From Mongolia to Austria on a 50cc Moped | Maxi Touring the ultimate Adventure

A 13.000km 3 Month adventure from Mongolia to Austria using a small 50cc Puch Maxi Moped. No this is not a big Adventurebike but yes I had a lot of fun on that adventure, but see for yourself. Definitely a special kind of motorcycle adventure in mongolia.
Part 1 is mostly about my time in Ulanbator getting everything ready for the trip.
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[@ionutdincu2577]

What an inspiring trip. Proves that you don't need a 1L+ bike for long road trips 👏👏

[@andynosin7114]

Nice job man :) looks good please pray for North Korea it is a real present world Nazi Germany it is horrifically bloody and evil.

[@mmdirtyworkz]

@@andynosin7114 wtf idiot?

[@kehariracing9884]

@@mmdirtyworkz how is he an idiot

[@mmdirtyworkz]

@@kehariracing9884 You like random gibberish comments/rants? Or you missed to whom I replied to?

[@kehariracing9884]

@@mmdirtyworkz oh shit i didnt see the dumbass above you holy crap

[@AB-kg6rk]

Very cool! Your the toughest dude ever!

[@micklessard9964]

The slower you go the further you get. Russian proverbs.

[@therock845]

I agree. Don't rush.

[@Lorenzo205]

Respect! Alla fin della fiera a sapersi adattare (e ad aver modo di mantenersi economicamente) viaggiare per il mondo più che una questione di performanza del veicolo è una questione di tempo che si ha a disposizione, il tempo è la vera ricchezza!

[@mrofnocnon]

I owned one of these many years ago, it was great fun. Looking at yours the much maxi has changed very little since 1970!

[@Sickiey]

~I am rebuilding one these bikes , your story is inspiring

[@bekabeka71]

You’re so underrated

[@c90daily31]

This is amazing and inspiring. I am looking forward to watching all of your videos 🛎

[@geometricfro8768]

Very interesting! Deserving of many more views!

[@jamieturnage4574]

your a brave man

[@Lee-70ish]

Great stuff well done. Makes these I've toured on my big bore adventure bike look a bit mundane. This Reminds me of a Dutch couple I met in the 70s who were touring every European country on a pair of NSU Quickly 50cc mopeds. Don't need a big bike to be a biker.

[@mymountainlife0707]

That would be so fun! I have a 50cc moped and I am dying to go on a long trip

[@nicolaidbs]

What a great story! Great videography! Im inspired to do something like this!

[@LordJasonKing]

You sir, are a legend

[@rollerchaos]

Sehr schön, die Vorfreude auf das nächste Video ist groß. Danke fürs Mitnehmen auf diese Reise.

[@RegulareoldNorseBoy]

Can't believe I didn't discover this channel until now ! :-O

[@mowler8042]

I'm watching video's of motorcycle adventurers in places like South america and Africa and a lot of the local people are riding Chinese 125/150cc 4cylinder bikes that is what I would choose only because you would be able to find parts. I like the fact you picked a bike you want to try that makes is more exciting.

[@kismisperang9422]

I really hope you buy Honda CT125 or anything 125cc bike , and make video long adventure ride like this one... this will encourage other small cc bike owner to ride and have fun, no need overpriced big bike to ride and enjoy the journey...

[@geraldscott4302]

I see your Puch is an E50 single speed. I have a Puch Newport II ZA50. It is much better when climbing hills loaded down. If it upshifts, just back off the throttle and it will downshift back into first gear, giving you a lot more pulling power. Love your videos.

[@maxitouring]

Yes a ZA50 is more convenient when going uphill, however those engines are far more prone to damages, either clutches or the gearing easily gets damaged, so the E50 is a lot "safer" bet

[@TheQ427]

I wonder how much smaller it can get - after we've seen all kinds of "bikes" going from A to B obviously not 100% suitable for the job at hand just to make an already adventurous trip even harder than it already is. Glad you made it. Stay safe.

[@maxitouring]

Haha don't know, but i guess considering motorised vehicles 50cc is the smallest you can get 😅

[@TheQ427]

@@maxitouring you sure? How about pocket bikes? ;-) Stay safe

Geniessen, Aussicht und Tour. Tolles Video.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Next, try a similar long trip with a HONDA MB5!

[@Freila92]

Ojaa .. da freu ich mich schon auf weitere Videos ..

