boyoboy
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is an FJ a cruiser?
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From Sport bike to Cruiser - bike recommendations?
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Phoenixfire99
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Thanks! This info is eye-opening, I had no idea.
Vstar 650 is 40 hp. Volusia 800 is 52 hp. Ninja 300/400/500/650 are 40/45/55/68 hp. Obviously 600's have a huge hp jump from those twins.
I like them. I wouldn't call them cruisers and they definitely wouldn't be high on my list to use in the city.
I wasn't going to mention them because of the cruiser request, but when I looked at the updated first post, to focus more on the tour aspect, I couldn't hold back any longer.
May not be to everyone taste, but looks clean and is 2 up ready and within you budget.
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May not be to everyone taste, but looks clean and is 2 up ready and within you budget.
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If the original poster still has their VFR800 (? not sure exactly which), keep that. Not going to get much better than that for sport-touring capability while still being manageable for commuting.
If the original poster has a new-bike itch for something of that sort, BMW F800R/F800GT/F900R, or any of the Kawasaki Z's, or any of the Yamaha MT's. All are manageable weight for commuting. I know luggage is available for the BMW models listed - every time I've rented a motorcycle for sport-touring on holidays, it has been a BMW F800something, and the only one I didn't like was the GS (the one everyone else loves for some reason that I cannot comprehend - too high, too soft, too vague).
If the original poster has a new-bike itch for something of that sort, BMW F800R/F800GT/F900R, or any of the Kawasaki Z's, or any of the Yamaha MT's. All are manageable weight for commuting. I know luggage is available for the BMW models listed - every time I've rented a motorcycle for sport-touring on holidays, it has been a BMW F800something, and the only one I didn't like was the GS (the one everyone else loves for some reason that I cannot comprehend - too high, too soft, too vague).
Mad Mike
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I tried everything in the cruiser market with the exception of the power segment. Had access to lots of lightweights, VX250, S40, Vstar 660, - tame and well-mannered bikes setup for beginners, great in the city, but forget 2-up or touring.
I ruled out the heavies. Everything felt like my 95 Lincoln Town car -- rolling couches -- couldn't picture me suffering thru city or spirited tour riding.
I focussed on the midweight segment -- Honda Shadow, Vulcan 900, Vstar 950 and Sportster 1200, and a Suzuki M50 (Volusia 800). Did not try a Rebel 1000. Ruled out the Sporty and Shadow, both nice, but slow, plain, and a bit boring to ride. After riding all of them, I bought an M50 (Suzy Volusia), but would have been happy with the Vstar 900/1100 or Vulcan 900, bu the M50 was the best overall in both performance and comfort.
Not likely you'll find a decent late model power cruiser in your budget, maybe an older Vmax.
On your 2 choices -- I'd rule out the Vstar 650, it's very much a beginner's bike better suited to your pillion rider. I bought the Suzuki 800, I'd do it again.
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