This reminds me of Wan Lee, a South Korean who traveled 18000 mi. touring the U.S. on a Honda Ruckus. http://totalruckus.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12143
I had the pleasure of meeting him when he was in Portland. http://kensan.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Gatherings/Wan-does-Portland/4669561_pwToq#275860130_84jEB