[@maggie4475]

Amazing..

[@philipstargate]

Wow wow wow ❤🎉 Congs

[@eastlight313]

This is amazing!

[@twtwtravellingwiththewind5201]

Wouwww, well done!

[@weltvonoben]

Tolles Video

[@Tararsupport]

I would like to travel in mongolia

[@paulcowell7588]

Moped mad...my first job after leaving school in 76 was as a post office telegram boy...they used puch maxis at the time...these things just keep going and going...you can rev them to oblivion. Our mechanic used to de coke them by tying an elastic band around the wide open throttle and let it scream for ten minutes...

[@Anuujin13]

Good day, everyone! If you are planning a trip to Mongolia with a motorcycle or have already arrived, we recommend the KTM 2023 Adventure Moto. If you choose us, we will pick you up and drop you off at the airport for free. ❤❤❤

[@abahdaddy3889]

better than bicycle

[@conny8270]

Insane haha awesome :)

[@pedromuttarelli359]

Though ride!

[@nazimelon6653]

planning something like that this year, on a honda monkey tho. gonna be fun.

[@maxitouring]

Will be fun for Sure!

[@TC-yx1qt]

I'm looking to do a 49cc Honda Ruckus Alaska to Argentina. What's your route? Did you already buy the Monkey?

[@nazimelon6653]

@@TC-yx1qt i crashed at the beginning of the year and didn't get to ride at all l🤦🏻‍♂️

[@taebert]

Your starting point looked like a place on Ed March's Mongolia trip. I thought I recognized the black and white interlocking floor tile and the yurts in the area where the bikes were kept.

[@maxitouring]

Yes that's a pretty popular Guesthouse for Overland travelers in Mongolia.

[@jimby_vokk3110]

Hello sir I travelled my home country Hungary I went through every road on my simson s50n 1978 these are super motorbikes ! I went about 13 thousand kilometer touring and a lot more just going around

[@tonycrabtree3416]

I miss my Maxi to this day. It was great transportation for the teenage version of me. I never understood why all the models didn’t have oil injection or a 1 gallon tank. They really missed a chance there.

[@geraldscott4302]

I have had a lot of mopeds over the past 4 decades. The only two that came with oil injection were a 2003 Tomos ST, and 2005 Tomos ST, both bought new. When I bought the 2003, the oil injection failed on the way home from the dealer, and the engine seized. It was fixed under warranty. When I got it home I looked it over, and discovered the oil injection system was an absolute nightmare. It used fish tank lines, which were all kinked up behind the left engine cover. I completely removed the system and used premix. That moped wound up getting crushed by a truck in a parking lot. So I bought the new 2005 to replace it. I picked that one up in a truck and hauled it home. I never started it until I had completely removed the oil injection and filled the tank with premix. I have ridden mopeds 300 miles in one day. I would fill the tank with premix, and then carry two more gallons of premix in one gallon plastic oil jugs in bicycle panniers attached to the luggage racks. I also carried a couple of bottles of two stroke oil, each bottle enough to make a gallon of premix, just in case.

[@tonycrabtree3416]

@@geraldscott4302 That’s too much work. Luckily, my Puch had the measuring cup on the gas cap. It required securing the 2stroke bottle to the book rack. The motorcycle looking puch was the only one that had a reservoir with a manual pump at the time.

[@tengairoad5007]

Wow !!

[@AndrewBryantPianoTuner]

3 months travelling in 10 minutes!

[@pedroantonioqueiroz8982]

Good

[@abdulrockman3992]

I was wondering if my CRF150L could do the same and this dude show a 50 cc moped can even do it. What a relief. So now whats the use of the CRF250L or even the Africa twin in this case? Just to consume more gas and money? Comfort?

[@maxitouring]

Flexibility and comfort id say, with the 50cc any offroading is very demanding and i often avoided it. With a better suited Bike you can more easily Go wherever you want

[@abdulrockman3992]

@@maxitouring What you did was awesome. I wish I could do the same someday with my 150cc.

[@babybossaeron530]

The mileage king are common in small cc engine.

[@galto770]

Kaum zu glauben aber Anfang der 80er Jahre sind wir mit der Schubkarre in der Mongolei gewesen ist eine lange Geschichte.

[@bebopobama4686]

This is crazy, I can't believe a moped can make it that far on that terrain. Meanwhile I haven't even venturrd out the state

[@justposi]

Do it life is fyling by !!

