Hi Pavlin, I watched almost all of your videos 2020 was the first year for me as a rider, I have made 8000 km overall including one trip 9 days in a row with my Transalp 650. Everything i know i know from you and everything you have said come out to be true. Thanks for sharing your experiences
Yeah, the type of guys who try to do everything as fast as possible rarely switch off and enjoy the moment. Their minds don't like being calm, it makes them think.
Hi Pavlin, thank you very much for this video. I agree with you on all points. In winter 2018/19 I bought a new navigation device and have used it for over 22,000km since then. During tours we mostly drive small back roads and only a few federal roads (no off-road). The average speed over the entire distance was 54 km / h. I wish you a good time and lots of nice experiences on your tours.
Thanks Pavlin for another good and interesting video on speed and safety given the top most priority. You always say the most important thing is to go home in one piece and that is a very strong message on how to select the right speed. Thanks once again keep riding safe.
Pavlin The thing I always take away with me after watching and listening carefully to your videos is that you always talk down to earth common sense,once again you're spot on in your assessment Thanks :0)
🤗The same advice applies when modifying or adapting your bike. My first improvement was a better front brake - 80kph to zero is more important than zero to 80! Self preservation😉
Even I explained same thing to my friends More speed = more concentration so we get tired easily. If we ride in 70 or 80 we cover more distance and enjoy the ride with out being tired
Very logical and practical 👍The faster you go the bigger risk for serious accidents also. All my accidents have been when the throttle was twisted wide open
I tested riding fast vs riding slow on various trips... The time difference is insignificant overall. For 20-30 min earlier its really not worth it. Good tips Pavlin.
Great conclusion, Pavlin! What really matters is to maintain a high average speed, not a high top speed. This way the engine performance is more consistent, the fuel economy is greater and you are staying safe. I always try to ride at more or less constant speed and enjoy the ride, than to push myself and my bike.
You are one of the best vlogger. Your videos are genuine and awesome, you advice is genuine and to the point. That’s the only reason I am following you... no bullshit 😀
Pavlin, I agree with you totally. What is the purpose of the trip? Is it to get there safely and see as much as possible - that is my kind of trip. Is it to get there as soon as possible? Go by jet! Is it to twist the throttle - why not just ride on a race track and stay home? Ride safely and see more.
The more I watch the more I fell closer to Bulgaria... It's just like Romania, the same outlook on life, the same kind of people... Great advice and great channel
Much practical information can be had from this video. Yes, sometime trips on motorcycles don't go as planned perfectly; however, there are instances where speed would be vitally necessary in order to make up for lost time; nonetheless, for the most part, motorcyclists should adhere to traffic laws and should be extra precautious at all times while traveling anywhere in the world. There are many hidden hazards on the roads other than inattentive drivers. This videos is a reminder. Safety is paramount. Thank you for sharing your experiences and the "but yeah, what about this, excuses?" You debunked all the nonsense I myself often disagree with, too!
Superbly explained , that's what we a long distance rider needs Constant speed & not top Speed. Speed needed at Race Track not on Highways. A big Applaud for Mr. Pavlin.
100% agree with your position on speed. There are appropriate times to twist the wick for enjoyment, but generally the speed is moderate and in control so as not to overwhelm your ability or your bikes capacity. Good post and enjoyable video. Ride safe my friend!
Saludos Pavlin desde la Ciudad de México. I was raiding a klr 650 for many many years like 15 years. Now I change it for a 220cc bajaj and it is the same speed and confort and I am very hapy. I use the bike preferently on the city. I am a barber man 52 years pld 1.90 mts. Well I follow your videos with a lot of interest and I like them very much. You are a very generous man giving us that kind of beautyfull travell videos. Here you have a friend and a home with mI wife and dogs. My wife Paty rides a GN 125 suzuky on the city to. Ok drive safe. My name is Arturo LLuhí
You are right, the speed is not important during a trip, I sold my xtz660 and bought the T7 and for me it's a dream, just a little more power you need and this bike is easy to work on it, low consumption. For me the T7 is the best bike for travelling. Keep save.
Depends on the bike you ride. Lets say you're riding a sport touring bike all day I feel like doing 70-100 is a bit slow. Not enough speed to push the chest up and get stress of the hands. Optimal is 120 kmh, above that the wind just beats you up too much. Adventure touring, I'm most comfortable at 100ish. If you really want to cover a lot of km it is best for you to go alone because you simply have to stop less and ride at your own pace.
