jonty89m

Hi! Everyone.

This is Sid from India. I am planning to do a road trip Genoa to Bordeaux and back by renting a motorcycle around 01 July 16. I have few questions and would be grateful if you can give some insight.

* Are there any Motorcycle rental companies in Genoa? I have found lot of car rentals and not many motorcycle rentals?

* How is the weather generally during July?

* What is the best route to take (scenic)? two different routes would be better. One for onward and second for return journey.

*Any requirements for crossing the border from Italy to France.

Thanks a lot

StCirq

You don't say how much time you have to make this trek, so it's difficult to suggest routes. Routes would be vastly different if you had a month versus a week.

The weather is generally hot. Traffic along the coastal routes and autoroutes can be congested.

Other than perhaps a sign saying Bienvenue en France or Benvenuto in Italia, there is nothing noticeable about border crossings.

I have no personal knowledge of motorcycle rentals in Italy, but if you google noleggio moto genova you will find some.

Whathello

Plan your trip with Michelin.com.
Avoid highways they are rarely scenic.

jonty89m

@StCirq.. Sorry for not giving out the information. Actually I dont have much time, planning it as a weekend trip to watch Euro Quarterfinals.

Thanks for the translation. Got few rentals. Planning on hiring 125cc is it allowed on freeways/highways.

@Whathello thanks for the advice. will keep in mind

StCirq

I have no idea what the rules in Italy are, but in France you are not allowed to drive a 125cc bike anywhere unless you have completed and passed a compulsory 7-hour training and test, or can show through insurance documentation that you have an unblemished record of driving one for at least 5 consecutive years elsewhere.