Re: Cheapest touring bike?

Solo Rider wrote:

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> "Albert Nurick" <albert@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:xn0ehuptsi1wxj003@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Imants wrote:
> >
> >> Hello all:
> > >
> >> I am looking for the least expensive new (or lightly used) bike to
> >> add some spice and variety to my daily 160 km (each way) commute,
> >> about 1-2 times per week during the riding season. I like to vary
> my >> routes a bit, but, generally, 100 km will be multi-lane, the
> rest >> rural paved roads or city streets/freeways. The rest of the
> time I >> drive my VW Jetta diesel.
> > >
> >> I am 51 years old, 5'10", 230 lb. and not that experienced of a
> rider >> (but did take and pass my safety course). I used to ride as
> a >> teenager/young adult (but crashed enough to give it up until I
> >> matured).
> > >
> >> I plan to ride 1-up exclusively.
> > >
> >> I am looking for reliability, comfort and gas mileage, in that
> order. >> Performance is secondary for now until I am sure I want to
> continue >> this way and go to a higher end tourer.
> > >
> >> I am thinking of a V-Strom 650 with hand protectors and GIVI hard
> >> bags. MSRP $8999 CDN + accessories. Very few used ones around
> here >> (Edmonton area).
> > >
> >> Any other viable choices in that general price range? Any other
> >> add-ons that I might need?
> >
> > I'd consider a low mileage Honda Pacific Coast. I loved mine.
>
> They are no longer low cost. Turning into a real cult bike...

Cycle Trader showed a lovely low-miles (7,500) red '98 model for
$5,500; sounds like a deal on such a capable bike.

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