Thank you so much, Pavlin, that's what I always think travelling. I want to see as much as possible and enjoy the ride. Arriving means just the end of the day and of the journey - so why arrive earlier? I always smile watching your videos, love them. The road at your return to Varna is fantastic. Good rides and stay well!
Thanks for your video. You catch just the true meaning of traveling on an motorcycle. I have also friends who always asks how many kilometers I have travel this season! He has always made more km than us others in less days. If he is happy with that so ok but I will never travel with him of course.
Hi Pailin, your video is great as always. Completely agree with you on the average speed vs top speed, although sometimes it is nice to open the throttle and let it rip :)
I am a fellow motorcycle travelvlogger, and I am happy that there are people in TH-cam that post videos like this one! I want to congratulate you my friend, very well said and to the point! You got a new sub from me. Keep going, I am going to have a look in your videos. Keep safe!
Great video Pavlin! Only thing i'd like to add is 1) A lot of bikes engines have a certain resonance point so riding for example in 5 gear and 90 on some bike can vibrate more and make the rider more exhausted at the same time 85 or 95 the resonance point does not affect the rider. 2) On the highway it's good to keep the speed a bit faster than the semi trucks ride, so YOU overtake them, cause it's not a safe idea riding 70 km/h on the highway with semi trucks coming from behind overtaking you all the time. And for all other varieties it's better to go slower, less fuel consumption, you see more and safer. Every year I take a 1 day trip 360 km, I rode slower to the destination but faster on the way home. Noticed on the way back i came 20 minutes faster, but almost had 2 accidents and was exhausted due to wind that i had to take a 30 minute longer time to rest )))) So no need to go too fast )))
Hallo Pavlin, I sold off my R1200GSA for one reason, I am riding too fast and missed the whole reason of riding on a journey. Now for touring solo I use the tiny 125cc Honda. It open up a whole new world of riding bikes to places and I realise there are more to see than just reaching a destination. I now use the Honda 125 for serious long distant travel and a Speed Twin for fun.
Hi Pavlin 6 years ago I was at work. One fellow worker asked me how fast my motorcycle can go I said it goes the speed limit thinking it was a good answer. He pushed even harder asking what the top speed of my bike. I said I didn't know and do not care to know. He started to call me names and degrade me I said I didn't care what he said. I enjoy the ride the smells and the time I spend riding around the countryside. The person rode a croch rocket and was in 3 accidents all about speed. The third accident he broke ribs and missed work for a few weeks that pissed off the boss and he was gone. He blamed the accidents for bad driving from the other drivers. You drive the speeds that feel comfortable to you do not try to keep up with the pack. You will get comfortable with speed as time go on it a given. Stay safe, happy trails. Cheers.
I'm with you Pavlin. I appreciate the scenery as I ride and 100-110kmh is a perfect speed for me on a good dry day. When wet, I simply adjust to the conditions. Around the 300km mark I will pull in and usually have a coffee. I like to be relaxed for the entire trip, thats what it's all about for me. I run a 2014 Vstrom 1000 and I have never had a problem with it. Enough power for all of my requirements. Great video as usual brother, thanks.
Great video, I currently am looking to by my first adventure bike, I have experience on a dirt bike, and did not really know if I should go for a BMW GS 310 or a BMW GS 700(older model) but I think after this video I decided on the GS 310. All I need to do now is convince my parents that I will be safe, and also need money to buy my first bike Thank you very much for this video
Very wise words, less haste more speed. A control of constant speed is very much underestimated and takes a lot of skill. If you just ride to the speed limit then generally you get to enjoy the scenery and keep safer.
Agreed! Thank you for the reminder because sometimes when on an open straight highway, the urge to speed is there. We do ride fast sometimes on open highways, but on winding roads and passing through towns, we'll ride at lower speed. Less tiring and definitely safer. Not worth taking more risk just to save a few minutes and most of all missing the surrounding & not enjoying the journey. Constant speed is better as you said.
I completely agree I plan on mileage per day and then take as long as required to get there ensuring i have had a good time and avoided all motorways. It is relaxing and enjoyable and follows basically all that you have said in your video.
agreed safety is the number 1 priority when do long trip, enjoy the process, enjoy the view :) faster riding consume more focus and energy....... how long we can mantain focus when "fast'?
Actually it helped a lot. Riding/stopping etc. 50-60kmh average speed makes sense riding on roads. Bike doesn't matter. Now I can plan accordingly 500kms/day = 9-10 hours on the bike. Thanks Pavlin!
I fully agree with you bro.. And yes.. If some one wants to race.. They shud go to the race track.. Becoz road trip is to enjoy the trip and nature at the same time.. Otherwise racing on road trip is madness.. Good. Knowledge.. Superb..
