Alright who out there is touring on a wholly inappropriate motorcycle, something like an R1 or a WR250? I know you're out there. You should jump into the discord server and show off your rig on yammienoob.co/
Hey yammie , can I ask a totally unrelated question? Which would be the better (more stable) bike for riding in windy conditions, as it’s always windy in Ireland, a ninja 650 or a gsx 650f? I’m guessing the gsx because it’s heavier? I hear ya sayin, that’s two totally unrelated questions, ok, totally unrelated question 3, which is the better bike in general? You can tell I’m a new rider can’t you? That’s kind of rhetorical but I just put a question mark on it just to confuse myself and possibly anybody that reads this.
Thanks for mentioning Neil Peart. Often he rode between venues in all weather. Mad props. His songs changed my life. Godspeed. Now he can drum battle his hero Buddy Rich in heaven.
+1. Learning Peart's work on drums absolutely changed my view of music and life. A lot of his books on audible are free right now. If people don't know he was a rider, they probably didn't know he wrote books in addition to the majority of Rush's songs.
John Barber don’t feed the troll. He needs attention. Poor guy never gets it at home. Probably grounded by mom or his wife. Probably isn’t allowed to own a bike.
@@chaseothernouns2510 I grabbed his books for free, though I'd purchased a few before they were offered for free. Though I don't think his books hold up as literature, or even good travelogues, I loved them because it was like I was hanging with Neil Peart a regular guy and the greatest drummer of all time.
Have done two iron butt rides on Goldwing yup it's a road sofa. Have owned concours 1400 yes very good powerful highway burner. Current ride Harley road king it's good as well Have done 600 plus mile days on it. 😊
I’ve owned and ridden many bikes but my 2014 Triumph Tiger Explorer is the most comfortable bike for me. The stock seat sucked but a Russell Day Long cured that quickly. I’ve ridden 14 hours in one day on it twice now. Plus the sound of the triple cylinder keeps me smiling!
Also like kawi concours had upright seating very comfortable long rides. Not to mention both smooth powerful and reliable as anvils. Things harley was not is not and never will be with 100 yr old designed v twin push rod air cooled engine.
The Multistrada is probably my favourite of the adventure touring bikes one can get simply because it's the only one that has 17 inch wheels front and back, unlike most others with 18-21 inch wheels. It's basically a giant "supermoto" in that regard, and for that, I love it.
Thank you for finally acknowledging why we Harley guys love our Harleys. Most of us are older guys and many of us have arthritic knees and bad backs and can’t ride with our legs bent and feet under our ass. I know this video is 2 years old but somehow I am just seeing it. My harley gets me down the road in comfort at 85 for many hours and that is what I want from a bike
@Pares Racer & Ramen Rider I will be retiring in the Philippines and I will be checking out the xmax and tmax scooters. Slow traffic is no place for a Harley
@Pares Racer & Ramen Rider I am going to be looking at Valencia and Bacong near Dumaguete on Negros Island first. But I may end up around CDO since the girl I have been talking to is from Mindanao
As a 2003 Vfr800 owner I can validate all of what has been said. It’s an amazing bike. Took the same long distance ride on my R6 and then in my VFR and it’s a night and day difference.
My riding buddy has a VFR that he's put over a 100k miles on himself. He regularly gets on it and rides a thousand miles on a weekend. These bikes don't get much attention and are very underrated.
Great video Brother! Keep up the good work. For those not wanting to spend $20K+. My Yamaha Super Tenere is amazingly comfortable on long trips at almost 1/2 the cost of the BMWs and Harley’s. It comes with ABS/Traction Control, Cruise Control etc and I get the benefits of being on or off road as well. The other added benefits is one of the best dealer networks across the US and around the world paired with an awesome group of owners who are always ready to help other out.
I have had my C-14 since 2010, love that bike AND this last week I picked up a 2020 R 1250 GSA. I have only manged to put a few hundred miles on it, as the weather has sucked.. but so far.. just flat amazing.
I had the BMW 1200 LT (Light truck), the bike that became the 1600. Once the 1600 came out, the value of the 1200 took a beating. There are some great deals to be had on these used and for touring, you won't be disappointed. I never had a single repair to do on mine. The design didn't change, so get a 2002, nobody knows it isn't a 2014.
The design did change post 1999 and it did not "become" the 1600. That is a totally different bike albeit still a touring bike. One major design change in the 2000 on bikes was the electric lift. The rake was changed as was the engine power output. There are probably many more on the bike that the "design didn't change"!
The 2 most comfortable of the many I’ve owned: #2 is my 2012 HD CVO Ultra & #1 is my 2019 BMW K1600B. The Indian Chief is down at about #6 or 7. I just can’t get a saddle that works well on that Indian. I hear the new model Chieftain & Challenger are pretty good.
I can attest that the Indian Chief is extremely comfortable for long distance touring with plenty of power (100+bhp) and great gas mileage (40+ mpg). I traded a Gold WIng in on this Indian and it compares well on distance riding. Where the 'Wing shines is two-up touring with lots of luggage.
Add this one to your list of BEST cruisers! YAMAHA VSTAR 1100 Low seat height I can cruise 400 miles in a day, and be ready again come morning. Great all around bike, tuns and twisties to long cruises Love my bike!! Alot of my friends who have Harleys just kinda shake their head and wonder WHY they spent 10k more than they needed to, AND many have said, lamenting...its better than theirs. .lol
I love these kinds of RUclips videos, you can't possibly tell me you have tried out every possible "comfortable" bike out there given you don't even mention the Victory Vision! It is hands down the most comfortable bike on the road particularly if your over 6ft tall. Front to back floorboards and super comfortable seat. With 1730cc (106ci) ABS heated seats/handgrips power windshield and linked breaking you don't get better than that. If you've never ridden one you can't comment. Many many Harley riders who take one for a spin never go back.
The most comfortable tourers were the loop frame Moto Guzzis of the 70's. The Ambassador 757cc could cruise at 90mph for hours. It held the 24 long distance record for several years. None of the other bikes could match it's distance even though they were faster as they had to stop too often to refuel. It's record wasn't broken until the Kawasaki Z1 900 came along.
Just discovered this video, I can't find the record you're referring to being held by Guzzi. 1973 was a z900 . If you average the highest speed you traveled the farthest. Curious where you found the information.
Yammie: “Harley’s are worth their weight in comfort” Me: * crys in Sportster 48 where a full tank only gets you 70 miles but you’re just happy to get off for 10 minutes and stretch your legs *
Could be worse, With a Live wire, Not only do you get about 80 miles of range on the highway you also get the anxiety of trying to figure out where there's a charger that you're not going to spend all day at
@@mrspeigle1 I'd love to test ride a Livewire, I think they'd be a lot of fun... but I wouldn't get one for this reason, I just don't think the infrastructure is there yet.
