Model(s) covered: 2004 Yamaha FJR 1300, 2004 Honda ST 1300, 2004 Kawasaki ZZR 1200
Anyone who has traveled on a motorcycle understands the touring conundrum: Fun and nimble motorcycle loaded down with only minimal luggage; or, a truckish touring rig that can dissuade its rider from taking the squiggly lines on a map.
All that's really needed for a sport-touring trip is a tank bag slapped on a sportbike, perhaps augmented by a couple of soft saddlebags for a longer trip.
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