COST TO TRAVEL THE WORLD by MOTORCYCLE (quick & dirty calculation)

[@iPedroMota]

Wanna know what's out there for once you're good to go? . Check out the early days ride from Europe to Japan kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ7UZ5-pn7KMeNk The ride in South America kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3LWZnyCp7iNgaM

[@jefflussier4905]

Can you add a link to the mapping app you use for travel. I like using Google maps but that's all I have ever used it would nice to ha e a mapping/GPS app that's more accurate with its roads.

[@JohnSmith-hn6kv]

5:56 if you want to skip ahead to the costs.

[@frankrizzo367]

Thank you. A lot of fluff for a "quick" cost analysis.

[@mr.ajayjose]

@@frankrizzo367 Got to make that KZbin money yo.

[@KH-xb6pd]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@issamnabeel8962]

God send you straightaway from heaven

[@chaakouk]

Thank you so much.... he talks alot

[@tryharder3214]

Just came back from Trans American trail. ~9000miles, one month, 1300$ plus after trip maintenance (500-600$). Did it all in 30days. 4 motels, 3 campsites, 23 camp nights

[@carlitoxb110]

My heart: I really want to travel the world by motorcycle My wallet: we don’t do that here

[@goldeneraofindia4301]

My dad's wallet: you can go anywhere My mom : stay safe in home don't go out side 😍

[@walkerskii]

I think you could get your fill of this, by traveling one country at a time, so you don't have to deal with all that transferring & registering the bike between borders! Start with a 2-week motorbike tour of one country. You can get a better price if you rent a motorcycle for two weeks & if it breaks down, you simply switch it out for another rental. This idea of going across multiple borders is romantic but unrealistic.

[@Luigimangione11-5-24]

@@walkerskii that's a good idea I never thought of that

[@traveldavid6085]

I've started my ride with 20€ in my pocket. Now I even have a smartphone to watch this video! Believe in yourself!

[@Luigimangione11-5-24]

How did you do it?

[@traveldavid6085]

@@Luigimangione11-5-24 I did some good things and some bad things. We try to do the right thing Nipple What

[@triumphbikerboy]

Thanks mate! Just convinced me to stay home. Drive safe Pedro

[@cordislucian2195]

Same :)) !

[@natekerx85]

The only people who think it's too expensive are the ones that stay home. Go, it's worth it.

[@cordislucian2195]

@@natekerx85 We stay at home because our paychecks are to small... been out 3 days this summer I've spent one month salary.

[@DerekTJ]

🤣🤣🤣

[@howtotech8302]

Best comment bro

[@gkm3838]

I live in Australia and it's true, it is expensive. That is because we are paid reasonably well. That is why it is more expensive to live here. But that can make it expensive for people coming from other countries who don't earn as much as we do. The good part is that it is one very large country. Riding across it is like riding from Ireland to Georgia. Or if you ride around its edges it is like riding from Ireland (through Russia) to Japan! I've done that a couple of times and while it can be expensive, you can save money if you don't splash out on things you don't need. For one thing, there are no fees riding between countries like there are in Europe. You don't need to exchange your money, which can also be a rip-off. You can camp almost anywhere and it won't cost you anything. Some Pubs even allow you to camp out the back and you can use their showers and toilets at no cost, as long as you buy a beer or have dinner there. Petrol at the moment for 91 Octane is about $1.10 AUD per litre so If you want to ride around Australia (about 12,000 klm) and get say 25 klm per litre, it will cost you about $530 AUD. But it is a long ride and can take a long time. I think food is the most expensive item so it's best to go to the cheaper stores like Aldi and cook it at Caravan Parks. You can find work here picking fruit etc if you are short of money too.

[@fumanchu4785]

There are no fees within Europe. Also most countries in Europe have the same currency -- Euro (€, EUR). But he didn't said that. You better watch again.

[@gkm3838]

@@fumanchu4785 He didn't say what? And you said MOST of the countries use the same currency but Australia only has one currency. Additionally there is only one language. Compare that to English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Danish, etc etc....

