Motorcycle Trip - How to Travel Cheap? - 10 Proven Tips!
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Top 10 Tips to make it as cheap as possible!
Hello riders from around the world, I hope that you are well! Many of you asked me how I can afford to travel so much with my motorcycle? In this video I will give you 10 tips to make it as cheap as possible.
As usual, many people include some experience riders will advice you that it’s expensive hobby and you need to be rich man to afford it. As you know I never fully agree with anything before I really test it. The price if the trip depends from the destination and from your personal preferences.
Let’s go straight to the tips:
N: 1 - Buy affordable motorcycle.
I said affordable, not exactly cheap, because I still believe that the truth is somewhere between the words top expensive and super cheap. Ok, but someone might say:
“The topic is how to travel cheap, the price of the motorcycle itself it doesn’t matter!”
Sounds like not exactly on the place, but let me explain to you with more details:
- When you have expensive bike you will definitely expensive gear. For example: hard cases, tank bag, windscreen, better seat, tires, spare parts and many more. For new models all of that stuff is overpriced.
- The maintenance of that bike will be double price, because in many cases you will need a proper garage to do it and they charge about 100$ per hour.
- Most of the new and expensive motorcycle use only premium petrol, which usually about 10% expensive.
- From the security point of view in many places around the world you will need garage or paid parking. You cannot just leave it on the street even if you have disc lock or chain.
- Because of the fancy bike you have many of the prices will be higher for you. You will looks like bored millionaire and you cannot blame the people that they will want a piece of you.
On the other hand when you have just a normal looking motorcycle the people will know that you are adventurer and will automatically change their mind. You might disagree with this statement, but it doesn’t matter this is the simple human behaviour.
N: 2 - If you want to travel cheap you will need a tent.
It will be your mobile tent and could save you hundreds of dollars.
N: 3 - Travel as light as possible.
I said this many times, but I will say it again - The weight is always matter!
N: 4 - Reduce the speed.
I don’t have to tell you that when you ride fast your motorcycle consume more petrol. Fast speed also eats the tires much faster than you can even imagine. Again it is not much, but when you add it to the first few points it become a noticeable price.
N: 5 - Buy the food from supermarkets.
Is really depends from your budget, but f you want to do it as cheaper as possible this will help you a lot. The prices in the restaurants and the shops are usually very different
N: 6 - Use hostels instead of hotels.
Even in the hostels you can have a private room, if this is what you looking for, but over there you will be able to cook your food and this will reduce the price significantly
N: 7 - Always stop riding before sunset.
This will help you to have enough time to find a proper place to sleep. In the middle of the night, after all day riding, you will be happy to pay any price just to have bed to sleep. I am talking from my own experience.
N: 8 - Plan a head.
The logistic is something very important. Plan everything ahead. I really respect the people who travel without any preparations, but I prefer to be ready. By doing your route in advance you can minimize the km and time you need to spend on the road.
N: 9 - Prepare the bike before the trip.
Do everything before the trip. Change the tires, oils, filters, bearings, cables, basically you have to change everything what is possible to fail during the trip.
N: 10 - Think out of the box.
Be creative and try to find new solutions for every possible problem you might need to face. Remember: The bike is just a tool, the travel is what really matters!
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Love your philosophy on bike travel. Lightweight, travel far, be friendly, be prepared.
This is the most important advice I can give you. Thanks for watching!
the last advice is really importand and good one..."no one is so poor to give a smile and no one is so reach not to receive this smile"
True words, tanks Eduard!
Eduard Durik great bit of advice!!
thanks, I like it as well...and the saying has got really "something".. :-)
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I will say that the best bikes for tavel are the one that never brake down on you.. and europeen bikes do not have the statistics on their side l belive.
Bing a tent if you go to Norway...hotells are extreem expensive during the summer time..and dont shop on gas stations...
Good video again..thanks
Thanks Toby! I know the prices in Norway. I was there in 2014 - crazy...
all you said is correct and true mate. its very rationable and good thinking. This is why I like you alot as sources to get to know something . Guru !
Thanks man!
Motorcycle Adventures exactly..crazy...
Basic rule about tents from a German perspective.
If you ride north,west or south, take a tent with you.
If you travel east, leave the tents at home, because you can usually find hotel for 15-20€s a night.
When campgrounds are 6-10€s, even in Poland and cheap hotels are 15-25€s, the price difference is just negligible.
