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Georgia
Georgia visa
Citizens of the European Union don’t need a visa for entering Georgia, however you need to buy vehicle insurance as soon as you cross the border. The price for a motorbike is currently about € 7,00 for 15 days. You can buy your insurance on the CIC TPL website.
Georgia scenic roads
Military road
- Triniti Church
- Daytrip from Tbilisi
- Turn in Kazbegi
Tusheti road
Note: South Ossetia and Abkhazia are off limits due to an ongoing territory conflict.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan visa regulation
The Azerbaijan land borders are still closed for tourism (last update july 24, 2023 on Caravanistan) But you can fly in.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have been in a conflict about the Nagorno-Karabakh region for years. You won’t make a chance of entering Azerbaijan if you have this region stamped in your passport.
Azerbaijan highlights
Gobustan national park
Mud volcanoes and rock carvings as well as magnificent views.
Armenia
Scenic roads and high lights Armenia
Along the M6 in Lori province
From the Northernmost border crossing (Bagratshen – Sadakhlo) follow the M6 which is the main road but still a two lane road along the river with mountain views on both sides. It has many local roads running stretches alongside it if you want a detour.
Akhtala monastery
With it’s dramatic setting on the edge of a cliff, the Akhtala monastery is first up along the M6. Take a right over the river in the town of Akhtala. The church served as a fortress in defending the north-western regions of Armenia and it is one of the best preserved in the country.
Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries
Take the H25 to visit the Haghpat monastery and while in town, take the small hike to the small Kusanats Church.
Follow the H25 to get back on the M6. Shortly after you will reach the Sanahin Monastery, which is also a Unesco heritage site. It’s a short way-and-back detour from the main road.
Arevatsag Gorge
In Sanahin, take the H35 up the hill. You’ll pass the villages of Odsoen and Arevatsag. From there, take the bumpy road passing the canyon. The Arevatsag Gorge is a good place for some exploring and photos, also popular for hiking or mountain biking. Continue on the semi paved road and eventually you’ll be reunited with M6.
Arevatsag to Vanadzor
After Arevatsag you can choose to take a detour via the H23, which takes you higher over the Pushkin pass, where the landscape is more open and you’ll pass over green and brown hills. The M6 passes through a pine forest before arriving in Vanadzor, a medium sized town with a wide range of accomodation available.
In june 2024 a section of 31 kilometers of the M6 between Alaverdi and Vanadzor was flooded. Bridges were destroyed and the main border crossing was temporarily closed.
Armenia visa and border crossings
No visa is needed for European citizens and no Carnet de Passage either. However you need to purchase a temporary liability insurance to temporarily import your vehicle. There are several places where you can buy them at the border, but don’t use the first booth and avoid touts. There is an insurance company in Erevan, Ingo, that askes 0,0061% to 3,3% (of the bikes value?) for a third party insurance. Another option is to arrange it beforehand via ASWA.
Border crossings
Only the border crossings with Iran and Georgia are open for foreigners. To go from Armenia into Iran, see the border crossings into Iran. There are three border crossings from Georgia into Armenia:
- Bagratashen – Sadakhlo on the main road between Erevan and Tbilisi.
- Gogovan – Guguti which is partly a dirt road and quite scenic, according to Caravanistan.
- Bavra – Ninotsminda
- Privolnoe – Akhkerpi the smalles and least used border crossing. It exists, but is nowhere to be found on any travel online travel resource.
Russia
Russia (North Caucasus)
The North Caucasus remains a high risk area. Although the Eastern provinces Chechnya, Ingushetia and Dagestan are officially no longer war zones, they’re not considered safe for tourism.
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan visa regulation
Turkmenistan transit visas aren’t being issued since covid. You can apply for a tourist visa (prices uncertain, on source stated $85), but you’ll have to book a tour and be accompanied by a guide.
Uzbekistan
Scenic roads and high lights Armenia
Armenia visa and border crossings
CF MOTO 40MT
-
Dry weight 175 kg
-
Curb weight 192 kg
-
Cilinders 2 cilinders, 449 cc
-
Top speed 190 km/h
-
Fuel capacity 17,5
-
Fuel usage (5.6 l/100 kg)
-
Range ?