On long trips in USA [ like Central Ore. to just in to west end of South Dakota apv 1,400 miles ] which I ride most every yr. But take different routs to get there and back home. I average 47 miles per hr. riding at 55 to 62 miles per hr. At that average speed I get to see the areas good. enjoy the trip, not dangerious, and fun on curves annd mountain roads !!
Your way of travel is exactly the same as mine. I was trying to convince my friends but two of them crashed, third bailed because of kid. I wish I could meet and ride with you some day :) we're almost neighbours!
So wonderful video with so smart content! Thank you for sharing, Pavlin! I'm a new rider and have learnt so many important things from you. I even started to call you "The teacher!" ;-) Good luck!
Very true. For example, Sports rider max 90, but min 30 because of misreading, road surface, resting etc etc. Average of the 2 speed is 60. Constant rider max only 70, but minimum only 50 because can assess and read road more accurately, less rest etc etc. Averages of the 2 speeds still 60. Science proves your point, I think. Perhaps all Tenere riders think the same way. Nice roads, by the way. Happy travels
I don't have a lot of spare time. So I use highways regularly to get to an interesting destination. But even on highways I don't drive very fast. I drive 120 km/h max and make stops every 1,5 hour. Every first stop is very short for drinking and exercise. Every second stop is also for refuelling. Riding this way I can cover 1000 kms in one day without getting tired. On those days my average speed is between 80 and 90 km/h. But when I am at my destination and I'm riding in beautiful scenic areas the average speed drops significantly, averaging 200 km a day, max 300 km a day.
For my 70th birthday I rode my Harley Davidson Road King from Seattle to Chicago and back. On most days I set the cruise control at 85mph = 136kmh One day I rode 780 miles = 1,248kms.
This reminds me of a story I have from couple years back. We were riding to a chopper festival - 2 young guys on touring bikes and 4 old guys on choppers. Of course old chopperheads were going only 80 and reaaaaaly slowing down into turns. The other young guy was having talks about speed for months now and this day I had enough of it. So I told him: we all know the road, so lets go 2 of us full throttle and we will wait for chopper guys there. After about 1,5h ride we arrived and we saved about 5 minutes :D But the talk finaly stoped. I like going with chopper guys because it is much more relaxed ride and I can enjoy scenary much more. Also these guys know such pretty places I would never find. Plus I started on chopper and had 2 choppers before :-)
Pretty sound advice.....When I went to Varna I went full gas 130-180 km/h untill Bulgaria, and then went max speed limit :))..... When I reached Varna I was a zombie :)).... I slept 2 hours :P. I'm planning to go slow and see everything ..... Seen the lavander fields only on the way back :D If you're planning to go nice speed to speed limits, I found that 300cc motorcycles (35-40 hp) are enough for most people.
I have to agree with you. I live in the Philippines now and I use to ride with small groups of Filipino riders but they want to go so fast I never got a chance to enjoy the rides. I would get home completely unsatisfied with the ride I would not want to ride anymore. Now I ride alone my pace
I agree with you in most terms... but... I often go only for 3-4 days ride... mostly I take the highway to reach the interesting point where the beatiful part of the journey starts as fast as possible, because driving only 100/110 on the highway is rather boring and makes me tired. I try to solve this distance with 130/140 - it is less boring, I have to take more care. It is not the time you are faster there... it is the boring driving at low speed. Of course it is completely different on normal countryroads I drive then. Mostly I know the routes on the highway, so that looking in the landscape makes no sense....
Хайде на здраве. Well done mate good subject as always. Planing to travel with bike over there so nice watch and cover roads with your videos. Благодаря комшу
On rural roads I ride at 80 to 90 kph and take short breaks at 1 hour intervals on long trips. On high speed highways I follow traffic but it is not as pleasant and more tiring.
I used to be a rockclimber. Many times I heard people say about an accomplished climber that his or her climbing shoes must be very good (an expensive) just to watch the climber repeat the crux barefoot.
In India the board at the road side is always a good warning, be late than never late. Means your trip must end to the destination but not in hospital.
As a former 18 wheel truck driver . The average speed is 47 miles per hour. Also don't rush and just drive 1 mile safely and then add another 1 mile you can't rush to get there. Also ride many years and miles on two wheels. Group rides and guys I trust riding with. But one thing struck me with your comment. It's safer to ride alone. Your eyes are not in the mirror checking for your friend or trying to catch up if you get stuck at a traffic light them drive like a crazy man trying to catch up with the group . Ride safe my friend.
