Hey guys.
So with summer comming I'm looking st getting a proper bike again. I've got a ratty 2012 250 ninja for commuting and after a bit of tidying up fun riding (small bikes are actuslly super fun for sport riding, if it wasnt s commuter I'd probbaly swap it for a new duke rc390 for fun).
But I want a big bike as a second bike for some touring/the motorway journey riding to York from Wales on a 250 in the rain ain't fun.
As its going to be for 2 up riding comfort power and safety are big points (And luggage options, as i have gear I can wear off bike but pilloon will be in over pants/jacket that need leaving behind).
Bikes in looking at
Z1000sx new model adds cornering abs as well as the tc test ride last years model and while great bike for 10k the seating position is too upright for me makes my back hurt. So while good I'm ruling it out.
H2sx now this is the bike in excited about, the black model is sexy as hell sat on it st the bike show and it feels good, but not sure how it is to ride. Standard fit hard panniers ah a good size and should take care of one helmet plus riding gear (second helmet have to go on the helmet lock though).
It is a lot of money at abour 16.5k with touring options. (Cases, heated grips, center stand crash bungs higher screen etc).
And it is pretty heavy at 250kg ish that's more than the balckbird i used to have but reviews say it carries the weight well and again cornering abs tc etc air safety.
Also cruise control
And super charger I know it shouldn't matter but it does
Seating position to me felt almost exacrly like my old vfr800 near perfect .
And finally a sexond hand but current model zzr1400 can be had for around 6k. Bit heavier than the h2 but lots of power comes with factory top box instead of pannier s but after market does exist.
Seating position feels great its far forward but so moulded to your body it felt perfect but again only at a stand still not rode one.
No cornering abs but norrmal abs and normal tc.
Any other recommendations for decent sport touring bikes?
I would get another vfr800 but tbh it was just a bit lacking in power.
And I would like tc/abs as its going to be two up so more weight and also its not just my skin being risked on long rides so rider aids are good.
I'm not set on kawasaki btw they just seem to be the manufacture bringing out the decent bieks in the sport touring category.
The h2sx is affordable but I'm just not sure it's sensible spending thst amount of cash on a bike jist because it's new.
So with summer comming I'm looking st getting a proper bike again. I've got a ratty 2012 250 ninja for commuting and after a bit of tidying up fun riding (small bikes are actuslly super fun for sport riding, if it wasnt s commuter I'd probbaly swap it for a new duke rc390 for fun).
But I want a big bike as a second bike for some touring/the motorway journey riding to York from Wales on a 250 in the rain ain't fun.
As its going to be for 2 up riding comfort power and safety are big points (And luggage options, as i have gear I can wear off bike but pilloon will be in over pants/jacket that need leaving behind).
Bikes in looking at
Z1000sx new model adds cornering abs as well as the tc test ride last years model and while great bike for 10k the seating position is too upright for me makes my back hurt. So while good I'm ruling it out.
H2sx now this is the bike in excited about, the black model is sexy as hell sat on it st the bike show and it feels good, but not sure how it is to ride. Standard fit hard panniers ah a good size and should take care of one helmet plus riding gear (second helmet have to go on the helmet lock though).
It is a lot of money at abour 16.5k with touring options. (Cases, heated grips, center stand crash bungs higher screen etc).
And it is pretty heavy at 250kg ish that's more than the balckbird i used to have but reviews say it carries the weight well and again cornering abs tc etc air safety.
Also cruise control
And super charger I know it shouldn't matter but it does
Seating position to me felt almost exacrly like my old vfr800 near perfect .
And finally a sexond hand but current model zzr1400 can be had for around 6k. Bit heavier than the h2 but lots of power comes with factory top box instead of pannier s but after market does exist.
Seating position feels great its far forward but so moulded to your body it felt perfect but again only at a stand still not rode one.
No cornering abs but norrmal abs and normal tc.
Any other recommendations for decent sport touring bikes?
I would get another vfr800 but tbh it was just a bit lacking in power.
And I would like tc/abs as its going to be two up so more weight and also its not just my skin being risked on long rides so rider aids are good.
I'm not set on kawasaki btw they just seem to be the manufacture bringing out the decent bieks in the sport touring category.
The h2sx is affordable but I'm just not sure it's sensible spending thst amount of cash on a bike jist because it's new.