In contrast if you are in France in the summer and hotels cost 70-120€s, a campground for 10€s is a much more sensible option if you don´t have unlimited money
Very true. Thanks for adding!
campground.... drive 100ft into the woods and setup for free
Disagree. Always take the tent too many amazing places east to camp in a tent .
@@AndrewBrowner This is not allowed in every European country or area sadly...
@@Knakkerman- they have police walking every square foot of wooded area's every evening? i have no problem breaking silly laws like this.. we as a species used to exclusively live in the woods in basically tents and shacks living off the land hunter gatherer bla bla bla.. now its illegal to even spend a night in a tent in government owned wooded area's? absurd.. what possible reason can they give "oh its for your safety" no ones asking for it to be safe or anyone to be responsible for you.. were all big boys and responsible for our own decisions and circumstances...
Such true words !! Well done on the advice 😊 I travel alone and the freedom i feel is the best .... love your blogs keep them rolling in 😉
Not only your video is very good, but it has brought a lot of interesting comments down here. Thank you!
These are your best videos!👏🔝👌
Thanks Renzo!
Great advice and a very useful summary. Thank you Pavlin. It's good to be reminded that a great adventure isn't only available to big spenders. In the preparation and planning stage, it would also be a good idea to learn how your bike works and to practise doing basic repair and maintenance. All good 👍
Yes, valid advice, thanks for adding!
Hello Pavlin, thanks for the good informations! Cheers from Brazil!
Great video Pavlin thanks for sharing with us all. Great advice 👍🇬🇧
My pleasure!
Really worth tips Pavlin!
I would try to stick to it for my future trips. Thanks
Thanks! I am glad that you like it.
Really usefull tips, Pavlin. And something to consider is the fact that being about 15€ the price of some campings, 30€ the price of some hotels/hostels, and about 100€ the minimum camping equipment...you can sleep very comfortable in hostels/hotels and without carryin a lot of camping luggaje a lot of days with the same money. And I assure you that trying to mount a tent in the rain is a really upsetting thing.
I discovered ferrys and are a great way to reach places for cheap. You save a lot of time, petrol, food and bed. Remember always to take some food to the ferry. Food can ve really expensive there!
Keep on the good work, Pavlin!
When I travel I sue the tent in very rare. Usually I am able to find cheap hotels or hostels, but it is good to have it as alternative.
You’re a wise man Pavlin. Your channel is so helpful and inspirational.
I appreciate that!
You've imparted some of the best advice for aspiring and veteran adventure riders to consider and take to heart.
Thanks man! Just wanted to help...
I'm glad I met you on youtube. Some of your tips I already implemented by myself but all the rest will help in planning the future tours. Thanks a lot ;-)
Thanks for watching!
I love your suggestions and tips. I had forgotten that travelling is about the trip and not the bike. Thanks for helping me to re-focus my attention to what is important. Also I agree 100% with your "keep smiling" approach to travel, it really does make a difference.
Thanks Karl! Keep riding!
This is your best video in a long time. You really nailed this one!
Also it is nice that you wrote it all in the video description.
Thanks Peter!
Love it, 10 out of 10. Everything you said makes perfect sense to me. 👍
I love this guy. No nonsense, straightforward truths, right between the eyes.
Wow...thanks!
Thank you fore you're tips....good channel!
I must say, this is one of the few videos I found so far that are really helpful and contain so many good tips. Everyone likes different things, but this video is about how to travel cheap. Thanks for all the tips.
New maybe you should make a video "How to travel expensive", so everybody is happy.
Good point, thanks!
I’ll be doing my big trip to Mongolia on a Yamaha XT660R, purely as it was cheap and I know it is a reliable engine. The colour is black and looks nothing in a crowd. Truth be known I’d love a better bike but I feel it’s a good option. I have spent a few £’s on it, but I’ll sell all the none standard stuff when I return. I think your videos are absolutely brilliant, which I feel are fair and true. You seem to give advice that’s for all not just the BMW loads of money brigade. Thanks
Fantastic review Pavlin! This couldn't have come at a better timing as im currently organising my motorcycle luggage for my trip to the Balkans - just got a new tent too .. only 1.2Kg! Thank you for your tips my friend and enjoy your trip in Western Europe 👍🏻 I look forward to seeing your videos when I come back!
