05-29-2017, 12:04 PM
Today's [url=https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/redefining-the-sport-touring-motorcycle]reality. And [url=https://www.theridingobsession.com/motorcycle/adventure-dual-sport-touring-motorcycles/]reality.
One of my riding buddies on an R1200GS.
![[Image: 2e598522e58cfcbb60c2618796ecf82e.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201705/2e598522e58cfcbb60c2618796ecf82e.jpg)
And another on a 1290 Super Adventure.
![[Image: c21ac48ce8a2f631792a4d6f6e31be6d.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201705/c21ac48ce8a2f631792a4d6f6e31be6d.jpg)
As a short guy who couldn't easily ride these tall bikes, and as a guy with taste who likes attractive bikes...I'm not digging the ADV craze. But I get it. And I accept it. I envy a bike with upright ergos, great handling, and plenty of ground clearance in the curves.
One of my riding buddies on an R1200GS.
![[Image: 2e598522e58cfcbb60c2618796ecf82e.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201705/2e598522e58cfcbb60c2618796ecf82e.jpg)
And another on a 1290 Super Adventure.
![[Image: c21ac48ce8a2f631792a4d6f6e31be6d.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201705/c21ac48ce8a2f631792a4d6f6e31be6d.jpg)
As a short guy who couldn't easily ride these tall bikes, and as a guy with taste who likes attractive bikes...I'm not digging the ADV craze. But I get it. And I accept it. I envy a bike with upright ergos, great handling, and plenty of ground clearance in the curves.