[@vrk1131]

Man, he already became my favorite motorcycle traveler. I love it

[@designstudioimbalanced5198]

Little by little, your videos are changing my mentality in some positive way. Thank you! Keep up the great "work" you do!

[@RobinTorrekensTravelVlog]

Nice video, thanks! It all depends on what you are leaving. If you have zero costs in your home country (like a house loan or something) it is not that difficult (financially) to make a bike trip. My wife and I drove 31000km through Europe and Central-Asia at a cost of 38 euro's a day, all included for both of us and the bike. (from food, to toothpaste, fuel, tires and nights...) It could have been even cheaper if we would have cared more.

[@dejanglamocanin5996]

How many days tho?

[@Josh-oe4ex]

I'm subscribing just because you are FN AWESOME. You're ALIVE. How old are you? Most of us are not living, we breathe, we eat, we move, but we are not ALIVE. Not like you are. Congrats and thank you for the videos, they're amazing. Shiny side up, bro! *your estimates are pretty reasonable. Thing is, when a man(or woman) is adventurous enough to try this, they probably won't have that 10k laying around to do this. Plus cost of bike. I'd guess 25k or more to do this. Total. I think people should become extremely comfortable with their machine. Learn how to service it and learn how to troubleshoot. Being mechanically/electrically inclined is always a good thing!

[@maakamakana7007]

thanks man..I know thgis was 4yrs ago, but it still gave me a ball park fiqure, followed by some of the comments here of others who did long trips..thanks

[@iPedroMota]

Good to hear that it still was still of use, happy trippin' mate

[@ramaramakrishnan132]

Excellent. If you going to do all this riding, you better add a few luxuries too on the way like a nice hotel, a few spa treatments and massages and a few good meals. All work and no play spoils the........

[@Johnnybananass-_]

A good way to look at a Carnet is its a Passport for your motorbike or any piece of expensive gear you travel with . In the music touring world we must hold carnets to prove ownership and the bond is in place to stop you from selling the item /Motorbike overseas for cash and not paying tax or having an importation licence, So you pay a band catalogue serial numbers and lodge the carnet with your countrys asociation then head out and travel and every border thats crossed it might be looked and numbers checked, when you arrived home your frieght forwarder will check all items listed are back as noted then ypur bond is released back to you,

[@Johnnybananass-_]

there boring expensive bits of paperwork but you'll be glad when you cross a border and ride away and not have your bike impounded and not speak the language or even have an embassy to help.

[@3004andy]

Nice one Pedro, the last couple of years I've been touring Europe kipping beside the bike, either on the ground, or, in a hammock. When you ride until late in the evening, pitch and get up at dawn, you're never disturbed. Got by with motorway truck stops for showering when rivers/sea weren't available.

[@nabeel5757]

Day 140...19 dollars per day so far... 25k kilometers #solo_wheels

[@iPedroMota]

Do you include all your expenses in that number? Ride on!

[@nabeel5757]

Pedro Mota yep.. Even cost of toothpaste bought... But I am riding in India 😬

[@SoloSouth]

India or not, that is impressive

[@samit1986]

60 days of ride in North East India cost me around 20_25 dollar a day

[@marcelvanbodegom]

I just watched your video of The Meghalaya Expedition!! Very nice.

[@Hassanvlogsok]

Couchsurfing is great way to save money in accommodation segment . If you lucky, you also might get free food and guide to take you on city tour on his own car or motorbike :) You also get to meet new folks with so many stories to share.

[@mjerse50]

You’re talking on cost to travel was astounding.Now I don’t what to go far,thanks a lot. But good for you and good information it’s helpful always,thank you for your venue

[@beahumanbeingfirst]

Absolutely incredible genuine calculation... Thank You Pedro...

[@juanartuso]

So fun you are, thanks for all the tips! Cheers from Argentina (willing to travel by Moto in 2021)

[@GRANOLA77]

Did you do it?!?

[@guillermochavez2515]

Were you able?

[@danilohaugen2301]

You should make a video depending on the continent, so you can be more specific with the details, costs and experience, thank you so much for your videos.

[@BalkanJeSrbija]

Helpful bro, very helpful video!!! Best regards from Serbia!