Add to the list the Suzuki VanVan 200. I used to ride years ago but injured tailbone severely to the point I needed surgery. I thought I would never ride again 😢 Then i started seeing adverts for the VanVan and without any logical reasoning I went to test ride it. It was the most comfortable motorcycle I've ever ridden! And then it rode better than my Katana. I went on to discover how amazing scramblers are, how stable they are, how they can take anything.
I really love my 2012 Yam FJR 1300. Longest one day trip I did was around 450 miles. The ride height is a little tall for my stubby legs, and my right leg did have some joint pain (mostly because I'm old with bad joints), but the ride was great. It has loads of power to spare, some nice features (newer models have more) and it can lean. It'll tear up the curves, power down the straights, and haul the rider, passenger and lots of stuff a long way.
@@kencoker639 Yes, Washington State Patrol, USA. Our law enforcement is pretty standardized with regard to vehicles. I'm a bit surprised Australia would have such variety in LEO bikes.
I’ve always found my 2005 Ducati ST4s both very comfortable, and with its 996 motor and Ohlins suspension both front & rear (rear came standard, front added by me) very capable as well. Highly recommended!
Most comfortable bike I've ever ridden? My 2000 Yamaha Road Star MM Ltd., 1600cc V2, gobs of torque and enough hp to blast through traffic quite nicely, monoshock softtail and wide glide front end tuned to feel like your riding the two wheeled equivalent of a '59 Cadillac (insanely smooth and plush), awesome rider ergonomics (forward mount floorboards, 26" seat height, wide comfortable bars), and literally the plushest saddle ever made! It's the bulletproof cruiser HD *wants* to make...in fact, Harley sued Yamaha over this very bike's engine, saying Yamaha plagerized the design...HD lost, and the mighty Road Star series still cruises onward!
What a terrible story about Neil. Never heard of him but thank you Yammie to paying him respect. His daughter, his wife, then he does a ride around the country to forget the pain!!! Died of a Broken heart
@jaxxsun A thin dealer network is a real issue for sure, but it just means longer tow truck trips if you break down (same 0$ if you have roadside assistance insurance). Of course anything can go wrong, anytime, with any bike, but German engineering and routine maintenance make K16's relatively worry free.
I've owned those harleys and now I have a goldwing and I'm never going back. A goldwing is in a class all by itself there really no comparison to it and there are no competition for it. And for you naysayers I do a lot of long distance running for years and I do know what I'm talking about.
My next will be an EVO Heritage love them but the video was comfortable motorcycles. sorry while the a lot if bikes can feel good your not gonna out comfy the extra large touring bikes no matter who makes them
I've been riding BMW RTs since the 1980s. My first bike was a Honda CB400 (basically half a 750-four), my second was a naked BMW R65, and my third was a BMW R100RT and nothing but RTs ever since. Because the main thing I need a motorcycle for is my annual ride to SoCal, my annual ride to the Pacific Northwest, and whatever Bay Area travel I need to do that I can't do on BART/MUNI which isn't really a whole lot. So I don't ride much, but when I do it's a pretty long way and in the case of my summer vacation, a long time on the scenic route. So I want something that can carry my clothes and stuff from one hotel to the next and have fun on the winding (and occasionally twisty) roads in between. You featured the GT, which is BMW's answer to the Hondabago (interesting that BMW, distinct for its boxer twins, uses an inline-6 for its premium tourer, while Honda, whose most iconic bike was an inline-4, uses a boxer-6 for its tour cycle...); both it, and its predecessor the LT, always seemed like too _much_ , while the RT was just right. And then you featured the GS, which I'll get back to. With my first few (old, used) RTs, the seats were horrible, and the first thing I'd have to do when getting a new (to me) one was get a Corbin or Sargent's seat; but sometime in the '90s they got the seat right, and it was a glorious day. They are now one of my absolute favorite things to sit on, in any context. My previous purchase was a 2007 model (1200 cc), the floor demo bought at a discount in 2008, which I rode until 2017. But I realized that I hadn't ridden it *at all* other than my couple trips per year, and it spent all the rest of the time sitting in the garage, which isn't good for the machine and is just kind of wasteful. So when it was time to sell it, I decided not to replace it and just rent an RT from the local BMW rental shop for my couple trips, and wait for an electric that could handle my Bay Area needs. And that kind of worked for a couple of years, until this year when the shop decided to stop renting out the RT because *everyone wants the GS instead.* Me: Do they go off-road on them? Shop guy: No, they mainly stick to the asphalt. So I wound up renting the brand-new 1250 GS for my trip. The luggage was smaller, but adequate. The windscreen is not the electrically adjustable wonder of the RT, but it was adequate. The gas tank was 4.5 gallons instead of 6.5, and I actually got "range anxiety" during a couple legs of my trip (which this year combined the SoCal and Northwest into one big loop). The seat hurt after about 150 miles, in stark contrast to the RT seat. Basically everything about the GS that's different from the RT just reminded me how much I love the RT, how much it's the perfect tool for the job, for me. So I just last month bought the 2019 R1250RT floor demo from the shop. Which means I guess I'll be riding internal combustion for another decade.
I went through the dilemma of RT vs GSA this last year when looking for a used bike for long range touring (No way am I paying the depreciation on a luxury item!) and it really came down to the fact that its unlikely that I'll every ride a GSA on anything less civilized than a few patches of gravel, and protection from the elements is a high priority for me. The GSA is a very capable and a subjectively a better looking bike, and I may get one some day, but the RT (2007 1200) has really grown on me. I've ridded a few GS and GSAs, and cannot figure out how they could be more comfortable than an RT.
@@MegaMarlon0123 nice. I myself have a highly costumized softail, it was gifted to me by my riding mentor, a former 1%er, with the promise of never selling it, and riding it untill my hair go gray.
Cheers for the Neil/Rush shoutout. I'm about to get started on his book Ghost Rider, which chronicles his journey (pretty sure it was an 1150, not 1100). He wrote several other books too, he was quite well traveled. Gone too soon. Rush has been a favorite of mine for a long time, and I'm super grateful to have been able to see them on their final tour. RIP to The Professor.
Comfort is always a very subjective subject. Some people consider cruisers with forward controls the ultimate but to me that is a torture test. The water skiing position with 90% of your weight on your tailbone and no way to lift yourself up on the pegs while riding is close to being on a torture rack in my opinion. And yes I have owned a V rod, Dyna wide glide and Sportster 1200 Custom so...
Yep. I rode a GL1800 Goldwing for 11 years, and my friends just shake their head when I tell them my current Yamaha FJR1300 is more comfortable -- for me. But I have a bad back that hates sitting upright for mile after mile. The forward lean with my feel under me is very comfortable. Sitting bolt upright, especially with my feet way forward, is, as you say, torture.
