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I will continue to offer as many different kinds of discussions on motorcycles spanning a broad variety of topics. Think about the Honda Gold Wing. Think about the Yamaha FJR series. What do you look for in a touring bike (of any kind)? Do you look for style? Do you aim to have a touring bike as your two-wheeled home away from home? Touring motorcycles offer a lovely experience if you just want to ride on something classy and stylish. So what do you look for in a touring bike?
I still think back to a YouTube video I saw about the Honda Gold Wing. Just some of the intricacies of it make it a wonderful touring bike. I've seen GPS navigation and stuff for it. You're not likely to win a MotoGP World Championship on a Gold Wing, but you are able to have a two-wheeled home you can take anywhere. Then in my thread in the "Site Feedback" forum, my GTP buddy UnoMOTO mentioned the Yamaha FJR. I think the person's screen name was wfoshee that has an FJR. You can ride the FJR in "Tourist Trophy." I can remember trying to ride the FJR in TT. It's quite sporty in looks while also appointing riders to a comfortable and smooth ride. An absolutely stunning motorcycle.
Now I have to envision what I would want if I had my own touring bike. I'd be more than proud to have a bike with amazing styling. My department for cars or motorcycles is style. So I want something that looks classy and can handle the duties of being that house-on-two-wheels I envision it to be. I'm not too sure about stuff like an adjustable windshield or anything. As much as rider comfort up front is for me, I'd also like to be able to have my rear passenger to also feel comfortable with the rear seat. For horsepower, let's just say I'd prefer a bike that has adequate horsepower so that I don't feel like I'm riding something that goes as fast as a bus. I'd surely prefer something agile and capable, not that I'm expecting a superbike.
So what would you look for in a touring bike? Or do you have a tourer you love most that's out right now?
I still think back to a YouTube video I saw about the Honda Gold Wing. Just some of the intricacies of it make it a wonderful touring bike. I've seen GPS navigation and stuff for it. You're not likely to win a MotoGP World Championship on a Gold Wing, but you are able to have a two-wheeled home you can take anywhere. Then in my thread in the "Site Feedback" forum, my GTP buddy UnoMOTO mentioned the Yamaha FJR. I think the person's screen name was wfoshee that has an FJR. You can ride the FJR in "Tourist Trophy." I can remember trying to ride the FJR in TT. It's quite sporty in looks while also appointing riders to a comfortable and smooth ride. An absolutely stunning motorcycle.
Now I have to envision what I would want if I had my own touring bike. I'd be more than proud to have a bike with amazing styling. My department for cars or motorcycles is style. So I want something that looks classy and can handle the duties of being that house-on-two-wheels I envision it to be. I'm not too sure about stuff like an adjustable windshield or anything. As much as rider comfort up front is for me, I'd also like to be able to have my rear passenger to also feel comfortable with the rear seat. For horsepower, let's just say I'd prefer a bike that has adequate horsepower so that I don't feel like I'm riding something that goes as fast as a bus. I'd surely prefer something agile and capable, not that I'm expecting a superbike.
So what would you look for in a touring bike? Or do you have a tourer you love most that's out right now?