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7800
Himalayan 450 2024
-
Dry weight 181 kg
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders 1 x 452 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17 l
-
Fuel usage 27.7 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range > 450 km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7000
Maintenance interval is 5000 km / 6 months
Honda NX500 2024
-
Dry weight ?
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders parallel twin, 471 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17,5 l
-
Fuel usage 27.8 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range 450+ km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 8849
Honda CRF 250
De L is tweedehands te krijgen van bouwjaar 2012 tot 2015, de rally is tweedehands niet veel te krijgen, maar als je hem vindt is hij nieuwer. Mist een beetje power op de weg en je moet veel schakelen. Geweldig voor onverhard.
| Fuel capacity | 7,7 (L) – 10,1 (rally) |
| Weight | 147 kg kerb (L) – 157 kerb (rally) |
| Cilinders | 1 x 249 cc |
| Second hand price (NL) | € 4000 – € 5000 (L) – € 5500 – € 6000 (rally) |
| New price (NL) | not available |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Fuel usage | 25-30 km/l (L) – 33 km/l (rally claimed) |
| Range | more than 210 (L) – 320 km (rally, claimed) |
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan border crossings
Ferry from Baku (Azerbaijan) to Aktau (Kazakhstan)
There is a cargo ferry by ASCO that leaves when full. For drivers, buy your tickets in the port of Alat and prepare to pay about $220 for a motorcycle with a driver. Prices include a sleeping cabin and food.
Journalofnomads wrote a comprehensive guide about the crossing.
Kyrgystan
Scenic roads and high lights Armenia
Along the M6 in Lori province
From the Northernmost border crossing (Bagratshen – Sadakhlo) follow the M6 which is the main road but still a two lane road along the river with mountain views on both sides. It has many local roads running stretches alongside it if you want a detour.
Akhtala monastery
With it’s dramatic setting on the edge of a cliff, the Akhtala monastery is first up along the M6. Take a right over the river in the town of Akhtala. The church served as a fortress in defending the north-western regions of Armenia and it is one of the best preserved in the country.
Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries
Take the H25 to visit the Haghpat monastery and while in town, take the small hike to the small Kusanats Church.
Follow the H25 to get back on the M6. Shortly after you will reach the Sanahin Monastery, which is also a Unesco heritage site. It’s a short way-and-back detour from the main road.
Arevatsag Gorge
In Sanahin, take the H35 up the hill. You’ll pass the villages of Odsoen and Arevatsag. From there, take the bumpy road passing the canyon. The Arevatsag Gorge is a good place for some exploring and photos, also popular for hiking or mountain biking. Continue on the semi paved road and eventually you’ll be reunited with M6.
Arevatsag to Vanadzor
After Arevatsag you can choose to take a detour via the H23, which takes you higher over the Pushkin pass, where the landscape is more open and you’ll pass over green and brown hills. The M6 passes through a pine forest before arriving in Vanadzor, a medium sized town with a wide range of accomodation available.
In june 2024 a section of 31 kilometers of the M6 between Alaverdi and Vanadzor was flooded. Bridges were destroyed and the main border crossing was temporarily closed.
Armenia visa and border crossings
No visa is needed for European citizens and no Carnet de Passage either. However you need to purchase a temporary liability insurance to temporarily import your vehicle. There are several places where you can buy them at the border, but don’t use the first booth and avoid touts. There is an insurance company in Erevan, Ingo, that askes 0,0061% to 3,3% (of the bikes value?) for a third party insurance. Another option is to arrange it beforehand via ASWA.
Border crossings
Only the border crossings with Iran and Georgia are open for foreigners. To go from Armenia into Iran, see the border crossings into Iran. There are three border crossings from Georgia into Armenia:
- Bagratashen – Sadakhlo on the main road between Erevan and Tbilisi.
- Gogovan – Guguti which is partly a dirt road and quite scenic, according to Caravanistan.
- Bavra – Ninotsminda
- Privolnoe – Akhkerpi the smalles and least used border crossing. It exists, but is nowhere to be found on any travel online travel resource.
