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**inspiron** · 09-02-2006, 06:09 AM

There was a guy here named Gixxerdale who did iron-butt rides on a Gixxer 1000. But, alas, Dale isn't around much anymore.

If you want a sport-touring bike, I wouldn't recommend the Gixxer. Sure it has tons of power, but it is still a race bike. A sport-touring bike will have more accessories available (hard luggage, soft luggage, etc.) and will have a more comfortable seat and rider position.

Have you looked at bikes like the Triumph Sprint ST? They are introducing the ABS version in the US this month. It's a 1050ccm 3-cylinder - more power than you need, but designed for sport-touring, and not for racing. The engine and transmission are setup for long runs at highway speeds (more torque, less horsepower).

Maximum Power 125PS (123 bhp) at 9,100 rpm
Maximum Torque 105Nm (77ft.lbf) at 7,500 rpm

09-02-2006, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,068	There was a guy here named Gixxerdale who did iron-butt rides on a Gixxer 1000. But, alas, Dale isn't around much anymore. If you want a sport-touring bike, I wouldn't recommend the Gixxer. Sure it has tons of power, but it is still a race bike. A sport-touring bike will have more accessories available (hard luggage, soft luggage, etc.) and will have a more comfortable seat and rider position. Have you looked at bikes like the Triumph Sprint ST? They are introducing the ABS version in the US this month. It's a 1050ccm 3-cylinder - more power than you need, but designed for sport-touring, and not for racing. The engine and transmission are setup for long runs at highway speeds (more torque, less horsepower). Maximum Power 125PS (123 bhp) at 9,100 rpm Maximum Torque 105Nm (77ft.lbf) at 7,500 rpm __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400 Last edited by inspiron; 09-02-2006 at 06:11 AM.