X-Periences: My Two Wheeled Life

Born in Mora, Sweden, NEXX RIDER Hanna C. Johansson has crossed continents, pushed limits, and shown the world what true freedom feels like on two wheels. With an unstoppable passion for motorcycles and an insatiable curiosity to explore beyond the ordinary, Hanna isn’t just a rider – she is a woman who inspires us all to follow our dreams and not be afraid of the unknown.

Every new destination is more than just another stop on her journey, it’s above all memories – of encounters, experiences, new friendships and cultures, challenges, overcoming obstacles and an indomitable spirit. A lover of animals and people, she even gives names to her motorbikes, making each one a unique companion on her travels.

Hanna started traveling at a young age thanks to her parents, especially her mother, who taught her how to ride at 17 years old. By 25, she took license and bought her own bike at 27 – a Triumph Bonneville from 2009 named “Bonnie”. Four weeks later, she started her “first real motorcycle trip” through Eastern Europe. It was 2017 and, despite people saying it was “a stupid idea” she rode 9400 km during 2,5 months through 20 countries. The journey took her through Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland.

– People told me I was crazy. The countries were too dangerous, I was too inexperienced, too young, too blonde, too female… and to do that trip on a Triumph Bonneville was completely insane – so of course I had to do it!

 

That Eastern Europe adventure was just the beginning! In 2018, Hanna, riding her Triumph Scrambler 900, named Clyde, traveled along the Swedish east coast to the North Cape and was delighted by what she discovered: “Green forests, kind people, strange food, and reindeer on the highway.” Since then, she has explored various destinations, including Japan, Sweden, Norway, New Zealand, Kenya, Tanzania… and embarked on a 21-day journey through South Africa with her mother.

As a content creator, she has the freedom to travel and work remotely at the same time. While she might not make a fortune, it gives her the chance to live on her terms and enjoy the little things in life.

– This is what a perfect day looks like for me: riding exciting roads with amazing views, meeting nice people, lots of photography and just… feeling free. And enjoying every moment.

 

Hanna prefers traveling solo rather than in a group. It allows her to move at her own pace, without the pressure of keeping up with anyone. For her, feeling the wind on her face, without any external pressure, is “the most extreme form of freedom.”

– I stop wherever I want, I go wherever I want, eat whatever I want, sleep wherever… You get it. To feel comfortable being alone is the biggest achievement in my life, I feel so free and completely independent. I don’t like to keep people waiting either, so I often feel stressed when packing or putting on gear when traveling in a group. I never feel alone either, because I always meet people on the road or keep in touch with friends and family online.

 

Although not every day is perfect and “brings sunshine and big smiles”, always “worth the ride”. For Hanna, the motorcycle is much more than a means of transport, it’s an extension of herself, and “the road is not just a way to get somewhere – it’s a way to become someone”. She rides not to show others, but to show herself what she can achieve. Discovering the world on two wheels is a constant source of personal growth and satisfaction.

– The surprises when I’m travelling is just unbelievable because you never ever know who you´re going to meet what you´re going to see what you´re going to do if you´re traveling with as open mind the world will come to you. I mean I don’t matter how far away you´re traveling or if you stay at home even if you are open the world comes to you!

 

After 8 years of exploring the world and countless hours of hard work, Hanna has proudly produced a video series with 12 episodes documenting her 17,000-kilometer solo journey through seven countries in South America, riding a Triumph Scrambler 900.

The episodes are now available on YouTube, resembling a diary where Hanna reflects on the challenges she faced while showcasing stunning landscapes, breathtaking waterfalls, and the incredible people and experiences she encountered along the way.

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