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If your looking to spend under $9000, then the FZ6 might fit the bill pretty well. I dont think the FZ6 is considered a sport-tourer, though. To me the prime considerations for long trip riding would be seating position,leg room, and the size of the tank. Of course you need a decent windscreen and probably saddle bags. The top sport-tourers I believe would be the ST-1300, the FJR-1300, and the VFR(Interceptor). The previous 3 are well over 11,000 though. Oh and how could I forget the Sprint ST.

If I were to pick up a sport-tourer, my dream would be to pick up a K1200S and spend some money to make it suitable for long trips. I hear the ABS on the K1200S is a bit wonky, but maybe by the time I can afford one, those things will be ironed out.

Yeah, my price range is right around 5k.

Did I mention that my AVERAGE mileage on the Rockster (R1150R) is 42-46 mpg?

You can get a NON-ABS version for around $5K. Check out dealers and HERE:

www.ibmwr.org - MARKETPLACE, R bikes for sale.

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As I've posted before, my wife rides a Triumph Trophy (1200cc version), and I ride a Bonneville. Both great bikes, but mismatched in capabilities. I've got to sell a couple of bikes (would someone please buy that Marauder!! ), then I'll be in the market for a sport tourer or adventure tourer. Some likely candidates are V-Strom 1000 (new or used) and Triumph Tiger (used). Maybe even another Trophy.

I also discovered the IBMWR marketplace site, and have been prowling. K bikes don't appeal, for some reason neither do R/GS bikes, but I'm thinking a R1100RS or R1150RS might do the trick. BMW is the only brand I'd ever consider buying a 8 or 10 year old bike.

(And no, please don't suggest a Kawi Concours. All due respect to those that own 'em, but I think they're UGLY..... ugly, ugly, ugly, ugly!!!! )

Oh my...that BMW is nice...

http://www.r1150r.net/

...oh my and it even comes in red! And I saw a pic of one with hard bags, looks fantastic.

I'd been planning on buying new, of course if I can find a used one that would be better.

I like so many of these bikes, its so hard to choose!

My choices are narrowed at least...


(top! but pricey)





(poor passenger seating, may get cut quick)




(no longer produced, so hard to find )

Have you considered the Kaw Z750? It's got a very comfortable riding position. Much like my Nighthawk.

Ah yes, forgot that one. Its on my list too.

I should make a list.

I like the seat, too.

If you are looking for a nice Honda Nighthawk 750 you can go to:

http://wowmotorcycles.com/ and look at what they have for Honda. They have 7 Nighthawks for sale right now. The prices range from $2970 to $4970 (2003 model with 2341 miles). I bought a Nighthawk 750 from them last year for $3800 with 10K miles on it. It continues to run like a champ and looks as though it were still new. I have talked to several folks that have bought from them and all are extremely satisfied with their purchase.

My worth.

Chip

Thanks Chip!

I dont live in GA though, and I'm a little nervous about buying a bike that I've never seen.

I checked them out and they have a huge used bike inventory. I'll keep this in mind when I'm ready to buy.