Sorry my dude - being Canadian - I have to say... It's Peart... And I love your idea as to why we're getting shit-rocked by this snow. You're the man!! Also - Ghost Rider... Check it out brother!
I'm north of Windsor and it just switched to rain.. but what a sad start to the year, first Gord in 2018 now Neil. As a Canadian and a musician it makes me tear up boy's. I don't think he smoked much after he became buddist but I'm burning some homegrown in memory of the greatest drummer of all time!!
Yam as an adventure rider and rush fun I am both grateful and surprised you mentioned Neil Peart. A lot of us talk about Ewan but Neil was an avid Adventure rider as well... Would be great to do a tribute video to him now that you have a adventure motorcycle as well.
I honestly expected way more cruisers and full dresser touring bikes,those things are really comfortable. I have a cruiser,and out of four bikes I rode so far,it's the most comfortable one.
I can't imagine a cruiser being comfortable. I had one. Never again. Felt like I was sitting in my car without a backrest. Slouched over, back hurt, good times.
I own a concourse14 2014. It's an outstanding motorcycle in every respect. All stock, with a slip on. I Will say it's not as comfortable as you claim. Comparatively to some bikes yes that is probably true. It is a hell of a performer and an absolute joy to ride. Bike is skimming the front end in the first two gears. On the track it shifts out of 2nd at 100mph, with 4 more to go. Stable in the wind, pillions enjoy it too. Would recommend, but don't expect a lazy boy. I'd say it's comfort increases with speed lol. Everytime i get off it I think, " I'm selling this for a gold wing," OR," I'm selling this for a zx14," then I wind up just keeping it because it's great. LOL
I've ridden a gold wing, 1100 cc four. It road like a Cadillac on two wheels, but they are expensive unless it's got a ton of miles on it. I also like the first gen Valkyrie.
U would be wrong, Ive had many bikes Inc the wing, but out of all the bikes I've had for comfort was a Royal Star venture 1300, the seat is much more comfy than the 2010 wing, by far, for sports touring was a busa, before that the rf 900 had a lovely wide seat. Just being honest. This is if your talking just about comfy. That was for my height at 5ft 9,
@@jaymorris3468 there is nothing at all uncomfortable about a Goldwing seat I have heard the seats were designed orthopedically I can't prove it but I've sat on one it is Cushy. I'm just saying.
got older and the cyclinder positions didn't allow me to stretch out. Cramping. went to a Kaw Nomad vulcan great for my legs but I wish it had the GW ride and handling.
I've owned a 2006 vstrom 1000, i put 30k on it, yes it's comfortable. I currently own a 2018 vstrom 1000 I'm planning a 2000 mile trip this summer with it.
My 2014 Honda 1300 CTX Deluxe is a VERY comfortable bike to ride. You can almost fall asleep riding if your suspension is adjusted right. It's not a Goldwing, but very comfortable for the long haul.
I've ridden several of these bikes and I'm reminded that the Maxi scooters are very comfortable. I recently sold a comfortable Burgman 400, but I kept an even more comfortable Helix 250, whose seat is more comfortable!
The Goldwing, and GLs of the last 20 years, are amazing machines. That motor is amazing. However, after 3 different rentals in 3 different states in last 10 years, I can’t recommend it for comfort. Hard seats don’t bother me, but if you over 6 feet tall, the inability to move your feet/legs in different potions is a deal breaker. The GL is low for sure, but the position of that 6 cylinder motor has my legs spread out like I’m at a gynecologist table. A old Honda tech told me years ago, “anyone can ride the ‘wing… but if you’re over 5’10, good luck”. But damn, that smooth awesome delivery of power on the GL is just amazing. There might not be a perfect motorcycle .. but it’s fun searching for one .
I didn't like sitting on a Goldwing for the reason you mentioned, can't move your feet. But I put tons of miles on my Valkyrie, the styling allowed for highway pegs and relocation of the stock pegs. I miss my fat lady.
I have a 2010 Triumph Tiger 1050 SE and it is the most comfortable bike I've owned to do 6 hours plus riding on. Even with the stock seat. Plus at 115 hp, I can ride in groups with Ducati and Super Sport guys and have no problem keeping up. Super comfortable bike!!
I looked all over...and bought an Indian in 2013. The big boy. Had it souped up a smidgeon...and goodness that was my bike til I got married. I usta LOVE getting on the onramp of an Interstate and hit 2nd gear, twist the throttle to the stop, hit 3rd...just SCREAMING and be going 90 mph in no time flat. Loved that bike.
IMO; missing the Victory Vision which is the only lean- back riding position bike that can handle well in curves. After more than half a century with my ass on a bike, it's the only that allows me to move all that I want while doing my iron butt rides.
For the squids who don't have 10k $ and want to enjoy the cruiser life + speed, I suggest the kawasaki vulcan. A cruiser with a sport engin and 3 sit position I believe it's pretty dammed good. For beginners the vulcan s does a good job for it's 650 cc
I have throw out the Triumph Tiger 800. Mine is super comfy, you know how smooth those triples are, and it has most of the creature comforts of a big GS. In fact, it beats out my VFR800 for long trip comfort.
Nah, making that video would be boring and useful, instead lets pick a handful of flashy bikes and make a video about their performance stats taken from sales brochures.
Adelaide to Canberra, 1300 km overnight on a 1990 Yamaha XJ900F at a relaxed pace. Home in 13 hours after bike-fuel and human-fuel stops. Still fresh in the morning.
@@creed7970 I absolutely love mine. It's a great bike. Not a huge fan of the "chopper style" front wheel but when I have the money I intend to switch out for spokes and white walls.
@@sander1305 that's kind of a drag really. I mean not so bad for traveling to work or what not, but longer trips not so much lol. How you liking that intruder? Those look fun.
HD CVO Ultra Classic, I had a 2008 model, recently sold it, but it was the best riding touring bike I ever had, but my Road King ain't no slouch...it's awesome on the interstate or backroads...I also have a 2009 Honda Shadow Aero 750 that was also fun to tour on...
I love my Softail FXLR Lowrider. Most comfy bike I found thats not a bagger. The seat is excellent. Great around town, and with a 14" clip on windshield and some soft bags it went from Alabama to Colorado and back with ease. Heading out on another long trip as soon as the weather warms a bit.
VFR800 is where it's at. This hammie spudlet rockets through the twistys and cruzes at comfort on my 2014. Best bike ever owned for the road. So versatile. You can pick up chicks (no paniers) or the groceries (with paniers) at will. Nvr getting rid of. Yeeeeh.
