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MG · 05-17-2011, 08:22 PM

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**speakfree2mk** · 05-23-2011, 02:23 PM

I am hoping some of the more senior members of the community would chip in with their advice.

**princesirohi** · 05-23-2011, 03:27 PM

i think you need an international driving liscence.

**aargee** · 05-23-2011, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

i think you need an international driving liscence.

Are you sure? It is not necessary FOR SURE in US of A.

**sudeepnbr** · 05-23-2011, 03:43 PM

Sorry if this is not relevant to the topic...
But does the Indian 2-Wheeler Driving License says anywhere that you can ride only upto 350cc? I've never seen anything on my license. This is new to me.

**aargee** · 05-23-2011, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by sudeepnbr View Post

But does the Indian 2-Wheeler Driving License says anywhere that you can ride only upto 350cc?

No it doesn't. Probably the thread starter got it confused

**Haroon** · 05-23-2011, 05:26 PM

Great initiative speekfree2mk. I was myself wanting to start such a thread, but thought of doing so after a few more planned rides across the globe god willing, so I could give more insights from different places (already working on my next one

). Anyway, since I have been researching these things for many years, I shall make a start here.

**aargee** · 05-23-2011, 05:48 PM

Had enough!!! So I just googled to find the information

Driving/Riding in New Zealand - Driving in New Zealand | NZ Transport Agency
I hope the above meets the criteria & incase if it doesn't - Requirements for motorcycles (Classes LC, LD, LE) | NZ Transport Agency

Driving/Riding in Australia - Apply for a Driver's Licence

**speakfree2mk** · 05-23-2011, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Are you sure? It is not necessary FOR SURE in US of A.

It is, I have been to the rental agencies before both in the UK and the USA and was refused one. (Maybe because I wasnt 25 yet)

Originally posted by sudeepnbr View Post

Sorry if this is not relevant to the topic...
But does the Indian 2-Wheeler Driving License says anywhere that you can ride only upto 350cc? I've never seen anything on my license. This is new to me.

The license I originally got was a book one (not the card license) ! I remember reading in that I would be allowed to ride bikes upto 350 cc in displacement. So the query.

Originally posted by aargee View Post

No it doesn't. Probably the thread starter got it confused

Not at all Aargee, I was very specific and infact was quite surprised that there was a limit. Would you happen to know any superbikers in India who are riding on the same license ? Perhaps we could get a perspective from them.

Originally posted by Haroon View Post

Great initiative speekfree2mk. I was myself wanting to start such a thread, but thought of doing so after a few more planned rides across the globe god willing, so I could give more insights from different places (already working on my next one

). Anyway, since I have been researching these things for many years, I shall make a start here.

Haroon Bhai, thanks a tonne !! Your rides are so inspiring. The Eurotrip you did with your wife and the South India tour on the Beemer was stuff dreams are made of. I do have a Che-Guevara'esque ride planned in a very long term. (I beleive another xBhp member who accomplished that on the Beemer 1250).

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Had enough!!! So I just googled to find the information

Driving/Riding in New Zealand - Driving in New Zealand | NZ Transport Agency
I hope the above meets the criteria & incase if it doesn't - Requirements for motorcycles (Classes LC, LD, LE) | NZ Transport Agency

Driving/Riding in Australia - Apply for a Driver's Licence

Hey Aargee, thanks a tonne buddy but I dont think that answered the query. I wanted to know if I could rent a motorbike (full fledged - litre class perhaps) abroad on my license and what other info I could use. The NZ website doesnt clear things , does it ??

**aargee** · 05-23-2011, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by speakfree2mk View Post

It is, I have been to the rental agencies before both in the UK and the USA and was refused one. (Maybe because I wasnt 25 yet)

May be you need to PM Rocky who's in US & hired FZ6. He's the right person.

Originally posted by speakfree2mk View Post

The license I originally got was a book one (not the card license) ! I remember reading in that I would be allowed to ride bikes upto 350 cc in displacement. So the query.

Can you tell me which year pls? I've a book too & there's nothing mentioned in it. All it has is ticked on Motorcycle with Gear.

Edit - Here're some info for New Zealand
IF your license has a restriction on 350cc, then the max you can hire is only upto 350 cc. This means, my license book, printed in English, does not have any restriction & IF at all I visit NZ, I can hire anything from a commuter to SBK

Here's the source

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http://www.newzealand.com/travel/getting-to-around-nz/transport/transport-options/transport-options-motorcycle.cfm

New Zealand Motorcycle Rentals & Tours

http://www.nzbike.com/web/legal.asp?ParentPageId=5&CategoryId=1078267133

Hire Motorcycles in New Zealand | Bike Tours & Rental Bikes including BMW, Suzuki, Honda, Triumph, Yamaha & KTM. Fully guided and customised motorcycle tours around NZ.

