BMW K1300GT - An Excellent Experience

This was my first rental experience on a BMW motorcycle, it was Excellent! Love the Suspension compared to the FJR I am used to. December is low season in AZ, Good time to ride, if your from the northwest, nice weather. I highly recommend AZRIDE, The equipment was like new! The first day I rode solo up to Prescott, AZ with My uncle. A stop at Yarnell for Breakfast was perfect. Nice twisties up the hill to Yarnell. Day two Cheri and I rode up to Tortilla Flats just south of Apache Junction. A great place to have Lunch and look around at the old Mining Town. This is a popular Motorcycle destination, fun little twisty ride a the native area of AZ. I will certainly be back to Rent from AZRIDE, next time will get a GS to explore some of the mountain roads and outback of AZ. Thanks Again!

AZ riders

Monica and Gabor,
Thank you for such a great day! We had a perfect ride and covered a lot of ground. We saw Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, lunch at Tortilla Flat and cruised through the historic town of Globe. The bikes were all in top condition. You and Gabor couldn't have been more patient, helpful and friendly. Your location in Old Town Scottsdale and the affordable rental prices all made for an awesome day. We'll definitely be renting again this spring.
Thanks again!
Charlie

Mike from Denver

It is a pleasant surprise when you have the opportunity to deal with a truly professional and customer service oriented outfitter. Monica and Gabor are simply the best and make the process of renting a motorcycle absolutely painless.

I rented a BMW K1300GT and must say the bike was like new. I had 100% confidence in the bike and had no doubts that the motorcycle was absolutely safe to ride and would not let me down.

The safety briefing and motorcycle orientation given by Gabor was second to none. No perfunctory check out here. I have been riding for 40 years and managed to learn a thing or two to include the easy way to put a 650 lb bike up on the center stand.

Gabor helped nail down the details of my itinerary and came up with awesome recommendations regarding routing and places to visit. Monica was kind enough to let me keep the complementary helmet for an extra day for use at the AZtrackday I had scheduled for the next day.

I am already planning my next trip and will rent from AZride again (hopefully in the next month or two.)

48 Hr Itinerary
Day 1 - Afternoon
- Tuscon via Florence
- Mt Lemmon side trip

Day 2 - full day
- PIMA Air & Space Museum side trip
- Tombstone via Nogales

Day 3 - morning
- Return to Phoenix via Globe

One nice thing about this itinerary is that allows you to check in and stay at the same motel in Tuscon for two nights. I would suggest a motel on the NorthWest side of Tuscon to allow for a more leisurely return on the last morning. I stayed near the PIMA museum and wasted an hour getting out of town the last day.

Mike R

Vithy from Montreal, CA

I have to say that I was very pleased to deal with AZride. Many thanks to Monica and Gabor!
Your service is professional and impeccable! I can't wait to rent another bike from you guys next time I go to Arizona.

I've rented a BMW F 800 ST and the bike condition was in A1 condition - Very safe and reliable bike!

DESTINATION:
We went to TUCSON to see Summerhaven mountain
The ride at Summerhaven is just AWESOME, while ascending/descending the mountain. The view is incredible! Watch for the weather though, as we encountered some rain.

OUR HOTEL RECOMMENDATION:
#1 - The Congress Hotel: (book in advance!) A full service hotel with a great bar and restaurant, not to mention all the Indie rock band shows playing on the weekend
#2 - The Roadrunner Hostel (for those on a budget) $20 a bed and it's clean!

TIPS FOR THE ITINARY
When arriving to Tucson and heading towards SummerHaven, avoid accessing via the downtown or the south. You are better off heading to SummerHaven from the North in direction of the east, as you will ride at the bottom border south of the mountains. That is using INA road, River street, CATALINA street ...

Vithy

Steve from OH

Azride did a GREAT JOB all the details were handled perfictly. I even added a gps at the last minuite, they provided a map plus programmed the gps. Take the Carefree/ dam trip prefect THANKS FOR THE GREAT RIDE

Friends from MN

Haraldur and I had a great ride, despite the nausea on the twisties, unexpected night return on I17 and need to recruit rider friend to get bikes back due to an early morning flight. Would do it all again in a heartbeat and will definitely recommend you to our friends who ask where to rent a touring bike.
Best regards,Jeff

Nick from OK

You guys are a "class act" and you delivered 100%. I had a great time and the bike was perfect. I will definitely be calling you again the next time I'm in Phoenix and have time to ride. I would also definitely recommend your company to anyone looking to ride.