You forget that Harleys are clout machines of the cruiser world. Everyone knows they are the best looking and it’s like owning a Ducati, “wow that guy can afford a Harley”
@@kogasoldier9379 I agree, Harleys aren't that expensive as people think. Plus they have a huge aftermarket of parts where you can customise your bike, although that would get expensive quick.
The multistrata will need service before your ass gets sore. I usually rent a Harley Bagger in Vegas for a few days in the winter and no issues driving all day.
@@ryanwhittington1825 As long as your upright with mid foot controls (and a good saddle), you should be comfortable. The rest is the bike you like and what you're doing with it. You can't really put a touring bike in the same category as an ADV when you're comparing comfort.
Looking for this reply, I have an 06, Next to a Goldwing I can see how anything can be as comfortable, just enough protection in the rain and will cruise at 80-85 all day long on the highway. super reliable and a fraction of the cost of those on this list.
I am surprised that was the Harley you went with. I loved my sportbikes, but after moving up to my Harley and traveling 700 miles at a time, there is nothing like it. My Street glide special (2018) is the most comfortable bike I have ever owned. I test rode an Ultra Glide. THAT is the most comfortable bike in the world IMO, especially in the Harley line up.
Thank you for your video I certainly did enjoy it. The last sport bike I rode was my 1983 Suzuki GS 1100 E, which I still have to run as for touring I think you made a mistake and leaving out the Indian Springfield. My 2017 Indian Springfield with the 116 in.³ stage III kit is not a very powerful, And it’s extremely comfortable to ride long distances. I love the air ride and the heated seats and heated grips because of the cold weather riding I do all year. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos and work. LLR
Alright who out there is touring on a wholly inappropriate motorcycle, something like an R1 or a WR250? I know you're out there. You should jump into the discord server and show off your rig on yammienoob.co/
Yammie Noob how about a 125 duke?
R3 for touring, god i want that strom.
Hey yammie , can I ask a totally unrelated question? Which would be the better (more stable) bike for riding in windy conditions, as it’s always windy in Ireland, a ninja 650 or a gsx 650f? I’m guessing the gsx because it’s heavier? I hear ya sayin, that’s two totally unrelated questions, ok, totally unrelated question 3, which is the better bike in general? You can tell I’m a new rider can’t you? That’s kind of rhetorical but I just put a question mark on it just to confuse myself and possibly anybody that reads this.
I toured around the U.S in my 500 cbr bro...100% inappropriate , but it gets me there.
@@tontoreggae get a hayabusa...🤣..💩
2020 FJR1300ES is quite comfortable. I just completed 14714 miles to Anchorage, Alaska and back to SC over the past 30 days.
Thanks for mentioning Neil Peart. Often he rode between venues in all weather. Mad props. His songs changed my life. Godspeed. Now he can drum battle his hero Buddy Rich in heaven.
+1. Learning Peart's work on drums absolutely changed my view of music and life. A lot of his books on audible are free right now. If people don't know he was a rider, they probably didn't know he wrote books in addition to the majority of Rush's songs.
Ghost Rider. We never met , but , both felt, companionship of the road.
John Barber don’t feed the troll. He needs attention. Poor guy never gets it at home. Probably grounded by mom or his wife. Probably isn’t allowed to own a bike.
@@chaseothernouns2510 I grabbed his books for free, though I'd purchased a few before they were offered for free. Though I don't think his books hold up as literature, or even good travelogues, I loved them because it was like I was hanging with Neil Peart a regular guy and the greatest drummer of all time.
Have done two iron butt rides on Goldwing yup it's a road sofa. Have owned concours 1400 yes very good powerful highway burner. Current ride Harley road king it's good as well Have done 600 plus mile days on it. 😊
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As an owner of a Softail Deluxe, I'm surprised it was on this list. I would have expected the Ultra Classic, Street Glide, or Road Glide.
Cruisers are not generally comfortable for long rides. They tend to pound your spine with no weight on your feet.
Kawi Concours 14 owner here.. love the upright seating and the inline 4 engine. Amazing combo!
The turbo busa is the perfect cross country touring machine. When you're traveling at 180 mph it won't take long to go from coast to coast anyway...
You will have to stop for gas...a lot.
I’ve owned and ridden many bikes but my 2014 Triumph Tiger Explorer is the most comfortable bike for me. The stock seat sucked but a Russell Day Long cured that quickly. I’ve ridden 14 hours in one day on it twice now. Plus the sound of the triple cylinder keeps me smiling!
Let’s not forget, The Yamaha FJR 1300. It has a windscreen that raises and Lowers with the push of a button, among other comfort amenities.
@@bernardbober7300 The '16 and newer FJR1300ES is an amazing high speed comfortable bike with a 6-speed it's hardly breathing at 80 mpr
Also like kawi concours had upright seating very comfortable long rides. Not to mention both smooth powerful and reliable as anvils. Things harley was not is not and never will be with 100 yr old designed v twin push rod air cooled engine.
@@RT22-pb2ppOh yeah? Well you tell me pal, can that riceburner cultivate a field of turnips?
@@LeoTheComm what?
The Multistrada is probably my favourite of the adventure touring bikes one can get simply because it's the only one that has 17 inch wheels front and back, unlike most others with 18-21 inch wheels. It's basically a giant "supermoto" in that regard, and for that, I love it.
I sure love mine.
“The Harley Davidson can move its 700+ Lbs rider with ease.” Didn’t know harley was marketing to the 700+lb crowd.
Well it was made for Americans
@@fredfour0 lol
@@fredfour0 It's hard to fit all this freedom in a tiny European man-boy frame.
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You seen Harley riders? They all look at least 700 lbs
Thank you for finally acknowledging why we Harley guys love our Harleys. Most of us are older guys and many of us have arthritic knees and bad backs and can’t ride with our legs bent and feet under our ass.
I know this video is 2 years old but somehow I am just seeing it. My harley gets me down the road in comfort at 85 for many hours and that is what I want from a bike
@Pares Racer & Ramen Rider I will be retiring in the Philippines and I will be checking out the xmax and tmax scooters. Slow traffic is no place for a Harley
@Pares Racer & Ramen Rider I am going to be looking at Valencia and Bacong near Dumaguete on Negros Island first. But I may end up around CDO since the girl I have been talking to is from Mindanao
@@jeffwalker1322 Are you sure it's actually a girl (or at least BORN as one?) In this day and age, so HAVE to make sure ...
@@gregabell4799 she has a kid🤣🤣🤣
If she’s bot what I think she is when I get there, I will just walk away. So many good ones there.
As a 2003 Vfr800 owner I can validate all of what has been said. It’s an amazing bike. Took the same long distance ride on my R6 and then in my VFR and it’s a night and day difference.