[@jushirocepeda3031]

Pedro, hoy es 14 de enero del 2021¡¡ tus videos con consejos y experiencias son realmente buenos Gracias y saludos desde Mexico-

[@guillermochavez2515]

Agree. Cuando viajo largo duermo en carpa y como lo necesario, por lo general trato de mantenerme lejos de las ciudades.

[@philparrott4424]

Water filters such as a Sawyer filter is cheap and small to carry with you for water.

[@teegee2445]

Nice to hv you back. Tq for d travelling budget. Great info

[@ajinkyad534]

Wow man, this was such an eye opener! Please make another video, going in deeper!

[@GameZocker222]

I did both island of New Zealand on a motorcycle while being on my working holiday visa. The best you can do is camp whenever and wherever you can. Saves you tons of money and it's quite an experience! Safe driving!

[@atilathesonofdanubius4277]

Excellent video, man, thanks very much. I will rather depend on you videos than doing it myself.

[@PELAGALAXIA]

Nice video! After years backpacking the world, im just starting planning my first motorcycle trip and had no idea where to start, your video is very helpful!

[@2wheelsondirt766]

yeah biking the world is backpacking on steroids!

[@jacekwojt1]

Hey Pedro, great stuff. Really helpful. When it comes to water why not using a water filter ? This filter does all the bacteria and lasts for a 100k gallons of water. I have been using it in my travels and the water was perfect. My one year old was drinking tap water in Nepal using this filter. No issues.

[@halleffect1]

what filter?

[@kiradotee]

Also interested in what filter you used

[@saorihirai4492]

yes what filter did u use?

[@jacekwojt1]

Sawyer mini

[@michael-ju8tv]

...and this is how you talk without using "you guys" in every other sentence as the form of "you." Great job!

[@potskifilms]

Brilliant Pedro, Been away myself so only just watched the last three, all were extremely helpful for the motorcycle traveller. Can I just chip in and say I was shocked at the water costs; I use a Steripen and more recently a Grayl... melted snow the other week for a brew :-) Ride safe

[@iPedroMota]

Usually water is 1 or 2 aud a pop, but in roadhouse country prices skyrocket so you get $5 water. Would too like to get something to purify water with at some point.

[@potskifilms]

I'm not always certain the bottled water bought is good. I think the Grayl has been our favourite; the Steripen needs batteries and imo has been a bit fickle. We even use the Grayl on our Iceland trips to take out particles in suspension, as it's not just bacteria etc in the water that can get you. It's a water container too. Ride safe

[@theroyalride4799]

The continued inspiration is soooooooo appreciated!!!

[@Travelingman-1980]

Live in tropical Australia, I do not spend any money on water, water is safe to drink from the tap.

[@sm-ov1wh]

Around Europe camping is the way to go . Great info !!!

[@WcWGoldbergWcW]

How does anyone come up with the money to this sort of stuff..

[@motoshot8493]

@@WcWGoldbergWcW work

[@LosMilMundos]

I remember talking with a guy who did the world tour. As you say, numbers vary a lot depending on the assumptions. We got EUR 20-30K per year. Just adding our view here :-) thanks for sharing Pedro

[@Kg0rilla]

So... I was thinking, when the time comes, to buy a Transalp and head on south to morroco, meating the atlas brap brap on to the ferry to italy, up to the Alps and back west to Portugal. Then I ran tru this vid, I'll just say thank you for strength and feeling you put in it so others can get the guts to actually go ahead and do a journey. Will take some time, but it will happen eventually. All the best on your Ride! Boas Curvas!

[@jacodejongh9885]

The good old days!!!! We miss you man!

[@TheBenderover69]

My buddy and I have the strategy of doing month long stays with airbnb because they end up costing the same as a hostel. We work hard during that month making a little scratch online and the idea is to have crazy motorcycle journeys to the next month base camp.

[@3004andy]

hi, Interesting idea. Any examples?