Nick Massey

Bros from Canada

Monica
We enjoyed our short holiday with the bike rented from AZride. Bikes were great and we all enjoyed trying a different bike than what we ride at home. We also learned a lot about Arizona geography and climate, as none of us realized there was so much elevation change between Scottsdale and the Grand Canyon, or that it can get really cold in Arizona! Temperature in Flagstaff fell to 17F overnight, warmed up to 23F when we rode up to the Grand Canyon, but the sun was shining and it added to the adventure of the ride.
We all had a good time and a good ride.

Ted

Jim from PA

Monica & Gabor,

I wanted to respond and thank you for the professional and courteous service you extended to me last week as I rented the Royal Enfield C-5. My stay in Phoenix was very brief, landing Tuesday and leaving on Thursday, so, besides the work I needed to get done, I was determined to see some of the state by motorcycle. Thank you for allowing me to do this last Wednesday afternoon.

As a relatively new rider I was somewhat apprehensive in venturing off in a different city on a motorcycle I’ve never ridden before. Gabor’s quick tutorial of the bike was essential to my riding safety and fun. Monica’s friendly and professional approach to renting bikes and all the business stuff that goes with it assured me that I was dealing with the right folks.

Arizona has much straighter roads than my home state of Pennsylvania and they seem to go on forever. On my excursion I was able to head north through Scottsdale and then into the Tonto National Forest. Of course I was not prepared with a camera, so I will have to relive my experience by memory, at least until I get back to Phoenix. I will not soon forget the sights of desert, rock formations, and cactus as I get back to business here on the east coast.

It was an awesome experience. Thanks for making this possible and I look forward to following your guestbook.

Jim Hayes

Tim and Michelle from PA

I just wanted to thank you again from Michelle and I. And apologize for leaving so abruptly when we dropped the bike off. We were in a big rush. I don't think we got to properly express just how amazing our trip was, and how thankful we were to your company, and to your specific handling of our needs. The bike was even better than my high hopes prepared for, and the advice you gave us was so spot on it really put our trip over the top! The trip to AZ is likely to become an anual thing, and I'm going to be sure to include your bikes in those trips.

Thanks again!!

Tim

Tucson & Kitt Peak

After a week on business in Phoenix, I picked up the BMW R1200RT. This was my second rental from AZRide and the experience was outstanding on both occassions. The bike was in excellent shape and the service was professional and friendly. They are motorcycle enthusiasts and it shows! I proceeded to the Phoenix airport to meet my wife who was flying in from PA. We then headed south to Tucson for the weekend.

Our lodging was a great B & B, (El Presidio Inn), in the historic district of down town Tucson. The innkeeper graciously allowed us to park the RT inside the historic, cobble stoned courtyard here we knew it would be secure. On Saturday after an awsome breakfast with other guests, we headed off to explore the Saguaro National Park, (East) and the Sonoran Desert Museum. On Saturday evening we went to Kitt Peak National Observatory for their Nightly Observing Program. We watched the sunset over the desert from the top of Kitt Peak, (about 6,500 ft), then spent several hours learning about and observing the stars & planets. This was a unique experience and we highly recommend it.

Sunday morning we took the long way back to Scottsdale, traveling Rt. 77 to Globe, then US 60 west. This was a great ride with mountain roads and scenic overlooks and minimal traffic. Another great experience, (just way too short).

Thanks Monica & Gabor! We hope to be back! ---Jay & Linda, Landisville, PA.

Brad & Billie from the UK

We rented the Yamaha FJR for 2 days, it was the first time I had got my wife, Billie on the back of a bike since I passed my test in March. It was the best 2 days of the 8 day stay in Phoenix.

We took Monica's advice the first day & followed her route to Tortilla Flats stopping for a drink at Saguaro Lake where this picture of Billie with the FJR was taken.

On the 2nd day we went to Sedona up the 87 to Payson & then the 260 to the I-17 on to Sedona.

The 87 is a must!!

