Whats the best sports tourer?

bakes0310 · 2 May 2012 at 20:08

As title really, whats meant to be the best sports tourer out at the moment. I really like the look of the Kawasaki ZZR1400 ABS, is there any better?

Draeger · 3 May 2012 at 10:16

Triumph Sprint GT worth looking at as is the earlier Sprint ST. Depends on what side of "Sports Tourer" you want the performance and ability of the bike to lean towards really.

Also, curveball here but incredibly capable bike - Aprilia Futura. If you can live with it's looks its a massive amount of bike for your money.

4T5 · 3 May 2012 at 10:22

Yamaha FJR1300 that has adjustable seat, bars & ABS & I like the way it looks.

http://www.visordown.com/reviews/motorcycles/sports-tourers/yamaha-fjr1300-2000---2005/293.html

The Bad points in that Review are "It may be a bit Quick for some"

Like.

Morbius · 3 May 2012 at 10:51

Draeger said:
Triumph Sprint GT worth looking at as is the earlier Sprint ST. Depends on what side of "Sports Tourer" you want the performance and ability of the bike to lean towards really.

The Sprint looks nice. Triumphs have a fantastic build quality too which is important for something like a sport tourer which will be used in all weather.

Griffo · 3 May 2012 at 21:59

If you're thinking zzr1400 then look at the k1300s and maybe vfr1200 too.
My f800st is not powerful enough in my ridiculous opinion.
I"d never looked at the Futura before, funky looking!

growse · 3 May 2012 at 23:03

K1300S. Obviously.

metbandit1 · 4 May 2012 at 07:34

Morbius said:
The Sprint looks nice. Triumphs have a fantastic build quality too which is important for something like a sport tourer which will be used in all weather.

Not sure if serious?

Their build quality is OK but it is by no means fantastic! Unless they have improved it in the last couple of years, last time I saw the build quality was when I did some work in their factory. It wasn't the best tbh.