Are there any "crotch rockets" that are also reasonably comfortable to take out on a long trip?
2007-06-17 10:56:35 · 9 answers · asked by Fred Head 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The Katanas are pretty good. The 600 is buzzy compared to the 750. Both are a little heavy compared to all out sport bikes. They are considered sport touring bikes. Take a look at the Honda CBR1100 or the Kawi ZX9. Both of these were comfortable for sportbikes. Depending on your height/dimensions, some people consider the Hayabusa and ZX14 comfortable. However, those two are super fast and dangerous for the unexperienced.
2007-06-17 16:05:43 · answer #1 · answered by J P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into a Honda CBR F4i. I've heard the banana seats are more cozy than the split seat, I've never been on the 'nana seat though. My bike is an '03.
Also... not all sport bikes are going to have the same comfort level. The Honda RR's have a very aggresive riding position. Same with the Yammies, Gixxer's and Kaw's. The stock seats are harder and the reat sets are up and back more - for ground clearance at the track.
I have put about 400 miles on my '03 F4i in one day and didn't feel too bad afterwards... I'd look at that. Rear sets are lower and more toward the front tire. Also the front saddle is closer to the grips so you're not leaning over as far as you do on the race replicas. And if you want to upgrade the saddle, Corbin does make one that's definitely more comfortable than the stocker.... but it'll cost ya!!!
2007-06-18 06:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all will be reasonably comfortable depends on what speed you intend doing on trip. If you stay within legal speed limits you can sit upright and will have less wind than naked bike. Do regular trips of about 500 km or 300 miles on day and don't find it a pain
2007-06-17 11:26:21 · answer #3 · answered by VTR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yamaha Vmax
I have just done a trip of over 5,000k's (3,000 miles), over 20 days with it loaded up and the missus on the back and it was brilliant!
Longest day was over 600 k's (about 400 miles) and with the fuel tank range you have to re-fuel about every 200k's which is when you start to squirm - 5 minutes at the servo and your off again a®se refreshed. They have the performance of a superior sports bike with the comfort of a tourer - need a pic just email me: jonlear@tpg.com.au
2007-06-17 16:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by pomjon1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your legs can be folded up behind you for hours. If you have a tank bag to rest your chest on I do not find any sport bike comfortable. But I love to blast around on one. Short trip machines.
2007-06-17 11:01:37 · answer #5 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any of them are fine it is just what your used too
i have done 12 hour days on my rc51 and my cbr1000 any bike will get uncomfortable after a while in the saddle cruiser or not
2007-06-18 06:56:43 · answer #6 · answered by 51 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kawasaki ZX11 with helibars.
2007-06-18 10:10:39 · answer #7 · answered by Shawn T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a Katana. Fast and major comfy.
2007-06-17 14:59:14 · answer #8 · answered by vamedic4 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they're not designed for "touring" so to speak
2007-06-17 11:21:01 · answer #9 · answered by Bizzurk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