Goodmorning from India wish I could come and ride those roads. On the question definitely to many factors to have a true answer. What roads, what bike, whate experience.
Average speed is the key I take the trip 2 hours at time and maintain average speed of 100km/h on highways Every two hours I check my map, refuel, switch camera battery and take 15-20 break.
Hola Pavlin soy Arturo. Saludos desde México City. I have this question my friend. What do think obout the use of the steering dampers. Thanks. Be safe.
Yes whats the point , motor ways i do 80 ish after that you have to stop every hour to fill bike up Ive done it ! 100mph plus Hard work very hi fuel consumption, 70 to 80mph More that 40mpg so for me 150 miles to a tank And stop every 2 hours
60-65 mph for me is optimal speed on my Gs adventure although not done many very long trips yet as new to the adventure motorcycle adventures. I like to acceleration to be good but top speed is not that important to me personally.
Completely true. I often ride fast on motorways to get to the interesting places, but to a point. I only stop when I need fuel and then use the facilities / snack at the same time. I also don't speed so much as to burn a tank of fuel in 150km or to tire myself out. Long stops completely wipe-out and progress made when speeding.... You notice this when you get back on the road and after 30 minutes you pass the same lorry that you passed 3 hours earlier.... and he is only travelling at 90km/h.
As my grandfather used to tell me
" its better to be 20mins late than 50 years too early " great video as always 👍
So true!
That's a impressive way to understand the fact
Best advise ever!!
Hi Pavlin,
I watched almost all of your videos
2020 was the first year for me as a rider,
I have made 8000 km overall including one trip 9 days in a row with my Transalp 650.
Everything i know i know from you
and everything you have said come out to be true. Thanks for sharing your experiences
Glad to help!
Welcome to the wonderful world of motorcycles !!!!! 500.000 + miles on this butt and it is still a kick !!😎😎😎😄😄😄🍺🍺
@@artmchugh5644 thanks
That's impressive. Keep it forward!
@@visovanioan2509 450.000 miles was on Ducati.! !!😎😎😎😎😄😄😄🍺🍺🍺
@@visovanioan2509 Asfalt uscat, bro!
Good points Pavlin!! If you want to go fast - take a flight....and miss everything on the way...:-)
Exactly!
That's true 👏👍
Yeah, the type of guys who try to do everything as fast as possible rarely switch off and enjoy the moment. Their minds don't like being calm, it makes them think.
I agree completely. I try to steer clear of boring highways and ride the back roads instead.
Good!
Hi Pavlin, thank you very much for this video. I agree with you on all points. In winter 2018/19 I bought a new navigation device and have used it for over 22,000km since then. During tours we mostly drive small back roads and only a few federal roads (no off-road). The average speed over the entire distance was 54 km / h. I wish you a good time and lots of nice experiences on your tours.
Thanks for sharing!
Good old man wisdom. Also, each bike and each landscape have their own groove.
True
Thanks Pavlin for another good and interesting video on speed and safety given the top most priority. You always say the most important thing is to go home in one piece and that is a very strong message on how to select the right speed. Thanks once again keep riding safe.
My pleasure!
Pavlin
The thing I always take away with me after watching and listening carefully to your videos is that you always talk down to earth common sense,once again you're spot on in your assessment
Thanks :0)
Wow, thanks
🤗The same advice applies when modifying or adapting your bike. My first improvement was a better front brake - 80kph to zero is more important than zero to 80! Self preservation😉
Thanks for sharing!
This logic works in all aspects of life. I've used it all my life and never really thought about it.
Cool!
Even I explained same thing to my friends
More speed = more concentration so we get tired easily.
If we ride in 70 or 80 we cover more distance and enjoy the ride with out being tired
Exactly!
Higher speed really eats up fuel. I find 80mpg at 60mph and not much over 50mpg at 80mph.
I can drive for 6hours on 80kmh roads
But just 1 hour on 120kmh highway makes me want to sleep
Very logical and practical 👍The faster you go the bigger risk for serious accidents also. All my accidents have been when the throttle was twisted wide open
Thanks for taking the time!
@@motorcycleadventures My pleasure, I also ride XT660Z 😁
I tested riding fast vs riding slow on various trips... The time difference is insignificant overall. For 20-30 min earlier its really not worth it. Good tips Pavlin.
Thanks for sharing!
Great conclusion, Pavlin! What really matters is to maintain a high average speed, not a high top speed. This way the engine performance is more consistent, the fuel economy is greater and you are staying safe. I always try to ride at more or less constant speed and enjoy the ride, than to push myself and my bike.
