Australia touringKawasaki Z1R Solo Touring Around Australia: New South Wales
Motorcycle touring in Australia on a classic Kawasaki Z1R. Ride logs, breakdowns, and adventures across NSW roads and wilderness.
Australia touring
touringNovember 4, 2024Touring Mount Kurikoma with the Z1R: Autumn Foliage Ride
Right after returning from my recent touring on Route 341 in Akita Prefecture, I decided to head out again, as the autum...
touringNovember 1, 2024Touring Route 341 from End to End on the Z1R: Part 2 (Kazuno City & Hachimantai, Akita Prefecture)
A full ride along Route 341 in Akita Prefecture—featuring mountains, ocean views, waterfalls, rivers, and lakes. A scenic national road with ever-changing landscapes!
touringOctober 31, 2024Touring Route 341 from End to End on the Z1R: Part 1 (Tazawako, Akita)
秋田県の国道341号線を端から端まで走るツーリング。山あり海あり滝あり川あり湖あり！国道341号線は表情豊かな国道だ！
touringOctober 20, 2024: Z1R Touring Across Route 346 (Karakuwa Peninsula & Kesennuma Oshima)
It’s been one of those stretches where it’s rainy on my days off and sunny when I’m stuck at work.Somehow, just like tha...
touringJune 8-9, 2024: Z1R Touring Across Route 399 (Fukushima)
福島県いわき市から山形県南陽市を結ぶ国道399号線をZ1Rで走る。途中、飯坂温泉に立ち寄り、歴史ある温泉街をぶらぶらと歩く。名物の円盤餃子に舌鼓。
touringMay 3-4, 2023 – Touring to the Northernmost Tip of Honshu on the Kawasaki Z1R
Golden Week is here, so it’s time for my usual long ride.Honestly, I’m not a big fan of riding when so many people are o...
maintenanceSeptember 18-19, 2022 – Touring Mt. Gassan and Tsuruoka
After September, the temperature and humidity finally drop, making me feel like hitting the road for a long tour.Just li...
touringMay 2022 – Tohoku Crossing Tour with Kawasaki Z1R
The long-awaited? Golden Week has finally arrived.It seems that the weather will be favorable this year.Last year, I rod...
touringSeptember 20, 2021 – Touring Oga Peninsula to Shirakami Line on the Vintage Z1R A Laid-Back Motorcycle Journey
September 19, 2021 - Touring Mt. Chokai to Oga Peninsula on the Z1RIt’s been about 20 years since I last went on an over...
touringSeptember 20 2021 Chokai Mountain & Oga Peninsula Touring with Z1R
After recently replacing the clutch plates, my Z1R was finally back in top condition. But why was I in such a hurry to g...