Thanks Pierre! Good luck on the trip!
I just saw one video of you and became a subscriber. Great advice and good logic 😉
Thank you! I wish that everybody was like you...
Spasiba brat for every thing.
Great video,great advice keep smiling 🙂
Always good advice.... cannot replace EXPERIENCE...thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video and great advice! Many thanks sir!
You are welcome anytime!
Grate Advice,, awsome way of putting things in order , well done
Glad it was helpful!
Another awesome an wise video.
Thanks Max!
Thank you brother, keep up the good work.
I will, thanks Sam!
Thanks alot for all this useful videos especially for beginer riders like me.
Greetings from Romania!
You are welcome anytime!
Good advice as always. As I learned many years ago: "Proper preparation prevents poor performance." :-)
True
Thanks for the nice tips and all very usefull reviews. Please keep your level 👍
I will, thanks!
by the way I'm not sure if you already know but wild camping is legal and free in Scotland.
I know and this is one of the reasons why I will have my tent. Thanks anyway!
thank you a lot
am always following your advices
You are welcome anytime!
the last advice is the best, whatever happens it's just a part of adventure
I'm traveling with a hammock, even better experience
Great video and great questions and answers like always .On where to sleep you could say ask people on the road if they can give you a place to sleep for free.This helps alot on a World trip
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True, the local help is priceless...
As always great video!!! Solid advice from a pro.
Thanks Alberto!
Thanks for the nice tips Pavlin.
You are welcome anytime!
Good advice, I have a 3 month tour from London to Dubai , starting in July your videos have been a great help, best regards
I am glad that the channel helps, this was the original idea.
You are always awesome with your videos
Thanks!
Awesome suggestions ... thank you.
You are welcome anytime!
Pavlin, great tips as always. You are encouraging me for longer trips. My wife will not be happy! :)
Well, there is no perfect world...
My wife and I are heading to California and BC from Pennsylvania 2 up on the multistrada in August! For the second time in 4 years !! Take her with you !! 😎😎😎😎😄😄
Just golden piece of advice :-)
Enjoy Riding Pavlin,
Thanks man!
Great information thanks
Glad it was helpful!
It's taken me many years of adventure riding what you summarized in a few sentences. .
The same for me. I said fast, but learned very slow...
Very good point's you said 👍👍
Thanks!
Great video.
I like "afordable" as long it takes you where you you need and you want.
Very well common sense.
Thanks man!
thanks mate, excellent video
You are welcome anytime!
thanks for the tips, it really helps alot..
You are welcome anytime!
Great video. Like your enthusiasm.
Thanks John!
Indeed its true,keep up the good work...
I will, thanks!
Why i seriously love ur channel?
Becoz ur rude for some people but u speak TRUTH. No nonsense. All experience words.
Thanks, man!
@@motorcycleadventures
Dont stop making videos
How do u protect ur saddle bag?
Any thing to increase hard panniers security?
I love your videos :D Do not ever stop recording :)
I won't! It is opposite, I have plans to make more!
Great tips. Thanks.
Thanks Kari!
I love these advice videos -- I'll watch them all no matter how much you repeat some of the advice from previous videos - there's always good nuggets in there.
I like the advice here about tires - on my recent trip to Death Valley California ~2300 miles - I didn't check my tire pressure until about half way and my rear tire is now severely cupped (!) -- what a dumb mistake.
Also, I learned from the trip that taking hard bags onto gravel roads is a no-no -- if you fall (like I did, at a low speed) they can break easily, for example the latch!. thankfully I brought a full role of duck tape.
Speaking about long trips and off road - would love to hear more advice and stories about riding off-pavement on this channel - not extreme riding - just gravel, sand, forest roads and what experience you had and how you prepared for the next off-road adventure.
cheers!
I am glad that you found the channel useful, this was the original idea. You learned a lot of things the hard way, but...
Nice video idea. I will make it when I get back.
And cooking your food is another option. One more excellent video. Thanks friend.
Yes, good option.
Good common sense tips. Thanks, Pavlin.
Wieder ein super informatives Video :3 Hoffe nächstes Jahr meine erste lange Tour in Angriff zu nehmen.
Thanks man! Good luck on your trip!
I'm glad you visited Dublin, my home city. I hope you had a good time!
I did!
Your videos always prove me that I did the best choice buying my Suzuki GN125. In my opinion, it's one of the most affordable, reliable and light bikes if you don't mind riding an 125cc.
