California Biking Tours
What’s a good cross country driving motorcycle for someone on a budget?
I’m looking into buying a motorcycle for transportation. I also need it to frquently travel between Texas and California and also Texas and Colorado when its warmer.
Presently I’m on a very tight budget though and can’t afford a large new touring bike. My last bike was a Honda Rebel, and it was great for getting around town and getting out a little ways from the city.
Ideally I’d like to buy something small like a Honda Nighthawk or a Honda Rebel because I could get one new for cheap and they have awesome mileage, but I’m afraid the small engine won’t stand up to prolonged driving.
A step up I would think maybe a Honda Shadow 750 or a Harey Sportster 883 likely late 90s or early 00′s.
Other than that I have the option to buy a 1989 Honda Goldwing, but would it be a safe investment to get a 20 year old bike?
Any advice on what bike I can look into for relatively cheap that is good for a lot of distance driving?
Daily transportation, highway capable, tight budget — you’re talking my ride! Suzuki LS650, Savage or S40 depending on year. Has been in continous production since 1986. It’s a 652cc single, only 50 pounds heavier than your old Rebel, about the same size physically. The big Thumper is wicked quick off the line, agile, a fantastic city bike. Here’s me on mine: http://jagerkin.110mb.com/
I’m an Angeleno, but as you can see, the bike made it to Texas while putting a grin on my face. Did Los Angeles to Amarillo in two 500+ mile days. Saddlebags are Leatherlyke brand — actually hard lockable cases. The green suitcase is a standard airline carry-on, with a bracket to slip over the sissybar — park, grab and go. Will do 65-75 all day and all night, tops out 85+. “Good” is relative, but you’ll be hard pushed to find anything that will do as much for cheaper.
Brainrotting: Episode 5 – California to Texas, BMW GS F650 adventure motorcycling travel bike tour
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