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Simon and Monika Newbound departed on their around the world trip on R1150GS & F650 GS in May 2002.

"Trailfinders Tailormade Travel Insurance, developed over some 35 years and effected by AXA Insurance UK Plc, has been specifically designed to cater for all types of traveller on all types of holidays."

Maria Robinson from London, Surrey, Britain said: "cover motorcycling with no restriction, only add 50% to the quoted premium from their website to include motorcycling- Example £509pp for 10months worldwide exc. CAD/US"

"In April 2003 we embarked upon a two-year, trans-world expedition in our custom-built, 6x6 Land-Rover called Nyathi. We intend to cover a distance of over 150,000kms, traversing more than 60 countries. We planned the trip for the best part of three years and jumped out of the rat race into the panic of what were last minute trip preparations..."

Scotland / Papua New Guinea, traveling around the world in 1000 days on his BMW's F 650 Dakar.

"Around the world... started on April 01, 2006 leaving the UK for a 6 month tour across Europe, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia and the US"

"Specialize solely in travel insurance...budget traveller...already travelling" etc. UK based (NO USA citizens) but all others ok.

Explorer policy - "Specially for the budget traveller covering yourself for the necessities", maximum age 40, is £181.50 for 12 months worldwide coverage. Motorcycling coverage restricted to under 500cc.

Around the World, on BMW R1150GS, 2001. You can read all about the journey in their new eBook, which contains hundreds of beautiful pictures and stories of this fascinating adventure.

A couple from Bristol, UK traveling around the world on their 2 Yamaha XJs.

"With STA Travel's Premier insurance you have the most extensive cover available."22 Aug/08 - POST by Susan Johnson: STA's policy includes the following under Adventure Sports covered:"Motorcycle Touring, Motorcycling up to 125cc where the appropriate licence is held, where claims and convictions free for previous 3 years and where wearing a helmet"

When queried about the difference between these two items on 22 Aug/08, and after checking with a supervisor, I was advised that 'Motorcycle Touring' means travelling with an organised tour company, BUT the restriction on 125cc still holds! This on a policy that covers Mountaineering, Heliskiing, Caving, Parapenting and about 100 other activities :-(

We're leaving this entry here, as if you are going RTW on a 125cc bike or smaller and have the appropriate licence you should be okay to get coverage. Meanwhile, we will write to the company and tell them their policy is absurd!

World Record for the Fastest Circumnavigation of the World by Motorcycle. 21 days around the world - Kevin and Julia Sanders. Check the website for their route. Also Transam Record, Alaska to Ushuaia.