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http://www.paradisemotorcycletours.co.nz/new_zealand_motorcycle_tours_info.htm

How did I find out? I used Google for less than 10 minutes to get this info for you. Now your homework is to find the info for Australia using the same method

**Haroon** · 05-23-2011, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by speakfree2mk View Post

Haroon Bhai, thanks a tonne !! Your rides are so inspiring. The Eurotrip you did with your wife and the South India tour on the Beemer was stuff dreams are made of. I do have a Che-Guevara'esque ride planned in a very long term. (I beleive another xBhp member who accomplished that on the Beemer 1250).

Thanks man. I hope this thread inspires more indians to take the plunge & do trips abroad. I'll make sure I share as much of my knowledge on this so far.
There is no beemer 1250 as of now, but I guess you are referring to the xbhp member on the KTM who rode thru south america.

As for restriction on cc for indian license, the only possibility I see is in europe (Germany & France for sure, not sure of other countries), where their first license is issued for bikes upto a certain hp/cc. After successfully using/ completing that period they issue the final license for higher capacity bikes. So there is a probability that you were refused seeing your indian license. However, I believe age could also have been a factor (mainly for their insurance purpose). Nevertheless, take it from me- "To tour on a bike in any part of the world, take your International Driving Permit" and thats fine.

**Shivanshu** · 05-23-2011, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by speakfree2mk View Post

Hey Fellas,

Now I am planning to do a bike ride in NZ/ AUS soon but am falling short of information such as

1) What type of license / statutory documents are required to hire a bike abroad ?
1.A) How could one go about in procuring these permits ? Costs ??
2) What are some of the pitfalls to be avoided while renting bikes abroad ?
3) How could one go ahead with the planning of the rides ?
4) Are there any self-drive tour package agents that you are aware of ? (I recently went on a self drive holiday in NZ and it cost me like 27k for 6 days on self drive, pretty cheap I would say)
5) Other miscellaneous stuff (prospective riders, feel free to add your questions)

A1 - Get an international license made, whenever you would be riding in Aus/NZ you will have to carry your passport along with you, and also your Indian Driving License. In Aus/NZ, different states have different Rules so check it out before hand. Like say Victoria permits you to ride/drive with International License for 3months after your arrival in Australia, after which you have to apply for there License.

A1a - Well the cost is as per the Rental Outlets from which you are hiring the bike, it depends on them if they accept it. So google it and check it out.

A2 - Go for a long spin on the bike a day or two before you take her for tour. You will know how the bike is and is it upto your comfort or not.

A3 - The rental companies if contacted before will let you know where all you can ride, they will also provide the map and GPS for you. They will give you a briefing to help you getting familarise. They would also provide contact number and addresses of there branches or from where you can get any help, if needed, enroute. But you gotta be in touch with them before hand, or else you going to waste your days out there doing all this.

A4 - Check it out online and see what you can find about.

A5 - Carry your helmet and riding jacket and stuff. And also make sure that you ask them about the luggage boxes and all available for the bike on which you would be touring. You can also go camping as there are specified areas to camp, it would be more fun and it is very well organised out there.

Keep us updated, ride safe, and ride hard.... click freely

**mav1234** · 05-24-2011, 12:54 AM

Thanks a lot Sir ji for your piece of information...

This will surely help lot of Riders...

OT: I have had look into some Bike rentals in and around Hannover, but cant find the right one.Either there charge was way too much(least was some 80 Euros per day for Iron 883 and was upto 200 Euros for the BMWs, Suzuki DL650 being arnd 80-100 Euro), or they have some special instructions... If you have any such info, please do share...

**Haroon** · 05-24-2011, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by mav1234 View Post

OT: I have had look into some Bike rentals in and around Hannover, but cant find the right one.Either there charge was way too much(least was some 80 Euros per day for Iron 883 and was upto 200 Euros for the BMWs, Suzuki DL650 being arnd 80-100 Euro), or they have some special instructions... If you have any such info, please do share...

I think I paid about Euro 130/day for my BMW RT in Munich for 7 days. So the DL650 should be in the Euro 70-80/day range for a 1 week rental. Let me see if I can find something.

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