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mheyer · 08-23-2005, 02:53 AM

Less so on the '05, but up to '04 the Triumph Sprint ST. It is a very sporty sport-tourer (you can ride it as hard as a public road will allow), but the pillion does not become a backpack. You can see the difference in the seat as compared to other sport bikes. Check it out. Great bike all around too. That triple engine is one sweet ride.

jimmihaffa · 08-23-2005, 03:43 AM

Kawasaki ZX12-R or its 2006 replacement. Fast, comfortable, riding position is just sporting enough such that windblast at highway speeds allows for comfortable riding. I own a cruiser (Vulcan 2000), but if I had to do it all over again that's probably the bike I'd buy.

Whatmough · 08-23-2005, 03:57 AM

I'll second these two. The FZ1 was being touted as one of the best all around bikes ever just a few years ago. Two seating on both; but I wouldn't want to be on the back of any bike.

Chango · 08-23-2005, 04:04 AM

Well, I have a pair of friends who swear up and down that their 2005 GSX-R1000 is more comfortable for 2-up riding than an FJR1300. I am somewhat inclined to believe them because they have more miles on their '05 Gixxer than I have on my '05 Gixxer Sixxer. I have 12,000 on mine, but they hit that mark a few months ago. Do I even have to mention that these two people are crazy?

Before the new Gixxer they had (and still have) a Honda CBR929 which they also really liked for 2-up. So it really depends on you and your passenger. Some people are like my buddies and really prefer hardcore sportbikes for 2-up.

"It's always easier to do things the hard way." -- Chango

t5daytona · 08-23-2005, 04:08 AM

I am kind of in the same camp now. I am considering the Ducati ST4s ABS. I rented one in Italy for 3 weeks, and it was a perfect sporty sport tourer. The ST3 isn't bad either. I rented that one last year, but I was riding solo that time. If you like the looks the new BMW K1200R would work really well. The optional windscreen actually provides good wind protection. The Kawasaki is a great suggestion also.

pushrod · 08-23-2005, 04:14 AM

And if you get an aftermarket seat from Corbin, Keith's or Sargent, the pillion is even better.

The other thing to look at for the 2-up is the location of the 2nd set of pegs. The Sprint has them located a good bit down on the bike.

iamz · 08-23-2005, 04:15 AM

...you're describing the Buell Ulysses.

ducatirdr · 08-23-2005, 04:51 AM

Check out Corbin's web site for a saddle that has the optional back-rest for a bike that you'd like to own. Serious distance on any bike as a passenger requires something to rest on.

FZ1 - http://www.corbin.com/yamaha/fazer.shtml

Honda VTR -http://www.corbin.com/honda/vtr.shtml

GSXR 1000 - http://www.corbin.com/suzuki/gsxr1k-4.jpg

lcarlson · 08-23-2005, 05:10 AM

BMW R1150R

acecycleins · 08-23-2005, 05:11 AM

Sportbike is your desire get a Kawasaki ZZR600. It's got new skin for 06 and will crank out 100hp and weigh in under 425lbs. Great power to weight for a middleweight sportbike. Otherwise, buy the ZZR1200 (carbs and all) will produce enough power (145 rwhp) too. Oh, Progressive has the ZZR1200 under the sporttour section- so cheap insurance will be yours as well.

08-23-2005, 02:53 AM	#1
mheyer Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19	Re: Sporty bike with comfortable pillion? Less so on the '05, but up to '04 the Triumph Sprint ST. It is a very sporty sport-tourer (you can ride it as hard as a public road will allow), but the pillion does not become a backpack. You can see the difference in the seat as compared to other sport bikes. Check it out. Great bike all around too. That triple engine is one sweet ride.

08-23-2005, 03:43 AM	#2
jimmihaffa Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 57	Re: Sporty bike with comfortable pillion? Kawasaki ZX12-R or its 2006 replacement. Fast, comfortable, riding position is just sporting enough such that windblast at highway speeds allows for comfortable riding. I own a cruiser (Vulcan 2000), but if I had to do it all over again that's probably the bike I'd buy.

08-23-2005, 03:57 AM	#3
Whatmough Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 104	Re: Sporty bike with comfortable pillion? I'll second these two. The FZ1 was being touted as one of the best all around bikes ever just a few years ago. Two seating on both; but I wouldn't want to be on the back of any bike.

08-23-2005, 04:04 AM	#4
Chango Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 152	Re: Sporty bike with comfortable pillion? Well, I have a pair of friends who swear up and down that their 2005 GSX-R1000 is more comfortable for 2-up riding than an FJR1300. I am somewhat inclined to believe them because they have more miles on their '05 Gixxer than I have on my '05 Gixxer Sixxer. I have 12,000 on mine, but they hit that mark a few months ago. Do I even have to mention that these two people are crazy? Before the new Gixxer they had (and still have) a Honda CBR929 which they also really liked for 2-up. So it really depends on you and your passenger. Some people are like my buddies and really prefer hardcore sportbikes for 2-up. "It's always easier to do things the hard way." -- Chango __________________ "Wise men speak because they have something to say. Foolish men speak because they have to say something" -- Plato

08-23-2005, 04:08 AM	#5
t5daytona Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Sporty bike with comfortable pillion? I am kind of in the same camp now. I am considering the Ducati ST4s ABS. I rented one in Italy for 3 weeks, and it was a perfect sporty sport tourer. The ST3 isn't bad either. I rented that one last year, but I was riding solo that time. If you like the looks the new BMW K1200R would work really well. The optional windscreen actually provides good wind protection. The Kawasaki is a great suggestion also.

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08-23-2005, 04:14 AM	#6
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	Re: Sporty bike with comfortable pillion? And if you get an aftermarket seat from Corbin, Keith's or Sargent, the pillion is even better. The other thing to look at for the 2-up is the location of the 2nd set of pegs. The Sprint has them located a good bit down on the bike. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

08-23-2005, 04:15 AM	#7
iamz Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 325	It seems to me.... ...you're describing the Buell Ulysses.

08-23-2005, 04:51 AM	#8
ducatirdr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 128	Re: Sporty bike with comfortable pillion? Check out Corbin's web site for a saddle that has the optional back-rest for a bike that you'd like to own. Serious distance on any bike as a passenger requires something to rest on. FZ1 - http://www.corbin.com/yamaha/fazer.shtml Honda VTR -http://www.corbin.com/honda/vtr.shtml GSXR 1000 - http://www.corbin.com/suzuki/gsxr1k-4.jpg

08-23-2005, 05:10 AM	#9
lcarlson Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 61	Re: Sporty bike with comfortable pillion? BMW R1150R

08-23-2005, 05:11 AM	#10
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	Re: Sporty bike with comfortable pillion? Sportbike is your desire get a Kawasaki ZZR600. It's got new skin for 06 and will crank out 100hp and weigh in under 425lbs. Great power to weight for a middleweight sportbike. Otherwise, buy the ZZR1200 (carbs and all) will produce enough power (145 rwhp) too. Oh, Progressive has the ZZR1200 under the sporttour section- so cheap insurance will be yours as well. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.