You DON'T NEED A Touring Bike To Go Long Distance! Here's How...
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Very important: Ear plugs. A few hundred miles, and the constant noise is very damaging to the ears. I rode a 125 cc bike for about 500 miles through germany, on the autobahn. I have learned my lessons on this trip ;-)
Definitely recommend earplugs in general when riding, short or long distance.
Not just to prevent hearing damage, wearing ear plugs will reduce the amount of exhaustion you experience.
I just use my 20b smart speaker system lol
Ear plugs. Not just the noise of the bike, but long distance worth of wind noise if you have an open faced helmet. Especially highway speeds.
Hear hear!
After a 700 mile day on a hypernaked with a 90 mile fuel range I realized I do in fact NEED a Goldwing.
Once you got a gold wing you will realized you don't need a gold wing. VStorm 250 is good enough. If you need automatic bike to relax your hand, Honda ADV 350 is a nice choice. Or if you want more cc you can go with X-ADV 750 or Honda NC750X DCT.
I bought Versys 250 cc because VStorm 250cc is not imported in my country (the two larger cc does imported). I gotta admit the fact that full tank can go 260-300 km (around 189 miles).
I gotta admit that Goldwing is fun in a perfect condition. And I know there are stabilizer wheel for gold wing. But in real world condition (at least in my country) I kinda glad that I got myself a versys-x 250.
@@RealFableFox I think this is one of those things that is highly dependent on where you live. There's a reason that no manufacturer sells a 250cc street bike in my country any more. My commute to work is 40+ miles of highway each way, where even the slowest traffic is usually going 80+ MPH. A tiny bike like those would be downright unsafe to ride.
Lmfao. Buying one this weekend. If ima ride distance. I’m doing it in comfort.
😂😂😂
Staying hydrated is another tip I would add. Being dehydrated when riding isn’t very comfortable and dangerous. Kind of obvious to drink water, but so important.
I would add heated grips to tip #4. You may not need them in Austin, but it's a little different in the north and at elevation. I find that I lose touch with the bike when I wear gloves that are too bulky and padded so heated grips are great.
yes. in the far north like canada and alaska. heated gear will add 2 months to your season
Rode a " polar bear ride", Saturday. It was 70 the day before, lucky to get to 45 the day of the ride. Right hand was froze, halfway through the ride, wearing flimsy, yet comfy gloves. Even hand guards would have helped immensly. Oh well, no frost bite, survived!
Absolutely correct Cap!
Absolutely and for me a bigger engine size that’s good on the highway helps as well. A good sport touring bike should be a good all arounder.
Agree, I live in switzerland and just bought my first bike with hested grips. Game changer, not only in winter but also spring and fall when temp drops below 10 celsius in the morning and evening.
I'm 48 years old and did 1900 miles on an R3 that had clip ons and rearsets setup for the track. Luggage was a Givi tank lock bag and a Nelson Rigg CL3000 tail bag. Can it be done? Yes. Would I ever do it again on that bike? Definitely not in that configuration.
That's pretty awesome tho man. I'm planning a trip from DC to New Orleans (stopping in Memphis and Charlotte) in April. I can't wait. 09 Triumph Street Triple. Only thing I'm worried about is maintenance and possible repairs midway.
Can you elaborate a bit? Why was it bad exactly?
@@gogox98 it was setup for the track so it was basically just as comfortable as an R6. Picture 1900 miles cramped up on an R6. It's doable for a 20 year old, but pushing 50 makes it a little rough on the body lol.
How's your back?
A couple of guys finished Iron Butt Rallies (figure 11 days and 11000 miles to be competitive) on Ninja 250s.
A few things I've learned: Change positions before you get uncomfortable. Small changes in body posture on a regular basis keep you going longer. Always bring a spare set of gloves. If you catch rain, most of your gear will dry in a few miles once it stops, but gloves stay wet forever and riding in wet gloves SUCKS. Have some bailout points in mind. If you plan on covering X miles per day, find places you could stop at X minus 100. Even if you never use them, it's good for your morale to know you could if you had to.
