2006-12-11 20:57:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The CBR1100XX, CBR1000, VFR800, ZRX1200R,ZZX1200,FJR1300
2006-12-12 00:34:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1989 it was a sportbike and a great one in it's day but by today's standards the bike would be classified as a sport-touring bike. Over years the rockets have not only been given much more power (a newer 600 will have more power) but they have progressively gotten smaller and smaller giving the rider a much tighter riding position. I have an 02 f4i which has a much more open and comfortable riding position than the bigger 07rr. Who care what it is classified as, ride the wheels off of it and enjoy.
2016-05-23 08:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Honda Interceptor is a great compromise between enough space to haul stuff, and enough power and handling to have fun carving the twisties. http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.aspx?id=220
You can usually find smokin' deals on a 2 or 3 year old model. We spent $8,000 for an '04 with ABS and less than 800 miles on it.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but the new Kawasaki Concours is actually a pretty cool machine, and it comes with bags http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.aspx?id=220
But the company with more sport/tour options than most is BMW, pretty much all their models could be construed as sport/tour http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/bikes/group.jsp?g=sporttouring
And when you look at the real hardcore tourers out there - there's a great percentage on those Beemers.
The 'Busa is a fun beast, but can be a handful on the really tight twisty roads. If you're looking for something that's more open-road friendly though, they are comfy and faaaaast.
I tour on my Ducati Monster - but I'm defintely at a disadvantage when the weather gets cold and wet - no fairing means I'm always the coldest and wettest out there (even with the Kilimanjaro coat/pants). I am also stuck with the one-size-fits-all soft bags and a backpack if we're away for more than a few days. A few days worth of stuff I can fit in my backpack.
However, when the roads get fun, I think I'm having the most fun with my lightweight flickable little beast.
2006-12-12 08:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by ducatisti 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hyabusa?!! If you really mean "sports tourer" you mean the Honda's ST1300, BMW's K1200GT and Yamaha's FJR 1300.
The new class is "sports adventurer" and that is Buell's Ulysses.
these are really the only sports bikes that are easy to tour on. [I looked really hard before I chose.]
2006-12-12 16:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by Louie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bmw R1200 ST or the K1200GT (Cycle World's ''Best Sport-touring Bike for 2006), makes a better sport tourer than the busa imo. They have a more neutral riding position that you can ride in for hours. Integrated/removable saddlebags...heated grips, heated seats, anti-dive suspension, a 1200cc engine that hauls, and just enough fairings to give a little wind protection. They even have plugs to plug in heated vests.
2006-12-11 22:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by Inigo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hayabusa...Not a touring bike.
Goldwing... Touring Bike
R1...Nastyest Street/Sports Bike
2006-12-12 00:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by Girl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like the suziki sv650s or sv1000s. Not really a touring bike. They're sporty and fast without sacraficing comfort. They are also not too expensive.
2006-12-12 07:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by NY1Krr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ducati 695 Monster is one sweet ride. Excellent bodywork, Lightweight, Powerful, Low and (painted RED) a real beauty. $7500. American for a rare two wheeled Ferrari. OHYA!
2006-12-11 21:14:32 · answer #8 · answered by FreeRadical 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I didn't know you could tour on a crotch rocket. Look at the Connie or Honda ST1300.
2006-12-11 22:08:20 · answer #9 · answered by m. b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
zx-14 or hayabusa all sport touring not for the
twisties
2006-12-12 07:40:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