  ULTIMATE JOURNEY 
APPROXIMATE COSTS (US$)
*Varies = Based
on individual preferences/requirements
| Motorcycle(s) |
Including all luggage and upgrades |
$12,000 - |
| Motorcycle Gear |
Luggage, GPS w/mounts, and upgrades |
$3,000 - |
| Riding Gear |
Top quality with armor (should be weatherproof),
helmet, gloves, boots, etc. |
$ 2,000 |
| Camping Equip. |
Tent, Sleeping Bags/Pads, Cookware, etc . . . |
$1,300 |
| Electronics |
Laptop, Digital Camera, GPS . . . |
Varies |
Inoculations
(shots) |
Primarily for India/SE Asia: Hep A&B;
Rabies; Meningoco; Encephalitis; Malaria (pills); etc. Plus Add'l shots in NZ we
needed for South America |
$2,300 |
| Med. Insurance |
Includes Emergency Evacuation |
$1,200/yr |
| M/C Insurance |
Pay as you get to each country = cheaper |
$5-40/month |
| Carnet Fees |
Does not include deposit = $11,500 for two bikes to
CAA, refundable when the bikes return to USA |
$1,250 |
| Air Travel &
M/C Shipping
(more info below) |
NYC to MOROCCO: $2,046
Airfare = $910
Shipping (Air) = $1,136 (3,604miles)ISRAEL to INDIA: $3,579
Airfare = $1,114
Shipping (Air) = $2,463 (2,519miles)
NEPAL to THAILAND: $1,365
Airfare = $422
Shipping (Air) = $943 (1,369miles)
SINGAPORE to AUSTRALIA = $1,623
Airfare = $740
Shipping (Sea) = $883 (3,900miles)
AUSTRALIA to NZ = $1,152
Airfare = $354
Shipping (Sea) = $798 (1,356miles)
NZ to South America = $1,300
Airfare = Free (air
points) Ship (air) = $1,300 (6,417m)
S.A. to CNTRL AMER = $1,673
Airfare = $672
Ship (air) = $1,000 (925 miles)
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TOTAL
= $12,738
Distance:
20,100 miles
32,160 kms
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| Ferries |
Included in Budget |
(below) |
| Daily Budget |
Daily Avg: Fuel, food, sleeping (camping &
g/h accom), maintenance, tires, misc. parts, activities, supplies, trinkets, & misc. Does not include shipping, airfare, med. insurance, and other larger
purchases |
Europe = $100/day
SE Asia = $50/day
Aus/NZ = $70/day
NZ Winter = $45/day
S.America = $45/day
C.America = $50/day
USA = $70/day |
How much did it cost?
Our day-to-day total was $96,141, or $62.47/day.
This includes over $20,000 for the first 6 months in Europe, or most expensive
continent! Take out Europe, and we're at under $57/day
The above does not include med and/or moto insurance,
airfare, motorcycle shipping, and other major purchases. Add another $23,339 and the
total jumps to $119,480, or $77.63/day.
SHIPPING
Motorcycles sent on planes are charges
based on either Actual Weight, or Volume Weight -- yes, they use the bigger value.
Volume Weight. is calculated at ([L"xW"xH"]÷366) or ([L cm x W cm x H
cm]÷6000). If you're paying by volume, throw your extra gear in the crate, just
make sure it's secure. The bikes are also considered Dangerous Goods (Cumbustable
Engine / Battery), and because of this they charge more than standard cargo. You are
allowed 1/8 tank of fuel, and battery must be either disconnected or attached to inside of
crate. Our prices are based on 500+ kilograms (2 bikes). The pricing for 1
bike will be slightly higher per kg. When shipping by sea, rates are generally based on
Cubic Meters (/m3 or /CBM). Sea cargo is generally cheaper, but watch out for higher
port charges when you go to retrieve your beloved -- the HUGE price
savings can quickly disappear.
Some figures:
· F650 with loaded panniers = 240kg
· R100PD
with loaded panniers = 290kg
· BMW
crates 88" x 44" x 42"H = 423kg/crate or 866kg total (volume
weight)
· Other
crates we made: 82 x 36 x 42 = 339kg/crate or 678kg total
· Qantas takes bikes uncrated from OZ, and only charges actual weight =
AWESOME!
