Originally Posted by spith

Hello!

I am Kostas and I am from Greece.
Hello and Welcome Kostas
I am planning to make a solo moto trip in Turkey. In specific, I am planning to visit Cesme, Izmir & nearby towns and villages. I am planning to do this with a moto with engine capacity 125cc and horsepower 8.5 HP (Daytona Sprinter) and as it is not a fast moto I would like some advice regarding the route I will choose.

I intend to take the ferry from Pireaus to Chios and another ferry from Chios to Cesme. I intend to spend my first night in Cesme. Apart from exploring Cesme I plan to do the following road trip.
https://goo.gl/maps/RH7Gw82ZzXRncS7w7

Next day I plan to head for Urla, where I intend to spend 4 days. I will make two road trips
https://goo.gl/maps/91QCmNPyqCHZHTxf7
https://goo.gl/maps/wsf2ewL1SSEL6oeE8
The next 2 days I will visit Izmir by bus (I suppose there is good transportation).

I have some hesitation for my trip due to my moto, as I can ride with up to 80-90 km/h and I have to make stops every hour, so the engine cools. My first question is do you think it is safe to ride such a small moto along the aforementioned routes. Moreover, taking into account my low cruise speed should I use the Izmir Cesme Yolu without tolls or the Izmir Cesme Otoyolu to go to Urla. Another question is if any of the roads included at my road trips are too steep mountain roads that would be too much for my moto. Finally, I would also like to ask if there is a danger along these routes to be attacked by dogs or other animals as it would be difficult to avoid them with such a small moto and they can be dangerous if it is a pack of them.

No problem at all... You will be fine... About dogs better to buy a special wave transmitting tool to keep them off...

I have to mention that I am not a newbie rider and I have made even longer trips but with faster moto within Greece and it will be my first time abroad. Feel free to make any suggestion for modifications.

Thank you in advance for your time.