
Originally Posted by
FJRider
Even with the known issues that a heavy touring bike has ... I would rather tour on an FJ1200 than say a GN250. And I am dam sure that the FJ would handle the twistys better in the wind than a GN250 would. The only issue I have had on hills was attempting a U-turn uphill in the rain.
Touring bikes will always be better in most touring situations. Some are even dam good in the twisties ... and could show a clean pair of heels to a (some) sport bike(s).
More to do with the rider than the bike.

Originally Posted by
Jantar
Knight's Point?
I have toured on bikes of all sizes from 125cc to 1250cc and ranging from street legal MotoX to full dressed tourers. Depending on where you are going some bikes are better than others, but in my experience unfaired bikes are better in cross winds than faired bikes (when comparing like with like).
For real long distance touring I prefer a bike with a large fuel tank, a quiet engine, and one that develops maximum torque at low revs.

Originally Posted by
FJRider
Yep ....
and the ability to cover the ground pretty quickly ... if the situation is required/desired ...
Yup I'd have to agree in most, normal riding situations, a sport tourer (more emphasis on tour than some of the current touted sport tourers) is probably the best overall bike to ride, even at its age the old FJ12 is still a formidable distance weapon, and I'd rather have that as a long distance companion than a 'busa or the earlier ZX14's. or even the ZZR1100 (motor wise, not handling ability) TBH. They'll all out perform and out handle the FJ, but that motor STILL has one of the sweetest 'torque zones' you'll find.
The crop of naked's that were in production GS14, XJR13, CB13, etc are all IMO venerable 2nd place to a sport/tourer for ability.
The current MT produces formidable torque, but has shyte range (220km to reserve) and admittedly doesn't have the top end legs of even the FJ, so realistic high cruising would likely be around 130-40, a good 20-30kph less than the FJ's.
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