On the topic of taking breaks when planning long distance trips: know your limits on the bike you are going to use. Take longer and longer laps around your town and see how your knees, back and wrists take it. Once you have a nice ballpark estimate on how much you can take in one sitting, planning multi-day journeys becomes a lot easier and more accurate since you can split the journey up into chunks that you know you can clear without making the experience miserable.
Also a tip from my grandpa who used to ride many winters ago: A folded blanket over your saddle can help a lot for cushion. He had to make do back when you couldn't order a bunch stuff online😅.
Had a yammienoob moment recently. I will pass my moto exam soon (eurobro) and visited a motorcycle shop to find some inspiration as to what my first bike will be. Mind you, i live in the Netherlands and the sales guy probably does not watch youtube a lot. We talked about some 600's and so on until he pointed at a busa and said "thats a great first bike" to which I replied that it missed a turbo. He probably does not know you but still advised that busa, cool dude.
Ik heb morgen avd examen voor het A rijbewijs :)
@Bright Thanks!
Succes man!! Mag mijn rijbewijs volgende week ophalen!
@@owenernst7768 Lekker man! Veel veilige kilometers! Heb jij nog tips voor een eerste motor?
@@JRoadz dankjewel! Ik wil zelf ver rijden met mijn motor, en vond cruise control daarom een belangrijke optie. Die zit helaas niet op de 650/750 cc motoren die mij interessant leken. Dus voor mijn eerste motor ga ik gelijk naar de honda nt1100.
Ik denk dat zo een motor niet al te gek is voor een eerste (zelfs niet met zoveel cc) omdat het vooral gefocust is op touren en niet op snelheid. Mijn advies, ook voor mezelf, is gewoon zoveel mogelijk proefritten maken.
My first long distance trip was on a a 68 Honda 305 Dream. I bought it from a farmer who used it to drive around his fields checking irrigation. He had partially painted it with a spray can of metal flake purple to keep the rust off. I bungied my backpacking gear to the seat and took off on an 800 mile tour around Colorado. One of the best trips I ever had. At the time I didn't even know what a touring bike was.
what were the specs of that bike? horsepower etc.
Sometimes its what you've got that is teh perfect bike
Spite your presentation style is getting better and more mature every time. Really fascinating! Keep the good stuff coming! (about 200-350km per day on every second weekend on my first bike: Yamaha MT-09 Tracer are a lot of fun)
Anyone who is interested in adventure riding should catch Itchy Boots. She is riding from Ecuador to Alaska on a CRF300L RALLY. Ya a 300, and It's awesome =D
I have a KLR 650, can confirm that you can strap an entire Honda Civic your back seat and be fine.
I was able to finally do the Alaska to Argentina trip on a turbo 'Busa thanks to the tips in this video, thanks!
KLR is definitely a touring bike! Amazing comfort and plenty of power for the long haul
Having a car to drive around in when you get to your destination would be so nice after a long trip. I'm jealous. I can barely pack a postage stamp on the back of my bike
Touring Vietnam with a bog standard 125 scooter was everything I needed and would do again, if there'll be any chance.
Seeing the Vietnamese delivering two live hogs strapped on these 125 scooters, in the monsoon, under a plastic raincoat, one hand on the phone talking, you'll know that almost everything we buy is because we want it, not because we need it for touring.
Some tourists had long luggage racks welded on their scooters, strapped an army rucksack on it and went hopping from city to city with that setup. One tenth of the power of a Western ADV or touring bike. Almost as much luggage. It's probably struggling a little going uphill, but in Vietnam, there's still some bikes slower than them, because they're carrying hogs or cement bags.
Not just Vietnam, but also in other Southeast and East Asian countries, such as in the Philippines where I live. I definitely tour on an old Honda CG125, and you're right: it depends on the setup of the motorcycle. As long as I can munch miles, and I know how to maintain my carbureted and drum-braked bike (which are Spite's and Yammie's nightmares), I can always get to my destination.
For me, the added benefit of a slow 125cc is that I can soak in significantly more scenery, which for me is the real goal of touring. Sure, I'd love to get my hands on a CB650R, but my trusty little CG125 is enough for me at the moment.
This is great, and I love the point that you're making. Less is more, and people can get by with less than they think they need. America is a very large spread out country though, and a 125cc scooter barely cuts it in our cities, and is unsuited for our sprawling interstate highway system.
@@cesartapia610 I agree with your comments. If, ALL YOU HAVE, at the present moment is a 125cc, just take the SECONDARY ROADS, stay, mostly, in the RIGHT HAND LANE or lanes and keep your lights on. You can enjoy the scenery and stop for WHATEVER reasons.....
The only thing you really need to take your bike long distance is to be mentally prepared for it, went from the South of Spain to Italy and back in an old CBF 250, and I'm sure I enjoyed much more that those BMW guys
I've done two ten day (~3500km) and two four day (~2100km) trips interstate on my CB500F, and it was perfectly comfortable and capable. I did add a small windscreen and heated grips, and SW Motech luggage, but that was it. And I'm not young (42 on my first trip). So if I can on my bike, pretty much most people could too. They were the most amazing things I've done in my life, so well worth it for anyone considering riding over the horizon 👍👍😁
You're average daily distance for the first trip is what I would ride going to lunch on a Saturday aboard my K1600. Even your second one isn't what most people would call touring mileage. My last trip was a 4600 mile run over 9 days of travel. My buddy road his Bonneville from VA to AK by heading south. It can be done, but it's not as comfortable as a dedicated touring bike. I'd be hesitant to do it on my R75/5, and it was designed for touring in '72.
ok boomer@@armymutt25A
@armymutt25A you ride Houston to New Orleans for lunch? Sounds inefficient.
Great video. I've been coast to coast with friends and solo. I still have some bucket list rides planned. I'm in a hurry since I'm 75 now. I'm fine with 400 miles a day. That's 2 tanks full on my Baby Versys. I like 2 lane roads at 50 to 60 mph. I can ride interstates, but prefer not too.
I would love to hear some of the stories you have to tell
I downsized from a Yamaha FJR to a Honda CBR1000RR for touring. Properly equipped and with a few simple modifications, a sport bike can be a great touring bike. I did a 13,000 Km ride earlier this year and plan on another one ( maybe two ) next year. Sure, the range is shorter than the FJR and it's not as comfortable but, I'm just as happy at the end of 400 mile / 650 Km day as I was on the FJR. If you see a red and black CBR with FJR hard bags on it on some back road, don't forget to wave.
I don‘t get the people that are proud of riding 300+miles, that‘s basically just sitzing on the highway, waiting for it to end. A nice fun and exciting tour to me means hitting the twisties, accelerating up to 100 but braking down to 10 every now and then cause I gotta take that outward descending 180 curve. I wanna ride a bike and feel all of it, not just sit on it for hours and hours.
I am just the opposite. Once I get moving, I really don't want to stop.
In India, 100cc to 150cc bikes are used for touring, long rides, everyday use, even carrying loads and off-road(as majority of our road are off-road). To me yes costlier fancy bikes are more enjoyable and comfortable but tbh it's just marketing gimmik. People used to tour on Royal Enfield 350s but nowadays even in RE, Himalayan is like the standard or should I say ambassador of touring (it's more convenient though). Whatever you do buy the bike that you like and bike that you actually drive. 👍
Great point. In America with highway speeds of 115-150kmph the larger cc, heavier, bikes better cater to long distances. South America and western europe stand in the middle with more common thin roads
I like my 150cc it does the job no it's not fast but it useful
Exactly, though unfortunately where I live The typical cruising speed on the interstate highway system is 80 miles per hour And most of the local highways are going to be going between 55 and 70 miles per hour, Smaller bikes are not going to be able to handle that, particularly with my fat American ass on it.
@@mrspeigle1 my bike can technically go on the highway from a speed limit of 55 mph but most cars do 60-85mph so it's best if you want a highway going scooter buy a 300 minimum or spend the money and get 550 or 600 maxi scooter
Super sports are great touring bikes if you ride them right. Just Gotta burn 1 tank per hour and youll get there in no time with plenty of breaks ;)
I have toured with my 110cc moped. It saved me a lot of gas and it’s fun to see most of the surroundings and the different kinds of roads during my 720 KM journey. 🏍💚
How long did it take? :D
@@montagsmensch355 3 weeks😁
@@Ineedtotakeabreak nahh...prolly just a week
@@Ineedtotakeabreak Naah, thats a little bit to long.. I'm sure he did atleast 200km + a day.
So a week could be right.
When u r travelling long distance, if u do not have an adv bike, within few mins u realise u r sitting on a wrong machine not designed for this kind of purpose and it hits more hard if u r riding in a group and u see an Adv biker enjoying the ride more than anyone else. U can give tons and tons of reasons why not to go for Adv bike but that won't change the reality. Adv bike sketch is really huge compared to cruisers or naked street bikes and I learned this after owning multiple bikes. At the end of the day u will land up owning an Adv bike if u love to travel long and want to ride on all sorts of terrain.
I rode my r6 from Switzerland to Belgium and then all the way down to The south of Italy.
My furthest so far was 600 miles in a day. 2020 Indian scout bobber. It was a nice trip. NY to MD, stopped over to meet a friend for lunch, then rode home. It can be done, folks. But truth be told, I could not have done that without the upgraded suspension and seat.
Well padded cycling shorts come in all sorts of sizes, and work well for £10 over getting a whole new seat for your motorcycle for £300+. The padded shorts will get you well over 300 miles in a day in pure comfort 👌
Here's something I can chime in on finally lol. I broke up with a long term girlfriend then moved my life on my 2013 beat to shit 650 Ninja 2000 miles solo up the 1 from San Francisco, to Bend, Oregon, then across to Yellowstone, then down to Colorado. I netted a dufflebag to the tail, wore a 65L backpacking backpack, and had a tank bag, left all the other shit back in storage in CA. 0 bike mods. It was maybe the most fun 12 days ever. Seeing backroads around a part of the country that I have never seen before and then solo camping wherever looked nice was one of the most awesome experiences ever. Taught me a lot about myself.
There was a moment where I chatted with a dude on a cbr500 in the middle of no where at a gas station and he was coming from Vegas. It was hilarious, literally the only other dude I saw on a sport bike for like 2000 miles (at least obviously doing a long trip cuz we both had bags). It kinda felt like we were both just on our fuckin deep ass motorcycle life journeys and had a moment of crossing paths for a moment, then said later and went on our way.
My biggest recommendation would be to don't go 90-100 mph for 3 straight hours if its 102 degrees out because you may burn out your stator / other electronic components while you're in the middle of no where. Take breaks at lakes and restaurants to let the bike cool off for an hour every once in a while.
A good quiet full face helmet, earplugs and the appropriate riding clothing and you get it done on just about anything. Riding position will be a huge factor for some and not for others.
+1 on a good windscreen for wind protection. For a seat, I love the AirFlow seat cover. Not only does it let the air flow through, but its cushioning is all I need to make the stock seat comfortable. Plus, if you get caught in the rain, you aren't sitting on a wet seat as the water just drains through. Best seat cover ever!
Who need a touring bike when you got a 20year old 2stroke Aprilia 🤷🏼♂️
I mean, what could possibly go wrong
Exactly
That’s even better than a heavy ass ADV. It will not drain your energy quick. 💚
I take a 1200-1500 mile trip every year on my KTM Superduke. Seat bag and saddle bags hold more than enough with creative packing. Biggest thing I learned is to pack clothing/gear for both extremes of the temperature spectrum. Got caught out in the U.P. in Michigan in 40 degree weather when we packed for warm weather since it was 90 a few days prior. The ride to Wisconsin was very cold and miserable but made for a great story! Haha
Thanks for this video, getting ready for my first trip, I'm a noob, just one year in, but I love it!! ...I agree, take your time to smell the flowers!!
I like how every video now has a clip of from that 'yam in full 600 bro mode holding a monster' bit. That really was/is a magic slice of videography. Also, can confirm any bike will tour, did thousands of miles of touring on a ninja 300. Mods used: a throttle lock and a duffle bag lashed to the passenger seat.
We did a week trip of 6,000 km, My friends were on Daytona 675 and me on my Zx6r. Was all comfortable no issues at all.
A comfortable seat and cruise control are the most important for distance. I love leaning on my right armrest while passing being passed by groups of bikers with numb right arms.
It's an interpretation. 300 miles a day might be long distance to some. To others, 800 to 1000 miles daily is a short trip. The only thing you have to worry about is comfort. If you're not comfortable your ride is going to suck. If you can ride 500 miles and honestly say to yourself that was comfortable. You win.
Who in their right mind thinks 800 miles is a short trip? Unless you are a trucker?
Goldwing owners. That's who.
@@jimgordon3468 And FJR1300 owners. I live in Texas. 300 miles is still in the neighborhood.
I think most important ist: do it! Give it a try! Dry training at home with a parts catalog for accessoires sucks. Do it! And be prepared to stop or change plan, alter or modify, it's not a problem! You are in a sport, it's not war, life and death. And start with shorter intervalls, realize what your body is telling you - make your adjustments accordingly. And take yourself time: do stretching and gymnastik for some weeks before, your body and muscle memory will need some time to adopt.
AND - know your bike and use your bike wisely! It is absolutely no problem to drive more than six hundred miles a day on a Super Sport Bike, because it can be even way more comfortable than driving that on a goldwing, sitting 100% on one butt all the time. If i choose the roads i use wisely: a supersport bike is made for constant change in speed, then using lots of different muscles. But a supersportbike on 600 miles US Highway is a pest. But I am stupid, if a use a Fireblade for a goldwing or africa twin. And time: On the Autobahn a Fireblade is! good for distance: At 120 to 130 mph i make good progress, will stop every 90 minutes for minutes, and i will have almost no load on my arms, because of the headwind, all completely relaxed. Just do them 700 miles in six hours - it's fully legal and a nice thing to do!
By the way: 'Vor dem 11. November 2018, an dem G-Electric mit dem Tesla Model 3 durch Deutschland tourte, lag der Rekord bei 2.442 Kilometern binnen 24 Stunden. Horst Lüning hielt diesen seit 2016.'
The guys wanting to drive a Tesla 24h record on the Autobahn use about 120 mph as their 'standard travelling speed' as well.
Alternative to saddle bags:
If you have a cruiser with a pillion seat and sissy bar/passenger back rest... a waterproof duffle bag can be had for less than saddlebags and hold just as much, if not more. If you're touring without a passenger, you can stick all the clothes and stuff you'll need in the duffle and strap it on the back seat. Get a backpack (even a cheap one, you can cover it with a trash bag for water protection, which you can also do to a cheaper duffle bag that's not waterproof) to carry tools or anything you need quick access to on the road (ibuprofen, sunscreen, water, etc) and a fender luggage rack. If you put the duffle long-ways on the back seat, you can put the backpack behind the sissybar on the luggage rack and wrap the backpack straps around the duffle bag for extra security.
I actually ditched my saddle bags and that's how I take trips on my softail: clothes, flipflops, toiletries and anything I'd use in the hotel room goes in the duffle, some tools and quick access in my day bag on the rear fender luggage rack, and tools and other things in a backpack or tool bag which can fit on the passenger seat with the duffle.
Rode my RD350 ,2 stroke, from the mountains of N.C., to Washington D.C.,( and Md., Delaware) with my girl on the back. It was 75 or 76. How we made it there and back, I will never know.
At the end of the day it really doesn’t matter what bike you have. Premium motorcycle content. Thank you!
Aiming to complete a Saddle Sore 1000 on a CBR600rr this summer. A few research trips prior to attempting the distance to have the best setup possible and to see if I will actually be able to make distance safely. Either way, it's an adventure.
Totally agree, you do not need a special motorcycle to tour/travel...
My set up:
A 350cc bike, with 17-liter gas capacity = 450 kilometers, a light bike, small backpack, seat rear pack one 10-liter saddle bag, and of course, all liquids, brakes, tires, engine oil, coolant etc totally checked correctly!
Me: a good helmet, clothes for warm and cold weather, good protective boots, socks, undies, tool kit, tire patch kit, sun glasses, bathroom goodies, flashlights, some water, food, earplugs (a must) chapstick, aspirin, anti acid tablets, two types of gloves.
I drove the PCH from LA to SF and back using a 5 speed non fairing motorcycle with soft bags. It was a lot of fun!
When I did the iron butt challenge on a ninja 650, The one thing I wish I would have though of was upping my fitness level. Your endurance physically can make or break a long ride.
back roads on my Vespa GTS 250 equals a perfect trip. Inland Empire to Santa Barbara was the most fun I've had with clothes on. :)
Naked bike is just so versatile and almost perfect except for wind protection
I do a 1-2k mile bike trip every year I have a cheep 28l topbox and a 60l waterproof duffel bag, simple easy and effortless
It doesn't matter what kind of bike you have, someone will always tell you another type is better. I have a Tiger 800 and do motocamping. Plenty of people told me you have to have a GS to do it "properly". I am fairly sure I do more often then those people.
I have F650GS Dakar and two-up with wife moto-camping. It's a thumper, of course, but it's fine for what we do.
Mods: stiffer spring in back; Ricor Intiminators up front; windscreen.
Done and done.
Rode from Austria to Greece and back again on my Indian Scout Bobber. All I had to buy was a luggage rack. It was an amazing experience. Riding for 2 weeks straight.
Bummer, I thought this was a video of you guys on a road trip. That'd be an awesome video 😎
300km or miles but soing twisties every 5km makes it a great ride ! Straight line highway no matter what bike it sucks
A good Bluetooth system in your helmet so you can listen to Mastodon while you ride and take in the sights also helps.
You only need a turbo busa
I did a thousand Mile road Trip on a Honda rebel 300 last year :-)
In the early '70s, I did a 750 mile trip on a CB175. The little sewing machine just kept running.
My R3 is an absolute joy to tour on
Great job Spite...Excellent tips!!
All you need is a backpack and lower the straps, so it rests on the seat behind you. I like the $10 cramp buster too if you don't have cruise control!!! StreetMotoZ baby!
300 miles here (Portugal) gets you to another country, independently of direction you point your motorcycle... or the sea.
My CB500F is a great touring bike under 300 miles. Mile 400 and 500 lost it's fun with a stock setup.
I think the only 3 things I would need to add those 200 miles back is a cushier seat, a throttle lock for the long straights, and highway pegs.
That's good to hear. I have a Cb500f too and am looking foward to some fine weather for touring a bit. Is she powerful enough for motorway cruising? Thanks 🏍
@@martinrea8548 Might be a bit late, but I rode my CB500F from London to Berlin (750 miles) in one day. It's plenty powerful enough even for the unrestricted section of the Autobahn. I got 186kph/116mph even with full luggage. It wasn't, however, comfortable or fun. The neck pain from the wind, the ass pain from the seat and the numb hands from the grips were really quite bad. 300-400 miles per day with at least two stops would be ideal.
You can ride long distance on almost any motorcycle. But you may find that it sucks on slot of bikes. My son and I did the PCH a few years ago 740 ish miles in just over 2 days. I was on a Superhawk 996 and he was on an SV650. It took over a month to recover it aggravated a disc in my back that made me limp for a month. At 20 even he took a few days to recover and the sv is a pretty comfortable bike. Still a great ride but in the 3 years that followed neither of us wanted to ride those bikes much. Then we bought Harleys he got a Dyna Fat Bob I got an Electra. Now we ride again and we aren't punished for a long day in the saddle in fact it just makes us want to ride more. So if you want to travel by bike you'll be happier if you do it on a touring bike. Doing long distances is possible on most any bike but it may take the enjoyment out of it.
Great tips Spite! If I may suggest leave a bit of room in your baggage compartments whatever they may be, dress in layers so when it gets warm you have space to stow some of your rain gear etc... See also earlier comment from Captain Feathersword who posted regarding heated grips. When your hands are heated they don't feel like bricks and your blood is heated which requires less layers... Trust me I live in Canada, eh! 😉
Great video and tips.
Last summer I did a round trip tour from the Portland Oregon area to Mountain Home Idaho (1200 miles) on a Kymco Spade 150 mini moto. It was a blast, you just need to plan and set your expectations for the bike. My FZ6 would have done it more efficiently, but that wasn't the point. Taking the roads less traveled is a lot more fun on any bike. Pack light and take extra gas.
If I could do it almost anyone can.
Marfa, Tx! Call Ernest at Big Bend Cycle in Alpine, and he’s gotcha covered. He maintains my motorcycle.
I'll stick to my 150cc for now due to it being so practical for what I need it for
Been on a couple endurance runs on my sv650x. A seat is still top of the parts list, but a more appropriate bike for serious distances is also up there. Three hours or more on a naked bike with a stock seat is a special kind of torture.
Doing the Iron butt with a sport bike is the most metal one can ever do. It's like walking on the heat of the sun while wearing a poison ivy Jacket.
I rode my 2007 Aprilia SR50 R Factory from Edmonton to Toronto down highway 1 in 5 days! It sucked!! I did 700km/day and had a garbage bag of clothes, a sleeping bag, a tent, some 2-stroke oil and a 5L jerry can of extra gas cause I could only do 300km on my 7L tank! My only mod was a Leo Vince ZX exhaust which gave me a top speed of 96km/h. I wouldn't recommend it!
sportbikes will trip just as well as any bike. I did 1500 miles in 2 days on my 2007 r1 . ya it hurt, but the bike didn't care . just go on your trip , any trip just go .you,ll be glad you did. i,m getting ready to go again
Good advice 👍 Well done!
Had a flat tire,with my girl on the back, on my 71 350 Yamaha, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, in like 1975. No cell phones back then. Had a passerby, call a wrecker. Oh well. Got er done.
Areostich suits aren’t just for BMW riding coffee shop “tours”. I’ve logged a lot of miles on many different motorcycles. Yes the motorcycle will make a huge difference in comfortability on longer rides; however, having the best gear (Aerostich suit) on the least capable bike creates new opportunities. I would even argue (through experience) the gear you wear is actually equally if not more important than the motorcycle you chose. Obviously the best option would be to have both a long distance oriented motorcycle and the best possible gear. The way I see it to maximize comfortability for the long haul you have to have either one or the other. Either an ultimately capable motorcycle or the best of the best gear. With the proper gear you can ride a small CC naked for thousands of miles in relative comfort. On the flip side you can have the bare minimum in gear and ride a touring bike and ride the same route in about the same level of comfort. Bottom line is from my personal experience and opinion the best investment a rider can make is in quality gear that fits you well. In 2023 quality gear that fits well is still only a fraction of the cost of a motorcycle in good working order. I speak from experience when I say make sure whatever gear you chose regardless of price or quality that it fits YOU as close to perfectly as possible. A helmet that causes no discomfort for daily use will show its shortcomings when you logged 500 miles and 10 hours in a day. Just because a helmet cost $500 plus dollars doesn’t mean its the best helmet for your head. Regardless of your gear choice or motorcycle get out and enjoy our beautiful planet. Ride safe!
You can pick up a MINT Triumph Sprint 1050 ST for 3000$ and go cross country comfortably .
You are a MVP responsible motorcyclist!
It's times like this you realize that a bike like the Kawasaki KLR 650 (or similar) makes a lot of sense. Yes, any bike 'might' do. Bikes are designed for a particular job. Would you want to run 5 miles in Oxford street shoes? Or are better off with an awesome sneaker like the Hoka One One. That's kind of the same situation.
I can get about 300km in a day comfortably on my cbr600, 400km if I am stretching it. It's nothing compared to a proper touring bike, but I think it does a pretty decent job going long distances. The main thing for me is to stay off the highways - I need some twistys to get my back moving , if I get too static (like on an arrow-straight highway), I'll have to stop after like an hour or so.
If you have a reliable bike you don't need many tools for your trip. That's why baggers are so popular from certain brands
KEEP WATCHING YAMMIE NOOB!!!!!!!!
I’ve done 1000k + trip on my WR. I’ve done 800 klm trips on a little Honda Blade in the dirt covered mountains of vietnam. I’ve done 1200k trips on a CB. Every bike is its own adventure. Every bike can be an ADV bike.
True. Did a 2k mile trip from Mexico City to El Paso on my Ninja 400.
2 gas cans, tools, oil, and filter, chain lube. 👌🏼 epiiiic
Awesome advice!!
I put 40k on my Ducati 749s going everywhere!Yes I was in my 20’s, and maintenance was $$, but I saw and rocked everything!! It’s totally amazing how long you can live out of a small backpack!!
I retired the 749 to the track, and put another 30k on an St2, which has been replaced by a Diavel with Shad hard bags!! Yes I’m a total Ducatista, but no regrets!!
Same here! I’m at 34k on my 848 EVO, including a coast to coast ride in Spain with only a backpack and San Diego to Vegas. I now have a SF848 as the workhorse, but once those Duc’s get under your skin, there’s no turning back.
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Yep totally🤣
I test road The SFV4S and PanigaleV4s, trying to figure out which way to go with my next bike🤯
Between the two I’m leaning more Street-Fighter, but it’s too similar to my Diavel, which is too comfortable to trade in, and I’m wanting some wind protection!!
The V4 Panigale isn’t uncomfortable for a super bike, and I’d keep my Diavel,🤷♂️ but is it too serious??🤔 Great problem to have!😋
I tagged along on my Indian scout bobber (with a Corbin seat, Biltwell x-fil bag as a back support and storage, and my daschound strapped in a bag to my chest) with a friend from north east Pennsylvania to the Tail of the Dragon and a bit further into south Carolina this summer.
The first day we did 580 miles and I was quite sore. The rest of the days we stayed between 350 to 400 miles and it was quite pleasant. I was stopping around 120 miles to fill up and walk the dog.
Any bike can be a touring bike if you just wanna take the adventure on. I'll definitely do some more long rides like that in the future.
Great advice. Thanks
Something almost everyone forgets to mention, make sure your bags don't touch or go near your exhaust, they WILL catch fire.
from Egypt thank you, great tips.
When i bought my bike long trips was on my mind also for like day to day use of it .That why i bought my Kawasaki Concours yes its a big bike but with time you get the feel of it around town but when its time for long trip you got one of the best bike around for touring.
Idk.. I'm often about ready to give up riding after a few hours on the saddle so not sure that I agree. Comfort is everything on a longer ride
I live about 15 minutes from tail of a dragon and I forget it's some people's bucket list places because my friends and I just hit it up as a weekend spot
Real bikers don't change into clean clothes. The smell keeps us safe. 😆
Just switch them front and back, then inside out, then front and back, 4 days of freshness...
my father used to drive 2 stroke mz 250 back in 80s and he would ride 1000 kilometers in one day on bike and it just tells that if you want something to do you will find way
Tip nr. 8. Loose the bungy cords and get some ROKstraps.
I rode from Cleveland to the Dragon, did a couple laps, then rode back the next morning on my Street Triple. The only thing I wish I had was a windscreen. And maybe an extra day to take some mountain highways rather than the interstate.
Just buy a windshield and some comfort mods for whatever your bike is and you can go wherever you want. Don’t forget your tools, though. 👌🏼🏍
THANK YOU! 😊👍
No hardcore touring but have done some 1000/1400 mile 3 day rides on a 18' Striple RS with soft bags. I'm 60 yoa and plan my routes with breaks to stretch my old bones and check out local cool stuff.
I once did about 200-250 miles in a day on a yzf r125 - you don’t know pain until you’ve been stuck at 70mph in a fairly aggressive position for several hours straight. Living in the Uk and on a CBT not being allowed on a motorway (highway) - it was my left foot and hand that killed the most, I probably changed gears several thousand times throughout the few hours😂
I used to do Newquay to Derby on an R6. Must have been mad.
I need a lot of wind protection. Years ago I made my S1000R into a full fledged tourer (before the XR was introduced). I just could not find an adequate windscreen. So I am back to shaft drive and a great windscreen (among a few other mods) on a RS1250RS. I wish I had tons of money to have several bikes, but I think for me, the RS is the best I-only-have-one bike option.
#5 Keep you first aid kit close to the top too, you never know when you'll need it for yourself or others.
300 miles would be much in Germany. If you start up north and ride down, your halfway through the whole country 😂
I've put in many a 1,000 mile weekend with my RD400D and my tankbag. Not as comfortable as my Suzuki GS1000G, but every bid as much fun and doable.
rode from the southern end of norway all the way to lofoten on a yamaha tenere660. total abt 6k kilometers. there is just something fun touring on a thumper