07-08-2019, 01:45 AM
hmm interesting question. There are not a lot of choices..in shaft drive big bore bikes you have BMW 1250 RT, or 1600GT, you have the new Honda Goldwing which is downsized and more sporty but still not a sport tourer IMO, the Yamaha FJR, the Kawasaki Concours, in chain drive you have the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, Ducati would probably list their Multistada as a sport tourer
in mid size, chain or belt driven bikes (nothing shaft drive) bikes like the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, and the Honda VFR 800, BMW F800GT
then there are bikes you can put some soft luggage on like the Suzuki SF 1000 or 750, Suzuki SV 650, Honda CB 1100, Honda NC 750X
I think for the buck for a full size, 2 up capable sport tourer the FJR is awfully tough to beat, but if you are willing to ride mainly back roads almost any modern bike 500cc and larger can do the trick.
in mid size, chain or belt driven bikes (nothing shaft drive) bikes like the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, and the Honda VFR 800, BMW F800GT
then there are bikes you can put some soft luggage on like the Suzuki SF 1000 or 750, Suzuki SV 650, Honda CB 1100, Honda NC 750X
I think for the buck for a full size, 2 up capable sport tourer the FJR is awfully tough to beat, but if you are willing to ride mainly back roads almost any modern bike 500cc and larger can do the trick.