The adventure begins!

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How many kms have you got on the odo now?
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I have done over 3000 kms so far this trip and still have to get back to home. I still have some big journeys ahead.

I will add that the Svartpilen was not really designed for touring. The back seat is small and not many good attachment points for luggage… but you can make it work. For me, i can do long hours on the standard seat without issues. My legs get a bit cramped but i just get off and stretch.
 
Day 6:
Today was much easier, no baggage and a few hours exploring the beautiful Harz national park, and visiting a famous biker hangout, “Monster Bike Auerhahn” which is on the edge of some impressive curvy roads in the forested park. The whole area is filed with bikers. I tried currywurst for the first time… good!

Recommend that any European bikers should try to visit this area.
 

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Some observations:
Smoking is still quite popular and allowed in public places in Germany. Even inside bars.
Germans are mostly good drivers. 👍🏻 maybe a bit fast 😂
There are not many convenience stores like 7/11 in smaller towns and villages
Petrol is the highest price I’ve experienced in Europe or Asia (obv USA too)
German bikes have to be street legal to a much higher standard than the UK.
Currywurst is a drug.
 
blue_monkey said:
Some observations:
Smoking is still quite popular and allowed in public places in Germany. Even inside bars.
Germans are mostly good drivers. 👍🏻 maybe a bit fast 😂
There are not many convenience stores like 7/11 in smaller towns and villages
Petrol is the highest price I’ve experienced in Europe or Asia (obv USA too)
German bikes have to be street legal to a much higher standard than the UK.
Currywurst is a drug.
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1.25 per litre of 95 octane in Tenerife babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Hasta La Victoria Siempre
 
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Today was my penultimate on this trip. After spending a few days catching up with friends and family in Berlin i started the home leg… I just did my longest continuous ride on the 801… 700 kms in one day, that was Berlin to Antwerp. I feel a bit broken after that. Left Berlin early, around 7 AM and by 9:30 it was over 30 degrees. By midday it was approaching 38 on the autobahn and it was like having someone direct a hairdryer on full heat at you, for about 4 hours! I made a lot of stops and ended up soaking my t shirt in cold water to cool myself. When i reached the Netherlands the weather started to cool and then it rained for the last 2 hours! By Antwerp it was a very nice 26 degrees. It was a hard slog, but i made it.

This will be my last post on this thread for a while. I hope others share their trips and adventures.

I’ll finish with this: Can you tour on an 801 with standard seat, standard bars, no luggage rack and a basic duffle bag? And by now you know the answer is YES.
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blue_monkey said:
Today was my penultimate on this trip. After spending a few days catching up with friends and family in Berlin i started the home leg… I just did my longest continuous ride on the 801… 700 kms in one day, that was Berlin to Antwerp. I feel a bit broken after that. Left Berlin early, around 7 AM and by 9:30 it was over 30 degrees. By midday it was approaching 38 on the autobahn and it was like having someone direct a hairdryer on full heat at you, for about 4 hours! I made a lot of stops and ended up soaking my t shirt in cold water to cool myself. When i reached the Netherlands the weather started to cool and then it rained for the last 2 hours! By Antwerp it was a very nice 26 degrees. It was a hard slog, but i made it.

This will be my last post on this thread for a while. I hope others share their trips and adventures.

I’ll finish with this: Can you tour on an 801 with standard seat, standard bars, no luggage rack and a basic duffle bag? And by now you know the answer is YES.
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Any issues with the bike after 700km?

Temps good etc?

How was your ass after 700km?
 
Great Trip and thanks for sharing your experiences. I will be traveling on mine to the Picos sometime soon so good to hear the 801 was all good for your touring.

I notice from 2025 to 2026 you changed to the Michelin Road 6 tyres, have you noticed much difference? I like the look of the standard tyres but no doubt the Road 6 is a better tyre for the trips.

Interested to hear your thoughts
 
The standard tyres are fine, and as you can see I did my first trip to the Picos on them. They wear out quickly. I would say the Road 6's are better suited to big miles and touring. They also feel more sporty and improve the feel of the bike.

Please post your trip photos here, I'm hoping more people post their adventures (big or small) here. Some of my best adventures are day trips to Wales!
 
Thank You. I will be heading to Wales in October so hopefully I can get a few photos then.

Curiosity, what sort of mileage did you get from the standard tyres?
 

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I got about 7,000 miles from the stock tyres. I'm not that heavy under 70kg so that could be a factor. Other people on here have only got 3-4000 miles. I like the pirellis but I rode a Vitpilen with Road 6's and that clinched it for me, much sharper in the turn and better handling.
 
How are the Kriega/Rhinowalk bags attached to your bike? From the 4 mounting holes in the subframe? Do you think that will be enough luggage for your trip?

PS. would be super awesome if someone designed a proper luggage rack that attached to those 4 subframe holes.
 
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I actually brought the 10 & 20 litre Rhinowalk ones which cost me about £45 for both via Temu, honestly can fault them for the price, I'm sure the Kriega ones would last far longer but no issues with these ones as I will only use them a couple of times a year. 30ltrs and a tank bag will be enough for me, we travel very lightly and I am only going for 2 nights in Wales and 7 nights in Spain next May. I purchased the OEM Husqvarna rear bag brackets only from Husqvarna for about £70, hopefully they are strong enough!!
 
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