My riding buddy has a VFR that he's put over a 100k miles on himself. He regularly gets on it and rides a thousand miles on a weekend. These bikes don't get much attention and are very underrated.
Great video Brother! Keep up the good work. For those not wanting to spend $20K+. My Yamaha Super Tenere is amazingly comfortable on long trips at almost 1/2 the cost of the BMWs and Harley’s. It comes with ABS/Traction Control, Cruise Control etc and I get the benefits of being on or off road as well. The other added benefits is one of the best dealer networks across the US and around the world paired with an awesome group of owners who are always ready to help other out.
Didn't think Yammie was a Rush fan. Rip Neil.
I'm still alive
@@ronin2981 LMFAO
I have had my C-14 since 2010, love that bike AND this last week I picked up a 2020 R 1250 GSA. I have only manged to put a few hundred miles on it, as the weather has sucked.. but so far.. just flat amazing.
100%
Oh how it brings me joy and hope in the desperate cold winter of Canada knowing Yammie finally has a much deserved Busa.
I had the BMW 1200 LT (Light truck), the bike that became the 1600. Once the 1600 came out, the value of the 1200 took a beating. There are some great deals to be had on these used and for touring, you won't be disappointed. I never had a single repair to do on mine. The design didn't change, so get a 2002, nobody knows it isn't a 2014.
The design did change post 1999 and it did not "become" the 1600. That is a totally different bike albeit still a touring bike. One major design change in the 2000 on bikes was the electric lift. The rake was changed as was the engine power output. There are probably many more on the bike that the "design didn't change"!
Connie (1400 Concours) is literally one of the best bikes I've ever owned
The 2 most comfortable of the many I’ve owned: #2 is my 2012 HD CVO Ultra & #1 is my 2019 BMW K1600B. The Indian Chief is down at about #6 or 7. I just can’t get a saddle that works well on that Indian. I hear the new model Chieftain & Challenger are pretty good.
I can attest that the Indian Chief is extremely comfortable for long distance touring with plenty of power (100+bhp) and great gas mileage (40+ mpg). I traded a Gold WIng in on this Indian and it compares well on distance riding. Where the 'Wing shines is two-up touring with lots of luggage.
Add this one to your list of BEST cruisers!
YAMAHA VSTAR 1100
Low seat height
I can cruise 400 miles in a day, and be ready again come morning.
Great all around bike, tuns and twisties to long cruises
Love my bike!! Alot of my friends who have Harleys just kinda shake their head and wonder WHY they spent 10k more than they needed to, AND many have said, lamenting...its better than theirs. .lol
Not just the deluxe but I'd see any of the Harley-Davidson touring lineup
I love these kinds of RUclips videos, you can't possibly tell me you have tried out every possible "comfortable" bike out there given you don't even mention the Victory Vision! It is hands down the most comfortable bike on the road particularly if your over 6ft tall. Front to back floorboards and super comfortable seat. With 1730cc (106ci) ABS heated seats/handgrips power windshield and linked breaking you don't get better than that. If you've never ridden one you can't comment. Many many Harley riders who take one for a spin never go back.
thanks T V you answered my question ….6'3"
Yes, the Victory Vision was amazing, but it's extinct. I think this conversation confines itself to currently available machines.
@@DoesMamaKnow They are still available on the used market and my above post was over 2 years ago.
The most comfortable tourers were the loop frame Moto Guzzis of the 70's. The Ambassador 757cc could cruise at 90mph for hours. It held the 24 long distance record for several years. None of the other bikes could match it's distance even though they were faster as they had to stop too often to refuel. It's record wasn't broken until the Kawasaki Z1 900 came along.
Just discovered this video, I can't find the record you're referring to being held by Guzzi. 1973 was a z900 . If you average the highest speed you traveled the farthest. Curious where you found the information.
Yammie: “Harley’s are worth their weight in comfort”
Me: * crys in Sportster 48 where a full tank only gets you 70 miles but you’re just happy to get off for 10 minutes and stretch your legs *
Lmao for some reason my 883 has the 1.75 peanut tank also. The gas light is part of my daily routine
I can only do circles around gas stations for afternoon cruises on Sportster ’72😂
NOt when AMF made them.
Could be worse, With a Live wire, Not only do you get about 80 miles of range on the highway you also get the anxiety of trying to figure out where there's a charger that you're not going to spend all day at
@@mrspeigle1 I'd love to test ride a Livewire, I think they'd be a lot of fun... but I wouldn't get one for this reason, I just don't think the infrastructure is there yet.
Add to the list the Suzuki VanVan 200. I used to ride years ago but injured tailbone severely to the point I needed surgery. I thought I would never ride again 😢 Then i started seeing adverts for the VanVan and without any logical reasoning I went to test ride it. It was the most comfortable motorcycle I've ever ridden! And then it rode better than my Katana. I went on to discover how amazing scramblers are, how stable they are, how they can take anything.
I really love my 2012 Yam FJR 1300. Longest one day trip I did was around 450 miles. The ride height is a little tall for my stubby legs, and my right leg did have some joint pain (mostly because I'm old with bad joints), but the ride was great. It has loads of power to spare, some nice features (newer models have more) and it can lean. It'll tear up the curves, power down the straights, and haul the rider, passenger and lots of stuff a long way.
@@kencoker639 WA State Patrol uses Honda ST1300PA bikes.
@@kencoker639 Yes, Washington State Patrol, USA. Our law enforcement is pretty standardized with regard to vehicles. I'm a bit surprised Australia would have such variety in LEO bikes.
I ran a KLR 650 for a year. It was very comfortable to ride. Built like a rolls Royce's engine too.
I’ve always found my 2005 Ducati ST4s both very comfortable, and with its 996 motor and Ohlins suspension both front & rear (rear came standard, front added by me) very capable as well. Highly recommended!
I hear you !!!! Put 205,000 miles on my ST2 I loved it!!!! Now multistrada 1200 !! Great bike !!😆😆😆😦😦🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺
Most comfortable bike I've ever ridden? My 2000 Yamaha Road Star MM Ltd., 1600cc V2, gobs of torque and enough hp to blast through traffic quite nicely, monoshock softtail and wide glide front end tuned to feel like your riding the two wheeled equivalent of a '59 Cadillac (insanely smooth and plush), awesome rider ergonomics (forward mount floorboards, 26" seat height, wide comfortable bars), and literally the plushest saddle ever made! It's the bulletproof cruiser HD *wants* to make...in fact, Harley sued Yamaha over this very bike's engine, saying Yamaha plagerized the design...HD lost, and the mighty Road Star series still cruises onward!
I had a 1100 v star and loved it. Sometimes I wish I had upgraded to a road star, instead of my sportster.