CF MOTO 40MT
-
Dry weight 175 kg
-
Curb weight 192 kg
-
Cilinders 2 cilinders, 449 cc
-
Top speed 190 km/h
-
Fuel capacity 17,5
-
Fuel usage (5.6 l/100 kg)
-
Range ?
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7800
Himalayan 450 2024
-
Dry weight 181 kg
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders 1 x 452 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17 l
-
Fuel usage 27.7 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range > 450 km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7000
Maintenance interval is 5000 km / 6 months
Honda NX500 2024
-
Dry weight ?
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders parallel twin, 471 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17,5 l
-
Fuel usage 27.8 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range 450+ km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 8849
Honda CRF 250
De L is tweedehands te krijgen van bouwjaar 2012 tot 2015, de rally is tweedehands niet veel te krijgen, maar als je hem vindt is hij nieuwer. Mist een beetje power op de weg en je moet veel schakelen. Geweldig voor onverhard.
| Fuel capacity | 7,7 (L) – 10,1 (rally) |
| Weight | 147 kg kerb (L) – 157 kerb (rally) |
| Cilinders | 1 x 249 cc |
| Second hand price (NL) | € 4000 – € 5000 (L) – € 5500 – € 6000 (rally) |
| New price (NL) | not available |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Fuel usage | 25-30 km/l (L) – 33 km/l (rally claimed) |
| Range | more than 210 (L) – 320 km (rally, claimed) |
Tajikistan
Scenic roads and high lights Armenia
Along the M6 in Lori province
From the Northernmost border crossing (Bagratshen – Sadakhlo) follow the M6 which is the main road but still a two lane road along the river with mountain views on both sides. It has many local roads running stretches alongside it if you want a detour.
Akhtala monastery
With it’s dramatic setting on the edge of a cliff, the Akhtala monastery is first up along the M6. Take a right over the river in the town of Akhtala. The church served as a fortress in defending the north-western regions of Armenia and it is one of the best preserved in the country.
Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries
Take the H25 to visit the Haghpat monastery and while in town, take the small hike to the small Kusanats Church.
Follow the H25 to get back on the M6. Shortly after you will reach the Sanahin Monastery, which is also a Unesco heritage site. It’s a short way-and-back detour from the main road.
Arevatsag Gorge
In Sanahin, take the H35 up the hill. You’ll pass the villages of Odsoen and Arevatsag. From there, take the bumpy road passing the canyon. The Arevatsag Gorge is a good place for some exploring and photos, also popular for hiking or mountain biking. Continue on the semi paved road and eventually you’ll be reunited with M6.
Arevatsag to Vanadzor
After Arevatsag you can choose to take a detour via the H23, which takes you higher over the Pushkin pass, where the landscape is more open and you’ll pass over green and brown hills. The M6 passes through a pine forest before arriving in Vanadzor, a medium sized town with a wide range of accomodation available.
In june 2024 a section of 31 kilometers of the M6 between Alaverdi and Vanadzor was flooded. Bridges were destroyed and the main border crossing was temporarily closed.
Armenia visa and border crossings
No visa is needed for European citizens and no Carnet de Passage either. However you need to purchase a temporary liability insurance to temporarily import your vehicle. There are several places where you can buy them at the border, but don’t use the first booth and avoid touts. There is an insurance company in Erevan, Ingo, that askes 0,0061% to 3,3% (of the bikes value?) for a third party insurance. Another option is to arrange it beforehand via ASWA.
Border crossings
Only the border crossings with Iran and Georgia are open for foreigners. To go from Armenia into Iran, see the border crossings into Iran. There are three border crossings from Georgia into Armenia:
- Bagratashen – Sadakhlo on the main road between Erevan and Tbilisi.
- Gogovan – Guguti which is partly a dirt road and quite scenic, according to Caravanistan.
- Bavra – Ninotsminda
- Privolnoe – Akhkerpi the smalles and least used border crossing. It exists, but is nowhere to be found on any travel online travel resource.
CF MOTO 40MT
-
Dry weight 175 kg
-
Curb weight 192 kg
-
Cilinders 2 cilinders, 449 cc
-
Top speed 190 km/h
-
Fuel capacity 17,5
-
Fuel usage (5.6 l/100 kg)
-
Range ?
