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Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:41 am
by Andrew
Why do you need it under 1000cc?
My bike is a 1200cc sport-touring bike, and with that much weight(650lb), the power is not overwhelming. I'm sure it's a lot different on a light sport bike, but if you are looking for a touring bike, I wouldn't stress as much about the power.
Are you looking for a cruiser or sport styled tourer? As many people on this board will tell you, most bikes can be set up for touring, it's all a matter of what you're looking for and what comfort level you want.
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:16 am
by flw
The issues of wanting less than 1,000 cc's:
1. Its been few decades since I rode. So I know I can handle a 750's HP and weight. Heavier bikes are a concern to me and my newbie like skills.
2. From years ago, a 750 was plenty to keep up with traffic on the Interstate and give some more speed if needed.
Seems like most people are telling me that today, any bike can be modified to be a nice bike for touring without a formal touring badge.
So that modifies my question to what bike(s) 750 to 600 cc's are known for a smooth ride with no mod's needed to it's suspension? I'm also 5'10 220 lbs.
I can buy bags, shields, crash bars etc... to make it for touring then.
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:19 am
by JCS
CNF2002 wrote:Isnt the VStrom a dual purpose?
The V-Stroms are street bikes with limited off-road capabilities. Dirt roads, fire roads, MAYBE some light trails. Definitely not a full on dual purpose bike. Everything I hear says that it a great general purpose bike. Add some bags and tour away.
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:40 am
by Andrew
flw wrote:So that modifies my question to what bike(s) 750 to 600 cc's are known for a smooth ride with no mod's needed to it's suspension? I'm also 5'10 220 lbs.
What style?
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:54 am
by flw
Crusier setup for touring
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:35 am
by tex1230
Triumph Bonneville
790cc, 451 lbs, 62hp
Plenth of bags, shields available. I love mine
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:57 pm
by MotoF150
Wait untill next spring a new model from Honda is coming out called the "DN-01" its a touring bike 675cc's, perfect bike for touring!
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:58 am
by TxSinbad
Hey Tex1230, I know you said Triumph Bonneville, but there is also a Triumph America, and I was wondering if that was the one you were referring to?
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 2:10 am
by TxSinbad
I Goggled the DN-01, and read the articles and saw some photos. It looks like a nice bike, but looks more like a sports bike than a touring bike to me.
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:33 am
by Lion_Lady
JCS wrote:CNF2002 wrote:Isnt the VStrom a dual purpose?
The V-Stroms are street bikes with limited off-road capabilities. Dirt roads, fire roads, MAYBE some light trails. Definitely not a full on dual purpose bike. Everything I hear says that it a great general purpose bike. Add some bags and tour away.
Folks regularly take the stroms on dirt... check out totalmotorcycle.com Of course not as capable as a full on dirt bike, but respectable.
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