[@Milo-Mike]

​@@justposidid you took the Chance?

[@justposi]

@@Milo-Mike I rode my 250cc Yamaha XMAX around 300 miles today If my financial state allowed me to travel the world honestly only death would stop me

[@Milo-Mike]

@@justposi ok, thats Love 😅. Hope we both gonna have the Chance some day to travel further!

[@mhh8446]

Hello again Sir, I use to watch your videos again and again!! You proved that where there is a will, there is a way!! And what a dauntless WILL?! I'm planning to do the same trip on Yamaha TW200 Or XT250. Pls recommend as I consider your opinion as a mentor's one!! Regards/Stay Safe

[@maxitouring]

Hello and thanks! Honestly I don't know anything about the two bikes you mentioned, so I cant really advise you on any one of them. However If I were you I would have a look at which bike has the most commonly available parts.

[@avlabari346]

wow i was a little worried about traveling indonesia with 100 cc scooter after i speak with my local friends in there i am still planning but now i feel like maybe i should switch to a moped lol

[@maxitouring]

Haha why not, gives you a lot more time to see the landscape

[@gabrielwalker7799]

Do you have more video to upload of other countries? What was your favorite part of the trip?

[@maxitouring]

Well the Videos are Part of my Trip from mongolia to Austria, so yes There are more countries as Well.

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

@@maxitouring did you sleep inside or camping/bug out?

[@maxitouring]

@@rhodesianwojak2095 both

[@tarot-karma-online]

Hi, super video, keine Ahnung, warum YT das nicht anzeigt. Ich kam nur drauf, weil ich seit 2 Wochen Mofa um die Welt eingebe. Also erstmal DANKE für Deinen inspiririerenden Beitrag. Kurze Frage. Wie sieht es mit dem Papierkrieg für das Mofa aus? Hast Du in Deutschland ein Carnet du Passage besorgt oder bist einfach losgefahren und die haben Dich über die Grenze gelassen? Mein Sohn hatte sich mal Mofa in in glaube in Vietnam gekauft und ist dann über die Grenze nach Laos? oder so gefahren. Er wurde dort angehalten, wegen der Papiere, hat 50 Dollar gezahlt und durfte weiterfahren. Wie war das bei Dir?

[@horstd.engart9362]

Toller Trip . Genau mein Ding ! Kein Mensch braucht Motorräder mit über 100PS und 250kg Gewicht um zu Reisen. Text wäre in Deutsch wahrscheinlich besser gewesen.

[@Tondyny]

Great video! I have a question regarding the bike: what parameters should you consider before choosing the right bike for such a trip? Also, what does break most frequently during such a long trip? Thank you very much! :)

[@maxitouring]

Thanks! Honestly the only parameters I would care about are What Bike do I have? Do I like that bike? Most frequently my ignitions capacitors blew other than that there wasnt really any most frequent thing, a bunch of things happened once but nothin too crazy

[@Tondyny]

@@maxitouring Thank you for your answer! I am planning 3 months trip from Czech Republic to India and probably will buy Honda SH125i. Do you think this scooter is ok for such a long trip or would you recommend buying Yamaha or Piaggio? Thank you! :)

[@maxitouring]

@@Tondyny I don't think it'll be a bad choice, I don't think such a Honda with stop working, however if you want to consider some things then I would think about spare parts availability. Where was it soldin the world, is the tire size common are spare parts common where I am going or can I carry them? I would suggest also looking into the Innova as I think that model is very similar although much more common and the engine is extremely common so parts are never an issue. But even with the other in 3 months I don't think it will be an issue

[@redsorgum]

In the seventies, a Canadian guy did this on a moped from Canada into Alaska and back. I don't remember his name, but I think his story is on the internet.

[@maxitouring]

His name is Walter Muma, really interesting story, stumbled over it when preparing for my trip.

[@dejandoles2683]

🙂 well, also in 70's (or 80's) one slovenian guy with Tomos moped cross both Americas from Alaska to Tiera del Fuego.

[@santiagodonoso]

How do you ensure that the moped is secured in the night and no one takes it? What is your average driving speed?

[@maxitouring]

I have a Chain to Lock it, mostly to Things, or i try to have it in guarded areas when im in a City. Average is hard to say, somewhere between 30 and 40 km/h id say

[@RIMOCARS]

Unglaubich men!!