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7800
Himalayan 450 2024
-
Dry weight 181 kg
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders 1 x 452 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17 l
-
Fuel usage 27.7 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range > 450 km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7000
Maintenance interval is 5000 km / 6 months
Honda NX500 2024
-
Dry weight ?
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders parallel twin, 471 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17,5 l
-
Fuel usage 27.8 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range 450+ km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 8849
Honda CRF 250
De L is tweedehands te krijgen van bouwjaar 2012 tot 2015, de rally is tweedehands niet veel te krijgen, maar als je hem vindt is hij nieuwer. Mist een beetje power op de weg en je moet veel schakelen. Geweldig voor onverhard.
| Fuel capacity | 7,7 (L) – 10,1 (rally) |
| Weight | 147 kg kerb (L) – 157 kerb (rally) |
| Cilinders | 1 x 249 cc |
| Second hand price (NL) | € 4000 – € 5000 (L) – € 5500 – € 6000 (rally) |
| New price (NL) | not available |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Fuel usage | 25-30 km/l (L) – 33 km/l (rally claimed) |
| Range | more than 210 (L) – 320 km (rally, claimed) |
China
Scenic roads and high lights Armenia
Along the M6 in Lori province
From the Northernmost border crossing (Bagratshen – Sadakhlo) follow the M6 which is the main road but still a two lane road along the river with mountain views on both sides. It has many local roads running stretches alongside it if you want a detour.
Akhtala monastery
With it’s dramatic setting on the edge of a cliff, the Akhtala monastery is first up along the M6. Take a right over the river in the town of Akhtala. The church served as a fortress in defending the north-western regions of Armenia and it is one of the best preserved in the country.
Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries
Take the H25 to visit the Haghpat monastery and while in town, take the small hike to the small Kusanats Church.
Follow the H25 to get back on the M6. Shortly after you will reach the Sanahin Monastery, which is also a Unesco heritage site. It’s a short way-and-back detour from the main road.
Arevatsag Gorge
In Sanahin, take the H35 up the hill. You’ll pass the villages of Odsoen and Arevatsag. From there, take the bumpy road passing the canyon. The Arevatsag Gorge is a good place for some exploring and photos, also popular for hiking or mountain biking. Continue on the semi paved road and eventually you’ll be reunited with M6.
Arevatsag to Vanadzor
After Arevatsag you can choose to take a detour via the H23, which takes you higher over the Pushkin pass, where the landscape is more open and you’ll pass over green and brown hills. The M6 passes through a pine forest before arriving in Vanadzor, a medium sized town with a wide range of accomodation available.
In june 2024 a section of 31 kilometers of the M6 between Alaverdi and Vanadzor was flooded. Bridges were destroyed and the main border crossing was temporarily closed.
Armenia visa and border crossings
No visa is needed for European citizens and no Carnet de Passage either. However you need to purchase a temporary liability insurance to temporarily import your vehicle. There are several places where you can buy them at the border, but don’t use the first booth and avoid touts. There is an insurance company in Erevan, Ingo, that askes 0,0061% to 3,3% (of the bikes value?) for a third party insurance. Another option is to arrange it beforehand via ASWA.
Border crossings
Only the border crossings with Iran and Georgia are open for foreigners. To go from Armenia into Iran, see the border crossings into Iran. There are three border crossings from Georgia into Armenia:
- Bagratashen – Sadakhlo on the main road between Erevan and Tbilisi.
- Gogovan – Guguti which is partly a dirt road and quite scenic, according to Caravanistan.
- Bavra – Ninotsminda
- Privolnoe – Akhkerpi the smalles and least used border crossing. It exists, but is nowhere to be found on any travel online travel resource.
CF MOTO 40MT
-
Dry weight 175 kg
-
Curb weight 192 kg
-
Cilinders 2 cilinders, 449 cc
-
Top speed 190 km/h
-
Fuel capacity 17,5
-
Fuel usage (5.6 l/100 kg)
-
Range ?