Thanks, Stan!
You are one of the best vlogger. Your videos are genuine and awesome, you advice is genuine and to the point. That’s the only reason I am following you... no bullshit 😀
Thanks, man!
Pavlin, I agree with you totally. What is the purpose of the trip? Is it to get there safely and see as much as possible - that is my kind of trip.
Is it to get there as soon as possible? Go by jet!
Is it to twist the throttle - why not just ride on a race track and stay home?
Ride safely and see more.
Thanks for taking the time!
The more I watch the more I fell closer to Bulgaria... It's just like Romania, the same outlook on life, the same kind of people... Great advice and great channel
Thanks for taking the time!
You are correct Pavlin - when you go slow you enjoy it more. thank you for the great video's -
Glad you enjoy it!
Much practical information can be had from this video. Yes, sometime trips on motorcycles don't go as planned perfectly; however, there are instances where speed would be vitally necessary in order to make up for lost time; nonetheless, for the most part, motorcyclists should adhere to traffic laws and should be extra precautious at all times while traveling anywhere in the world. There are many hidden hazards on the roads other than inattentive drivers. This videos is a reminder. Safety is paramount. Thank you for sharing your experiences and the "but yeah, what about this, excuses?" You debunked all the nonsense I myself often disagree with, too!
It is what it is, John! Thanks for taking the time!
You are absolutely right. You r the only motorcycle TH-camr that speaks the truth
Cool!
Superbly explained , that's what we a long distance rider needs Constant speed & not top Speed.
Speed needed at Race Track not on Highways. A big Applaud for Mr. Pavlin.
Thanks, man!
100% agree with your position on speed. There are appropriate times to twist the wick for enjoyment, but generally the speed is moderate and in control so as not to overwhelm your ability or your bikes capacity. Good post and enjoyable video. Ride safe my friend!
Thanks, man!
This video is pure gold..Long live the king, long live Pavlin🙏 By far best advices, best stories, best reasons..Thank you so much
My pleasure!
Saludos Pavlin desde la Ciudad de México. I was raiding a klr 650 for many many years like 15 years. Now I change it for a 220cc bajaj and it is the same speed and confort and I am very hapy. I use the bike preferently on the city. I am a barber man 52 years pld 1.90 mts. Well I follow your videos with a lot of interest and I like them very much. You are a very generous man giving us that kind of beautyfull travell videos. Here you have a friend and a home with mI wife and dogs. My wife Paty rides a GN 125 suzuky on the city to. Ok drive safe. My name is Arturo LLuhí
Thanks for taking the time, Arturo!
You are right, the speed is not important during a trip, I sold my xtz660 and bought the T7 and for me it's a dream, just a little more power you need and this bike is easy to work on it, low consumption. For me the T7 is the best bike for travelling. Keep save.
Exactly 👍
Thanks for sharing!
Depends on the bike you ride.
Lets say you're riding a sport touring bike all day I feel like doing 70-100 is a bit slow. Not enough speed to push the chest up and get stress of the hands. Optimal is 120 kmh, above that the wind just beats you up too much.
Adventure touring, I'm most comfortable at 100ish.
If you really want to cover a lot of km it is best for you to go alone because you simply have to stop less and ride at your own pace.
Fair enough!
Thank you so much, Pavlin, that's what I always think travelling. I want to see as much as possible and enjoy the ride. Arriving means just the end of the day and of the journey - so why arrive earlier? I always smile watching your videos, love them. The road at your return to Varna is fantastic. Good rides and stay well!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for your video. You catch just the true meaning of traveling on an motorcycle. I have also friends who always asks how many kilometers I have travel this season! He has always made more km than us others in less days. If he is happy with that so ok but I will never travel with him of course.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Pailin, your video is great as always.
Completely agree with you on the average speed vs top speed, although sometimes it is nice to open the throttle and let it rip :)
Totally agree! We all do it sometimes!
Excellent work Pavlin! You tell us the TRUTH, and we thank you!
My pleasure!
Hello from Mexico. Excelente Chanel.
Thanks and welcome!
I am a fellow motorcycle travelvlogger, and I am happy that there are people in TH-cam that post videos like this one! I want to congratulate you my friend, very well said and to the point!
You got a new sub from me. Keep going, I am going to have a look in your videos.
Keep safe!
Welcome aboard!
