Looking for a tourer

**yod** · 13th August 2008, 19:49

Concours or FJR are good options

**KoroJ** · 13th August 2008, 20:42

ST certainly suits me. 30Kg of luggage & 'lectric screen make touring a breeze and 29Ltrs in the tank is great if you don't like stopping and have got a big bladder. I can get 550+ Kms on a tank taking it easy and 450Km thrashing it. (Which doesn't happen very often 'cos I'm just a nana)

**Edbear** · 13th August 2008, 21:04

Ahem... If I could make a suggestion...

**sels1** · 14th August 2008, 13:09

Originally Posted by KoroJ

Which doesn't happen very often 'cos I'm just a nana

Ha - sometimes maybe....but not always...

**jamiey** · 14th August 2008, 17:50

Originally Posted by binklebonk

I find myself doing reasonably long distances on my bike which its not really suited for . What would make a good tourer thats comfortable , economical and has plenty of power

A VFR800, comfortable will plenty of ooomph if needed

**banditrider** · 14th August 2008, 19:58

Originally Posted by sels1

Ha - sometimes maybe....but not always...

Ahh, you know him too...

**gunrunner** · 14th August 2008, 20:04

Originally Posted by banditrider

Had 2 Bandits - one with full luggage. They make a great cheap tourer. They do go very well and get good economy. They're not designed as a sports bike and do not have to be ridden like one - grunt from no revs.

I now have a Concours 14 which of course is built from the ground up as a fast tourer. Shaft drive, big fairing & screen and great donk all make it an awesome tourer. Ridden sensibly I can get economy to match or better a Bandit so can get 350km+ to a tank at times. Downside compared to a Bandit or V-strom etc is of course cost and physical size & weight.

If you're just starting out touring, I'd recommend you try a Bandit - the Touring version even has luggage. Cheap touring.

Have a mate that has a 98 Bandit and he is filling up around 170km mark

**Winston001** · 14th August 2008, 21:02

Originally Posted by banditrider

Had 2 Bandits - one with full luggage. They make a great cheap tourer. They do go very well and get good economy. They're not designed as a sports bike and do not have to be ridden like one - grunt from no revs.

If you're just starting out touring, I'd recommend you try a Bandit - the Touring version even has luggage. Cheap touring.

Yeah no disrespect to the Bandit, its a good bike. Interesting, my first comment after riding my mates one was that it needed higher bars. Very much a sports position on his 2001 model. Pretty much the same acceleration as my ST4.

The VFR 800 has a good reputation too but perhaps lacks power. Worth trying out.

**DIN PELENDA** · 15th August 2008, 00:33

Honda ST1100 or ST1300!!!!!!!!!!

**shafty** · 15th August 2008, 08:12

Whats your budget MAte?

**Moki** · 15th August 2008, 18:53

BMW R1150

Bandit 12 is also fantastic, but a bit more thirsty (as are most other 4s compared to twins). A XJ900s is a great, comfortable tourer as well, but also drinks quite a bit if cruising over 100kmh.