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7800
Himalayan 450 2024
-
Dry weight 181 kg
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders 1 x 452 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17 l
-
Fuel usage 27.7 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range > 450 km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7000
Maintenance interval is 5000 km / 6 months
Honda NX500 2024
-
Dry weight ?
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders parallel twin, 471 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17,5 l
-
Fuel usage 27.8 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range 450+ km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 8849
Honda CRF 250
De L is tweedehands te krijgen van bouwjaar 2012 tot 2015, de rally is tweedehands niet veel te krijgen, maar als je hem vindt is hij nieuwer. Mist een beetje power op de weg en je moet veel schakelen. Geweldig voor onverhard.
| Fuel capacity | 7,7 (L) – 10,1 (rally) |
| Weight | 147 kg kerb (L) – 157 kerb (rally) |
| Cilinders | 1 x 249 cc |
| Second hand price (NL) | € 4000 – € 5000 (L) – € 5500 – € 6000 (rally) |
| New price (NL) | not available |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Fuel usage | 25-30 km/l (L) – 33 km/l (rally claimed) |
| Range | more than 210 (L) – 320 km (rally, claimed) |
Iran
Iran visa and border crossings
Iran remains volatile although foreign tourists are allowed to (and do) enter.
For overland vehicles, a Carnet de Passage is required (category 1, also valid in India and Pakistan. € 3.000 deposit for motorbikes up to € 7.500 value, € 5.000 deposit for other vehicles up to € 7.500 value). Overlanders staying more than 10 days need to obtain a temporary registration plate at the border (according to the Embassy of Iran in the Netherlands).
Tourist visa application takes about 10 days and visitors must enter Iran within 3 months of the date of issue. A visa is usually valid for 30 days and can be extended twice, so the total stay may be up to 90 days. The cost of a tourist visa is € 50 for Dutch nationals (2024). Proof of valid travel insurance must be attached to the visa application, according to the embassy in the Netherlands, but this isn’t mentioned on the IR-Iran eVisa application website.
Border crossings
From Iran into Pakistan, the Gabd-Reemdan border has had foreigners crossing in 2022, and 2023. But not everyone has succeeded. Both the Mirjaveh-Taftan border and the Gabd-Reemdan border have police escorts on the Pakistani side, until you’re out of Bulchistan. The Mand-Pishin crossing is only open for pedestrians. The Mirjaveh-Taftan border seems the most used, and an elaborate story from 2017 was posted by Josephine and David on Home Is Where The Car Is. Some usefull tips from this report:
- Go on a monday or a friday, so you won’t get stuck in Quetta for the weekend. The office closes early on friday.
- Exchange money in Iran as the rate at the border is terrible.
- Leave early so you don’t have to sleep at the border.
- If you stay in a hotel in Zahedan, you will get an escort from there (in 2017 at least). Be sure not to stay there if you don’t want an escort on the Iranian side, as it will be quicker.
Entering Iran from Armenia, the Nordooz-Agarak has had many foreigners crossing without issues in 2022 and 2023.
Recommended stays near the border
Old Hossein
Hossein Ravanyar aka “Mr. Hossein” aka The Original
http://www.iranoverland.com/
Pakistan
Scenic roads and high lights Armenia
Along the M6 in Lori province
From the Northernmost border crossing (Bagratshen – Sadakhlo) follow the M6 which is the main road but still a two lane road along the river with mountain views on both sides. It has many local roads running stretches alongside it if you want a detour.
Akhtala monastery
With it’s dramatic setting on the edge of a cliff, the Akhtala monastery is first up along the M6. Take a right over the river in the town of Akhtala. The church served as a fortress in defending the north-western regions of Armenia and it is one of the best preserved in the country.
Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries
Take the H25 to visit the Haghpat monastery and while in town, take the small hike to the small Kusanats Church.
Follow the H25 to get back on the M6. Shortly after you will reach the Sanahin Monastery, which is also a Unesco heritage site. It’s a short way-and-back detour from the main road.
Arevatsag Gorge
In Sanahin, take the H35 up the hill. You’ll pass the villages of Odsoen and Arevatsag. From there, take the bumpy road passing the canyon. The Arevatsag Gorge is a good place for some exploring and photos, also popular for hiking or mountain biking. Continue on the semi paved road and eventually you’ll be reunited with M6.