Great video Pavlin! Only thing i'd like to add is 1) A lot of bikes engines have a certain resonance point so riding for example in 5 gear and 90 on some bike can vibrate more and make the rider more exhausted at the same time 85 or 95 the resonance point does not affect the rider. 2) On the highway it's good to keep the speed a bit faster than the semi trucks ride, so YOU overtake them, cause it's not a safe idea riding 70 km/h on the highway with semi trucks coming from behind overtaking you all the time. And for all other varieties it's better to go slower, less fuel consumption, you see more and safer. Every year I take a 1 day trip 360 km, I rode slower to the destination but faster on the way home. Noticed on the way back i came 20 minutes faster, but almost had 2 accidents and was exhausted due to wind that i had to take a 30 minute longer time to rest )))) So no need to go too fast )))
Thanks for sharing!
I always tell others, when riding don't be in a hurry. Enjoy the ride. Very good video!
Yes! Thank you!
Hallo Pavlin, I sold off my R1200GSA for one reason, I am riding too fast and missed the whole reason of riding on a journey. Now for touring solo I use the tiny 125cc Honda. It open up a whole new world of riding bikes to places and I realise there are more to see than just reaching a destination. I now use the Honda 125 for serious long distant travel and a Speed Twin for fun.
Cool!
Hi Pavlin 6 years ago I was at work. One fellow worker asked me how fast my motorcycle can go I said it goes the speed limit thinking it was a good answer. He pushed even harder asking what the top speed of my bike. I said I didn't know and do not care to know. He started to call me names and degrade me I said I didn't care what he said. I enjoy the ride the smells and the time I spend riding around the countryside. The person rode a croch rocket and was in 3 accidents all about speed. The third accident he broke ribs and missed work for a few weeks that pissed off the boss and he was gone. He blamed the accidents for bad driving from the other drivers. You drive the speeds that feel comfortable to you do not try to keep up with the pack. You will get comfortable with speed as time go on it a given. Stay safe, happy trails. Cheers.
It is what it is, Carl! Some people will never learn the lesson.
I'm with you Pavlin. I appreciate the scenery as I ride and 100-110kmh is a perfect speed for me on a good dry day. When wet, I simply adjust to the conditions. Around the 300km mark I will pull in and usually have a coffee. I like to be relaxed for the entire trip, thats what it's all about for me. I run a 2014 Vstrom 1000 and I have never had a problem with it. Enough power for all of my requirements. Great video as usual brother, thanks.
My pleasure, Andrew!
One other beautiful video, Dima is quite the host, beautiful table with friends.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your experience Pavlin.
My pleasure!
Great video, I currently am looking to by my first adventure bike, I have experience on a dirt bike, and did not really know if I should go for a BMW GS 310 or a BMW GS 700(older model) but I think after this video I decided on the GS 310. All I need to do now is convince my parents that I will be safe, and also need money to buy my first bike
Thank you very much for this video
Glad I could help!
Always a pleasure watching! You make perfect sense👍
I appreciate that!
Very wise words, less haste more speed. A control of constant speed is very much underestimated and takes a lot of skill.
If you just ride to the speed limit then generally you get to enjoy the scenery and keep safer.
Thanks for taking the time!
Good point too. Never like to pressure to ride what I think is right. No point to rush, ego doesn't always works with motorcycle
Exactly!
Pavlin, you are so, so correct on this subject and I am perfectly agreed with you....and enjoy the red wine and rakia ...RIDE SAFE !!
Thanks, man!
Agreed! Thank you for the reminder because sometimes when on an open straight highway, the urge to speed is there. We do ride fast sometimes on open highways, but on winding roads and passing through towns, we'll ride at lower speed. Less tiring and definitely safer.
Not worth taking more risk just to save a few minutes and most of all missing the surrounding & not enjoying the journey. Constant speed is better as you said.
Thanks for taking the time!
I completely agree I plan on mileage per day and then take as long as required to get there ensuring i have had a good time and avoided all motorways. It is relaxing and enjoyable and follows basically all that you have said in your video.
Thanks for sharing!
Well said, Pavlin....agree completely! Nice ride with great companions, beautiful riding day!
Thanks, Allen!
agreed
safety is the number 1 priority
when do long trip, enjoy the process, enjoy the view :)
faster riding consume more focus and energy....... how long we can mantain focus when "fast'?
Yes....Yes....Yes....Hello from Canada!
Hello there!
Actually it helped a lot. Riding/stopping etc. 50-60kmh average speed makes sense riding on roads. Bike doesn't matter. Now I can plan accordingly 500kms/day = 9-10 hours on the bike. Thanks Pavlin!
Thanks for taking the time!
One Tequila, watching this video. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽.
Hope you enjoyed it!
