Traveling to Rome, Italy - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

m50riderga · 04-03-2007, 06:31 PM

My wife and I are traveling to Rome, Italy on April 11 for 15 days. Does anyone know if you can rent a motorcycle over there? I think it would be nice to take a ride up to the wine county on 2 wheels instead of a train. Thanks in advance for any information.

Paul
m50riderga

palanon · 04-03-2007, 06:56 PM

Sounds like fun. Not sure if you need an international licence. Inspiron would be the one to ask or check out these guys.

AdMo-Tours Motorcycle Rental in Rome, Italy - BMW, Ducati, Honda

MrvanH · 04-04-2007, 10:41 AM

You'll need an international permit, which you can get from AAA, but unless you've driven in Italy before, you might want to reconsider riding. In cities especially, the Italians seem to drive with a reckless abandon that, while exciting, can be more than a little dangerous. That is jusy my opinion, after spending some time in Vicenza and Florence.

m50riderga · 04-04-2007, 06:32 PM

Thanks for th info. I will check out the traffic issues after I get there and see if it's worth the hassle.

peter-reebok · 04-04-2007, 06:46 PM

We were in Italy last year.
We hired a maserati convertible to tour tuscany, rome, florence etc.

Personally, I would get a Ducati over there, and ride the wheels off it.
My wife wouldn't agree at all.

So we got a car - and after spending some time in the traffic, touring is fine, but cities are a bit daunting!

ranger04 · 04-04-2007, 07:07 PM

Enjoy The Trip

m50riderga · 04-05-2007, 06:08 PM

Maserati vey nice. I have not driven one of them. I know my wife would prefer 4 wheels over the Ducati. I guess I might as well start begging now.

peter-reebok · 04-05-2007, 07:53 PM

cars are cheap to hire, but insurance is HIGH!

There are speed limits on the Autostrada, but no one takes any notice.
it takes a while to get used to passing police cars at double (or triple) the speed limit.

blackmagic666 · 04-10-2007, 06:34 AM

Hi, i'm writing from italy...

hiring a bike here is quite difficult...and expensive. It's easyer to find a scooter than a real bike. Anyway u can ask for some info to Harley Davidson in Rome...probably is the best way to get a bike for hire.
Someone said that italian way of driving is quite dangerous....it's sad but true (especially in Rome or Milan, road is often a battlefield)...
If i can, i will suggest a car instead of a "two wheels"...for your safety.

blackmagic666 · 04-10-2007, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter-reebok

cars are cheap to hire, but insurance is HIGH!

There are speed limits on the Autostrada, but no one takes any notice.
it takes a while to get used to passing police cars at double (or triple) the speed limit.

Right....
u can see big trucks driving at 120 Kmh (limit for trucks is 90) and cars at 200Kmh (limit is 130)...be CAREFUL!!!
Even Police is dangerous...they always drive as they have to win a GrandPrix...

m50riderga · 04-10-2007, 10:35 AM

blackmagic666,
Thanks for the info. I thought about it over the weekend and we will either take the train or hire/rent a car. I will take one last ride on my bike Wednesday before heading to the airport later in the afternoon.
Paul

blackmagic666 · 04-11-2007, 08:54 AM

Good choice, man.
Enjoy the trip, the weather is simply fantastic this week....over 20°C and sunny.

m50riderga · 04-24-2007, 06:20 PM

blackmagic666,
My wife and I had the best time. Rome was unreal. I would get on a plane and go back today. You were correct on the weather, PERFECT. You were also correct on the way people drive, CRAZY. I got scared just crossing the street.
Paul

peter-reebok · 04-24-2007, 08:02 PM

But isn't it marvelous!

I had the opportunity to drive a fiat rally car up one of the mountain roads on a closed circuit event.

Different take on the scenery then!.

We liked it so much, we bought a share in a house in Tuscany, and plan on spending a year there, use it as a base, and just see Europe, one week at a time.