Arevatsag to Vanadzor
After Arevatsag you can choose to take a detour via the H23, which takes you higher over the Pushkin pass, where the landscape is more open and you’ll pass over green and brown hills. The M6 passes through a pine forest before arriving in Vanadzor, a medium sized town with a wide range of accomodation available.
In june 2024 a section of 31 kilometers of the M6 between Alaverdi and Vanadzor was flooded. Bridges were destroyed and the main border crossing was temporarily closed.
Armenia visa and border crossings
No visa is needed for European citizens and no Carnet de Passage either. However you need to purchase a temporary liability insurance to temporarily import your vehicle. There are several places where you can buy them at the border, but don’t use the first booth and avoid touts. There is an insurance company in Erevan, Ingo, that askes 0,0061% to 3,3% (of the bikes value?) for a third party insurance. Another option is to arrange it beforehand via ASWA.
Border crossings
Only the border crossings with Iran and Georgia are open for foreigners. To go from Armenia into Iran, see the border crossings into Iran. There are three border crossings from Georgia into Armenia:
- Bagratashen – Sadakhlo on the main road between Erevan and Tbilisi.
- Gogovan – Guguti which is partly a dirt road and quite scenic, according to Caravanistan.
- Bavra – Ninotsminda
- Privolnoe – Akhkerpi the smalles and least used border crossing. It exists, but is nowhere to be found on any travel online travel resource.
CF MOTO 40MT
-
Dry weight 175 kg
-
Curb weight 192 kg
-
Cilinders 2 cilinders, 449 cc
-
Top speed 190 km/h
-
Fuel capacity 17,5
-
Fuel usage (5.6 l/100 kg)
-
Range ?
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7800
Himalayan 450 2024
-
Dry weight 181 kg
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders 1 x 452 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17 l
-
Fuel usage 27.7 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range > 450 km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7000
Maintenance interval is 5000 km / 6 months
Honda NX500 2024
-
Dry weight ?
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders parallel twin, 471 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17,5 l
-
Fuel usage 27.8 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range 450+ km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 8849
Honda CRF 250
De L is tweedehands te krijgen van bouwjaar 2012 tot 2015, de rally is tweedehands niet veel te krijgen, maar als je hem vindt is hij nieuwer. Mist een beetje power op de weg en je moet veel schakelen. Geweldig voor onverhard.
| Fuel capacity | 7,7 (L) – 10,1 (rally) |
| Weight | 147 kg kerb (L) – 157 kerb (rally) |
| Cilinders | 1 x 249 cc |
| Second hand price (NL) | € 4000 – € 5000 (L) – € 5500 – € 6000 (rally) |
| New price (NL) | not available |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Fuel usage | 25-30 km/l (L) – 33 km/l (rally claimed) |
| Range | more than 210 (L) – 320 km (rally, claimed) |
India
Scenic roads and high lights Armenia
Along the M6 in Lori province
From the Northernmost border crossing (Bagratshen – Sadakhlo) follow the M6 which is the main road but still a two lane road along the river with mountain views on both sides. It has many local roads running stretches alongside it if you want a detour.
Akhtala monastery
With it’s dramatic setting on the edge of a cliff, the Akhtala monastery is first up along the M6. Take a right over the river in the town of Akhtala. The church served as a fortress in defending the north-western regions of Armenia and it is one of the best preserved in the country.
Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries
Take the H25 to visit the Haghpat monastery and while in town, take the small hike to the small Kusanats Church.
Follow the H25 to get back on the M6. Shortly after you will reach the Sanahin Monastery, which is also a Unesco heritage site. It’s a short way-and-back detour from the main road.
Arevatsag Gorge
In Sanahin, take the H35 up the hill. You’ll pass the villages of Odsoen and Arevatsag. From there, take the bumpy road passing the canyon. The Arevatsag Gorge is a good place for some exploring and photos, also popular for hiking or mountain biking. Continue on the semi paved road and eventually you’ll be reunited with M6.
