Sport Tourer

Sport Touring Motorcycles and Their Features

Sport touring motorcycles share something in common with high-speed racing bikes, but they serve a different purpose. They were not developed to squeeze maximum adrenaline on the track, but for riding on distant roads at high speeds - which is their essential difference from other touring bikes. Powerful engine, excellent wind protection, comfortable seating (compared to a sports motorcycle) - thanks to these, you can comfortably and quickly ride long distances.

Features of Sport Touring Motorcycles

Although this class of motorcycles does not have a long history, it has managed to gain great popularity among both beginners and experienced bikers. The key advantages of such motorcycles are:

• Sporty appearance, taken from sports bikes. Their aggressive appearance will appeal to both teenagers and experienced motorcyclists.
• Low seating position, which provides comfort when riding long distances.
• Enhanced handling and powerful engine almost rivaling the characteristics of a sports bike.
• Increased road stability. The rider does not have to constantly control and adjust the handlebar position at high speeds, as the bike does not deviate.
• Extended fuel tank - as in classic models. It has a large volume - so there is no need for frequent refueling, which is very convenient for long-distance travel.
• Their dimensions can be considered a great advantage of this class. Compared to sports bikes, sport tourers are significantly wider and therefore more stable. Therefore, it is much easier to maintain balance when riding on gravel and rough roads. Even after covering a long distance, the rider does not experience unpleasant sensations, unlike riding the same sports motorcycles.
• The bike's design is equipped with effective wind protection, providing good protection from dirt and water splashes, as well as flying debris.
• Well-designed technical part allows comfortable control of the unit even at high speeds. Even when accelerating to the maximum, the rider feels the apparatus, which remains just as manageable.
• All motorcycles in this class have a very high-quality and reliable braking system. Thanks to this, the rider will feel comfortable on the road at any speed.

Most Popular Sport Touring Motorcycles

In urban conditions, such bikes may not seem too maneuverable compared to a sports bike, but on the track, it fully reveals its advantages. One famous example is the legendary Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird, also known as the 'Blackbird'. It can reach speeds of up to 300 km/h - while being very comfortable for long-distance travel and having a good suspension travel.

Competition in this class of motorcycles is quite intense. For example, all models of the Kawasaki ZZR bike lineup are typical sport tourers with engines ranging from 250 to 1450 cm³. Based on the flagship model, the Kawasaki Concours 14 with shaft drive was developed. Shaft drive is very popular in this class because of its reliability. Thus, the sport touring bike Yamaha FJR 1300 also uses it.

If you love to travel frequently and do it at high speeds, while being in your comfort zone, then a sport tourer motorcycle will be the perfect choice for you. In our catalog, you can choose the appropriate model both in terms of technical characteristics and price.