German Backbacker on a Motorcycle

Hi guys,

I arrive in Auckland in 21 Days for visiting a Friend of mine and having a Backpacking Adventure for approx. 8 months.

At first i thought of buying one of those typical Campervans... but lets be serious thats IMO the easy way... ;) nah i want the real thing: in a tent - on a bike.

I really enjoy my new Africa Twin here in Germany and i guess it would be the perfect Bike on the NZ Roads (I :love: the DCT-Gearbox) But shipping costs are insane.

I can get something like a DR, KLR, CRF or even a Farm Bike with some Racks for the shipping costs of my AT.



Anyways my plan is: Stay at my friends house for the first days, get a IRD Number, Bank Account and of course a Bike. And then head out and explore and even work from time to time... I'm a plumber here in Germany with 8 years work expierience.



Any thoughts on a company named redbaron? They have some interesting bikes and they even offer a buy back option.


I'm already super excited and I think this will be a once i a lifetime Journey.


PS: Here's a picture of my AT from a 2 Day Trip here in Germany :woohoo:

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German Backbacker on a Motorcycle