Arevatsag to Vanadzor
After Arevatsag you can choose to take a detour via the H23, which takes you higher over the Pushkin pass, where the landscape is more open and you’ll pass over green and brown hills. The M6 passes through a pine forest before arriving in Vanadzor, a medium sized town with a wide range of accomodation available.
In june 2024 a section of 31 kilometers of the M6 between Alaverdi and Vanadzor was flooded. Bridges were destroyed and the main border crossing was temporarily closed.
Armenia visa and border crossings
No visa is needed for European citizens and no Carnet de Passage either. However you need to purchase a temporary liability insurance to temporarily import your vehicle. There are several places where you can buy them at the border, but don’t use the first booth and avoid touts. There is an insurance company in Erevan, Ingo, that askes 0,0061% to 3,3% (of the bikes value?) for a third party insurance. Another option is to arrange it beforehand via ASWA.
Border crossings
Only the border crossings with Iran and Georgia are open for foreigners. To go from Armenia into Iran, see the border crossings into Iran. There are three border crossings from Georgia into Armenia:
- Bagratashen – Sadakhlo on the main road between Erevan and Tbilisi.
- Gogovan – Guguti which is partly a dirt road and quite scenic, according to Caravanistan.
- Bavra – Ninotsminda
- Privolnoe – Akhkerpi the smalles and least used border crossing. It exists, but is nowhere to be found on any travel online travel resource.
CF MOTO 40MT
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Dry weight 175 kg
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Curb weight 192 kg
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Cilinders 2 cilinders, 449 cc
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Top speed 190 km/h
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Fuel capacity 17,5
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Fuel usage (5.6 l/100 kg)
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Range ?
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Second hand price (NL) ?
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New price (NL) € 7800
Himalayan 450 2024
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Dry weight 181 kg
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Curb weight 196 kg
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Cilinders 1 x 452 cc
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Top speed ?
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Fuel capacity 17 l
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Fuel usage 27.7 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
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Range > 450 km
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Second hand price (NL) ?
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New price (NL) € 7000
Maintenance interval is 5000 km / 6 months
Honda NX500 2024
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Dry weight ?
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Curb weight 196 kg
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Cilinders parallel twin, 471 cc
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Top speed ?
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Fuel capacity 17,5 l
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Fuel usage 27.8 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
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Range 450+ km
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Second hand price (NL) ?
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New price (NL) € 8849
Honda CRF 250
De L is tweedehands te krijgen van bouwjaar 2012 tot 2015, de rally is tweedehands niet veel te krijgen, maar als je hem vindt is hij nieuwer. Mist een beetje power op de weg en je moet veel schakelen. Geweldig voor onverhard.
| Fuel capacity | 7,7 (L) – 10,1 (rally) |
| Weight | 147 kg kerb (L) – 157 kerb (rally) |
| Cilinders | 1 x 249 cc |
| Second hand price (NL) | € 4000 – € 5000 (L) – € 5500 – € 6000 (rally) |
| New price (NL) | not available |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Fuel usage | 25-30 km/l (L) – 33 km/l (rally claimed) |
| Range | more than 210 (L) – 320 km (rally, claimed) |
Bangladesh
Scenic roads and high lights Armenia
Along the M6 in Lori province
From the Northernmost border crossing (Bagratshen – Sadakhlo) follow the M6 which is the main road but still a two lane road along the river with mountain views on both sides. It has many local roads running stretches alongside it if you want a detour.
Akhtala monastery
With it’s dramatic setting on the edge of a cliff, the Akhtala monastery is first up along the M6. Take a right over the river in the town of Akhtala. The church served as a fortress in defending the north-western regions of Armenia and it is one of the best preserved in the country.
Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries
Take the H25 to visit the Haghpat monastery and while in town, take the small hike to the small Kusanats Church.
Follow the H25 to get back on the M6. Shortly after you will reach the Sanahin Monastery, which is also a Unesco heritage site. It’s a short way-and-back detour from the main road.
Arevatsag Gorge
In Sanahin, take the H35 up the hill. You’ll pass the villages of Odsoen and Arevatsag. From there, take the bumpy road passing the canyon. The Arevatsag Gorge is a good place for some exploring and photos, also popular for hiking or mountain biking. Continue on the semi paved road and eventually you’ll be reunited with M6.
