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BrowningBAR · 03-17-2007, 08:34 AM

I'm all for someone slapping some luggage on a ZX-14 and letting the rest of us know how it went.

Seriously, I think it would be interesting...and almost practical.

It's big, seems roomy, plenty of vroom and should handle better than most STs.

The_AirHawk · 03-17-2007, 08:37 AM

Everyone I've talked-to that owns one sez they're the Ultimate Sport-Touring Machine(tm).

A set of soft bags, and off you go.

earthspirit60 · 03-17-2007, 09:23 AM

I hope to pick up a ZX14 myself, and go to twistedthrottle.com for some nice hard bags!

dorkboy · 03-17-2007, 09:23 AM

I think the most intriguing ST might be the new Triumph Tiger, although the seat height might be a problem if you are inseam-impaired. The triple splits the difference between an I4 and a twin in terms of power delivery.

ewok1 · 03-17-2007, 09:24 AM

I think any of these would be a great choice.

i read the sprint had brake issues that were being addressed so that might be a factor.

i sat on a 14 a couple weeks ago and i would love to ride one. It fit good. I guess i don't know how heavy the 14 is and that shouldn't play a huge factor in a sport tourer, but it matters a little. i can tell you this, its physically a big, long bike. so it should be stable. i have read that even so, it is relatively quick in the bends.

the duc is sublime, especialy with a power commander. is the s4r a four or 2 valve? i'm guessing its the superbike 4 valve motor. if so you'll get a kick out of the 2 valve's low end.

i hestitate to recommend the sport tourer i prefer but here goes. a vfr.

it has more character than people think, and its really a good fit for me at 6'1". the power is kind, and while it has a wierd engine braking, drive train thing going on where it wags a little in the rear instead of hops, its a really good bike. the barcalounger of sport bikes. and the vtec shouldn't be on a motorcycle as long as it works the way it works on a motorcycle but its easy to ride around. it works great as a sport tourer. nice all around compromise.

i'm also curiuos about the 07 tiger. that might be a candidate too. perhaps a little to much of a standard. but those triples are nice.

no matter what, its fun thinking about a new touring bike. motorcycles are so good these days.

JBK1200LT · 03-17-2007, 09:32 AM

ZX 14 - Easy choice for the money , but if you want the BEST - get the BMW GT

sarnali2 · 03-17-2007, 09:41 AM

Since I know absolutely nothing about you or your riding style and enviroment, I'll go ahead a recommend getting a Sprint. I do this because I have a Triumph and the more bikes they sell the stronger their business becomes, this of course benifits me in an improved dealer network and parts supply.

So, um...get the Sprint, I think it will be the perfect bike for you, cheap too.

seruzawa · 03-17-2007, 10:00 AM

Just don't forget that a motorcycle that weighs over 600 pounds wet is not a sport tourer no matter how much ad copy says otherwise.

Kreb_Cycle · 03-17-2007, 10:11 AM

So the Honda st1300 isn't a sport-tourer? It's 650 dry.

dorkboy · 03-17-2007, 10:24 AM

I would classify the st1300 as a tourer, and the Goldwing as a Winnebago. IMO The vfr is Honda's sport-tourer.

03-17-2007, 08:34 AM	#1
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	Re: Sport Tourer Decisions I'm all for someone slapping some luggage on a ZX-14 and letting the rest of us know how it went. Seriously, I think it would be interesting...and almost practical. It's big, seems roomy, plenty of vroom and should handle better than most STs.

03-17-2007, 08:37 AM	#2
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Re: Sport Tourer Decisions Everyone I've talked-to that owns one sez they're the Ultimate Sport-Touring Machine(tm). A set of soft bags, and off you go. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

03-17-2007, 09:23 AM	#3
earthspirit60 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 88	Re: Sport Tourer Decisions I hope to pick up a ZX14 myself, and go to twistedthrottle.com for some nice hard bags!

03-17-2007, 09:23 AM	#4
dorkboy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 94	Re: Sport Tourer Decisions I think the most intriguing ST might be the new Triumph Tiger, although the seat height might be a problem if you are inseam-impaired. The triple splits the difference between an I4 and a twin in terms of power delivery.

03-17-2007, 09:24 AM	#5
ewok1 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 312	Re: Sport Tourer Decisions I think any of these would be a great choice. i read the sprint had brake issues that were being addressed so that might be a factor. i sat on a 14 a couple weeks ago and i would love to ride one. It fit good. I guess i don't know how heavy the 14 is and that shouldn't play a huge factor in a sport tourer, but it matters a little. i can tell you this, its physically a big, long bike. so it should be stable. i have read that even so, it is relatively quick in the bends. the duc is sublime, especialy with a power commander. is the s4r a four or 2 valve? i'm guessing its the superbike 4 valve motor. if so you'll get a kick out of the 2 valve's low end. i hestitate to recommend the sport tourer i prefer but here goes. a vfr. it has more character than people think, and its really a good fit for me at 6'1". the power is kind, and while it has a wierd engine braking, drive train thing going on where it wags a little in the rear instead of hops, its a really good bike. the barcalounger of sport bikes. and the vtec shouldn't be on a motorcycle as long as it works the way it works on a motorcycle but its easy to ride around. it works great as a sport tourer. nice all around compromise. i'm also curiuos about the 07 tiger. that might be a candidate too. perhaps a little to much of a standard. but those triples are nice. no matter what, its fun thinking about a new touring bike. motorcycles are so good these days.

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03-17-2007, 09:32 AM	#6
JBK1200LT Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18	Re: Sport Tourer Decisions ZX 14 - Easy choice for the money , but if you want the BEST - get the BMW GT

03-17-2007, 09:41 AM	#7
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,132	Re: Sport Tourer Decisions Since I know absolutely nothing about you or your riding style and enviroment, I'll go ahead a recommend getting a Sprint. I do this because I have a Triumph and the more bikes they sell the stronger their business becomes, this of course benifits me in an improved dealer network and parts supply. So, um...get the Sprint, I think it will be the perfect bike for you, cheap too. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "All the BMW riders in the room, I want you to leave. Now. Out. "

03-17-2007, 10:00 AM	#8
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Sport Tourer Decisions Just don't forget that a motorcycle that weighs over 600 pounds wet is not a sport tourer no matter how much ad copy says otherwise. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

03-17-2007, 10:11 AM	#9
Kreb_Cycle Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 872	Re: Sport Tourer Decisions So the Honda st1300 isn't a sport-tourer? It's 650 dry. __________________ He was a fattish but active man of paralyzing stupidity, a mass of imbecile enthusiasms—one of those completely unquestioning, devoted drudges on whom, more even than on the thought police, the stability of the Party depended. - George Orwell _1984_

03-17-2007, 10:24 AM	#10
dorkboy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 94	Re: Sport Tourer Decisions I would classify the st1300 as a tourer, and the Goldwing as a Winnebago. IMO The vfr is Honda's sport-tourer.