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General terms and conditions of bike rental

Low cost and long term DR650, F650GS Dakar & BMW R1150GS motorbike rental from Melbourne (now also available from Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin and Cairns - see below)...

You can see Australia on tarmac roads but there's so much more to see if you can travel on unmade roads. A dual purpose bike offers flexibility and is better suited to touring especially in remote areas.

You can hire these bikes for shorter periods on a daily rate but after a month or more it becomes better value to hire on a long term basis.

Long term pricing is unique. Hire for up to 3/6 months (or longer) at a heavily discounted price with no cost per km. All you need do is service the bike every 5,000km and perform regular maintenance. Your bike will be carefully prepared and serviced with new/almost new tyres, chains and sprockets. A comprehensive warranty is included (see details below).

A spares kit, panniers, road map and petrol cans are included and you can hire items such as tents and cooking items if you need them.

Suzuki DR650 (2007 model) - lowered suspension version available

New DR650s have been added to the fleet from 2007. They have a Gobi luggage system available (cost is AU$165 extra per rent), a long range tank option (AU$110 per rental) and a proven track record of being incredibly reliable and easy to ride both on the tarmac and gravel roads

Suzuki DR650 Prices: Short term rental, per day (inc. insurance with AU$1000 excess) AU$ 78 Long-term rental (up to 6 months, extension possible) AU$ 3,245 Bond (credit card slip, will be destroyed upon return of the bike) AU$ 2500 Long term rental insurance with AU$ 1000 excess, per week AU$ 63 Long term rental insurance without AU$ 1000 excess, per week AU$ 91 50% discount on insurance after first 8 weeks! MAXIMUM insurance fees for 6 months: With AU$ 1000 excess AU$ 825 Without excess AU$ 1265 Hepco & Becker Gobi panniers with inbuilt water carriers per rental AU$ 165 30 litre long range tank - per rental AU$ 110

BMW F650GS Dakar (2005 model) - lowered suspension version available

This is a great motorcycle. Light enough to handle the off road sections with ease but a great touring bike too. It is incredibly economical to run, comfortable for longer journeys and has the trademark BMW reliability.

It has a 1 cylinder, 4-stroke 652cc engine. There are 2 BMW panniers and a rack.

BMW F650GS Dakar (2006 model) Prices: Short term rental, per day (inc. insurance with AU$1000 excess) AU$ 98 Long-term rental (up to 3 months, extension possible) AU$ 3960 Bond (credit card slip, will be destroyed upon return of the bike) AU$ 3000 Long term rental insurance with AU$ 1000 excess, per week AU$ 91 Long term rental insurance without AU$ 1000 excess, per week AU$ 133 50% discount on insurance after first 8 weeks!

BMW R1150GS

The BMW is world renown as the ultimate enduro bike. It has a strong engine, good comfort and great on and off road handling. BMW reliability speaks for itself.

It has a two cylinder, 4-stroke 1130cc boxer engine, driveshaft, 85 HP, 6 gears and a 22 litre fuel tank. The original BMW luggage rack holds two BMW system cases/panniers (supplied free of charge), and your own luggage roll is easily strapped on top.

BMW R1150GS Prices: Short term rental, per day (inc. insurance with AU$1000 excess) AU$ 118 Long-term rental (up to 3 months, extension possible) AU$ 6050 Bond (credit card slip, will be destroyed upon return of the bike) AU$ 3000 Long term rental insurance with AU$ 1000 excess, per week AU$ 91 Long term rental insurance without AU$ 1000 excess, per week AU$ 133 50% discount on insurance after first 8 weeks!

NEW!! Collect and/or drop off in any major city!!
You can collect the bike in any major city. The 'home' depot is Melbourne and if you collect and drop off from there then there is no one way fee. If you'd like the bike to or from another city then use the simple table below to calculate the costs.

As an example, If you'd like to collect in Melbourne and drop off in Perth then run along the Melbourne row until you get to the Perth column and you'll see that the one way fee is AU$545 inc GST. If you'd like to collect in Adelaide and drop off in Sydney run along the Adelaide row to the Sydney column and you'll see the one way fee would be AU$479.

