Touring In Slow-Motion

2400 miles across Europe on a 125cc motorcycle. Perhaps not everyone’s idea of fun, but Andrew Parry loved it.

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Andrew Parry fromKidderminster hasjust come homefrom a 2400-miletour to Slovenia and back – nothing very unusual about that, except that his chosen bike for the trip was a 125cc Sinnis Terrain.

One of an increasing number of riders using smaller bikes for big trips, Andrew originally intended to use an 80cc Yamaha Townmate scooter, and planned to keep daily distances low, staying in youth hostels, Formule 1 hotels and camping, to keep down the cost of his three-week trip. “The trouble was,” says Andrew, “this meant taking a tent, sleeping bag, camping mat and stove. I also intended to do some walking, which meant carrying walking boots, a lightweight rucksack and waterproofs.”

The Townmate plan was ditched, and instead Andrew found a secondhand Sinnis Terrain instead. The Terrain – tested inMSL 697 – is a miniature adventure bike, powered by a 125cc four-stroke single and coming with full luggage, crashbars, screen and authentic adventure bike styling. And at £2499 on the road, a new one is cheaper than a couple of BMWGS option packs.