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Hello everybody - let me introduce myself ��
My name is Markus and I rode 360 degrees around the planet in 80 days.
I did that on 3 classic geared 2-stroke-scooters with 7-14hp and 125-177cc.
3 Scooters to save money, complications, and time with shipping.
I bought one Scooter in the US one year earlier and rode it 10.000 km from the east coast to the west coast to prepare for the world tour.
I placed a second scooter in Utrecht in the Netherlands and started with the third scooter in Madrid where I also finished.
I rode through 18 countries and sat in the saddle for 27.113 km on 3 continents.
I could have finished my trip already on day 76 but I decided I want to drink wine and enjoy good food in Spain and finish the trip like in the book by Jules Verne. I lost several days during breakdowns and waiting for parts. My average was 399 km/day and my longest ride was 690 km/day.
My next adventure might be Alaska to Argentina plus Australia as soon as I am able to save enough money to spend 1.5-2 years on an adventure.
The funny part is I am not listed on any page for motorbike world circumnavigation or in Wikipedia on the list of long-distance motorcycle riders or in any funny record book. Simply because I rode scooters ��! hahaha
Does not matter because you don't get a free beer for it! ��
I was never rich and will probably never be - only in experiences and memories ❤!
A few statistics for friends of raw numbers and facts: Days : 77+3 on the Hispanovespa Kilometers: 27,113 driven
Daily average: 399 km Longest day 690 km (Durres Albania to Athens Greece)
Highest point 12,090 feet (Rocky Mountains) Driving time per day 8-16 hours
Countries: 18
Continents: 3
Scooters: 3 Cubic centimeters: 124-177
Fuel: about 1100l
Oil: about 24l
Tires: 12
Flights: 4
Ferries: 2
train ride 1
Fuel ran out 2 times despite 7l extra Accidents: 2
Injuries: collarbone out
Illnesses: Cold and diarrhea
Losses: 1 motorcycle jacket, 1 power bank, 1 cap
Animal attacks: 4 ( 1 bull and 3 dogs )
Near crashes: 1 camel, 1 coyote and a drunk driver 200km from Vladivostok
Damage: 1 cylinder, 2 clutches, 3 CDIs, 2 tires burst, complete rear brake, 2 spark plugs, 2 spark plug connectors, luggage rack broken, damper worn.
Storms: 1 thunderstorm Montenegro, 1 typhoon Siberia, 2 hurricanes Hawai and Virginia, 1 tornado Kansas
Weight luggage : about 40-50 kg
And before anyone asks, why so packed? In Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Russia, the procurement of parts for Vespa and workshops is almost impossible. That's why I had to carry spare parts and tools with me to help myself. Also oil and tires for the complete journey thanks to Motul and Heidenau ��. Departure: 06/30/2018 Arrival: 09/17/2018 Madrid -> Madrid Eastbound
Fastest solo trip around the world on a Vespa. 2nd German circumnavigation of the world on a Vespa Costs: around €25,000 including everything and preparation for Coast2Coast USA 2017. Was it worth it ? Definitely !

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I read so many discussions about the perfect adventure bike.
150 cc
5-7 hp
Topspeed 55 mph
27.113 kms
77 days around the world !
Well that is what I call an adventure bike !
La Vida Vespa - 80 Days around the World by Markus Mayer

What happend so far ...
Traveler since 2007 (50 countries/40 on Vespa)

2014 Europe on P200E (32 countries and 22450 kms)
2015 10 countries and 1691 kms in 24 hours on Scomadi 125
2015 Elefantentreffen in Vespa
2015 Founded Blechrollerbande Kempten
2015 7 countries and 6000 kms on P200
2016 6 countries and 6500 kms on Bajaj 177
2017 Giro Germanica for kids with cancer 8290 kms and 25.000€ Donation
2017 Coast2Coast of the USA 10.000 kms 20 States
2018 80 Days around the world on Vespa ( 27.113 kms in 17 countries on 3 continents) plus 1000 kms on a 50cc PK50 Iberian Peninsula
2020 3600 kms in Ape50 from Portugal to Germany
2021 6200 kms Vespa Gentleman Giro ( 7 countries and over 70.000 € Donations )..... more to come