[@patrickshannon4516]

How did you go that far away you have to take major highways? I guess Australia they have different laws not supposed to take a moped on a major highway.

[@maxitouring]

Never went on any Highways, just normal roads open for all vehicles.

[@tarot-karma-online]

Kannst Du mal was zu den ungefähren Kosten sagen? Wo hast du übernachtet? Strom für Video ect. Vielen Dank

[@alternativeperception6949]

( joke)- does this trip count if you didn't do it on KTM or BMW ?

[@maxitouring]

A better question would be, does such a trip only count if you could only do it on a KTM or BMW? *shots fired* :D

[@alternativeperception6949]

@@maxitouring haaaa haaaa . I love you bike , I had 2x KTM's and in my opinion they are shit . ( I was mocking the " adventure riders " that MUST have a BMW or KTM ) .

[@atillasenturk2112]

Hab alle deine Folgen mit großer Interesse geschaut.. Freue mich schon auf die neuen Folgen nach Tadschikistan.. Wie schnell fährt eigentlich deine puch?

[@maxitouring]

Danke, die fährt 45-50 sowas

[@d.m.3259]

6:50 wie da einfach so noch ne Puch steht.

[@maxitouring]

Ein Schweizer Modell, keine Ahnung wies die in die Mongolei geschafft hat.

[@Mongoose118]

My first ped was a Puch maxi super d. We were restricted to 30mph. This one sounds crisper, perhaps unrestricted. What is the top speed? Cruising speed? What is mpg or ml per km? Regards MIkey

[@maxitouring]

About the same as yours, 50km/h

[@onE-1E]

Hi Stephan, can you please tell me the brand and model number of the helmet. I am also looking for a double visor.

[@maxitouring]

It's a Nolan N91 Evo

[@onE-1E]

@@maxitouring Thank you!

[@wolfgang7513]

Gibt es das auch auf deutsch bzw. österreichisch ?

[@maxitouring]

Leider nicht, ich habe mich damals entschieden die Videos für alle verständlich zu machen und daher sind die in Englisch.

[@d.m.3259]

Wie schnell darf die offiziell fahren?

[@maxitouring]

45 darf die fahren ;)

[@nickkaarslev290]

You should get like a suzuki rmx 50, 6 gears and alot larger also faster

[@maxitouring]

Yet I am a fan of the puch brand, If i wanted something bigger and faster I would have taken a 125cc

[@nickkaarslev290]

@@maxitouring puch is a very nice brand true, but i just thought you would keep it 50, great video tho :)

[@crypto_hub_official-69]

Total km ?

[@maxitouring]

13.000

[@Mr_Fancypants]

I want to do something similair with my moped. I live in Germany but want to drive it to my parents place in the Netherlands. The way i drew out the route it is going to be 325 km something trip. I just installed a old prewar 10L fuel tank. It might look a bit funny but you never knew when you will find the next fuel stop. i.imgur.com/rl6zYj1r.jpg

[@maxitouring]

325 is a nice length should be easily doable in 2 days :D The 10L tank looks good but may just be overkill. Hope you enjoy your trip!

[@kehariracing9884]

@@maxitouring its easy in 1 day

[@uncut_mongolia5106]

Hi toller Kanal, ich bin für ein Jahr in der Mongolei. Für die Rückreise steht, Moped, russischer Oldtimer, Pferd oder ganz banal das Flugzeug zur Auswahl. Würde mich gerne mit dir ausstauschen. Kannst uns ja mal zurück folgen.

[@maxitouring]

Ja gern, was willst wissen?

[@uncut_mongolia5106]

@@maxitouring Hallo Maxi, Danke für deine Rückmeldung. Hast du eine Empfehlung für die Route auf dem Landweg? Wieviel Zeit sollte ich auf einem Moped wie deinem einplanen?

[@maxitouring]

@@uncut_mongolia5106 Puh Route ist abhängig von vielen Faktoren, aktuell ist zb die Durchreise durch Russland oder den Iran nicht so einfach. Aber grundsätzlich ist Zentralasien also die Stans wirklich interessant und sicher einen Abstecher wert. Zeit solltest mit einem Moped sicher 3 Monate einplanen, so lange habe ich auch gebraucht und da waren zwar auch einige Pausentage dabei aber sonst schon recht sportlich unterwegs gewesen. Also sicher ein guter Orientierungswert.