Whatever suit to you and your riding style.
If your coming back to eastern England on your trip, make sure you ride the Yorkshire dales (butter tub pass) plus the Yorkshire moors. You'll have to trust me it's stunning roads.
Some fantastic advice as usual.
I might change my route a bit and ride there...thanks!
Thanks a lot again Mr
You are welcome anytime!
If you can avoid toll roads do so. Not much adventure or interest to be found on them. As well as the money saving.
Eat in non tourist areas in cities, not where the rest of tourists do.
Buy half pints not full pints of beer, but make sure you have a well deserved one at the end of the day.
Happy travels
Valid points, thanks for adding Richard!
I agree, foods on tourist areas are so expensive. They think of tourists as rich people, well, not all tourists are.
Next video - next very good job, Pavlin. Thanks.
Thanks man!
Thank you 😁
Really golden advises
Thanks, man!
Agreed with "don't focus much to the bike. Enjoy the trips"
True
I love your views. I have a 220cc motorcycle but it is very reliable. The spare parts are quite rare but I do know somebody who sells them, so I buy all spare parts and store them at home. Also, I agree with planning ahead. I planned my first ever long ride (12-hour ride) for 4 months. I got my bike and myself ready for it.
Good luck on your trips!
Norman Lee hey rider !!! What kind of bike do you have ??
Very usefull Tipps.
Wise words as usual.
Thanks!
I like most of your videos, I agree on most of what you say, although I already knew it all due to my long trips lived experience on the roads alone since I was 20 years old. I admire the fact that you're honest and that you like to share your road riding experience and whatever it may concern but especially the down to earth humor that comes with it, you remind me a good old friend of mine from Bulgaria whose name is Niko, I wonder where the heck he is right now..
On the other hand, I can't say the same for your motorcycles reviews though, since saying..It's great and nice doesn't do justice to the in depth technical aspect of a Motorcycle..
I have been riding any sorts of motorcycles ( I mean any sort of motorcycles ! ) And scooters as from the age of 14 regardless of the weather. Unfortunately, I can't share any of it since I seem to be destined to ride always alone, I must emphasize that I don't like to ride with a group of bikers ..I'm fine to travel alone also because if you wait for others to join you, you may hardly ever reach your goals in life.
Don't think about it too much, just do it! Get out there and discover your inner self immersed in the nature and the elements, everything is alive and interconnected so whenever you feel scared, stop the bike and become acquainted with the surrounding nature and even talk to it and to yourself, sleep outdoors get that courage back and carry on son !
As an endurance solo rider, yes ' Solo ' rider because it's also difficult to find a good mate to ride with due to the time and the money that a long motorcycle trip involves, depending on your destination naturally.
I would strongly suggest to keep yourself light, fit and fast ( My cruising speed has always been within the region of 140 to 160 kph where allowed as it can get boring at much lower speed especially on your own) If you're on a budget, avoid motorways ( if you can..) Avoid expensive ferries, I personally don't see the need to go to any European northern rainy and depressing countries, apart from this stop by a local market instead of a wasting your time and money in a Supermarket..
Hence, try no to eat too much and especially no dead meats of any kinds which will only harm your body, no salty foods and definitely no sugary drinks, like fruit juices or whatever drink that may contain excessive sugar or salt, eat real fruits instead and bring along with you any kind of nuts and dried fruits, no alcohol and NO DRUGS ever !
Most importantly, get to know your motorcycle, learn how to fix it yourself, learn to speak at least 3 or more languages including English naturally !
Learn to do minor repairs at least as far as the exterior of the bike is concerned, like replacing the oil, filter and or repairing a flat tire or else then be a good observant, be vigilant and always alert..! Take your due rest time and do it all over again tomorrow :)
I hope I can be out there again soon, in the meantime, I can only wish you guys happy trails !
thanks for wise advise
You are welcome anytime!
love it!
Thanks!
Why am I watching this again and again ? ❤️
You tell me!
Very good.i think oil can last longer than the company's said, also good advice about stoping before sunset. And a lot of little great things that made big differences.
True
Excellent useful video. Thankyou. Mack, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Thanks man!
Very nice video/ tips!
Specially #3... don´t carry many useless things (in a trip or in life)!!! hehehe!
Thanks for your materials... greetings to Germany from México! ;) "V"
Thanks Javier!
