About Us

Who are Redtread Honda... get to know us

Redtread is the longest established and the leading off-road Motorcycle Guided Tour Company in Southern Spain, the business was conceived back in 2001, to satisfy the growing demand of motorcyclists looking for "something new and different" from their motorcycle holiday.

Today Redtread Honda Spain and Redtread Honda Morocco both have full Official Partner status from Honda UK and Honda Europe. Our joint desire is to remain as the number 1 off-road company in Europe and North Africa by utilising to the maximum effect the backing power on offer from the largest motorcycle manufacturing company in the world. We have strong and long standing associations with leading suppliers within the off-road industry to help us ensure we always have the latest bikes and up to date safety equipment so you can enjoy your time with us to the max.

As has always been the case, Redtread believe that our customers enjoyment and happiness is of great importance, so the whole team look after your every need for the entire duration of your stay with us (7 days a week) so you can experience the best customer service at all times.

Redtread likes to keep its business on a very personal level. We have a limited number of Tours available throughout the year with limited places on each Tour.

Redtread Spain has a maximum capacity of approximately 400 rider places per year and has been running pretty much to capacity for the last 4 years.

Redtread Honda Morocco operates from September through to May each year and has a maximum capacity of approximately 220 rider places per year.

What Redtread Honda Morocco has to offer you :

• Off-road Motorcycling in the deep South of Morocco at its absolute best!
• Official partner to Honda UK Motorcycles to ensure we have the best moto's at all times
• 12 of the latest model Honda CRF450X 4-stroke bikes
• Some of the bikes have a lowered seats and lowered suspension height for the vertically challenged folks out there!
• Expert Tuition from resident Ex British Enduro Champion
• The latest KNOX body protection provided
• The latest Kriega hydration back packs provided
• We provide all your riding gear requirements. Helmet, goggles, gloves, race shirt, race pants, knee pads, body protection, MX boots....we've got the lot
• A properly equipped Daf 4x4 back-up truck and Toyota Landcruiser Amazon will follow the tour depending upon the trails we use and are always on hand to cover all potential recovery requirements. On board is a spare bike, bike parts, tools, fuel, water and of course, First Aid
• All Redtread Honda Morocco staff carry GPS and Satellite Telephones at all times on your Tour

Redtread's Pedigree

Redtread Honda Morocco's owner and chief guide, Ian Burgess, has over 30 years experience racing off-road motorcycles. His career started at the age of 7 back in 1974 on a yellow Yamaha YZ80D, competing in the Junior class at local ACU schoolboy moto-x races. Spanning 10 years of schoolboy   moto-x racing through the ranks of Junior, Intermediate and holding the coveted #1 plate in both Senior and Expert classes aboard Kawasaki's KX125B1, B2 and C1. Ian competed in many National Championships and International moto-x events. At age 17, Ian entered into the world of "adult" competition in 1984.

Initially Riding a Kawasaki KDX200 in the Clubman Class at 17 years old, Ian needed to gain experience for his first year in Racing. Reading time-cards, finding course markers and check points was all brand new and a little confusing!

The International Six Days (ISDE) in Spain in 1985 was a career highlight. At 18 years old, Ian was one of the youngest competitors ever in one of the world's toughest competitions. This event was the launch pad for the rest of Ian's racing future.

For fun, Ian competed in the Weston Beach Race in 1985 on a Husqvarna WR400 which clocked almost 100mph on the straight, it was a beast! The result - 33rd, the damn thing seized up but ran till the end!

Once Expert status had been reached, assistance arrived in the form of Husqvarna. This was back when Husky's were made by hand in Sweden (each bike came with a swing ticket showing the name of the man who built it), they were fantastic bikes and Ian rode the WR240, 250, 400 and 430 automatic models!

Overall Premiers were won in the "Cwm Owen", "Yorkshire 2 Day", "Welsh 2 Day", "Dyfi" and "Tour of Wales" events. Ian became Northern Champion and British Champion in 1986.

Ian's career continues through to the present day. He has boundless enthusiasm for motorcycle sport, both on and off-road and follows the racing calendars closely.

From being 17, Ian has ridden road bikes too. Everything from a KR1S track day bike, ZXR750, ZX10, SP1, Fat Boy and recorded a time of 8 minutes and 32 seconds at the Nurburgring in Germany on a 1999 Yamaha R1.

Redtread's clients, young and old, novice and expert alike, have all commented on Ian's amazing tuition ability. The visitor's book speaks volumes on how guests have improved their riding skills and ability beyond their wildest dreams all because of Ian's tuition skills, patience and natural ability to boost the rider's confidence.

It is worth noting that Ian is a qualified Instructor and holds a currect First Aid Certificate in Emergency First Response.

Stop dreaming!...

Come and ride in the sun with Redtread Honda Morocco safe in the knowledge that your holiday will be perfect from start to finish.

What more would you expect when the best Off-Road company in Europe and the best motorcycle manufacturer in the world join forces!