[@marmac567]

i didnt hear a gearchange?

[@maxitouring]

there is none, just a single gear ;)

[@marmac567]

@@maxitouring Wow,,, that must be a pain?? Either struggling up a hill, or engine over rev downhill

[@maxitouring]

@@marmac567 struggling up a hill totally true, but downhill just turn the engine off and let it roll

[@gabkoost]

Meanwhile i just bought a 5000 euros Honda that broke down after 3 weeks and is itting in the shop for 2 months because they don't have parts. Just comes to show how we shouldn't judge bikes trough their size.

[@lukas8316]

Die läuft aber schneller als 25 😜

[@maxitouring]

Darf sie ja auch, Österreich 45kmh ;)

[@mcmurdostation7134]

10:13 Handschuh 🧤 wieder verloren 😅

[@maxitouring]

haha nur fast, ausgezogen damit ich am handy navigieren kann.

[@mcmurdostation7134]

@@maxitouring habe eine ktm Hobby 3 2 gang die mich 3 Jahre lang bei Wind und Wetter zur Arbeit brachte.. Ohne Mucken außer Zündkerze putzen, und einen Platten lief das Ding durch! 1983 mit Gepäckträger auf dem Tank 😂

[@markthompson5788]

Truly incredible journey. You are a brave man for sure. Clothes and tent are basic like maxi 👍 How many kilograms did your luggage weigh and what was your top speed each day? Truly inspiring, well done 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 🏆 🥉

[@maxitouring]

Luggage was around 30kg top speed around 50km/h

[@markthompson5788]

Unbelievable dude 😂 Amazing! I watched 2 hours of this trip last night and was blown away it 😂 And swapping to the Honda super cub for a week through the mountain passes was just as thrilling as Maxi 👌 Those guys on the BMW GS stuck in the sand and you just whine past them 😂 😂 😂 😂 it made me laugh so hard 😂 😂 I will watch this series to the end. And I hope Honda send you a super cub for showing them what their Honda is capable of but they will all ready know as its a Honda ✅ But Maxi stole the show for sure 🙌💪🤙

[@maxitouring]

@@markthompson5788 haha thanks man!

[@tarot-karma-online]

Ich habe selber den Motorradführerschein und fahre aber ein Otto Mofa. Denke manchmal könntest Dir auch eine BMW 650 Dakar kaufen, tue es aber nie aus folgenden Gründen: Mofa neu 1400 Euro. BMW gebraucht, ab 2002 wegen ABS ab 3000 aufwärts. Mofa, keine besondere Kleidung, habe Roller kann sogar mit Rock oder Kleid fahren. Motorrad: Jedesmal Schutzkleidung anziehen, Kleidung ca. 1000 Euro aufwärts, mit Rückenprotector ect. Mofa: Kein TÜV, Motorrad: TÜV, Inspektion haben normalerweise beide, obwohl ich mir das mit meinem Mofa für die ersten 6.000 km geschenkt habe. Last but not least, Motorrad: Selbst wenn man nicht schnell fährt, sind wir ehrlich, unter 80 zuckelt keiner dahin, man fährt also an der Natur vorbei. Mit dem Mofa, max 50km habe ich schon soviele interessante Dinge wahrnehmen können, das man doch eher mal anhält, auch weil man keine schwere Schutzkleidung mit Stiefeln trägt, und sich Dinge anschaut. Ich finde also tatsächlich Mofa für mich persönlich aus den Gründen besser, wie ein Motorrad.

[@mdrob8011]

And I thought 125cc motorcycle was too small.

[@dehoedisc7247]

You could be more honest if you admitted that using a 2 stroke engine was preferring maximum power over the more economical 4 stroke engine. You supposedly are giving advice, so you should tell the entire story, and Not the convenient and untruthful story.

[@maxitouring]

Honestly I didn't care about that, at some point I even rented a 4stroke moped for about 2 weeks. I am a Puch fan and this is my moped I bought back in 2012 for a different trip, I wanted to do it on that specific moped because of these reasons not because of the 2 stroke. 2 stroke is honestly a bit of a pain because I always had to carry oil and mix with gasoline, however it also made the engine super easy to fix, not as many moving parts. But rest assured power was never considered, otherwise I would have chosen a motorcycle in the first place ;)