I fully agree with you bro.. And yes.. If some one wants to race.. They shud go to the race track.. Becoz road trip is to enjoy the trip and nature at the same time.. Otherwise racing on road trip is madness.. Good. Knowledge.. Superb..
Exactly!
As the Tortise said: "Slow and steady, wins the race!" 😎🐢👍
Exactly!
Наздраве и още едно готино видео. Thank Pavlin for the good video again.
My pleasure!
On long trips in USA [ like Central Ore. to just in to west end of South Dakota apv 1,400 miles ] which I ride most every yr. But take different routs to get there and back home. I average 47 miles per hr. riding at 55 to 62 miles per hr. At that average speed I get to see the areas good. enjoy the trip, not dangerious, and fun on curves annd mountain roads !!
Good!
Your way of travel is exactly the same as mine. I was trying to convince my friends but two of them crashed, third bailed because of kid. I wish I could meet and ride with you some day :) we're almost neighbours!
Thanks for sharing!
So wonderful video with so smart content! Thank you for sharing, Pavlin! I'm a new rider and have learnt so many important things from you. I even started to call you "The teacher!" ;-) Good luck!
Glad it was helpful!
Very true.
For example,
Sports rider max 90, but min 30 because of misreading, road surface, resting etc etc. Average of the 2 speed is 60.
Constant rider max only 70, but minimum only 50 because can assess and read road more accurately, less rest etc etc. Averages of the 2 speeds still 60.
Science proves your point, I think.
Perhaps all Tenere riders think the same way.
Nice roads, by the way.
Happy travels
Good examples, thaks for adding!
90, 30, 60, 70, 50 what? Km/h or mph
Wise as always
Thanks, Hasan!
Pavlin, Pavlin...You made an overtake across the full line. :) All your suggestions are good as usually. Stay good, ride safe! Cao!
Thanks, will do!
Really nice video and tips on riding motorcycle. Like I always do, not so fast and not so slow, just enough to enjoy my bike and surroundings.
Glad to help!
I don't have a lot of spare time. So I use highways regularly to get to an interesting destination. But even on highways I don't drive very fast. I drive 120 km/h max and make stops every 1,5 hour. Every first stop is very short for drinking and exercise. Every second stop is also for refuelling. Riding this way I can cover 1000 kms in one day without getting tired. On those days my average speed is between 80 and 90 km/h. But when I am at my destination and I'm riding in beautiful scenic areas the average speed drops significantly, averaging 200 km a day, max 300 km a day.
Whatever works for you.
For my 70th birthday I rode my Harley Davidson Road King from Seattle to Chicago and back.
On most days I set the cruise control at 85mph = 136kmh
One day I rode 780 miles = 1,248kms.
Good result but only if you would like to proof that you can ride many miles. This is not my understanding on long trips.
@@motorcycleadventures Fair enough. I just needed to get my daughters for her birthday.
It make sense mate I’m with you.
Cool!
That's why light adventure bikes like the CRF300 Rally make so much sense.
Could be a great option for many.
Again this is a legend video. In India the average speed is depend upon the road conditions and traffic.
Very nice video thanks brother from India.
My pleasure!
This reminds me of a story I have from couple years back. We were riding to a chopper festival - 2 young guys on touring bikes and 4 old guys on choppers. Of course old chopperheads were going only 80 and reaaaaaly slowing down into turns. The other young guy was having talks about speed for months now and this day I had enough of it. So I told him: we all know the road, so lets go 2 of us full throttle and we will wait for chopper guys there. After about 1,5h ride we arrived and we saved about 5 minutes :D But the talk finaly stoped. I like going with chopper guys because it is much more relaxed ride and I can enjoy scenary much more. Also these guys know such pretty places I would never find. Plus I started on chopper and had 2 choppers before :-)
Cool!
You are absolutely right Pavlin. The only time I pull the throttle is to transit German Autobahn because they are so boring !
Make sense.
Your bike is perfect for the job
It serves me well!
As long as your handlebars doesn't vibrate, that's the comfortable speed.
For some models it start from 40km/h
I try to roll with the traffic. I usually ride highways. States in the US vary in speed.
There are long stretches between interesting destinations.
Whatever is good for you, David!
Pretty sound advice.....When I went to Varna I went full gas 130-180 km/h untill Bulgaria, and then went max speed limit :)).....
When I reached Varna I was a zombie :)).... I slept 2 hours :P.
I'm planning to go slow and see everything ..... Seen the lavander fields only on the way back :D
If you're planning to go nice speed to speed limits, I found that 300cc motorcycles (35-40 hp) are enough for most people.
