2006-09-05 12:01:35 · 9 answers · asked by Bill Payer 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
honda goldwing and pan european are tourers big and comfy for long distance, cruisers are motor guzzi and yamaha v max and harley davidson built for the long straight roads for long distance, sport are bikes like fireblades and ninja, built for speed and handling. the handlebars on sports bikes are designed to bring the body close to the machine for inreased wind resistance.
2006-09-05 12:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Touring - Large bikes normally with a nice comfy driver/ passenger's seat, trunk, radio system. Bikes have a suspension for a smooth ride. A traveling bike with all the comforts of a car!
Cruiser- You can take these bikes on long distances, but they're not as comfortable. Suspension is normally lacking. Mainly meant for local driving. Normally doesn't have a radio and seats have no back rest ect... Normally lots O chrome!
Sports bike. Meant for speed and tricks.. like crotch rockets.
2006-09-05 12:43:01 · answer #2 · answered by Debra B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Touring bikes are usually the large dresser types like the big Harley's, BMW's,Honda's & Kawasaki's with windscreen and luggage. They are meant to go far with comfort.
Cruisers are these jockies that make a lot of noise and ride in the large packs around on the weekends. They are meant to go fast for short distances and give everyone a good looking over.
Sport bikes may be considered the cafe racers of yesteryear. They race from stop light to stoplight or from beer joint to pub, Most ahve half farings and go really fast, but usually only seat the driver while the other types are made for two up riding.
2006-09-05 12:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sport bikes are built for agressive riding, with plastic fairings for streamlining, (usually) a leaned-forward riding posture that puts your feet under you, and light, high powered engines. Prime example: Suzuki GSX-R.
Cruisers have old fashioned styling, lots of chrome, and a riding position that puts your feet out in front of you. Prime example: Harley Softail.
Touring bikes are designed for long distance riding. They have lots of storage compartments, windshields and fairings designed to protect the rider from wind (and rain, once it's moving at highway speeds), and a riding posture in between that of a cruised and a sport bike. Prime example: Honda Goldwing.
2006-09-06 03:20:05 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
touring- rich old people showing off their money
cruisers- local yocals enjoying the ride
sport- showing off how fast they can wreck
kidding, I ride my cruiser to work almost every day with no problems. and cross country rides can be a little hard on the butt- but it's worth it!
2006-09-05 14:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by Franklin T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Similar to the differences found between the old "Touring car" and a "Sports car".
The newer generation will "cruise the strip" and therefor need thier own style.
2006-09-05 12:31:44 · answer #6 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I ride my cruiser around more than just on the weekend.
2006-09-05 12:20:09 · answer #7 · answered by B R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one more category exists: Sport Touring.
These bikes are sporty enough to have some fun on twisty roads but, are comfortable enough to go on long trips.
Honda Interceptor
Triumph ST
Honda ST1300
Yamaha FJR1300
Ducati ST3 ST4
BMW K1200RS/GT
2006-09-05 12:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by KrautRocket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read this and all your questions will be answered -
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/school-SectionThree.htm#crusier
2006-09-05 12:41:06 · answer #9 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