The Yamaha FJR1300 is way more comfortable and a better ride than the concourse will ever be.
What a terrible story about Neil. Never heard of him but thank you Yammie to paying him respect. His daughter, his wife, then he does a ride around the country to forget the pain!!! Died of a Broken heart
I just got my ‘85 goldwing back and can’t wait to see how many miles I rack up this year
The Honda Pan European 1100 was awesomely comfortable. I could do a five hour ride without discomfort.
Indian Springfield for big American cruiser comfort. All day, every day.
Yep got a 2016 and love it. Stage 2 Cams/TAB mufflers, Arlen Ness HO filter, it will get down the road and pulls like a bull.
@@bluzzjazz , Yeah , I want to do the TAB 212 to drop the cat, but probably should wait until warranty runs out.
I really appreciate the recognition of Niel Peart one of the biggest motorcycle fanatics & arguably one of the best drummers in Rock history 👍🏻🤘🏻
The K1600 is definitely at the top of the coast to coast sport touring food chain - a powerful, comfortable long distance shark!
@jaxxsun A thin dealer network is a real issue for sure, but it just means longer tow truck trips if you break down (same 0$ if you have roadside assistance insurance). Of course anything can go wrong, anytime, with any bike, but German engineering and routine maintenance make K16's relatively worry free.
I've owned those harleys and now I have a goldwing and I'm never going back. A goldwing is in a class all by itself there really no comparison to it and there are no competition for it. And for you naysayers I do a lot of long distance running for years and I do know what I'm talking about.
The Softail Deluxe?? how about an Ultra Classic or Road King
LandLockedSailor69 my exact thoughts. He’s probably never even seen a cvo ultra classic and how many comfort iteams it has
I have a Softail heritage and she is super comfy. But also close to 750 lbs.
My next will be an EVO Heritage love them but the video was comfortable motorcycles. sorry while the a lot if bikes can feel good your not gonna out comfy the extra large touring bikes no matter who makes them
The whole touring line of Harley are super comfortable.
@@bobbyromo69 $50,000 for a Harley? I do not think so.
Husband riding pillion... i dont know what your life is like.... ( snaps image of will smith crying) 😂😂💀💀💀💀
I've been riding BMW RTs since the 1980s.
My first bike was a Honda CB400 (basically half a 750-four), my second was a naked BMW R65, and my third was a BMW R100RT and nothing but RTs ever since. Because the main thing I need a motorcycle for is my annual ride to SoCal, my annual ride to the Pacific Northwest, and whatever Bay Area travel I need to do that I can't do on BART/MUNI which isn't really a whole lot. So I don't ride much, but when I do it's a pretty long way and in the case of my summer vacation, a long time on the scenic route. So I want something that can carry my clothes and stuff from one hotel to the next and have fun on the winding (and occasionally twisty) roads in between.
You featured the GT, which is BMW's answer to the Hondabago (interesting that BMW, distinct for its boxer twins, uses an inline-6 for its premium tourer, while Honda, whose most iconic bike was an inline-4, uses a boxer-6 for its tour cycle...); both it, and its predecessor the LT, always seemed like too _much_ , while the RT was just right. And then you featured the GS, which I'll get back to.
With my first few (old, used) RTs, the seats were horrible, and the first thing I'd have to do when getting a new (to me) one was get a Corbin or Sargent's seat; but sometime in the '90s they got the seat right, and it was a glorious day. They are now one of my absolute favorite things to sit on, in any context.
My previous purchase was a 2007 model (1200 cc), the floor demo bought at a discount in 2008, which I rode until 2017. But I realized that I hadn't ridden it *at all* other than my couple trips per year, and it spent all the rest of the time sitting in the garage, which isn't good for the machine and is just kind of wasteful. So when it was time to sell it, I decided not to replace it and just rent an RT from the local BMW rental shop for my couple trips, and wait for an electric that could handle my Bay Area needs.
And that kind of worked for a couple of years, until this year when the shop decided to stop renting out the RT because *everyone wants the GS instead.* Me: Do they go off-road on them? Shop guy: No, they mainly stick to the asphalt. So I wound up renting the brand-new 1250 GS for my trip. The luggage was smaller, but adequate. The windscreen is not the electrically adjustable wonder of the RT, but it was adequate. The gas tank was 4.5 gallons instead of 6.5, and I actually got "range anxiety" during a couple legs of my trip (which this year combined the SoCal and Northwest into one big loop). The seat hurt after about 150 miles, in stark contrast to the RT seat. Basically everything about the GS that's different from the RT just reminded me how much I love the RT, how much it's the perfect tool for the job, for me.
So I just last month bought the 2019 R1250RT floor demo from the shop. Which means I guess I'll be riding internal combustion for another decade.
dwc1964 nice mini review and greetings from Oakland, do you like the RT ergos more than the slightly larger GS?
I went through the dilemma of RT vs GSA this last year when looking for a used bike for long range touring (No way am I paying the depreciation on a luxury item!) and it really came down to the fact that its unlikely that I'll every ride a GSA on anything less civilized than a few patches of gravel, and protection from the elements is a high priority for me. The GSA is a very capable and a subjectively a better looking bike, and I may get one some day, but the RT (2007 1200) has really grown on me. I've ridded a few GS and GSAs, and cannot figure out how they could be more comfortable than an RT.
Harley Davidson boy here. n4 is one hell of a bike.
Yes, you pick on us cruiser bros a lot, but it's all in good fun, you crotch rocket maniac! ahahah
I have a 48
Haha hell yeah, Harley owner here. Nothing but love for the yams
@@HighTensionWire yes man u know how it is!! I uploaded a video of my 48 on my RUclips , check it out
@@MegaMarlon0123 nice. I myself have a highly costumized softail, it was gifted to me by my riding mentor, a former 1%er, with the promise of never selling it, and riding it untill my hair go gray.
@@undead9999 amazing!!
Cheers for the Neil/Rush shoutout. I'm about to get started on his book Ghost Rider, which chronicles his journey (pretty sure it was an 1150, not 1100). He wrote several other books too, he was quite well traveled. Gone too soon. Rush has been a favorite of mine for a long time, and I'm super grateful to have been able to see them on their final tour. RIP to The Professor.
The H-D Deluxe was the right answer and the only bike out of the 7 that doesn't look like a dog's breakfast wearing a car radiator.
The 2021 950 Ducati Super sport S. Insane comfort and excellent handling 👌
Comfort is always a very subjective subject. Some people consider cruisers with forward controls the ultimate but to me that is a torture test. The water skiing position with 90% of your weight on your tailbone and no way to lift yourself up on the pegs while riding is close to being on a torture rack in my opinion. And yes I have owned a V rod, Dyna wide glide and Sportster 1200 Custom so...