· F650 loaded, strapped to pallet with front wheel & topcase = 300kg or
350 volume
| FROM / TO |
CARRIER / AGENT |
PACKING |
PRICING |
New York, USA to
Casablanca, Morocco |
Royal Air Maroc
Contact Bill Roberts at JFK
1-718-995-6928 |
2 BMW crates |
Normal price is about $2.88/kg...
+ Import = $94 |
Tel Aviv, Israel to
Bombay, India |
Royal Air Jordanian
Contact Joe at Airport |
Uncrated |
$2,252
details
+ Import = $211 |
Kathmandu, Nepal to
Bangkok, Thailand |
Thai Airways
Mr. Dhakal @ Eagle Eyes
tel: +977-1-256 590
fax: +977-1-252 541
eagleeyes61@hotmail.com |
2 crates = volume of 678 kg |
$943
details |
Kuala Lumpor, Malaysia
Sydney, Australia |
Multimodel Freight
Contact Mr. Murali
ph: +60-3-365-2616
fx: +60-3-365-2617
2001: Unfortunately, Mr Murali is no longer
there. |
2 x 2.62m3 = 5.24m3. $451, plus $432 in
OZ -- very high import fees. |
$883 (includes HIGH import fees)
details |
Sydney, Australia to
Auckland, New Zealand |
Qantas Airways
ph: +61-2-9691-6770 |
Uncrated: dealt direct with Qantas Export |
$798 (excl. DG paperwork = free)
details |
Christchurch, NZ to
Seattle, WA -- USA |
Qantas Airways
Contact Jason @ SB Int'l
ph: +64 3 358-0637
free call NZ: 0800-808-850
j.mcfadden@sbinfo.co.nz
Website: www.sbinfo.co.nz |
Strapped to wooden pallet. |
$610 (incldes all)
detailsShipped
one bike back to USA. |
Auckland, NZ to
Buenos Aires, Argtna |
Qantas Airways
Contact Mike @ Jupiter Air
ph: +64-9-257 1250
fx: +64-9-257-1240 mbrebner@jupiterair.com |
Crated: Used BMW crates which we trimmed
down -- Trying to get on to crowded flight |
$1,300 (includes all) - Actual wt was
higher then volume |
South America to
Central America |
Vencecar
ph: +58-212-355 10 46
Contact Evert @ Fly World
ph: +58-212-355 1006
flayworld@cantv.net |
Pallets: Bikes were strapped to pallet
and wrapped in plastic |
$1,000 (includes all) |
HOW WE OVERLOAD THE BIKES
Some
travelers take more, most have less...
CLOTHING - We each had:
- 5 sets of socks/underwear
- 2 pairs of convertible pants (legs zip off to make shorts)
- 5 T-shirts
- Button-down shirt (nice)
- Micro fleece top
- Long underwear (top and bottom)
- Fleece jacket -- Windproof
- Bathing Suit
- Day hikers (sneakers)
- Sandals
- Cap
- Packable poncho
MOTORCYCLE GEAR - We each also had:
- Riding Suit: Aerostich Darien - - Gore-Tex and Body Armor
- Riding Boots: Daytona Modul GTX (Gore-Tex)
- Helmets: Schuberth flip-up - - Very Versatile
- Summer Riding Gloves
- Winter Riding Gloves: BMW Gore-Tex and Thinsulate
- Kidney Belt
- Fanny Pack: Wallet / Passport / etc.
CAMPING
- Tent: 4 season, 2 drs -- Changed from the Bibler (no good) to a Kelty
- Sleeping Bags: 20ºF Campmor down mummy bags
- Sleeping Pads: Thermarest LE long
- Tripod Stools: one each
- Cooking: Stove, Pots, pan, and other essentials
OTHER
- Motorcycle Covers -- to "hide"/protect the bikes
- Documents & Maps
- Medical Kit
- Electronics: Laptop, digital camera, GPS, small radio
- Tools & Spare Parts
- Guide Books, Novels, & Playing Cards
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