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Guided Balkan Motorcycle Tour (7 Countries): 95% Asphalt
Seven Balkan countries, extraordinary routes off the tourist track, ~95% asphalt and no highways ...
Croatia - Route des Grandes Alpes, July 2025
2 Americans - 1 boy and 1 girl, 1 motorcycle - a BMW R1250GS, one motorcycle tour and one goal ...
Balkans - Romania Tour, June 2025
At the end of June 2025, the time had finally come. Between June 23 and June 25, all participants in this tour gradually arrived in Trogir.
Balkans - Italy Tour, May 2025
Together we covered about 3700 km, crossing the Adriatic twice, from Durrës to Bari and from Ancona to Split.
Interesting and important links
Customer Money Protection
Customer money protection before payment — why advance payments for motorcycle tours should never be based on trust alone.
Motorcycle Excess and Damage Risk
Understand motorcycle excess and optional excess insurance before joining a tour with a rented or provided motorcycle.
Packing List for a Motorcycle Tour
Pack light, ride better: a practical motorcycle tour packing list for guided and self-guided touring with luggage on the motorcycle.
Safety training and correct cornering!
A small but important journey through the topic of safety training and correct cornering!
Motorcycle Route Planning
Good motorcycle routes are planned around roads, timing, logistics and real riding experience — not just map points.
Motorcycle Group Tours
Group ride or solo ride — how to choose the right riding style for your next motorcycle tour.
The International Driving Permit
International Driving Permit for motorcycle tours — why your licence documents must be clear before the ride starts.
BMW GS and all other motorcycles
BMW Motorcycle ConnectedRide Navigator
The new BMW Motorcycle ConnectedRide Navigator ...
BMW ConnectedRide Cradle
BMW ConnectedRide Cradle and Connected app — useful route orientation for guided and self-guided motorcycle tours with BMW GS motorcycles.
Traffic regulations in Oceania - New Zealand
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour through New Zealand?
Traffic regulations in Oceania - Australia
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour through Australia?
Traffic regulations in South America
Traffic regulations in South America - Peru
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour through Peru?
Traffic regulations in South America
Traffic regulations in South America - Ecuador
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour through Ecuador?
Traffic regulations in South America
Traffic regulations in South America - Colombia
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour through Colombia?
Traffic regulations in South America
Traffic regulations in South America - Bolivia
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour through Bolivia?
Traffic regulations in South America
Traffic regulations in South America - Argentina
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour through Argentina?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Switzerland
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Switzerland?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Spain
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Spain?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Slovenia
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Slovenia?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Serbia
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Serbia?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Slovakia
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Slovakia?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Romania
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Romania?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Montenegro
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Montenegro?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Italy
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Italy?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Greece
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Greece?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Germany
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Germany?
Traffic regulations in Europe - France
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through France?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Croatia
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Croatia?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Bosnia Herzegovina
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Austria
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Austria?
Traffic regulations in Europe - Albania
What should be considered on a motorcycle tour to or through Albania?
Motorbike transfer from Munich to Marina
It was so much fun with these guys!
Tour through the Alps, 2011
Another special event with friends and acquaintances. In a group of 6 motorcycles and of course ...
Tour through the Alps, 2010
A great event with special friends and characters. In a group of 8 motorcycles and of course ...
Croatia - Split, the pearl of the Adriatic Sea
Split, Croatia is rapidly becoming one of the most up-and-coming tourist attractions ...
Curiosities and interesting facts about Albania
More than 10 good reasons why Albania is worth visiting. It is a destination that everyone should ...
Everything you wanted to know about Romania
When is the best time to go to Romania? Well, the best time travelling to Romania and take ...
Pure Plitvice experience - nature and adventure
Plitvice Lakes is the oldest and largest national park in the Republic of Croatia.
Interesting and important links
Interesting and important links
Links to interesting and important information that can make touring with a motorcycle ...
Environmental zones and riding bans in Europe.
In many European cities there are environmental zones and riding bans.
Touring Croatia? Motorcycle rental tips and tricks
All about roads and rental requirements. Before you go and rent a motorcycle, it's always ...
BMW GS and all other motorcycles
BMW R1300GS (2023-24)
BMW R1300GS: 144 hp and 150 Nm and a cast aluminium chassis
Old school motorcycle racing experience
Racing New Zealand 2017 - 2020
Certainly a completely different experience: Motorcycle racing outside of Europe.
Old school motorcycle racing experience
Racing Misano (Italy), 04.2017
That was probably the last weekend at a European race track, here in Misano, the Misano World ...
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Moto Tours
New Zealand Adventure Tour
Approx. 4133 miles!
20 riding days through the South and North Island!
24 overnight stays + 1 overnight stay on a cruise!
Balkan-Italy Adventure Tour
Approx. 2340 miles!
15 riding days through 5 countries!
15 overnight stays + 2 overnight stays on a ferry!
Balkan-Carpathians-Albanian Alps Tour 2
Approx. 3138 miles!
21 riding days through 7 countries!
26 overnight stays!
Balkan-Carpathians-Albanian Alps Tour 1
Approx. 2520 miles!
15 riding days through 7 countries!
18 overnight stays!
Balkan-Romania Adventure Tour
Approx. 2220 miles!
11 riding days through 5 countries!
12 overnight stays!
Croatia-Italy-France Adventure Tour
Approx. 1990 miles!
15 riding days through 4 countries!
17 overnight stays + 1 overnight stay on a ferry!
Croatia-Sicily-Amalfi Coast Tour
Approx. 2730 miles!
18 riding days through 3 countries + Sicily!
21 overnight stays + 1 overnight stay on a ferry!