Was a 5 yr plan - 3.5 yrs left! to execute.

04-03-2007, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
m50riderga Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 83	Traveling to Rome, Italy My wife and I are traveling to Rome, Italy on April 11 for 15 days. Does anyone know if you can rent a motorcycle over there? I think it would be nice to take a ride up to the wine county on 2 wheels instead of a train. Thanks in advance for any information. Paul m50riderga

04-03-2007, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,326	Sounds like fun. Not sure if you need an international licence. Inspiron would be the one to ask or check out these guys. AdMo-Tours Motorcycle Rental in Rome, Italy - BMW, Ducati, Honda Last edited by palanon; 04-03-2007 at 07:26 PM.

04-04-2007, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
MrvanH In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Grey M50 Location: Kettering,OH Posts: 120	You'll need an international permit, which you can get from AAA, but unless you've driven in Italy before, you might want to reconsider riding. In cities especially, the Italians seem to drive with a reckless abandon that, while exciting, can be more than a little dangerous. That is jusy my opinion, after spending some time in Vicenza and Florence. __________________ 06 Grey M50, Alley Cat Shield, Floorboards, Lowered 2", Corbin Dual Tour, BlazinBlue's Light Mod, Tornado Air Kit, Jardine 2:1, Cobra FI2000R,Forward Controls "Hey, Watch This!"

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04-04-2007, 06:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
m50riderga Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 83	Thanks for th info. I will check out the traffic issues after I get there and see if it's worth the hassle.

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peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	We were in Italy last year. We hired a maserati convertible to tour tuscany, rome, florence etc. Personally, I would get a Ducati over there, and ride the wheels off it. My wife wouldn't agree at all. So we got a car - and after spending some time in the traffic, touring is fine, but cities are a bit daunting!

04-04-2007, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
ranger04 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50B Location: ohio Posts: 1,097	Enjoy The Trip

04-05-2007, 06:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
m50riderga Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 83	Maserati vey nice. I have not driven one of them. I know my wife would prefer 4 wheels over the Ducati. I guess I might as well start begging now.

04-05-2007, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	cars are cheap to hire, but insurance is HIGH! There are speed limits on the Autostrada, but no one takes any notice. it takes a while to get used to passing police cars at double (or triple) the speed limit.

04-10-2007, 06:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
blackmagic666 Clunked into first gear Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: Black M50 Location: Italy Posts: 213	Hi, i'm writing from italy... hiring a bike here is quite difficult...and expensive. It's easyer to find a scooter than a real bike. Anyway u can ask for some info to Harley Davidson in Rome...probably is the best way to get a bike for hire. Someone said that italian way of driving is quite dangerous....it's sad but true (especially in Rome or Milan, road is often a battlefield)... If i can, i will suggest a car instead of a "two wheels"...for your safety.

04-10-2007, 10:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
m50riderga Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 83	blackmagic666, Thanks for the info. I thought about it over the weekend and we will either take the train or hire/rent a car. I will take one last ride on my bike Wednesday before heading to the airport later in the afternoon. Paul

04-11-2007, 08:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
blackmagic666 Clunked into first gear Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: Black M50 Location: Italy Posts: 213	Good choice, man. Enjoy the trip, the weather is simply fantastic this week....over 20°C and sunny.

04-24-2007, 06:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
m50riderga Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 83	blackmagic666, My wife and I had the best time. Rome was unreal. I would get on a plane and go back today. You were correct on the weather, PERFECT. You were also correct on the way people drive, CRAZY. I got scared just crossing the street. Paul

04-24-2007, 08:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	But isn't it marvelous! I had the opportunity to drive a fiat rally car up one of the mountain roads on a closed circuit event. Different take on the scenery then!. We liked it so much, we bought a share in a house in Tuscany, and plan on spending a year there, use it as a base, and just see Europe, one week at a time. Was a 5 yr plan - 3.5 yrs left! to execute.

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