Glasgow, Inveraray, Oban, Crainlarich. Glasgow (232 miles)

We begin with an easy ride along Great Western Road. This wide urban avenue allows riders to familiarise with their machine as the speed limit gradually increases from 30mph at the hotel to 70mph as we near the Erskine Bridge crossing. We cross the bridge to briefly take a short section of the M8 towards Greenock. On the far side of Gourock at Cloch we take a ferry across to Hunters Quay.

From here we take the road north past Holly Loch, Loch Eck and over to the east shore of Loch Fine. Travelling around Loch Fine we arrive at our first stop of the Day, Inveraray, where we stop for morning coffee.

We take the A819 road heading towards Dalmally to later join the Loch Awe road. This traverses the east shore of the Loch passing Portsonachan, Portinnisherrich and other small hamlets before joining the A816 which will take us to Oban, our lunch break for the day.

As we leave Oban we begin out journey east and will stop at Tyndrum for afternoon tea before heading South back to Glasgow via Arrochar, Garelochhead, Gartocharn and Bearsden.

Glasgow, Ballachulish, Dalwhinnie, Killin, Glasgow (252 miles)

We leave Glasgow on the A82 and head up the west shore of Loch Lomond stopping at Ballachulish for morning coffee. Next we pass through Ft William where the backdrop is Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest Mountain, until we reach Inverroy where we join the A86 which we follow along the shores of Loch Laggan before deviating south to Dalwhinnie a village famed for being the coldest in Scotland We stop at the Dalwhinnie Inn for lunch.

Our next leg of this journey brings us down the A9 until we reach the snow gates where we turn onto a quite B road that leads to Tummel Bridgeand onwards to Kenmore where we hug the north bank of Loch Tay to Killin where we break for afternoon tea.

The final leg of this journey follows the A84 to Kilmahog before taking the Dukes Pass to Aberfoyle and onwards route via Milngavie to Glasgow.

Glasgow Ayr, Thornhill, Lanark, Glasgow (217 miles)

This journey is a Scottish lowland experience. There is a stark contrast between the ruggedness of the northern mountain ranges and the rolling hills of the south. We begin by heading to the Clyde Tunnel and onwards across the Gleniffer Braes to Beith before meeting the coast at Largs. Here we alter course heading South to Ayr. On the south side of Ayr at Alloway we stop at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum for morning coffee.

We next head stout to Maybole before deviating to the East through Straiton along the Northern edge of the Galloway Forrest to arrive at Thornhill in time for lunch.

On our return we cross the Southern Uplands through Elnanfoot, Biggar and arrive at Lanark where we stop for afternoon tea before making our return journey along the Clyde valley back to Glasgow

Suzuki V-strom

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 3 years, Excess £500

Daily Hire: Pound £120

Suzuki Intruder 800

Suzuki’s middleweight M-series cruiser has all the qualities to appeal to the UK rider. It has a relaxing easy ride, with plenty of performance, comfort and power to make sure the rider has a totally involved experience.

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 3 years, Excess £500

Daily Hire: Pound £120

Suzuki Bandit

The GSX1250FA is one of the most impressive sports-tourers available and beneath its fully faired, sporty exterior there beats the heart of a machine that delivers power right through the rev-range. This bike is a picture of comfort for cross-continent touring, but it also has an abundance of torque and superb handling capabilities to give an addictive riding sensation whether you are heading across the channel or down the twisty back-roads closer to home. The Suzuki GSX1250FA is a lot of motorcycle for the money and put very simply, the best value sports tourer on the market.

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 3 years, Excess £500

Daily Hire: Pound £130

Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 2 years, Excess €2000

Daily Hire: Pound £130

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200 Custom

The original Sportster goes large. Around its 1200cc Evolution engine (amongst its many iconic features) it sports a fat front tyre on a steel laced wheel, a wider flatter custom tank, two-tone paint and a two-up classic seat.

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 1 year, Excess £500

Daily Hire: Pound £130

Harley-Davidson Road King

It may look like it's just cruised straight out of the 1950's with its whitewall tyres, classic-styled saddlebags and ‘boulevard looks' but don't be deceived. This Classic tourer has all the 2014 advancements brought in across the Harley Touring range. They have streamlined the front fender to show off more wheel, the controls have been completely redesigned and better laid out making them easier to reach and read. The new high output Twin Cam 103 engine gives higher mid-range power and the ABS, electronically linked brakes provide powerful and safe braking.

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 2 years, Excess €2000

Daily Hire: Pound £130

BMW F800R

From the 'Roadster' range, the F 800 R is an extremely capable motorcycle and makes an excellent touring bike. There is a £40 insurance surcharge for not UK license holders. We will arrange to take riders to the dealers premises to collect. Those who want delivery and uplift at the hotel will be charged an additional fee typically £50 each way

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 1 year, Excess £1500

Daily Hire: Pound £133

Suzuki Intruder 1500

A timelessly styled cruiser that will make you want to take the long way home, every time. The muscular and classic look of the machine is enhanced by a modern feel that moves the cruiser market into a whole new dimension.

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 3 years, Excess £500

Daily Hire: Pound £135

Suzuki Intruder 1800

The Intruder M18000RZ is a real head-turning and eye-catching machine. It’s a gorgeously styled cruiser with stunning performance to match. Chrome, chrome and more chrome add to the appeal of this fantastically sculptured and imposing prowler of the cruiser world.

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 3 years, Excess £500

Daily Hire: Pound £145

BMW F850GS

860 mm seat, 853cc, 70KW (90HP), 92 NM torque, Riding Modes; Rain and Road, ABS Pro, LED Headlight (Low/High beam Headlight), LED Rear Light, LED Indicators, TFT with Connectivity, Adjustable Brake & Clutch Levers, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), USB Port, Cross Spoke Wheels, Adjustable Windscreen

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 1 year, Excess £2000

Daily Hire: Pound £210

BMW R1250RT

The new R 1250 RT gives you more freedom than ever before. The high torque curve, the elasticity and the irresistible power with fewer gear changes quickly become indispensable companions. N.B. There is a £40 insurance surcharge for non UK license holders. We will arrange to take riders to the dealers premises to collect. Those who want delivery and uplift at the hotel will be charged an additional fee typically £100 each way

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 1 year, Excess £2000

Daily Hire: Pound £247

BMW K1600GTL

The first six cylinder BMW motorcycle and winner of multiple motorcycling awards. N.B. There is a £40 insurance surcharge for non UK license holders. We will arrange to take riders to the dealers premises to collect. Those who want delivery and uplift at the hotel will be charged an additional fee typically £100 each way.

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 1 year, Excess £2500

Daily Hire: Pound £264

BMW R1250GS

The increased engine capacity brings you increased performance 136 HP and 143 Nm maximum torque at 6,250 rpm. N.B. There is a £40 insurance surcharge for non UK license holders. We will arrange to take riders to the dealers premises to collect. Those who want delivery and uplift at the hotel will be charged an additional fee typically £100 each way.

Restrictions: Minimum age 25, minimum experience 1 year, Excess £2000

Daily Hire: Pound £280