I used to think that a “middle weight” 700/800cc, 200kgish bike would be the way forward for me at some stage but I’ve changed my mind. My 1200gs may be 50kgs heavier but it carries that weight very low and I find it a lot more user friendly off road than others I have tried- including an 800gs and ...

tough one to call ..a lot depends i think on the route chosen and they type of riding you intend to do ... the one thing ive found on the 250s is that when im on me own i feel more confident that i can manage them when it gets real tricky ..and being practical i can turn them around when i need to ...

Great stuff, keep up the RR and great photos

Forgot to mention borders :o France into Switzerland into Italy in one day - not a big deal but nothing like it is today. I remember i got a bit confused with the currencies by the time we got to Italy and after paying for lunch I was very annoyed at not getting my full change and insisted on gettin...

As far as travelling in Europe is concerned, things are a lot simpler theses days. You can buy an e-ticket for the ferry on the Internet in minutes. You can get instant cash, which is mostly one currency, from machines that are everywhere. No more travellers cheques or changing currency. Easy breakd...

Went to her talk at Squires recently.
She comes across really well and has a nice style. We have seen many overland speakers and IMHO she’s one of the best I’ve seen.

Horizons unlimited is your best bet for info, Google ‘The HUBB’. There can be a great experience riding through flat lands. On a trip around the western national parks of the US we spent a day riding the flat, straight road know as the “loneliest highway”. We thought it would be a very difficult day...

Now on eBay but £15 to ABRs

Now on eBay but £25 for ABRs

These are now on eBay - they must go so offers please