You go from cotton fields after the 101 to desert, cactus forest and, as you gain altitude, alpine forests before you get to Payson. Fantastic road, breath taking views & the odd speed trap!!

Sedona is beautiful, but don't go for the shopping go for the stunning scenery (though there is a factory outlet just outside Sedona). The 2nd picture is Billie & I in Sedona.

We are already talking about coming back next year & renting a bike for longer next time!!

Ride Safe.

Arizona on the BMW

We rented 2 BMW's at AZRide. Monica and Gabor are very serious and professional, yet very friendly people. They run there business en motorbikes well. For every ride the bikes look like new!

We drove 1150 miles through Arizona, a great trip and a lot of fun!

For more great pictures of Arizona, see http://www.lamboo.com/

Herman Lamboo

Jens from Germany

Thanks for entertaining a great 24 hrs bike ride. It was a great weekend
experience for a business traveller and definitely worth it. Great landscape
and great bike. Easy riding, even for somebody who hasn't hit the road for
more than 16 years. I enjoyed your support and even the 200 blocks back to
the hotel by public transportation......

Jens

Bill from CA

I recently rented a Royal Enfield from AZride. The whole process was very nice, including the people, the store and the bikes.

There are 2 very good reasons to ride the Royal Enfield.

First it is a Thumper so going is wonderful. If is light and agile, the way motorcycles should be. If also has the sound and vibration of a real Motorcycle from my past.

Second is it's classic look, so stopping is a social event. Guys came up to me to find out where and when it was manufactured. They also marveled at the cost of "Primping" it out to such a pristine condition. From the admiring looks and comments, I may have sold a few bikes for the nice folks at AZride.

Bill

Long Way UP

I just wanted to post you a picture to show where that RT you sold me has been. It was a great summer in Alaska. I got back last week, and am starting to settle down again. Hope alls well with you and your business.
Neil

Julie and Sam from Virginia

Thanks so much for the friendly and professional service! We had a great
weekend but especially liked visiting Jerome and the Apache Trail.
Julie Grey

Greg and Louise from Georgia

Thank you for arranging a fantastic experience for us in Arizona. We always look forward to our vacations as an opportunity to try something out of the ordinary and AZride exceeded our expectations. This was our first time in your beautiful state as well as on a rental bike (a BMW no less) and it was absolutely amazing. Your preparations for our trip were thorough and professional and you answered all our questions with courtesy and patience. The arrangements you made for our stay in Scottsdale and at the B&B in Sedona were better than anything we could have arranged and at a much better price. You went out of your way to make sure we enjoyed every minute of our vacation. As tired as we were when we got home, we immediately began making plans for our next Arizona ride. We'll be seeing you soon.

Thanks again for providing us with such a rewarding experience.

John & Anne from the UK

Well here we are back in the UK. Autumn has arrived whilst we have been away and the leaves are falling from the trees.
Your 104 degrees has changed to half that now.

Once again we must thank you for providing an excellent service, both in the presentation of the BMW 1200GS and your professional and friendly hand over.

Our trip took us to 8 National Parks during the 2 weeks of hire, namely:
Grand Canyon; Monument Valley; Arches; Capitol Reef; Bryce Canyon; Zion; Yosemite and Death Valley.

We also took in Las Vegas,Bisbee and Tombstone and Four Corners.

We were overwhelmed by the outstanding scenery which was ever changing. Weather was excellent although very hot at the lower altitudes.
All the roads were brilliant including the gravel road over the mountain to Escalante. The extra terrestrial highway was awesome - riding with our friends from San Francisco, I just remember the sun going down and everyone being silhouetted ahead of me as we headed for Tonopah.
Another amazing road, was on the way to Lee Vining in California. It was like riding a roller coaster with all the undulations.
Death Valley was awesome although the temperature rose to 113 degrees - which is pretty hot for us British!

On the way to Death Valley

Looking over Badwater Basin at Death Valley from Dante's View

At Monument Valley with our American friends

Another town we really enjoyed was Wickenburg. We had a wonderful Mexican meal at Anita's Cocina and the whole feel of the town was as if you had just stepped out of a Western!

Once again many thanks for making the trip a pleasant and exciting experience!
best regards
John & Anne

Never Give Up !!!!