Also small rides are something to appreciate. And be grateful for. I jutt got a replacement for my destroyed Honda NX4. Another Honda NX 4, From 2002. Not in very good condition, but than I don't have to worry.... For me that is a small bike, since it is 150 kg. But Chris will not agree, since it is...

I think with these bikes when they say 'designed in Italy' they actually mean 'styled in Italy' They are, as they say, cheap for a reason. It seems so almost straight across. Price pressure has caused all brands, even the big ones, to try to save costs. They use cheap components and materials. Prod...

Is that Andalusian route off-road or on-road? I only ask because I've ridden an on-road section of it and it was excellent...(the bit from Ronda, to Antequera, to Granada)...and I would recommend adding a bit to it (if you've got the time) and ride down from Ronda to Puerto Banus on the A397 (about...

Mybe wrong plays to publish but.... I have had Andalusien and Pyrenees+ Picos in my plans for some time. But I will try to make it short. On the way to Picos last year, the bikes ignition system gave up when it was raining =>I just turned back When the problem was solved, it was to late for Pyrenees...

Plus a pizzza delivery top case.
It will add another 40-50 liters.
You will have no lack of space.

Springs is approaching.
Long touring plans ?

Yearly nostalgic event

You could probably fit a kitchen sink in there. :D Having a bag on the backseat is not too bad. It gives back support. Ideal for longer trips. I used a 40 liters bag on the back seat. On my SA trip. It was used for things that I needed to carry into a hotel room. Clothes, valuable things...... It w...

Very nice setup
So much luggage space on that bike.
And still nothing on the back seat

Real touring bike.
Let's hope for good weather and a proper test tour

No rule without exceptions.
Really bad weather and wet equipment => hotel room is good.

I love my tent. I put it up in a nice camping place. No need to carry bags up to a hotel room No worry about safe parking. I sleep with the bike beside. Coffee/breakfast ? Just open the pannier. No need to look fora restaurant. Same tent, madras, sleeping bag every night. Feel comfortable. Easy to s...