My wife and I will be in Florence for 4 days in Oct. Does anybody know if it's possible to rent a motorcycle for a day or two. Something at least 1000cc.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
522 posts
I haven't done this (though I've thought about it), but it seems the obvious thing to do would be to google "motorcycle rental florence". Have you tried that?
Posted by
San Antonio, Texas, USA
5 posts
Depending on the brand you have several options. One company that rents multiple brands in Florence is AdMo Tours, http://www.rental-motorcycle.com/europe/italy/florence_rental.html.
A good website for Euro riding tips, advice, roads, etc. is http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php. Just go to the Europe section.
My wife and I are going in September to ride the Alps and Dolomites for 2 weeks so I've done lots of research. Let me know if you need more info.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23267 posts
You might check this link. Ron from Italy indicates that you will need an Italian motorcycle license for a 1000 cc.
Posted by
The Hague, NL (AMS)
2207 posts
Frank - I need to clarify that answer as I was responding to a question about renting a scooter.
If you are a US licensed motorcycle rider AND you have your IDP certified that you are thus "motorcycle" licensed, you can use that IDP as your temporary motorcycle license (for one year) in Italy! You must STILL carry your valid US motorcycle license when driving or renting.
For non-motorcycle certified drivers... the rules I spoke to still apply. Unless you have a certified IDP, or Italian motorcycle license, you can only drive up to a 125cc bike. Wish I knew that before I came as I would have gone and tested for a motorcycle license!
Sorry for the confusion but I find most folks renting scooters do not have an IDP, and certainly not a motorcycle certified IDP!
Ciao,
Ron
Posted by
OP
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO, U.S.
9 posts
Thanks so much for the information. The Harley sounds nice, even though I'm a Goldwing fan. We'll have to check it out when we get there. Thanks again
Posted by
Anna Texas, USA
144 posts
Good luck riding a motorcycle in Italy. I did not want to even drive a car.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
522 posts
If you're flying in and out of Florence (or somewhere nearby), the following suggestion probably won't help. But if you're coming from another country, say France, there is a motorcycle rental company in St. Remy (Provence) that rents both solos and sidecar bikes. Moto Provencal is the name.
No Harleys though, sorry.