Norway Motorcycle Adventure 2025 – A Ride to Remember!

Our motorcycle journey to Norway in 2025 was a long-anticipated adventure, with several blog entries written even before the engines roared to life. On Friday, we packed up our bikes, and early Saturday morning, we hit the road just after 7 AM.

Packed Kawasaki GTR 1400 motorcycle ready for a long journey, loaded with multiple bags and gear packages. — Kawasaki GTR 1400 ready to hit the road – fully packed and set for a multi-thousand-kilometer adventure.

Day 1 – Heading North Through Finland 🚣️

Route: Jalasjärvi – Seinjoki – Lapua – Kauhava – Ylivieska – Oulu – Tornio – Kolari
We took regular short breaks, with a longer stop at Tupoksen ABC for a meal and rest. The first day’s ride totaled 688 km. We stayed in a cabin at Rantalan Majat in Kolari.

Two motorcycles (Kawasaki and Suzuki) parked at the Rantala accommodation area, with a lake and campsite in the background. — First night’s stay in Kolari – Rantalan Majat provided a great rest after a long day of riding.

Day 2 – Through Kilpisjärvi into Norway 🇫🇮➡️🇳🇴

Route: Kolari – Muonio – Karesuvanto – Kilpisjärvi – E6 → 87 → 86 – Sørreisa
On the “Käsivarrentie” road, a sign warned: “Pavement damage 60 km.” Near Kilpisjärvi, a 3 km roadwork section tested our bikes. Route 87 in Norway was in very poor condition, despite claims of resurfacing in summer 2024 – a true test for our sportbike’s suspension! 😂

Motorcyclists taking a break in Kilpisjärvi, one sitting on the ground having a snack, with a Suzuki GSX-R 600 parked nearby. — Break in Kilpisjärvi – food and rest before crossing into Norway.

We stayed in an Airbnb cabin in Sørreisa, situated next to a horse stable. The host was friendly, and we even encountered goats in the nearby woods.

Suzuki and Kawasaki motorcycles parked in Sørreisa, Norway, with a yard, house, and fjord landscape in the background. — Arrival at the accommodation in Sørreisa – beautiful scenery gave a warm welcome.

Day 2 distance: 453 km

Day 3 – Scenic Riding Around Senja Island 🌄️

We rode the entire day in amazing weather, circling the stunning Senja island. At the Bergsbotn viewpoint, we ran into fellow motorcyclists from Finland. We also visited the beautiful Ersfjord Beach.

Two motorcycles parked at a scenic viewpoint, with a deep fjord and mountains of Senja in the background on a clear day. — Bergsbotn viewpoint – a landscape to remember. A perfect stop during the Senja ride.

The total distance in Norway wasn’t tracked exactly, but the overall trip covered around 3,500 km. We cooked all our meals and took a well-earned rest day, especially to help our Gixxer rider prepare for the long ride home.

The Ride Home – One Go, No Sleep 🕚➡️🕓

We left Wednesday night at 10 PM and reached home Thursday evening around 6 PM. That’s over 1,100 km in one go, without sleep! We took short breaks for fuel and stretching.

GSX-R sportbike on the 2025 Norway motorcycle tour, surrounded by scenic landscapes. — Gixxer rider on the road – fatigue didn’t win, and the journey continued with a smile.

Temperatures ranged from +16°C to as low as +3°C around Kilpisjärvi, so we had to layer up. We stopped for coffee in Pello, then visited Haaparanta for some souvenirs. At Tupoksen ABC, we grabbed lunch and chatted with other bikers.

The motorcycle dashboard shows a distance of 644.6 km and an outside temperature of +5°C during the return journey. — Coldest moment of the return journey in Kilpisjärvi – outside temperature dropped to +5°C.

Despite a sore shoulder, our Gixxer rider pushed through thanks to painkillers and cooling gel. 🚗

Maintenance, Performance, and Load Handling 🔧

Before the trip, Kawasaki GTR 1400 received a crucial winter service: injector cleaning. This clearly improved performance, and fuel consumption stayed at 5.0–5.1 l/100 km, even with a full load:

Kawasaki GTR 1400 motorcycle parked on a mountain road at dusk, fully loaded with touring gear, with green slopes and sunset-tinted mountains in the background. — Kawasaki GTR 1400 ready to roll – fully loaded with gear and scenic Norwegian mountain roads ahead.

All panniers packed
Rear seat held a duffel bag and a hiking pack
Tank bag in use

We noticed that raising the visor in strong headwind (which hit the rear bags) affected handling and increased fuel use by up to 0.3 L/100 km.

Both bikes performed flawlessly. The Gixxer chain was lubricated multiple times, and we checked both bikes thoroughly before heading home.

Special Mention for the Gixxer Rider 🙌

This was her first long trip ever – and she rode a Suzuki GSX-R 600 over 3,500 km, including 1,100+ km on the return leg in one stretch. An impressive accomplishment that deserves recognition.

Nature, Scenery, and Encounters 🌿🐐

We saw reindeer on the road several times but always in time. The views in Norway were breathtaking, and most roads were in great shape.

Summary 🌍

✅ Everything went smoothly
✅ No rain gear needed – not a single drop of rain! ☀️
✅ The tent wasn’t used but was ready just in case
✅ No breakdowns or plan B required
✅ Over 1,100 km in one ride – maybe an Iron Butt Challenge next?

This journey gave us unforgettable memories and valuable experience – a perfect setup for future riding adventures! 🏍️✨

🔗 Also check out:

📺 YouTube: GSX-R and GTR in Norway – No rain, just perfect riding! ☀️🏍️

📺 YouTube: Moottoripyörillä Norjaan – Päivä 1: Jalasjärvi–Kolari, 688 km seikkailua☀️🏍️