forfait par les moniteurs.les moto-école font surtout du chiffre avec les heures de conduite prise en plus du forfait, alors assure toi de la bonne réputation de la boite".
Quant aux délais...je pense que c'est variable d'une ville à l'autre.
Je rejoins Eric pour tes futures aventures, je pense qu'il serait mieux de passer ton permis avant, car les 125 ne sont que des 125 et tu tires dessus obligatoirement, ce qui la fatigue
Pour ma part, je reviens de Dakar en moto (seul) en 750 super Ténéré, 14000 km dont 4500 km de désert absolu, aucune panne et poutant tempete de sable et vent énorme, par contre, j'ai cotoyé dans le sud du Maroc en dessous d'Agadir une 125 qui avait de graves problèmes mécaniques dues au surmenage du moteur et de la température extérieure, je l'ai quitté donc je ne sais pas la suite de son aventure
Eric, te conseille une excellente bécane qui est la 500 kle, j'en ai eu 2 et c'est une super bécane, robuste, petite conso, trés confortable et çà c'est important pour ton fessier et ça tire super bien, à environ 2000, 2500€, tu en trouves des superbes
Bonne reflexion avant tes futurs voyages
slt
je fais aussi de la moto depuis + de 20 ans sur des "gros cubes" mais je viens aussi de faire une bonne partie du Vietnam en 100cm3 Honda comme 90% des gens la bas en possèdent. On roule à 50km/h la pluspart du temps et c'est bien suffisant vu l'etat des routes, les bestioles qui surgissent et la maniere...différente de conduire des autochtones.
Donc, mon conseil serait de te rendre la bas en avion d'acheter une honda neuve (700 euros) ou d'occasion la bas et de revenir avec, ce sont des modeles hyper costauds, facilement reparables et vu le prix tu l'oublies en rentrant...
J'ai voyagé 2 mois avec 12kg de bagages environ
ceux qui ne s'éloignent jamais de leur lit et comptent mourir dedans sont déjà morts...
Hello
je me permets de répondre à ce vieux post car je pars dans trois semaines faire un voyage en tunisie avec une DR 125.
OK, c'est une 125, mais un 4T ! ca devrait pouvoir tenir non ?
Je précise que j'ai le permis moto, que je roule habituellement en bandit 650, et que la 125 a été un choix pour la tunisie (moteur simple donc facilement réparable principalementà).
Bonjour , Pourquoi pas ! si on ne veut pas faire de performance , il y a pas de
raison les moteurs 125 sont fiables surtout en 4T .Nous partons au Maroc
dans 10 jours pour 4 semaines à 125 varadero( 4500 kms route/piste )et ce sera notre
sixième voyage, deux en Tunisie et quatre aux Maroc avec plus de 20 000
Kms dont 5000 de piste . Avec les même motos, à part l'entretient courant
pas de problèmes . Mais il n'y a pas photo pour attaquer des grands voyages
rien ne vaut un gros cube . Voyageusement . 😉
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! ✌️
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’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!
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?
Hey there, fellow riders,
I’m really keen on a motorcycle trip to Morocco, specifically the Middle Atlas. Does anyone have any info or tips on this idea? Planning to go in September or October...
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Christine