Nice Video 🥰
Thanks 🤗
Great tips man! And one more thing "Why I always press the thumb up before I watch your video?"
Because you know that I am a serious guy and I will never upload bu...t!!!
Really good tips,i can use all 10 of them :D
10/10 xD haha.
I am glad that the video helps!
Owesome advise
Thanks!
Overthinking and overplanning the trip is also a bad idea - you can't predict everything that may happen along the way both bad (breakages, road closures, health issues) and good (finding about something awesome to see, getting hosted by a very nice people that you want to hang around more etc). I did this mistake once on my first trip that I overplanned, booked all hotels/motels in advance had everything written down to the last mile. Then all it took was a single day of stomach issues and my plan was ruined.
Instead of planning I would suggest RESEARCHING - read about the place you are going to, what's nice to see there, what should be avoided, etc this way you will be more prepared for changes. Also, I would suggest asking around for CONTACTS - knowing some people in the place you are going to can be priceless and can help you solve a lot of issues. Ride safe!
Agree about over planing, but without plan you will reach nowhere.
Big like!
Thanks Andrian!
I like to test the water a bit. I took a relatively low km old used bike a couple of borders away to a country that developed differently than my own. It can really reinforce things you have heard or read.
True
Great information again ... very helpful tips ... but where can I get a snap tent like you have? I have snapped my fingers many times and nothing happens with my tents.
This is very special super adventure model. You will have it for free after few long trips...
thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Hi, when you come to Ireland make sure to visit Kerry its very nice and different.
It is located down in the South West Ireland. I am not going that far. I would love to, but I cannot have everything at the same time. Good reason to go again!
As you said pavlin, it's horse's for courses we're bikes are concerned.on our trip this summer, we're not taking a ferry to England then France. straight to France from cork.
If you're stuck on your Irish trip,then myself and many others will be there to help 👍👍
Thanks Paul! I hope I won't need any help.
Nice
I love long trips, expensive bikes are out of my reach, yet I found long motorcycle trips affordable. First contact with different people around the world, different cultures and beautiful views that you can enjoy are far more better than airplane trips. Bike can go where cars cannot so that is a bonus as well. Bike do not have to be new or expensive, it must be luxury for the rider and in great (sound) mechanical condition of the bike. I am running old Yamaha XJ600S Diversion and I am happy with this bike. It is modified to suit my needs but is also reliable, cheap and easy to maintain.
True. The bike is just a tool...
Pavlin, I have been thinking of you wanting to replace your motor, If your current motor has no problems but has a lot of milage, just keep riding it and monitor the oil quality, you can send a sample of the oil away and get it tested for any engine issues, if the gearbox is changing OK then why replace the motor? Buy a good 2nd hand one and keep it as a spare at home, if you need it on a trip get one of your mates to ship it to you, then change it. There tenere motor is over engineered and under powered for a 660, thus it should last much linger than 130,000km, I have seen the way you ride, and you never rev the engine hard. Just to remember to check the hub drive sprocket bearings as they get a hard time, and change the oil and filters more often than the 10,000km service interval.
With the fuel injection buy a new injector or get the old one cleaned, EFI systems are very reliable now days. Check your throttle cables too see if they are still in good condition.
Thanks Rob, I am aware of all of this. I am just talking about my future plans, but I am sure that the engine will last many more km.
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Good!
Bring duct tape. It can fix more then you'd think.
True
zip ties are very usefull too (enduro riders will know)
U made me satisfied 😊
Good!
You are right. In one moment I wondered what is the sense to travel buying food in supermarkets instead eating local food what is also very important attraction. On the other side when you do not have money it is always better to buy food in supermarket and travel than to stay at home due to lack of money for trip. And this is movie "How to travel cheap", not "How to fully enjoy the trip".
Correct, the video is how to travel as cheap as possible.
Very logical
Heading to Milan soon after a couple of day's trip through the Alps. I found out, that Hostels are even in a shared room more expensive than certain hotels. lol As we are couch surfers, we usually use that as staying overnight and meeting great people. But Milan is pretty difficult.
When traveling in third world countries, sleeping in a tent instead of a hotel can save you from a LOT of health related trouble... See fleas, bedbugs, other parasites and catching something nasty from a local traveler... Don't ask how I know this. :-))
Could be.
Awesome
Thanks!