The End Of Our South Island Journey… Time For New Tyres

S06 EP50 | New 50/50 Tyres For Our R1300 GSA After thousands of kilometres riding around New Zealand two-up on our BMW R1300 GSA, it was finally time for fresh tyres, new brake pads, and a quick stop at BMW Motorrad before continuing the journey north. In this episode we leave New Zealand’s South Island behind, catch the ferry from Picton to Wellington, ride the beautiful Akatarawa Valley Road, spot Mount Taranaki for the first time, and make our way to New Plymouth as our ride to Auckland continues. We also replace our worn Metzeler Karoo 4 tyres and talk about how they’ve performed during real-world adventure motorcycle travel. If you’ve ever wondered how long 50/50 adventure bike tyres last on a fully loaded BMW R1300 GSA riding around the world, this episode gives a very honest look at tyre wear, motorcycle maintenance, and life on the road. This series follows our round the world motorcycle journey across Europe, Central Asia, China, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and beyond on one BMW R1300 GSA called Storm. 🛒 Our Travel Shop: Explore our travel-tested gear & stickers: https://seanandemilytravels.com/shop 🗺️ Navigation App – calimoto: Get a 30-day free trial ➤ Use code: S&E30 Get 10% off yearly plans ➤ Use code: S&E10 Start here: https://linktr.ee/calimoto_SeanandEmily 🛟 Travel Safety – Protected by Global Rescue: Worldwide emergency rescue, evacuation, and medical support for overlanders: