What Kind Of Motorcycle Is Best For Touring?
When it comes to touring motorcycles, we normally think of the big Harleys, Beemers and Gold Wings with their huge fairings, bags and stereos. I’ve always kinda thought of them as two-wheeled cars but there are a lot of people who wouldn’t ride anything else. At the other end of the scale are the people who wouldn’t ride any motorcycle that has a fairing, windshield or mirrors! These are the purists of motorcycling! So, where does the truth lie? The truth is that any motorcycle can be used for touring! Yeah, I know that sounds pretty outrageous. Who in his right mind would want to travel any distance on a 100cc Honda or Yamaha? It depends on your budget and your ability to tolerate discomfort. There are people who have no other transportation. It can be done! What do you look for in a motorcycle you want to take on a tour? First, are you riding solo or two-up? If there are two of you, you’ll need more power to handle the weight of the riders and their stuff. How wind-in-the-face are yo