Arevatsag to Vanadzor
After Arevatsag you can choose to take a detour via the H23, which takes you higher over the Pushkin pass, where the landscape is more open and you’ll pass over green and brown hills. The M6 passes through a pine forest before arriving in Vanadzor, a medium sized town with a wide range of accomodation available.
In june 2024 a section of 31 kilometers of the M6 between Alaverdi and Vanadzor was flooded. Bridges were destroyed and the main border crossing was temporarily closed.
Armenia visa and border crossings
No visa is needed for European citizens and no Carnet de Passage either. However you need to purchase a temporary liability insurance to temporarily import your vehicle. There are several places where you can buy them at the border, but don’t use the first booth and avoid touts. There is an insurance company in Erevan, Ingo, that askes 0,0061% to 3,3% (of the bikes value?) for a third party insurance. Another option is to arrange it beforehand via ASWA.
Border crossings
Only the border crossings with Iran and Georgia are open for foreigners. To go from Armenia into Iran, see the border crossings into Iran. There are three border crossings from Georgia into Armenia:
- Bagratashen – Sadakhlo on the main road between Erevan and Tbilisi.
- Gogovan – Guguti which is partly a dirt road and quite scenic, according to Caravanistan.
- Bavra – Ninotsminda
- Privolnoe – Akhkerpi the smalles and least used border crossing. It exists, but is nowhere to be found on any travel online travel resource.
CF MOTO 40MT
-
Dry weight 175 kg
-
Curb weight 192 kg
-
Cilinders 2 cilinders, 449 cc
-
Top speed 190 km/h
-
Fuel capacity 17,5
-
Fuel usage (5.6 l/100 kg)
-
Range ?
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7800
Himalayan 450 2024
-
Dry weight 181 kg
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders 1 x 452 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17 l
-
Fuel usage 27.7 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range > 450 km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 7000
Maintenance interval is 5000 km / 6 months
Honda NX500 2024
-
Dry weight ?
-
Curb weight 196 kg
-
Cilinders parallel twin, 471 cc
-
Top speed ?
-
Fuel capacity 17,5 l
-
Fuel usage 27.8 km/l (3,6 l/100 km)
-
Range 450+ km
-
Second hand price (NL) ?
-
New price (NL) € 8849
Honda CRF 250
De L is tweedehands te krijgen van bouwjaar 2012 tot 2015, de rally is tweedehands niet veel te krijgen, maar als je hem vindt is hij nieuwer. Mist een beetje power op de weg en je moet veel schakelen. Geweldig voor onverhard.
| Fuel capacity | 7,7 (L) – 10,1 (rally) |
| Weight | 147 kg kerb (L) – 157 kerb (rally) |
| Cilinders | 1 x 249 cc |
| Second hand price (NL) | € 4000 – € 5000 (L) – € 5500 – € 6000 (rally) |
| New price (NL) | not available |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Fuel usage | 25-30 km/l (L) – 33 km/l (rally claimed) |
| Range | more than 210 (L) – 320 km (rally, claimed) |
Myanmar
India – Myanmar border crossing
Moreh/Tamu
In western Sagaing Division is the border crossing between Moreh (India, Manipur state) and Tamu (Myanmar, Sagaing Division). The small town of Tamu serves primarily as a transport and logistics hub for cross border trade between India and Myanmar. There is also an ATM, a variety of restaurants, and several hotels that accept foreginers.
Zokhawtar/Rikhawdar
The Myanmar government opened the Zokhawthar (India, Mizoram state) and Rikhawdar (Myanmar, Chin State) border crossing to increase the trade flow to remote northwestern Chin State. That being said, this mountainous region offers incredible scenery, rugged roads, and a unique cultural experience. Just outside of Rikhawdar village is the heart-shaped Rih Lake.
It is not permitted for foreigners to cross at any other India-Myanmar border points.
source: https://www.go-myanmar.com/arriving-and-departing-over-land
Thailand
Thailand visa and regulations
To enter Thailand with your own vehicle, you may need to contact the Department of land Transport in Thailand at least 30 days before your planned entry. Source: ADAC 15-05-2023