A "touring bike" can be whatever you want to use. Back in the day, people rode coast-to-coast on Honda 250s.
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We do have a Triumph Rocket III Touring bike for long runs.
I was surprised how much power this bike does have.
We do have a Triumph Rocket III Touring bike for long runs.
But I love the MPGs of this bike and the handling.
I like how lite the bike is compared to the Triumph.
When we took the 74 mile ride on it on Monday it was a little sore upon arrival at my in-laws
But then 7 hours later we were only half way home and my own backside was screaming "Let me up - I've had enough!!!!!"
I thought with panniers and a small trunk to go with some sort of seat upgrade and this bike could take us for the 6 hour run I was thinking about.
Multiple times we hit hills two up (I am a little bigger at 210 LBS and my wife is medium build at 5'2") and had no problems passing vehicles.
I was surprised how much power this bike does have.
So, the only issue would really be the seating.
The Honda dealer I bought it off of also has one for himself and he is changing the manifold to place a different exhaust on it.
He said he will get a different seat just because I have asked him about it.
He said I can then take his with the different seat for a ride.
He is leaning towards a Seat Concepts seat.
I have not been there for a month.
The bike should be ready!!!!
I will report back.
Thanks to everyone for their input.
God bless!!
Michael
You have Rocket III and you are <surprised> how much power a 500lb, 40 something horsepower bike has?? Two up???
My brain just exploded....seriously.
Did 1500+ miles last weekend FL to NC. The NCX did fine even overtaking on inclines with me, a set of panniers and a top case. Taller windshield really helped as well as highway pegs. Oh, Sargent seat with Airhawks.
Had my wife on a 400 mile trip about a month ago. She had the Airhawk. That's probably the longest she's ridden with me ever. The Airhawk and backrest on the top case helped a lot. Her only complaint was the leg position. I just picked up some passenger peg extenders so that should help for future trips.
That old joke brings back some memories. Lol. It may be good for pulling chicks, but I bet its not hawk talon proofIMO for long touring ergonomics are not ideal. Knees angle and body lean angle
but seat is comfortable. Passenger seat is for pulling chicks only.
They were by SSR. Available direct or through eBay. I've purchased stuff from them before and am very happy with the quality. The extenders on eBay are adjustable from 25 to 40 mm as well as more forward or back. I think you can also ask for longer extenders.
That old joke brings back some memories. Lol. It may be good for pulling chicks, but I bet its not hawk talon proof
I am having a hard time locating them.
Would you be able to provide a link for me?
Thanks.
God bless!!
Michael
The NC is a commuter first.
2. Urban tourer (DCT)
3. General tourer
4. ADV tourer. With some suspension mods and engine and sump protection