Thanks for sharing!
I have to agree with you. I live in the Philippines now and I use to ride with small groups of Filipino riders but they want to go so fast I never got a chance to enjoy the rides. I would get home completely unsatisfied with the ride I would not want to ride anymore. Now I ride alone my pace
Alone is maybe the best option to stay safe.
this is true, my avg speed when long ride is 60-80kph :)
Good!
I agree with you in most terms... but... I often go only for 3-4 days ride... mostly I take the highway to reach the interesting point where the beatiful part of the journey starts as fast as possible, because driving only 100/110 on the highway is rather boring and makes me tired. I try to solve this distance with 130/140 - it is less boring, I have to take more care. It is not the time you are faster there... it is the boring driving at low speed. Of course it is completely different on normal countryroads I drive then. Mostly I know the routes on the highway, so that looking in the landscape makes no sense....
Do whatever is good for you!
Хайде на здраве. Well done mate good subject as always. Planing to travel with bike over there so nice watch and cover roads with your videos. Благодаря комшу
Have fun!
Better five minutes late than dead on time!
Absolutely!
Thank you Pavlin, I can not agree more !
My pleasure, Rudolf!
On rural roads I ride at 80 to 90 kph and take short breaks at 1 hour intervals on long trips. On high speed highways I follow traffic but it is not as pleasant and more tiring.
Thanks for sharing!
I used to be a rockclimber. Many times I heard people say about an accomplished climber that his or her climbing shoes must be very good (an expensive) just to watch the climber repeat the crux barefoot.
Ok
I know this road very well. 😁
Good!
In India the board at the road side is always a good warning, be late than never late. Means your trip must end to the destination but not in hospital.
True words!
Pozdrav od Makedonija.
Thanks, Stefan!
You made very good points
Thanks!
Wow. The voice of reason. How unpopular facts and reason are these days.
Loved the video.
Thanks, man!
Как всегда содержательно и аргументированно. Благодарю Вас!
Спасибо, Алексей!
As a former 18 wheel truck driver . The average speed is 47 miles per hour. Also don't rush and just drive 1 mile safely and then add another 1 mile you can't rush to get there. Also ride many years and miles on two wheels. Group rides and guys I trust riding with. But one thing struck me with your comment. It's safer to ride alone. Your eyes are not in the mirror checking for your friend or trying to catch up if you get stuck at a traffic light them drive like a crazy man trying to catch up with the group . Ride safe my friend.
Agree alone is safer!
Goodmorning from India wish I could come and ride those roads. On the question definitely to many factors to have a true answer. What roads, what bike, whate experience.
True
Average speed is the key
I take the trip 2 hours at time and maintain average speed of 100km/h on highways
Every two hours I check my map, refuel, switch camera battery and take 15-20 break.
Do whatever is good for you!
Every video we learn new things 👍
Glad to hear that!
Hola Pavlin soy Arturo. Saludos desde México City. I have this question my friend. What do think obout the use of the steering dampers. Thanks. Be safe.
It might help in many situations but it is not something that I will ever worry about it!
Yes whats the point , motor ways i do 80 ish after that you have to stop every hour to fill bike up
Ive done it ! 100mph plus
Hard work very hi fuel consumption, 70 to 80mph
More that 40mpg so for me 150 miles to a tank
And stop every 2 hours
Thanks for taking the time, Chris!
90-120 is good for me. Avg is 60-70 kmph
Good!
Good sensible video and message, 100% agree
Good!
The best speed is the speed that your comfortable with whether its 60km/hr or 110km/hr
I cannot believe that anyone will be comfortable on 110km/h average speed.
@@motorcycleadventures my comfortable speed is probably 80km/hr
60-65 mph for me is optimal speed on my Gs adventure although not done many very long trips yet as new to the adventure motorcycle adventures.
I like to acceleration to be good but top speed is not that important to me personally.
Fair enough!
Completely true. I often ride fast on motorways to get to the interesting places, but to a point. I only stop when I need fuel and then use the facilities / snack at the same time. I also don't speed so much as to burn a tank of fuel in 150km or to tire myself out. Long stops completely wipe-out and progress made when speeding.... You notice this when you get back on the road and after 30 minutes you pass the same lorry that you passed 3 hours earlier.... and he is only travelling at 90km/h.
True about the lorries.
Nice place Burgas with friends. Good living:)
It really is!
🤓👍🏻 spot on lad 😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 big thumbs up from bc.
Thanks!
Good luck sir
Thanks!
Good points ..
Glad you enjoyed it!