The bond:
Your credit card will be imprinted with the bond amount but not cashed so that it doesn't affect your holiday budget. Upon return of the bike in good condition your credit card slip will be returned or destroyed.

Helmets and jackets
Helmets and jackets are available at AU$77 each per rent. Gloves aren't available at this stage. No lability is accepted for damages or injuries resulting from using the helmet and/or jacket.

Additional items for hire: E-mail us
with your requirements for additional equipment such as tents and cooking item. A complete camping set for example with everything you will need costs AU$110 for the whole rental period.

Warranty and Terms and Conditions

The rental includes a 5,000km warranty including all parts and labour. Half the cost of major repairs are still covered after this period unless caused by negligence. A full warranty is available. If you are hiring for up to 2 months then the cost is AU$319. If you are hiring for between 3 and 6 months then the cost is AU$759. This is a full parts and labour warranty for the full length of your trip. It is a condition of the warranty that you service the bike every 5,000km including an oil and filter change and valve clearance check. This and replacement of consumables such as tyres are the hirer's responsibility. In the unlikely event of a breakdown the cost of transporting your bike to a service centre is not included in the warranty.

All riders must be at least 21 years old and have a valid full motorbike drivers license.

The bike must not, under any circumstances, have contact with saltwater as on beaches, salt lakes or tidal rivers.

The rental fee and credit card imprinted bond slip must be paid prior to leaving with the bike.

You are welcome to leave luggage you'd prefer not to take on the bike with you at the depot.

Insurance:
Personal Travel Insurance. It is vital that you have appropriate travel insurance, which offers cover while motorcycling. BikeRoundOz accepts no responsibility for a customer's failure to arrange appropriate cover. Some clients have used Lonely Planet's (www.lonelyplanet.com) adventure travel policy but we cannot vouch for it's appropriateness and you should ensure any policy fits your specific situation.

Please also note that cover is void if a helmet is not being worn and panniers are not covered under the bikes insurance policy. Damage to panniers will be deducted from the bond.

The standard insurance excess is AU$1,000 although this can be reduced to nothing for a small addiitonal payment. Theft always carries a AU$4,000 insurance excess. Fortunately bike theft in Australia is a rare occurence compared with many parts of the world but you should always lock your bike with the locks provided. Panniers are not covered by insurance.

Cancellations and payment timescales:
AU$400 deposit is required at the time of booking and this is not refundable. Full payment for the hire and any extras must be made when you pick up your bike. Cancellation fees are as follows...
- 60 days and more prior to the start of the trip 20%
- 59 to 31 days prior the start of the trip 30%
- 30 days and less prior to the start of the trip 50%

There are no refunds if a motorcycle is returned before the end of the hire period or if a tour is curtailed.

We strongly recommend you cover yourself with travel insurance to ensure that if your personal circumstances change and you have to cancel your booking your costs are covered.

Liability:
BikeRoundOz accepts no responsibility for and shall not be liable in respect of any loss, damage, alterations, delays or changes arising from circumstances outside its or its Contractors' control, such as, but not solely, war or threat of war, riot, industrial dispute, civil strife, fire, adverse weather conditions, terrorist activity, natural and nuclear disaster, technical transport problems, computer malfunction, cancellation of scheduled or charter airlines, closure or congestion of airports or ports, or financial failure of Contractors.

You will be required to sign a contract at the depot when collecting your bike and the legally binding contract for the hire will be between you and Car Connection which is the official name of the rental company. Please ask for full terms and conditions if you'd like to see them before booking.

Pillion passengers:
Pillion passengers and non-riders are very welcome on rentals. Only pillions notified to BikeRoundOz and signing an agreement may be carried.

Helmets:
Australian law insists that you wear an approved crash helmet at all times when riding your motorcycle. BikeRoundOz strongly encourages you to take your own helmet and cannot accept liability for the condition of any crash helmet provided by third parties.

Pictures are for display purposes only and may not represent exact bike available.