UAE to Kerala on a Yamaha Niken: Muhammad Naseeb crosses 12 countries to reach home

Vadanappally (Kerala): Embarking on an extraordinary solo overland expedition, Muhammad Naseeb, a native of Vadanappally, has successfully ridden his motorcycle all the way from the UAE to his hometown in Kerala. Setting off from Dubai on May 3, his journey culminated with his arrival in Kerala on July 12, a remarkable voyage dedicated to experiencing diverse cultures and terrains firsthand. Naseeb completed this epic feat astride a Yamaha Niken GT.

His route spanned over 12 countries, taking him through Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Kazakhstan, China and Nepal before he finally rolled into his family home in Vadanappally. Though he faced major hurdles along the way, particularly with border-crossing permits and complex visa processes, Naseeb shared that the sheer triumph of the journey made every challenge worthwhile.

A resident of Farook Nagar in Vadanappally of Thrissur district, Naseeb has been working as an interior designer in Dubai for the past six years. Driven by a passion for adventure travel, his first major motorcycle expedition was in 2019, when he rode across India, Nepal and Bhutan. He credits the unwavering support of his family and friends as the driving force behind his travels.

Naseeb believes that meticulous planning is the key to a successful overland journey. Looking ahead, his next dream is to undertake a road trip across Europe. He is supported by his wife Jimshitha and their two children Ahmed Afras and Muhab Murad.

Upon his arrival home, Naseeb was honoured with a warm civic reception in Vadanappally, where the audience applauded enthusiastically as he shared his incredible travel tales.

The machine: Yamaha Niken GT
 

The Yamaha Niken GT is a highly unique touring motorcycle in the market. Classified as a three-wheeled sports touring motorcycle, it features two wheels at the front and one at the rear. Equipped with Yamaha's Leaning Multi-Wheel (LMW) technology, it handles and corners just like a conventional two-wheeled motorcycle.

The machine is powered by an 890cc, three-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that delivers 115 PS of power and 90.7 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox. With its dual front-wheel setup, the Niken GT offers exceptional cornering grip and stability. It also comes packed with modern rider aids, including ABS, traction control, cruise control and a quickshifter.