[@lukaspernicky1946]

My experience 18,000 km, 60 days from Europe to Russia, Kazakhstan, the Caucasus Mountains, Turkey and the Balkans. It cost a total of only 770 Euro with fuel, food, accommodation and other things(without visas and insurance). 13 EUR/day

[@nickrostron2013]

Liar

[@lukaspernicky1946]

@@nickrostron2013 ok, you're expert 🤣

[@mesfar1]

Important and great information, thank you, Mr. Pedro Mota

[@leonardmcneill7594]

Fascinating. Full of extremely useful info.

[@motonation1385]

Water filter pen. Would save alot of money on water.

[@sanjaym]

Super video amigo. How much of your lower back took a beating when you went around the world? How many hours per day you rode?

[@fazilozmen5982]

Thanks for valuable information you shared. I was planning to ride to Mongolia with friends which postponed by pandemic. Sooner or later we do it!

[@richardfrankland8183]

Another good one mate. I was left thinking 'so what did it add up to??" I went back and listened again and got this 6 month trip across Europe and Asia, distance of about 20,000 kms. All in Euro Per day costs add to 5100 but this low end could be higher say 5000 to 7500 Bike maintenance 500 to 1000 (choose a reliable bike!!) Visas - you said about 60 average so lets say 10 countries, say 500 to 1000 total Vaccinations say 500 Insurance..I would want a med-evac but other might not say 25 a week say 600 to 1000 for 6 months Flight (you) and freight (bike) home, say 1500 to 2500, depends where you end up Adds to 8,700 to 13,500. Roughly half fixed and half per day but you could maybe use 50c a kilometer to start with? Or 50E a day? Sounds more than $19 a day but as you say, quick and dirty, you need to start somewhere.

[@iPedroMota]

Useful as comment Richard, cheers! Forgot to break it down like that in the end. I actually tell a lot of people who ask me about the cost for 6 months: Have at least 10K

[@alvisgineika9306]

Hello Pedro well now in Europe so do a trip her would be nice then go back to South America need the permit an the bike and gone

[@marcelvanbodegom]

@@iPedroMota In my experience, travelling in Western Europe, 300 km a day, sleeping in a tent, not eating out, sums up to about €50 a day. Nearly half of that is for fuel. So being frugal in Western Europe on sleeping and eating also adds up to 10K for 6 months.

[@SailingCorina]

Staying in one country, like the USA, camping and not eating out can be done for much less. I'm doing 6 months on $2,500 dollars. It's all the b.s. government fees when crossing borders that steal your money.

[@forevertwowheels930]

thnx for this quick and dirty vid. after a few europe rides, was this just the bump that i need :) my overall plan(just a brainspin yet) first i start in europe, for the next 2 years, 6months work/travel. than after about 5 years i want to ride a rtw, maybe not original following the silkroad through the stans. at the moment i am looking for a bike. xtz750 or tdm 850 with offroad equipment. i will ride as basic as can be.

[@fransubaru]

Thanks for the Bing Maps!! It really works

[@michael7324]

WOW what a great break down. Thanks Pedro.

[@newworldorder8670]

Keep going bro! Very quick and dirty, looking forward for your next costing video!

[@mellolandini]

Hi Pedro! Very good video! I am very interested in investigating these aspects of the journey, especially the bureaucratic part. Thank you!

[@iPedroMota]

Cheers, noted!

[@ZSharkPH]

Great stuff man... So many variables its tuff to get a pin point number.. But this video provides a great baseline.. Would love to see you do a video on creating a off road route using bing maps. This is for sure something I'm not familiar with.. but love riding off road in my travels.

[@FloridaOutdoorAdv]

me too

[@RoadDogSteve]

I camp... Room shower 1-2 times a month... Good vids dude

[@robertkacala]

i shower in the river

[@godgracebiker6132]

Please make another all detail video... How to cross international boarder

[@ThisGuy675]

Nice video! Great overview and the info all makes sense.

[@paullenarczyk6177]

I’ve watched your videos before but this one made me subscribe. Thank you for such a well thought-out explanation and an honest video about costs of motorcycle long travel. Great point about the cost of taking an expensive bike to some parts of the world. Keep the coming. 👍

[@mikeboyd21]

quick 'n dirty works man. Thanks!

[@TheCouchsurferviking]

Awesome video, can`t wait to embark on a journey soon!

