Is there such a thing as a sports bike that's comfortable for touring?

[Maha]

- I have ridden an GN and I thought it was a piece of shit ...

Those that have owned one will most likely look back on them with fond memories. I started on one, it was great bike for what I wanted at the time, brand new out of the crate and all mine.
I will however, conceed that yes, to get on one now and ride could be a very bad experience, but that is because I have been riding vastly different bike since those GN days..
Same could said about a Raleigh 20.

[Retep5]

(More 2 cents) I think a sports bike will never be as comfortable compared to a touring bike. But it really comes down to what you feel is comfortable since it's kinda of personal preference to what comfort is. In November I'll be looking at doing the big jump to a GSXR1000 k6 - k8 from a 250cc. 1000cc is not really a touring bike but you can get panniers for them. Also by the sounds of it not the worst comfort for both pillion and rider in the sportsbike category. Though I've been lucky enough to have a few short rides on a few powerful bikes zx10r and Hayabusa gen 1. In short try to have a sit or ride on people's bikes if they will let you and you feel comfortable enough to do it. Waiting 18 months is a really long boring time so jumping to are higher powered bike than the GN250 is worth it.