Re: Cheapest touring bike?


"Albert Nurick" <albert@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Solo Rider wrote:
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>> "Albert Nurick" <albert@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> > 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.

That is a great deal on one that lightly used. pre 94s are getting $4K
these days.


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