Yep. I rode a GL1800 Goldwing for 11 years, and my friends just shake their head when I tell them my current Yamaha FJR1300 is more comfortable -- for me. But I have a bad back that hates sitting upright for mile after mile. The forward lean with my feel under me is very comfortable. Sitting bolt upright, especially with my feet way forward, is, as you say, torture.
Where’s the Victory Vision? I rode mine from San Diego to SLC to Sturgis back to SLC and then rode home to Massachusetts. Not one problem…super comfy!
I rode a 1990 Goldwing a few times. Like a Cadillac. Low center of gravity, great seat, perfect bars, adjustable height windscreen.
RIP Nile Pert guess god needed a new drummer.. but all of Canada is now getting a snowstorm from our tears evaporating into the sky...
Sorry my dude - being Canadian - I have to say... It's Peart... And I love your idea as to why we're getting shit-rocked by this snow. You're the man!! Also - Ghost Rider... Check it out brother!
Must be a lot of tears for Neal, still getting buried in Ontario
I'm north of Windsor and it just switched to rain.. but what a sad start to the year, first Gord in 2018 now Neil. As a Canadian and a musician it makes me tear up boy's. I don't think he smoked much after he became buddist but I'm burning some homegrown in memory of the greatest drummer of all time!!
Yam as an adventure rider and rush fun I am both grateful and surprised you mentioned Neil Peart. A lot of us talk about Ewan but Neil was an avid Adventure rider as well... Would be great to do a tribute video to him now that you have a adventure motorcycle as well.
Thank you for shouting out Neil! Truly underated musical genius. R.I.P 🤘🏼good video too man love your content 🏍️
I swear to God Yammie, if there’s a damn Busa on this list ima blow yo camera up. 🤦🏽♀️🤣😂😂
"Ima"..."yo"? Seriously? Have you always been a follower? And what is your education level?
Kelley Manning hi Kelly, yo mama callin u...
Kelley Manning kid shut up and do your homework. 🤣😂😂
@@kelleymanning1137 jeezus...a biker Karen? Seriously? I thought this was the one place we could escape you twats
I honestly expected way more cruisers and full dresser touring bikes,those things are really comfortable. I have a cruiser,and out of four bikes I rode so far,it's the most comfortable one.
Papa yam n jam, after being a sub for over a month I'm finally getting my first bike(125 uk) thought you both would be proud lol
Goddammit Yammie, I always told myself I’d be a one bike guy, but you’ve convinced me. *Busa shopping intensifies*
I can't imagine a cruiser being comfortable. I had one. Never again. Felt like I was sitting in my car without a backrest. Slouched over, back hurt, good times.
I own a concourse14 2014. It's an outstanding motorcycle in every respect. All stock, with a slip on. I Will say it's not as comfortable as you claim. Comparatively to some bikes yes that is probably true. It is a hell of a performer and an absolute joy to ride. Bike is skimming the front end in the first two gears. On the track it shifts out of 2nd at 100mph, with 4 more to go. Stable in the wind, pillions enjoy it too. Would recommend, but don't expect a lazy boy. I'd say it's comfort increases with speed lol. Everytime i get off it I think, " I'm selling this for a gold wing," OR," I'm selling this for a zx14," then I wind up just keeping it because it's great. LOL
I've ridden a gold wing, 1100 cc four. It road like a Cadillac on two wheels, but they are expensive unless it's got a ton of miles on it. I also like the first gen Valkyrie.
It's crazy that you choose a deluxe from Harley-Davidson.. I would have went the ultra limited.
Why care about comfort when you have the TURBO BUSA🔥🔥🔥
Parth Jain BUSA FO LIFE
My Harley Davidson Road King is pretty dang comfortable..........But all these bikes look great too, great vid!!
VFR 750 was one of the best bikes I have ever owened and I have owned 3 of them :)
Nothing is more comfortable than a gold wing.
U would be wrong, Ive had many bikes Inc the wing, but out of all the bikes I've had for comfort was a Royal Star venture 1300, the seat is much more comfy than the 2010 wing, by far, for sports touring was a busa, before that the rf 900 had a lovely wide seat. Just being honest. This is if your talking just about comfy. That was for my height at 5ft 9,
@@jaymorris3468 there is nothing at all uncomfortable about a Goldwing seat I have heard the seats were designed orthopedically I can't prove it but I've sat on one it is Cushy. I'm just saying.
@@garyhughes9649 I never said it was uncomfortable, it's just not as comfy as the RSV, imo
got older and the cyclinder positions didn't allow me to stretch out. Cramping. went to a Kaw Nomad vulcan great for my legs but I wish it had the GW ride and handling.
BMW GS
I have owned and driven a Suzuki Vstrom 1000 on long hauls and it was amazingly comfortable, with stock seat.
I've owned a 2006 vstrom 1000, i put 30k on it, yes it's comfortable. I currently own a 2018 vstrom 1000 I'm planning a 2000 mile trip this summer with it.
I hear the Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE is super comfy, due to a great seat, great suspension and super smooth transmission.
I’m amazed by your poems and the background music
ill never stop trying to sell people on the suzuki boulevard lineup. just ride one. one of the top cruisers in its class.
My 2014 Honda 1300 CTX Deluxe is a VERY comfortable bike to ride. You can almost fall asleep riding if your suspension is adjusted right. It's not a Goldwing, but very comfortable for the long haul.
I've ridden several of these bikes and I'm reminded that the Maxi scooters are very comfortable. I recently sold a comfortable Burgman 400, but I kept an even more comfortable Helix 250, whose seat is more comfortable!
The Goldwing, and GLs of the last 20 years, are amazing machines. That motor is amazing. However, after 3 different rentals in 3 different states in last 10 years, I can’t recommend it for comfort. Hard seats don’t bother me, but if you over 6 feet tall, the inability to move your feet/legs in different potions is a deal breaker. The GL is low for sure, but the position of that 6 cylinder motor has my legs spread out like I’m at a gynecologist table. A old Honda tech told me years ago, “anyone can ride the ‘wing… but if you’re over 5’10, good luck”. But damn, that smooth awesome delivery of power on the GL is just amazing. There might not be a perfect motorcycle .. but it’s fun searching for one .
Silverwings ?
I didn't like sitting on a Goldwing for the reason you mentioned, can't move your feet. But I put tons of miles on my Valkyrie, the styling allowed for highway pegs and relocation of the stock pegs. I miss my fat lady.
I have a 2010 Triumph Tiger 1050 SE and it is the most comfortable bike I've owned to do 6 hours plus riding on. Even with the stock seat. Plus at 115 hp, I can ride in groups with Ducati and Super Sport guys and have no problem keeping up. Super comfortable bike!!
