Bike suggestions please

[nigelp]

I am looking to get a bike that I can do a bit of touring on (specifically around NZ). I am a bit stuck as to ideas on what I want as I have primarily had dirt/adventure bikes.

My requirements are as follows:

Needs to comfortably carry me and my partner and our gear (say 200kgs total)
Needs to have enough power to have a decent average speed (120ish ave)
Needs to have a comfy seat as Mrs get sore arse on my current bike after an hour or so.
Need to be able to carry luggage (panniers/top box)

Any thoughts

[nodrog:Me]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=yes&p=1582339

[xgnr]

I am looking to get a bike that I can do a bit of touring on (specifically around NZ). I am a bit stuck as to ideas on what I want as I have primarily had dirt/adventure bikes.

My requirements are as follows:

Needs to comfortably carry me and my partner and our gear (say 200kgs total)
Needs to have enough power to have a decent average speed (120ish ave)
Needs to have a comfy seat as Mrs get sore arse on my current bike after an hour or so.
Need to be able to carry luggage (panniers/top box)

Any thoughts

As always it will come down to how much cash ya got!

Have a look at some of the older BMW's on Tardme (but then again I am biased.)

High mileage isn't a problem as long as they have been serviced regularly.

Cheers

Stu

[nigelp]

Yeah I was thinking about an 1999-2003 1150GS or something similar as I like the upright riding position and the fact that you can have a bit of gravel confidence with them!

Regarding price want to spend around $10k so puts the KTM 990 out of my range.

[NZsarge]

Although gravel is not completely out of the question for one but certainly not it's forte.

What about a Yamaha TDM900?

Highly underrated motorcycle.

[pritch]

Don't overlook the Hornet.

Amazing bang for the buck. Comfy and the best passenger accomodation in the Honda range short of an ST.

Can take Givi boxes or a Ventura pack rack. Loads of grunt and over 300k tank range. What's not to like?

But then I'm biased...

[nigelp]

Good point, havent seen any around Chch (or anywhere infact) before. They do look as though they would tour rather well! Many available on the grey market?

[Blackbird]

If you're happy with your current bike but simply want more comfort, just get your seat re-foamed and/or re-shaped here: www.trimit.co.nz. The "full works" costs about $500 delivered - best money you'll ever spend. I had the Blackbird done, did the Southen Cross round NZ in 5 days endurance ride and my rear end didn't suffer at all. A product that really lives up to its rep.

If you buy another bike, treat it to one of these anyway!

[nigelp]

If you're happy with your current bike but simply want more comfort, just get your seat re-foamed and/or re-shaped here: www.trimit.co.nz. The "full works" costs about $500 delivered - best money you'll ever spend.
If you buy another bike, treat it to one of these anyway!

Current bike is 650cc adventure bike and slightly underpowered (45-50hp) two up with gear. Want something that feels a bit more comfortable at open road speeds etc.

I do like the sound of the hornet, might have to drop into Hampton Honda that everyone is raving about here in Chch.

[oldrider]

I am looking to get a bike that I can do a bit of touring on (specifically around NZ). I am a bit stuck as to ideas on what I want as I have primarily had dirt/adventure bikes.

My requirements are as follows:

Needs to comfortably carry me and my partner and our gear (say 200kgs total)
Needs to have enough power to have a decent average speed (120ish ave)
Needs to have a comfy seat as Mrs get sore arse on my current bike after an hour or so.
Need to be able to carry luggage (panniers/top box)

Any thoughts

Triumph Tiger, any model. John.

[mashman]

Current bike is 650cc adventure bike and slightly underpowered (45-50hp) two up with gear. Want something that feels a bit more comfortable at open road speeds etc.

I do like the sound of the hornet, might have to drop into Hampton Honda that everyone is raving about here in Chch.

Perfect all rounder - TUONO!!!

[AllanB]

Hornet 900.

[nigelp]

I have seen a bit around on the RF900R - are they good mile eaters and comfortable two up? Or are they quite sporty in terms of riding position?

[FROSTY:Me]

bllody comfortable for the pillion but ya might want to fit the bar conversion that raises the bars about 25mm.
My suggestion has to be a XJ900 diversion--only about 80hp but comfortable and easy to ride

[HornetBoy]

I have seen a bit around on the RF900R - are they good mile eaters and comfortable two up? Or are they quite sporty in terms of riding position?

Id give YOD a message on here,he has owned an RF900 for a while ,carrys a pillion quite alot and would be able to give you a pretty good review on how they were in that respect mate .

Personally id go with a hornet 900 major bang for your buck.

Owned one myself for about 6 months and cant say enough about them in terms of touring capabilities.

Just add a screen and youll be right !