EUROTRIP on Africa Twin /EP-1/... After 3 years I'm finally doing this!!!

#africatwin #solotravel #motorbike
Hello everyone, welcome to the beginning of my solo trip around Europe where I'll be travelling through Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France. It took my exactly 3 years until this trip became a reality, and since I had never traveled before, you can imagine how excited I'm about this. For those who are planning their first big trip or planning to explore these countries I hope you find this interesting, helpful and inspiring.
In this episode I'm leaving Brighton and for the first time I'm taking my Africa Twin out of UK.

[@cp4512]

Great intro, loved the transitions in time with the music. Really set the scene for a great video.

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Appreciate it, thanks for watching 🙂

[@restorider]

Really good filming, editing and production. I'm in Brighton too, will keep an eye out for you on your AT !

[@MotoMark55]

Just discovered your channel. What amazing videography! Duly subscribed & looking forward to following your journey 👍

[@shuttlefish59]

I can appreciate how much work went in to that 12 minuet video, well done. The drone shots were very good. I have just got back from a solo trip round Europe too 15 countries in 10 days. Very basic filming though. I really enjoyed Bosnia, Romania and Croatia. Looking forward to your next vid.

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Stunning bit of kit to see even more stunning scenery ❤❤❤💯💯💯🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@linton85]

Doing my A licence tests soon and hopefully getting an Africa Twin soon after. Can’t wait to start going on trips around Europe

[@KevinMaschke1]

Awesome!! So jealous! Would love to do a trip like this! Been looking at the ATs but sadly they're out of my budget. Looking at a versys 650 at the moment...

[@mike-on-the-bike]

It doesn't matter what bike you have my friend. Just do it!!! 😉

[@hd_creator4390]

Very nicely done video, thanks so much for sharing your trip with us. Take care and remember to always ride right. I will off course follow you along.

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@darazslovas]

Awesome! Enjoy your trip! Waiting for your next video ;-)

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Thank you so much 😉🙂

What an intro to the series! Can’t wait for another video ✌️

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Thanks Ondrej, appreciate a feedback like that from you 🙂

[@vinnybadventures2636]

Awsome video, Mike! Looks like it's gonna be a great trip!

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Thank you, I watched your Nordic Adventure, amazing videos and lovely trip. It's been added on my travel list ☺️

[@vinnybadventures2636]

@@mike-on-the-bikeAh, thnx! There are more episodes to come of that serie!

[@somnathchavan15]

Amazing video 📹 👏 ❤️

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Thank you Somnath appreciate it 🙏 🙌 😊

[@ryker2837]

Great editing man! I will be following your journey! :D

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Thank you 😊

[@kanatzhashtayev4991]

Hi Mike Good tour! I wonder what year is your Africa?

[@mike-on-the-bike]

@@kanatzhashtayev4991 thank you. It’s not mine anymore unfortunately 😔 but it was 2016

[@maliknaughts7107]

Just subscribed. I wonder what kind of kit did you carry for this trip? Do you have a run down of it in another vid?

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Hi, do you mean kit for recording? Thanks for watching, yes the last episode got on hold because of personal circumstances but it’s on its way

[@princegilgiti2656]

No Dowload option anyway 😢😢 Any way starting to watch from the beginning great intro

[@jasonhibbs3608]

I’m planning a Euro motorcycle trip from New Zealand next year, I’m just having trouble finding motorcycle insurance, I have rented a motorcycle before In Europe but this trip is going to be longer and a rental is way to expensive

[@Lile44ka]

Wow looks awesome! 👌

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Thank you 😊

[@simmyqux]

I'm wanting to do a similar trip in the not too distant future, subscribed and watching to get some insight.

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Well, hopefully you'll find my videos helpful 🙂 you will definitely go through some beautiful countries and places that I can promise you

[@KevinMaschke1]

Sorry for the double comment! But would also love what photo/video equipment you have with you! Always interested in that. And what helmet is that? Damn I want info about everything hahaha

[@mike-on-the-bike]

That's okey. I will definitely make a video about my set up and will be coming straight after these series. But for now I can tell you I used gopro 9 and gopro 10 and drone DJI mini 2. Helmet is Klim Krios Pro.

[@billyrouffart5591]

Love youre videos man 💯 bought also an AT but just still looking for those crash bar bags, where you did find these?

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Thanks Billy 🙂 these bags are UK brand LOMO. Excellent quality for the price. They are twice as cheap as the Kriega or Givi bags but they are out of stock at the moment. They sell very quick once in stock.

[@billyrouffart5591]

@@mike-on-the-bike thanks for fast replying! They also fit the original crash bars? Will check out theire website. Thanks man! Enjoy the ride!

[@mike-on-the-bike]

No broblem, glad to help 🙂 I'm pretty sure they would fit but you can still find some videos here on YT and have a closer look on them.

[@ReallyItsJustJack]

Nice video to start tour Eurotrip journey! I thought the Africa Twin came with heated grips as standard - how are you finding the Oxford grips? What is the gap in years from your first scooter to getting your Africa Twin?

[@mike-on-the-bike]

Thanks 🙂 I have the 2016 model of AT and that didn't come with heated grips. Probably the new ones do. The Oxford grips are absolutely fine. Can't complain about that. They do the job. I had the scooter for a year and then jumped straight away to AT DCT from one day to another.

[@Gaby83]

@@mike-on-the-bike Aaaaaaaah, DCT, that is what you were "clicking" on the right handlebar, I see now, interesting. Nice video, waiting for more, also show us the bike and gear and all 😁

[@mike-on-the-bike]

@@Gaby83 haha yes, that's how you put it in gear on a dct model 😃 some things maybe you'll spot on the way...but i'll be doing a separate video specifically for that. 😉

[@ReallyItsJustJack]

@@mike-on-the-bike That would be great to see a video on your bike accessories and gear! I have a Vespa now and looking to get a 2022 Africa Twin DCT so any tips and advice would be most welcome

[@mike-on-the-bike]

@@ReallyItsJustJack I did a test ride the other day with 2022 DCT and I have to admit it has improved a lot in 6 years. Really nice and easy handling, it's much smoother then mine, breaks are brilliant, plus with all the new technology built-in... incredible mashine!!!. You won't be disappointed. And don't be afraid jumping from scooter to AT, just treat it with respect as it is much bigger and faster bike and take it easy from the beginning and you'll get use to it very soon. Enjoy it and ride safe 🙂

[@AnthonyJoh]

What's the drone you're using?

[@mike-on-the-bike]

DJI mini 2 👍

[@strikye7]

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