Thanks Chief but I'm not going anywhere. Except to Europe, where I'll be RENTING an RT. I plan to put another 85,000 on my C14 back in the good ole USA.
If you're planning to test the "NO SPEED LIMITS" German autobahns I'd go for the Multi!
Performances are way better than the RT: don't forget that the Ducati's engine derives from the Superbike!
Then, I can organize a "test drive" with a ZX-14R from my dealerThat would be the "ultimate" ride!
I couldn't agree more with 2fast. Lather, if you want we can work out a tour for you. I have done the areas you show many, many times and have better suggestions. I can help you organize the route, the hotels, the lot. It's not really a generous offer, I just enjoy the hell out of planning rides and I might do it first miself just for QCI really do appreciate your generous offer Martin, but the wife and I are going to splurge and do the pro tour. The Edelweiss tour offers some features that are important to us, including a group of other like minded riders to enjoy the trip with. I am hoping to convince some riding friends to join us, if not we look forward to meeting some new friends. Also the tour includes a chase van that carries our luggage - very important to my lovely wife who always like to be well dressed.If you don't mind, PM me the page of this operator in Erding (by the way, I go for brunch on Sundays sometimes there) and I'll look into them.
Just one thing: I'm riding to Sorrento and the south of Italy tomorrow for a week, but I'll check from time to time. So don't worry if I don't answer immediately.
EDIT: I just looked into their page. They seem good, but again, just rent the bike and organize your own tour. They charge about 3000 euros for a 9 days tour. BMW-Motorrad (www.bike-travel-service.de) rents an RT for 1055 euros a week with 2100 km free. And there are cheaper options. And nice hotel double rooms can be had in Europe for 80 euros or less a night. Do the math.
Sorry to venture O.T. a little, but, would a trip such as this require a little language course in German, or do the locals understand english enough that it's not anything to be concerned with?
My experience with language was that it was pretty easy. I speak English only, and found that most people in the hospitality industry speak enough English to help us get what we need. Learning a few polite phrases will help a little bit, hello, thank you, etc.