View the range of Suzuki bikes ideal for touring, find out what to do before you set off, including what kit may be needed and handy download checklists.

More than a decade ago, Suzuki developed the V-Strom 650. The motorcycle offered incredible versatility, comfort, and a fun to ride character. The well-balanced package included an incredibly versatile V-twin engine and lightweight aluminium chassis. Sharing the spirit of the globally successful V-Strom 650 ABS, the new V-Strom range delivers fun, excitement and versatility to the open class rider who seeks a new world of motorcycling adventure.

We've listed all the important things you need to think about, before you set off on your travels this summer.

What's compulsory, what's recommended and what's banned across Europe, at a glance.

Former military man-come famed diver, rock-climber, explorer, and TV personality Andy Torbet has again been on the hunt for adventure, this time riding his V-Strom 1000 to some of the remotest areas of the UK, proving that you don't always need to travel thousands of miles to lose yourself.

Tough Miles was the trip undertaken by Jon Brookbanks and Peter Foulkes. Not an elaborate 'look at me' ride around the world. But two best friends who decided it was something that they wanted to do. But after they let us know what they were up to, we couldn't resist but follow their progress.