Motorbike trips

Two-wheeled travel notes — roads, passes and days in the saddle.

My motos

2005

My first bike: the "hexhead" boxer that redefined the big adventure-touring class.

Listed in the Italian historical (classic) motorcycle register since May 2026.

2023

My current touring bike: the T-plane triple — light and lively, kitted out for the long hauls.

Engine: Inline 3-cylinder, 12-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled, T-plane crank
Displacement: 1,160 cc
Bore × stroke: 90,0 × 60,7 mm
Power: 110 kW (150 hp) at 9,000 rpm
Torque: 130 Nm at 7,000 rpm
Compression ratio: 13.2:1
Fuel system: Ride-by-wire electronic fuel injection
Clutch: Wet multi-plate, slip-assist
Gearbox: 6-speed, quickshifter
Final drive: Shaft drive
Frame: Tubular steel, bolt-on subframe
Front suspension: Showa Ø49 mm USD semi-active fork, 220 mm travel
Rear suspension: Showa semi-active monoshock, electronic preload, 220 mm travel
Brakes: Front twin Ø320 mm Brembo Stylema, rear Ø282 mm disc, cornering ABS
Wheels: Tubeless spoked, front 21", rear 18"
Tyres: 90/90-21 – 150/70 R18
Kerb weight: 261 kg
Seat height: 875–895 mm
Fuel tank: 30 litres
Electronics: IMU, cornering traction control & ABS, riding modes, Blind Spot radar, TFT

I hardly ever ride alone — here are the people I share the roads, passes and bends with.

Stefania «Stefy»

Kawasaki ER-5 500

A companion through a thousand bends, always aboard her Kawasaki ER-5.
Stefano «Steve»

Yamaha Fazer 1000

The ever-present travel buddy, piling on the miles with his Yamaha Fazer 1000.
Maurizio

Now and then

Joins the group whenever he can, for a ride in good company.