Onboard charging
A waterproof USB charger wired to the motorcycle's battery, and a power bank for bivouacs.
- Motorcycle USB Charger (Dual QC3.0)65 g · ≈ £19
- High-Capacity Power Bank (26,800 mAh)480 g · ≈ £64
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Motorcycle autonomy: energy, water, food and safety
On a motorcycle, you eat up the kilometres but carry little: phone and GPS to recharge, water and food to fit into the panniers. The Azimut Nomad score rates the four pillars of your trip for your destination and season, and tells you which one to strengthen.
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Your reference needs, per day
The values the calculation uses for this activity, before adjusting for the month of travel.
- Electricity, for the group
- 500 Wh/day
- Drinking and cooking water, per person
- 2.5 L/day
- Food energy, per person
- 2,500 kcal/day
- Average distance
- 250 km/day
The month of travel adjusts these values: in summer, the water need is multiplied by 1.2 and the electricity need by 0.85; in winter, water by 0.8 and electricity by 1.3.
What the score measures
The motorcycle covers the most distance per day of the five activities: about 250 km in the calculation. The safety pillar accounts for the risk inherent to the road, higher than on foot or by bike.
Energy
The output of a 100 W portable panel under your destination's sunshine, adjusted for the season, against the activity's 500 Wh a day.
Water
Natural water to filter, estimated from the destination's annual rainfall; summer heat raises the need.
Food
How easily food can be carried and restocked, depending on the activity, the latitude and the length of the trip.
Safety
How harsh the climate is — latitude and winter — and the risk inherent to the activity.
Overall score: water 30%, energy 25%, food 25%, safety 20%; each pillar is rated from 5 to 95.
The gear that matters
Three families of gear make the difference for this activity. Examples from the nomad catalogue, indicative prices:
Water and spare fuel
A flexible water bladder fits in a pannier; a fuel cell mounted on the rack extends your range between stations.
- Flexible Water Bladder Tank (40 L)280 g · ≈ £38
- Rotopax Fuel Cell (3.8 L)900 g · ≈ £47
Safety and communication
An intercom for riding in a group and a compact first-aid kit, always within reach.
- Bluetooth Motorcycle Intercom (Cardo Packtalk Edge)82 g · ≈ £247
- Compact Trail First Aid Kit (30-Piece)180 g · ≈ £27
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Frequently asked questions
Is the score free? Do I need an account?
Yes, it is free. It takes two minutes, with no account and no credit card. A free account then lets you save your trips and come back to your dashboard.
How is the score calculated?
Four pillars are rated from 5 to 95 — energy, water, food and safety — based on your destination, your activity and, if you provide them, the month, trip length and group size. The overall score weights them: water 30%, energy 25%, food 25%, safety 20%. It is an indicative estimate, not a guarantee.
Where do the daily needs on this page come from?
They are the calculation's reference values for this activity: 500 Wh of electricity per day for the group, 2.5 L of drinking and cooking water and 2,500 kcal per person, and about 250 km a day. The month of travel adjusts them: in summer, the water need is multiplied by 1.2.
Does the score take fuel into account?
No, not in the score: it covers electrical energy, water, food and safety. Plan your fuel separately, based on your motorcycle's consumption and the stations along your route.
Calculate your autonomy before you leave
Tell us your activity and destination: your four ratings and the pillar to strengthen appear straight away.
Calculate my autonomy scoreThe score is an indicative estimate based on averages: it does not replace preparing your trip.