02-26-2018, 01:41 PM
Cory, the XSR700 will do two-up, no problem. Starting from northern California, I took my wife up to and across Canada two-up on an SV650, which has a smaller pillion seat than does the XSR700.
Is an XSR700 the best tool for two-up riding? Of course not. The CB1100 or Bandit 1250 are far superior for that application, but the smaller bikes can do it. The XSR700 has a semi-decently-sized bench seat, rather than a separate pillion pad, so it's among the best choices for two-up riding in that category of small, naked standards/sportbikes.
Being 6'1", you will actually fit better on the XSR700 than on the CB1100, which will fold your legs up quite a bit more. On the other hand, the CB's relaxed, smooth, torquey motor makes it so much nicer than the XSR's smaller, revvier mill for any distance work, whether solo or two-up.
Is an XSR700 the best tool for two-up riding? Of course not. The CB1100 or Bandit 1250 are far superior for that application, but the smaller bikes can do it. The XSR700 has a semi-decently-sized bench seat, rather than a separate pillion pad, so it's among the best choices for two-up riding in that category of small, naked standards/sportbikes.
Being 6'1", you will actually fit better on the XSR700 than on the CB1100, which will fold your legs up quite a bit more. On the other hand, the CB's relaxed, smooth, torquey motor makes it so much nicer than the XSR's smaller, revvier mill for any distance work, whether solo or two-up.