Research for my next Sport Tourer

[Nomad Medic]

Hello newb here with a wonderful story to tell and in need of some guidance.

On Thursday July 26 I purchased my first motorcycle. It was love at first sight, a Mandarin yellow and gray 2004 BMW R1100S (ABS) . Came with hard bags, tank bag, and to my later astonishment it had a throttlemeister on it (didn't get used yet due to me not having been on motorized two wheels in near a decade). Then tragedy struck   , On Monday July 30 while on an interstate stopped in traffic I was rear ended by a woman on her cell phone   , who I'm still waiting to figure out if she actually had insurance (really long story cut out)   . But mechanics prognosis of the bike: totaled , may she rest in peace. Quote without labor $11,000 in parts, bike worth $6,400. Fortunately for me I walked away with only a scratch.

So I'm now out for more information about sport tourers since I loved my BMW but the silver lining is that I may have been saved from costly future repairs. Suggestions on bikes about the same price range and style would be immensely helpful. Thanks in advance.

[coho]

There's got to be another R1100S out there somewhere. If you liked it (and who wouldn't, the R259 motor is top notch), find another one.

[Nomad Medic]

Trust me I'd love to get another R1100S, once this whole insurance matter clears up, but I'm now looking for something that will be a little friendlier to my wallet when eventual repairs come up, but is still relatively close to the BMWers power and feel. I've heard mixed opinions on Triumph Sprints and I don't know any Japanese bikes that fit in this category, help?

[sammyseaman]

Sport touring bikes are nearly dead. Just informin'
You're welcome.

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[HipGnosis]

any Japanese bikes that fit in this category

Kawi ZZR1200    1200 Bandit   FZ1 (1st gen)  Honda VFR    Ninja 1000 (though it just came out in '11)

[lj516]

Had a bandit 1200, wrecked it and bought an 01 FZ1 love both bikes the FZ1 is much more SPORT-touring where the bandit is more sport-TOURING. FZ1 more HP bandit more torque.  

[djacobsen5116]

2nd generation FJR1300.  Not expensive to maintain, handles reasonably well when suspension is properly adjusted, more than fast enough if you enjoy the speed, runs on Regular.

[Kneescrubber]

Sport touring bikes are nearly dead. Just informin'
You're welcome.

Just don't tell County.  



You could go the OSJ way Nomad. Just saying.  

[flips21]

Ducati ST2, 3 or 4.  

Drink the Kool Aid.  I did and it tastes great!

Flip

[2RR2NV]

VFR800, FJR1300 2nd gen, FZ1 1st gen, Bandit 1250.    for all the reasons that have been posted before. turns out, since we are on vacation, my wife have been chatting it up a lot about bikes....  looks VFR800 is in our future. Captain America version. WOOOOOTT!!!

[CanadianBird]

Lots of CBR1100XXs for sale with low milage. One of Honda's best bikes. Bullet proof engine, in-line 4 easy to work on, unlike the Viffer. Lots of parts and after market. Great for commuting,  touring, two-up touring, canyon carving, great Bird community, dot com & dot org, in the USA. I just passed 192,000 kms and I only ride 6 months or so a year. You even have a choice of carbs or FI out there for sale. Mr Honded fecked up with the new VFR, imo and those of thousands of Bird owners world wide. Sport touring is not dead!

[UHOH]

You're going for big bikes for your riding re-entry, so include Bandit 1250,  VFR 800

[Cheddarhead]

You don't give any information about your riding history...riding style...body size / shape...etc.  All would be helpful in considering / proposing options.  Are you riding 1 up exclusively...or is pillion room / comfort a consideration?

Want low / no maintenance?  Honda / Yamaha / Kawi / Suzuki are all great options.  Shaft Drive?  ST1300 is smooth, powerful, quiet, and needs nothing but fuel, oil changes, and periodic tire changes.  FJR's are popular, as are the Sprint offerings.

Want a sportier riding position?  SV's, Blackbirds, Speed Triples, VFR's, R1's etc are all great options.

Tell us more about who you are, and how you roll...

[the drummer]

K bike maybe??? Heavy... Not once your moving. Smooth....oh yea! Fast.....sneaky fast!  
      Just sayin'......

[2RR2NV]

VFR800, XX, FJR1300, Busa, ST1300, Sprint ST....   would love to own another VFR and/or Busa.   gonna need to get something since the wife wants to get back into riding when we get back to SD. WOOOOT

[nater]

Thread's a year old, guys.

[coho]

Also, the OP was last on STn the day after this thread was started.

[2RR2NV]

man, i have got to stop inhaling all the clorox while cleaning....

[Stripes]

Triumph Sprint ST 1050 or 955.