ZX10R tourer

[wibornz]

buy it....buy it now.

[Justin]

At 75 mph a ZX-10R is putting out whatever horsepower is needed to maintain that speed, it is not putting out 140 hp. It may be capable of putting out that horsepower, and it may not be sipping gas at that speed, or it may be... I don't know enough about the bike. I do know that people report 40-45 mpg all day long on 190 hp Busas. Point is, speaking in terms of physics, it is not producing 140 hp nor using the same amount of fuel as if it were.

Yeap, I get 40-45 on my Busa - but it also has better aerodynamics than the zx10, so keep that in mind. Also, it is most likely geared taller than a zx10 as well. I run 5k RPM at close to 90 Mph

[emerald94]

I know a guy who modded his ZX-12 with heli-bars, lowered pegs, Corbin seat and a touring screen.
He didn't seem to be in pain from riding it.
After a spirited group ride, I asked him he he ever downshifted when passing cars and he said no.
Those bikes were always in the shadow of the 'Busa but what a machine!

[howardrichman]

Thanks for replies!
I still may buy the bike for a quick turn over for some profit, and look at another ride. The problem w/ many other sport tourers is the fact their engineered for a pasengers weight that adds weight and bulk to the bike, but still; the bikes that come close to what I'm looking for is in the Sprint GT or 1250GSXfa if the ridetime and funds are available. The 650r isn't a supersport, but I use all of it's powerband thru various riding conditions pushing 45K mls now.

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[sodapop6620]

This is what I have been out west on a couple of times.  I bought some oxford soft luggage, I use walmart bags inside when I am traveling in the rain.  Otherwise there is no problem.

[Frankienuckles]

Setup for Sport-touring, this is from a weekend trip in Sept. to MD.


Same trip, on the Skyline drive in the fog and rain

[Fourstring]

In my past I modded a ZX9 into a dang good sport-tourer, can't see why a zx10 would not make a good one also. Look around at whats avalable for comfort, in truth the stock rig isn't bad for long rides

This.  The ZX9 makes a great mile muncher with few mods.  Snap up this ZX10 and do some basic mods as you ride it and get a feel for it.

[JIMLARCH]

Sure you can sport tour on a ZX10.  I've got a 2005 GSXR1000 with heli bars, pegs slightly rearset, and 400 mile days are no problem.  I'm 6'3" but with the mods find the bike more than comfortable.  If you are camping and carrying a large load, then riding a ZX10 would be somewhat a waste of time, but if you are staying in motels, no problem.

Having said the above, I kept the gix but went out and bought a VFR honda, with full Givi luggage.  Now that's sport touring in comfort!