I looked all over...and bought an Indian in 2013. The big boy. Had it souped up a smidgeon...and goodness that was my bike til I got married. I usta LOVE getting on the onramp of an Interstate and hit 2nd gear, twist the throttle to the stop, hit 3rd...just SCREAMING and be going 90 mph in no time flat. Loved that bike.
Great video! I love my Honda ST1300 for a big, but doesn't feel big, powerful, comfy bike! (mine had cruise added on. game changer)
Most large ADV bikes are more comfortable than Cruisers. I’d take the R1250GS over any other bike on that list.
IMO; missing the Victory Vision which is the only lean- back riding position bike that can handle well in curves. After more than half a century with my ass on a bike, it's the only that allows me to move all that I want while doing my iron butt rides.
For the squids who don't have 10k $ and want to enjoy the cruiser life + speed, I suggest the kawasaki vulcan. A cruiser with a sport engin and 3 sit position I believe it's pretty dammed good. For beginners the vulcan s does a good job for it's 650 cc
Vulcan S. There are real cruiser Vulcans as well..
I have throw out the Triumph Tiger 800. Mine is super comfy, you know how smooth those triples are, and it has most of the creature comforts of a big GS. In fact, it beats out my VFR800 for long trip comfort.
It depends on your size and build. Find the bike that fits YOU best. Also determine how you are going to ride.
If I wanna be reasonably fast but cruise and watch the scenery what's the best bike?
Nah, making that video would be boring and useful, instead lets pick a handful of flashy bikes and make a video about their performance stats taken from sales brochures.
I'm amazed by how well Yammie can make bike advertentions LOL
Adelaide to Canberra, 1300 km overnight on a 1990 Yamaha XJ900F at a relaxed pace. Home in 13 hours after bike-fuel and human-fuel stops. Still fresh in the morning.
Great as always. Thanks for the shout out. Love, Dad (cue evil dictator voice laughing from ATGATT HQ central deep inside mountain lair)
MT-09 is super comfy for me. I can easily flat foot it and the seat is comfy as hell. Good ergos. Good performance.
I have a Vulcan 900 and I gotta say as long as you're doing less than 70 it's incredibly comfortable. After 70 it starts vibrating pretty bad though.
vulcans are beautiful
@@creed7970 I absolutely love mine. It's a great bike. Not a huge fan of the "chopper style" front wheel but when I have the money I intend to switch out for spokes and white walls.
@@sander1305 that's kind of a drag really. I mean not so bad for traveling to work or what not, but longer trips not so much lol. How you liking that intruder? Those look fun.
koga soldier that’s so awesome man is there anyway to get rid of vibration? i’m on the verge of selling my 16 ninja 300 for a 10 vulcan 900 custom
@@sander1305 sounds awesome man. Hopefully I get to ride one some day.
HD CVO Ultra Classic, I had a 2008 model, recently sold it, but it was the best riding touring bike I ever had, but my Road King ain't no slouch...it's awesome on the interstate or backroads...I also have a 2009 Honda Shadow Aero 750 that was also fun to tour on...
You're never even tried an Indian - it will change your perspective of what an American motorcycle is capable of
With the exceptions of the Goldwing and Soft Tail, you and I have diametrically opposed definitions of "comfort."
I love my Softail FXLR Lowrider. Most comfy bike I found thats not a bagger. The seat is excellent. Great around town, and with a 14" clip on windshield and some soft bags it went from Alabama to Colorado and back with ease. Heading out on another long trip as soon as the weather warms a bit.
Little surprised the FJR isn't on the list. Having owned both a Concours and FJR, the FJR, in my opinion, is by far more comfortable to tour on.
I have a 18 HD Deluxe and I was very happy to see that you mentioned it. I’d like to try all of them on your list :).
VFR800 is where it's at. This hammie spudlet rockets through the twistys and cruzes at comfort on my 2014. Best bike ever owned for the road. So versatile. You can pick up chicks (no paniers) or the groceries (with paniers) at will. Nvr getting rid of. Yeeeeh.
You forget that Harleys are clout machines of the cruiser world. Everyone knows they are the best looking and it’s like owning a Ducati, “wow that guy can afford a Harley”
Sportsters really aren't that expensive...
@@kogasoldier9379 I agree, Harleys aren't that expensive as people think. Plus they have a huge aftermarket of parts where you can customise your bike, although that would get expensive quick.
Picked up an 17 year old harley for cheap, with some mechanical skills and some repairs its runs great. Definitely not for everyone though
The multistrata will need service before your ass gets sore. I usually rent a Harley Bagger in Vegas for a few days in the winter and no issues driving all day.
A Harley is obnoxiously expensive here in Canada
"Go anywhere and find a GW churning away". Sure, and open every 3rd garage and find one rotting away...
My '14 Roadstar suits me right down to my boots. Super comfortable.
List of 7 most comfortable bikes and only 1 cruiser is listed??? Wut
Should have been titled, "6 Most Comfortable Adventure Bikes".
I can kinda understand why. I've ridden a few cruisers & sport touring bikes, the cruisers weren't as smooth or comfortable
@@ryanwhittington1825 As long as your upright with mid foot controls (and a good saddle), you should be comfortable. The rest is the bike you like and what you're doing with it. You can't really put a touring bike in the same category as an ADV when you're comparing comfort.
You're absolutely right about sitting up right & mid footcontrols.
Excellent video YammieNube!!
Any thoughts on the Indian Challenger?
V-Strom is the poor man's Caddy. Absolutely love mine.
Looking for this reply, I have an 06, Next to a Goldwing I can see how anything can be as comfortable, just enough protection in the rain and will cruise at 80-85 all day long on the highway. super reliable and a fraction of the cost of those on this list.
@@SuperSerenity44 Absolutely, I have an 06 as well. I'm just tickled every time I get on it.
I am surprised that was the Harley you went with. I loved my sportbikes, but after moving up to my Harley and traveling 700 miles at a time, there is nothing like it. My Street glide special (2018) is the most comfortable bike I have ever owned. I test rode an Ultra Glide. THAT is the most comfortable bike in the world IMO, especially in the Harley line up.
You've never rode an Indian - DON'T - unless you're willing to buy - they are that good
I own a 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 and for me, a small guy, it fits me like a glove and sits low and very comfortable on long rides.
That's dope man, is it reliable?
Thank you for your video I certainly did enjoy it. The last sport bike I rode was my 1983 Suzuki GS 1100 E, which I still have to run as for touring I think you made a mistake and leaving out the Indian Springfield. My 2017 Indian Springfield with the 116 in.³ stage III kit is not a very powerful, And it’s extremely comfortable to ride long distances. I love the air ride and the heated seats and heated grips because of the cold weather riding I do all year. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos and work. LLR