Fully Guided Tours throughout Europe for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
BREAKING NEWS
On this page we publish our latest Newsletter with updates on Tours, News and any changes to EU riding.
We are continually monitoring European Riding Laws to keep you updated on any changes to EU entry, riding laws, clothing to wear and equipment to carry.
EU Council confirm: "No mandatory Inspections for Motorcycles"
last updated 10 Dec 2025
Headline: The EU Council have confirmed that Motorcycles remain OUTSIDE the scope of changes and updates to technical inspections for motor vehicles.
Details: The EU Council have agreed their position updating the rule for roadside and periodic testing and registration of motor vehicles. The current exclusion of motorcycles from the scope of tests remains. The European riders' groups FEMA and FIM have submitted formal position papers that show technical defects or faults contribute a very small percentage of motorcycle accidents. Their papers state that generally, riders maintain their motorcycles because their lives depend upon it.
Note: As a UK Rider, when riding in Europe, you MUST have a valid MOT certificate.
EU Entry Exit System (EES) confirmed
last updated 23 Sep 2025
Headline: The EU has (finally) confirmed the start date for the Entry/ Exit System (EES) requirements for entering and exiting the EU.
Truth: Starting from 12 October 2025:
1. The EU EES will require non-EU travellers to provide biometric data (fingerprint and photo) in addition to their Passport upon their first short-stay visit to the Schengen Area of EU.
2. This can only be done at the Border, you cannot apply ahead of your crossing/ entry.
3. It is valid for 3 years after first entry or the Passport expiry date (whichever is sooner).
Your First entry into EU after 12 Oct '25 will experience long queues as you register the EES in addition to normal Border Controls
Spanist Motorbike Airbag Laws
last updated 01 Aug 2025
Headline: There is NO truth in the Internet rumours that wearing an Airbag Vest in Spain from 01 January 2026 will be a law.
Truth: In a DRAFT reform of traffic regulations, the Spanish Department of Transport included mandatory wearing of Airbags on large capacity motorcycles on national roads (ie, not when commuting in a city). Following numerous objections on grounds of cost and availability the Government reconsidered and removed the clause.
The wearing of an Airbag is encouraged but NOT a legal requirement