…predecessor, the 1300 embodies the touring pedigree of the manufacturer which brought us the Gold Wing. With these plaudits it's easy to dismiss the conservative-looking ST as unexciting, but, as we would discover, the Honda has much to offer as a sport-touring platform.The defining component in the…

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…better long-distance tourer. Not that many FJR owners will agree with us.Best Touring/Sport-Touring: BMW K1200GTThis category gave us the greatest consternation. The K12GT was narrowly awarded the win in our Super Sport Touring Faceoff, but it was hard to argue against the stalwart Yamaha FJR1300A in terms…

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…even a more capable touring platform. And with a 5.2-gallon tank, intrepid riders can go 200-plus miles on one fuel stop. Available now in a new Blazing Orange color, the 2008 Tiger further mirrors the Sprint with its $10,999 MSRP and identical $800 ABS option.Long distance tours, short commutes and…

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The Kawasaki Concours is the much-heralded new entry to the 2008 Sport-Touring class, with the C14 sourcing its motor from the vaunted ZX-14.2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 Awaking refreshed and ready, we knew our final day of riding would be filled with challenging weather. But the damp Northern California…

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…handling. Every rider in our entourage commented on the natural feedback and feel offered up by the sporty ride. "Carving the mountains like an oversized sport bike, the Yamaha feels the sportiest when it comes time to ride fast through the twisties," says Robin. "The chassis and suspension combination gives…

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…fuel-injected 1352cc powerplant and 6-speed transmission of the new C14 are going to command the most attention from riders on the sporting side of the sport-touring equation, there are a host of other high-end components incorporated into this design. Recently announced is?a variable valve timing…

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…bird, but we were keen to evaluate it. As we scrutinized the Guzzi alongside other "touring" bikes, we tried to keep the unfair performance comparisons to a minimum, while still evaluating the Norge's sport-touring creds with a more critical eye than a typical single bike test.Alright, back to the Norge's…

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…23.2 degrees/3.4 inches of the Tiger. Honestly, we found that a little less nimbleness is actually a positive trait on a touring bike. Still, the Duc offers up the most sporting canyon-carving performance and still manages to offer a decent long-distance platform.The Tiger takes a bit of the nimble…

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…aspect of a successful cruise: rider comfort. Both these bikes with their La-Z-Boy ergonomics can be termed comfortable compared to a sport or even a sport-touring motorcycle. But even the most posh layouts can prove challenging to postures when the miles drag on.The Yamaha's riding position is laid…

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