2K Touring Bike which one ?

[Coneyhurst Blue]

So if you had 2K to spend on a bike to go touring on which would it be.

BMW RT
Triumph Trophy
Honda Pan European

Maybe something that will get you down to the Alps / Black Forest etc ?
Not really interested in the knee down corners more comfort and cruising.

[hornetrider]

I'd never go full on touring because I'd want a bit of fun when I got to where I was going... so my vote goes to a K1200.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

That said an RT is a lot of bike for 2k.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

[Hooli]

I've not ridden the others but I cant fault my st1100 for what you want.

[shadylee]

That RT looks rather comfy!

[Luftgekuhlt]

shadylee said:

That RT looks rather comfy!

Looks very nice- RT for me, could probably keep that for good.

ZZR1100 easily achievable for £2k. ZZR1200s are coming into range at that price too.

Edited by Luftgekuhlt on Wednesday 10th October 14:18

[Fleegle]

I would keep my eyes open for an early 1980’s BMW R100RS. They can be had for that money and in good condition, will appreciate

[Coneyhurst Blue]

Fleegle said:

I would keep my eyes open for an early 1980’s BMW R100RS. They can be had for that money and in good condition, will appreciate

My mate has exactly that bike and has just got back from Oktoberfest - I'd love to go next year hence the post !

[Coneyhurst Blue]

hornetrider said:

I'd never go full on touring because I'd want a bit of fun when I got to where I was going... so my vote goes to a K1200.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

That said an RT is a lot of bike for 2k.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

Bikes and whisky - you have good taste !

[hornetrider]

Just not at the same time!

[redstu]

I'd have a Trophy , but thats only because I like the look of them.

One recently sold on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-TRIUMPH-TROPHY-900-...

[y2blade]

Pan European

[podman]

If your travelling solo and not that elderly or infirm(?), almost anything sporty-ish in your budget will eat up the European motorway network and be much, much, much more fun off the motorway....as worthy as the old BMWs are, the thought of riding one thru the Alps over something like a ZX9 / 6 wouldnt get my juices flowing that much...and I did it once on a Kawasaki GT550, another worthy bike but travel light, both on the luggage and bike front would be my advice.

So, my suggestion would be a ZX9 if your 2 up, a ZX6 or even better a Fazer 600 with your travelling solo..I did the Alps last year on a 600 SRAD and it was a joy.

[greeb]

Yeah I've got a pan and as many have said it is really comfortable on mways etc. Also very good 2 up which you don't mention as being part of the deal. But I have found that comfort on bikes is very individual and it could be that a pan doesn't suit you. The sports touring position can be more comfortable for some and I love my Ducati st3s in that regard. Pan is also a huge weight to push around. Where it wins out over the beemers is the lovely smooth but grunty engine - when you want to pootle its just much more pleasurable than the lumpy flat twins.

[Rick448]

Blackbird.

[EvoBarry]

I'd push the budget and get a Gen1 Fazer1000. Comfy, potent, reliable, and easily capable of carrying two people and luggage. Loved mine. You couldn't pay me to ride that old Beemer <shudders>

[Fleegle]

EvoBarry said:

You couldn't pay me to ride that old Beemer <shudders>

Nostalgia roolz

[hornetrider]

There's some gems lying around for mere pence. Check out this Pan.

http://autotrader.mobi/used-cars/advert/2012384858...

[SteelerSE]

A Pan is the way to go. I'd be happy on an old CBR1000F as well which would give you 50+mpg on a steady run and sofa levels of comfort whilst still being semi-sporty. About £1000-£1500 leaves you some spare cash too.

[Hooli]

hornetrider said:

There's some gems lying around for mere pence. Check out this Pan.

http://autotrader.mobi/used-cars/advert/2012384858...

Must mean my 51 Plate Pan with 42k on is worth £2.5k? Thinking of changing it next year for a more fun winter bike.

[black-k1]

hornetrider said:

I'd never go full on touring because I'd want a bit of fun when I got to where I was going... so my vote goes to a K1200.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

A K1200RS would be hard to beat. Comfortable, and reasonably quick. It's not a sports bike but it'll be easier to handle and more fun on the mountain passes than the more touring focussed RT.