[@hibernianmelody6761]

Great thorough video. Thank you. Stay safe

[@lucascronholm828]

Great video Thank you

[@itismegarry]

Super keen for you to go deeper into the numbers.

[@iPedroMota]

Noted!

[@juliancain6128]

Great info Pedro!

[@oxiumpride]

8:16 if you have a fire going for cooking, have some metal can and boil the water for no stomach issues.

[@twcamping]

Good info, saw your vidz few years back. But I did comes back on your last video ...Your back and riding. That vid I saw you carrying to many IT gears, ditched the Canon and heavy laptop. Go Android, I use it for video editing too even on my smartphone. Lyndon Poskitt from Adventurespec uses a Sony RX100 camera and Gopro for his round the world trip. For Navigation try Android Locus Map, we had cyclist from France travel to visit us in Taiwan using Locus Map and Goggle Map, try it too long to explain using Locus Map. Keep Riding Bro..Cheers

[@mukundraipatel8334]

You are truly awesome! We get to learn because you take the time to explain & edit so that we can distill your experiences. Great guy, great job on the videos, & keep them coming. Frigin Germans, they're too good at everything.

[@renzoleturia331]

Great video Pedro. You know that planning the roud on the map usually is different once you are riding, so could you record a video explaining the tools you use to orientate yourself on the road?

[@letsJawa]

u wud have seen a magnetic compass just behind the windshield n then there are companies like garmin which sell map devices

[@perpetualmoto]

This is a very complicated topic...Great way to lay it out!! People ask me all the time, How much does it take to travel the world and my answer is ALWAYS..well, it depends, LOL!!

[@iPedroMota]

"It's complicated". Maybe a better answer is: how much do you have, now make it last.

[@Ridewithpinkeye]

longer video please. more detail. ty! also, what is your opinion on doing a world trip on a crf250l rally? ty!

[@vrk1131]

please someone reply. Isn't it dangerous to camp while riding. Chance of getting theft

[@iPedroMota]

That's a typical concern for people and there have been times where it has gone wrong. But the times it has gone well without issue are overwhelmingly more numerous. There's ways to be smart about it like not camping near the city or not to near of a village and at least a kilometer out of site. With experience you'll learn how to better choose camping spots depending on where you are.

[@vrk1131]

@@iPedroMota thank you so much for your time. wish you a very good luck on your rides. you are my favorite moto vlogger. love from India

[@dimsun3039]

Love it man. Hope to do something like that one day.

[@johnpali5894]

Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@fcontini]

Seeing your video in 2022, when your map showed you'd be cruising around Ukraine, I immediately checked when this video was posted 😅. Thanks a lot for all this content, even several years later!

[@sumporfuk]

Very informative. Please make another video of this subject in much greater detail

[@BPantherPink]

Cool your heels man... he's got enough, nay, more than enough... on his plate already !!

[@imanomad557]

camping is the way

[@grokster9ontheroads174]

I prefer to camp out and use truck stop showers but I keep myself limited to North America and Mexico so you have definitely ridden farther geographically but I have been riding for almost forty years now on all types of bikes and my dog used to travel on my lap and gas tank! She did that all fifteen years of her life! I bet not many dogs get to have the adventures she had,even a lot of humans!

[@elprime2]

What is the name of the maps app that you mention on 2:30? Cant find it, i think im writing it wrong. Great videos!!!!

[@RipRibas]

Bing maps

[@TheAncientBiker]

Very informative and hopefully helpful for next year - thanks.

[@hominyoga]

Thank you so much Pedro for sharing your experience and insights!! much appreciated!

[@DudesatRC]

What model is best in your opinion, transalp 600/650 or 700? I thinking to buy a transalp :)

[@pawandhankhar106]

Thanks for updates

[@mal-wx6tu]

About Australian water, carrying water purifier solves your digestive problems, New Zealand water is pure out of a lake. Vehicle carnets are a example of protectionism, against selling that model in that countries market, though the Honda Transalp was available in the Australian market for a few years.

