Thinking of getting a touring bike for long distance rides, have had a honda kawasaki and harley but am thinking of getting a touring bike for my girfreind and i and was wondering which is the most comfotable for the money
2006-10-08 04:27:48 · 12 answers · asked by humantouch_fan 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
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2006-10-08 04:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by havanadig 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you're looking for a good quality touring bike for long distance two-up riding in the USA, your choices come down to BMW K1200LT, Honda Gold Wing or Harley Electra-Glide. I test rode each of these bikes before making a decision, and ended up with a BMW K1200LT.
For the combination of options, price and performance, the BMW was the best buy, and continues to be the best long-distance touring bike on the road today. It has the best handling, the best brakes, it gets the best fuel mileage, and even the best original equipment stereo system!
My wife and I load up our BMW every summer and head out on cross-country trips of up to several thousand miles, and we love it!
2006-10-08 05:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honda Gold Wing is the touring bikes
2006-10-08 05:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally am partial to the Harley Road King, These are nice rides and very comfortable. You may have to find "extras" to set it up the way you prefer but I think you would be happy with the end result.
A friend of mine rides a Goldwing and swears by it. It has all the comforts of a Cadillac. His wife crochets on it as they are traveling and she has been known to fall asleep on it, no fear tho it has wrap around arm rests that support her.
My best suggestion would be go sit a few different ones. There is no perfect bike for every person. You need to find one that fits you and what you plan on doing with it.
2006-10-08 04:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by dreamwever4u2 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I like BMW K1200 LT. they are very comfortable. It handle like dream. Reliable. If you actually look around, you will find it's not that much expensive than other blends. It's not loud like Harley either. Your girl friend will enjoy back seat(Not a saddle) which is roomy size and very comfy. It's not heavy as Gold wing, but it's 100 some horsepower is more than good for touring.
Hitting mountain road is just dream with this machine.
Good luck. I might meet you one day on the bike-week
2006-10-08 04:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by novak-9 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Harley rider and I'm 58 years old. I would recomend you check in on the Honda Gold Wing. They seem to run trouble free forever..cost is reasonable and you can ride them in style and comfort for many miles . Getting off only to fuel up if need to. Good luck and ride safe.
2006-10-09 00:51:37 · answer #6 · answered by R W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gold Wing is the Cadillac of touring bikes.
2006-10-09 12:03:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want something a little sporty, go with a Yamaha FJR1300 or a BMW. If you want the king of touring bikes, go with a Goldwing.
2006-10-08 12:03:01 · answer #8 · answered by jeffma807 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a Harley! they'd beat yeah to death! look in the Honda web sight or Yamaha or BMW ! also maybe look at the seats on the bikes they do have a gel seat that you might want to get along with the bike that you choose for just that added comfort!
2006-10-08 04:34:42 · answer #9 · answered by TJ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have a bike i bought 5 years ago for $120, its a mountain bike, comfortable as hell thanx to my cushion seat. Price really does not matter ..im not getting why people think price is all that important, sure shock resistance or whatever, but give me a break, i rode my bike on trails, mountains, thru rock, and just down our street every week and its still going strong. So, id say, just a cheap nice lookin one and save your money. My bike was cheap and does the same as the $1000 ones, now tell me why?
2006-10-08 04:32:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
I agree with Bluffmike that the Goldwing is the most comfortable for the long haul. and stock ,is very quiet.
2006-10-08 06:42:50 · answer #11 · answered by Jack C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