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I once read a story about a guy who traveled diferent parts of the world (deserts too) in his sport bike. He said that as long as you enjoy your ride any bike is good enough for touring. So whats your take on the best non-touring bike for touring?
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I would have to agree that it is all about the ride, does not matter what you are riding. I did the USA 4 corners tour last year on an SV650 standard and had a great time. 12,285 miles in 21 days, just got back last week from a Blue Ridge parkway, skyline drive ride, great ride also. I am 68 years old and enjoy the feel of a standard bike more than a tourer. Last bike was a 1500 Goldwing so have had both
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Originally posted by blutex
So whats your take on the best non-touring bike for touring?
I really depends on what you like. For me the V-Strom which is listed as a dual sport or the FZ1 will make good touring bikes when out fitted with Givi bags.
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Perhaps your bike should suit the type of riding you do and the roads you choose? A large touring bike is likely a better choice for the freeway than it would be for back roads and especially dirt roads. I am very happy with my R1 for multiple day trips on twisty roads. Soft luggage works for me.
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I really depends on what you like. For me the V-Strom which is listed as a dual sport or the FZ1 will make good touring bikes when out fitted with Givi bags.
I'm with you torqueman. I own and FZ1 and I LOVE IT!!! Great bike for long rides...by the way, I've ridden a Goldwing from Ft Lauderdale to Key West...Sweet. The Goldwing is definitely on my want list.
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If I'm staying off the interstate I prefer my ZRX. I throw on my luggage and have a grand time. The Gold Wing is quite capable on a crooked road, but the ZRX is just more fun. I've toured on all sorts of bikes from 305cc up and really thought all of them were "touring bikes."
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Years ago I toured the U.S. on an Allstate 250cc that was the cheapest new bike I could afford at $466.
It would cruise at about 55 MPH and I had a wonderful time, meeting lots of nice people along the way -- 77K miles in three years with one rebore and new pistons & rings.
I thought I was accomplishing something until I met a Harley rider on a 165cc hard tail with over 67K miles. We rode together for a couple of days until we reached California.
There we met a fellow on a Honda 90cc who had accululated over 112K on the thing -- claimed he had only overhauled the motor once at about 77K miles. He couldn't keep up with us speedsters though as he cruised at about 40 MPH on the back roads.
You can actually see ALL the sights on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) at those speeds. I think motorhomes were backed up behind us!
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