CHOICES, CHOICES

HIRE OR BYO

You don’t have to be a Mensa member to know that travelling by motorcycle anywhere other than in your home country can be costly and a maze of bureaucracy that only bean counters love to pore over. I’d be buying a new adventure bike every year if I had a dollar for each time someone asked me, “How much does it cost to ship a bike overseas?” “Should I Hire?” “How do I go about buying a bike overseas?”

There are many ways to live your dream of international motorcycle travel. Me, I like to bring my own bike. Other options are to buy a bike when you get to where you are going or hire a suitable steed. I’ll try to list some of the pros and cons and some costs. If you are serious about living your dream, I’m happy to help out, but nothing beats doing your