[@Stefan_trekkie]

Nice Transalp .. Green ones are the best :D .. I had two of them

[@Bladeptpt]

Muito bom, obrigado pela informação, já posso planear uma viagem!!

[@NigelGriff]

Oh sweet. I've already got 12,000 euros saved up. Thinking of shipping my 2018 V-strom 1000 XT to Europe from Australia where I live and doing a several month tour. My biggest obstacle was how to insure the motorcycle, but realised there are European companies that insure international vehicles like Tour Insure.

[@bernhardvoneckardstein7177]

Super and helpful !Interestng !

[@Mammem1]

thanks for this video Pedro

[@bikersgomad]

Good video, here in Europe we spend 100/125 euro's a day, all in and sleeping in a decent hotel.

[@ha3zim]

Right now the gas prices are even cheaper, hope they stay this way long after coronski

[@abnayr8440]

Won’t happen

[@kwicksandz]

as an Aussie rego was my biggest question. i know in Australia at least you can't drive a bike that's not registered and insured locally but i was under the impression that a foreign bike was not cheap to register if it had not been imported by the manufacturer.

[@iPedroMota]

My bike was there on a carnet. It was interesting how in NSW a lady popped out of the office with a clipboard while she barely looked over the bike as I flipped the switches and quickly went down her checklist, done. The second time in WA I had to find a certified dealership to do a more serious checkup, at a cost too. Rego had already expired in SA so I was worried about some crazy regulation that I could only legally show up with it on a trailer, you just never know in Oz as you probably well know but all was good. Didn't do it in SA because I think (not 100% sure) I would have had to change to Aussie plates. New Zealand though was dead serious about their checkup and had me a bit worried since the bike was at its worst possible state. Got denied the first time because of a tiny fracture in the rear rubber brake line which had been there since I bought the bike in 2010/11. Didn't expose the inner line but still. Before the second try I slid a short section of extra protective hose that was on there already a bit further back over the crack. Passed the test after that, but Nz did not play around for sure.

[@michaelashton4350]

Good intro and tips thanks, done some short trips, planning something bigger.

[@Sonicscrapyard2024]

Great video thanks! Any video on tips for financing long term travel?

[@aneeseldeen3467]

very informative , thanks a lot. Did you have to apply for Visas in advance? Can you get visas on the boarder ?

[@iPedroMota]

I did for Russia which required a letter of invitation and an embassy visit. Iran I did in Turkey, Turkmenistan in Iran which before you can apply requires a visa for both the countries you're coming from and leaving to after. Some may require a quick online registration before you arrive at the border. Many countries have visa on arrival at the border. All of this depends on your passport though and nowadays you can easily check that online.

[@gregjerome1911]

If you’re ever out here in Utah in the US, please look me up!

[@kaka2view173]

Hi, I will b passing by or camping around Utah April 2020. Can i ??? My trip is from NYC to Des Moines

[@bramnijebijvank6789]

Serously sick video man, loved it!

[@TheLargit]

Why did you choose a Transalp ?

[@nadeemiqbal1781]

Brilliant thanks 😊

[@threethrushes]

Real interesting quick and dirty calculations. Great video. World trip may be something I do in the future, but I am content to do trans-European city-to-city jaunts. Makes sense to buy a cheaper, reliable, smaller cc bike for the real long trips. So many GS textile warriors around Europe sipping cafe lattes :)

[@iPedroMota]

You're doing it man, and the cool thing about Europe is that a big chunk of the world is waiting there for you when you're ready.

[@megapet777]

I wouldn't drink water from anywhere in the wild if you don't want parasites, unless its super clean place, like on top of mountain melting ice water.

[@SandroMarino]

Great video on general costs, thanks!

[@MrKenpoKarateGuy]

In the USA, for cheap or cheaper info for camping spots, look at downloading an app called ParkAdvisor (Android). When I went on a 2 month motorcycle tour of Australia, you could camp nearly anywhere outside of main cities... but be prepared for central Australia being an absolute massive amount of time spent alone. I bought a flat laying hammock from a gentleman in Australia. Probably my smartest investment... simple, lightweight, and roughly 300 dollars. Much better than dealing with customs agents when bringing my own tent into their country.