Best Yamaha Motor Touring Bikes

Rock Solid Performance – I owned Gen I ABS bike first for three years then changed to a new Gen II in 2008 mostly for the heated grips and gear change indicator. Its a… Read more

peculiarity of the FJR that although I consider myself a seasoned rider with over 50 years in the saddle I annoyingly still went looking for that non existent 6th gear. Had they added the sixth gear back then they would not have needed the gear indicator! I am a six foot and with the standard screen it is a little low. A shorter rider would find it perfect although the seat height might be a little high for shorter legs. Now completed 50,000 klms which is low for a 2008 bike (now Oct 2020). No issues other than fork seals replaced, one leaking, left one of course and a new lithium battery which has been great and very light. Would love the extra gear but simply can't justify swapping out a bike that still looks and rides like brand new. Yamaha quality has to be the best.

One sweet and liesurely ride – When I decided to get back on two wheel I was searching for a very specific motorcycle, and the XVZ1300 CT fit every requirement then some. I wanted… Read more

a big bore cruiser with shaft drive, and needed lockable storage for all my camera gear.

The Royal Star Tour Deluxe was at the right price, and as far as I was concerned was an absolute bargain given it was perfect in every way.

A mere 59000km on a 2006 model when I purchased it in late 2018, and I've managed to add another 30000 in the almost three years of ownership.

If you're looking for a 2nd hand cruiser with a practically bulletproof engine (a detuned V-Max mill so it hardly has to do any hard work) and lazy but predictable handling look no further.

This weighty machine out-corners all my mates on HD's every time, albeit scraping the sacrificial steel plates underneath the running boards - which put on quite the show after dark✨ In the wet I occasionally get the rear to drift when taking off at the lights, but the long wheelbase just soaks up the slide and once the rear tyre heats up glides back into line if the power is kept on

Bucket loads of torque from the V4 allows effortless acceleration in practically any gear, but if you really give it some poke then hold on!

It's such an easy ride, that never gives any surprises in corners, even when things get bumpy. It simply floats across any undulating surfaces and stays planted.

If it's sound you're after, the bike I purchased had straight four-into-two pipes which sound suitably angry when under load. I have had comments that it sounds surprisingly like a V8 note