Get, set, and go! Motorcycles are one of the most essential and sought out discoveries of all time. Not only do these two-wheeled machines make commuting very easy in today’s congested roads, but it makes you feel alive. Try going for a short tour on a Sunday morning riding a tourer bike and you’ll know the experience.
Comfort and speed are two aspects that help in crafting the perfect sports tourer. On that note, we bring you a list of five amazing modern sport tourer motorcycles.
#5 - At number five on our list, we have the Triumph Sprint ST 1050. This enthralling sports tourer is sure to fetch a lot of attraction for amazing sporty looks. The sprint is extremely comfortable even though it’s on the sportier side of the continuum. It has superb handling coupled with amazing braking capabilities and a three-cylinder engine to go along with it. However, this beauty is sure to burn a hole in your pocket.
Engine: 1050cc, 12-valve, fuel-injected triple
Power: 123 bhp
Torque: 75 lb/ft
Weight: 210kg
Top speed: 160mph
Price: Rs 9,50,000
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#4 - At number four we have the old-school BMW F800ST. However, this bike is retro only in terms of looks. When it comes to performance, this beast is powered by a modern liquid-cooled twin engine, a shaft drive, and is quite fast. Apart from a few minor glitches this sports tourer is a fun bike to ride plus its priced quite nominally considering the fact that it’s a BMW.
Engine: 798cc, 8-valve, fuel-injected parallel twin
Power: 85bhp
Torque: 59 lb/ft
Weight: 187kg
Top speed: 135mph
Price: Rs 8,50,000
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#3 - At number three we have the Suzuki GSX650F. This bike resembles the Suzuki Bandit—a budget one with full fairing and a few minor changes. It offers premium class looks, offers admirable performance, and is priced modestly. This motorcycle might not meet the requisites of a speed freak, but it surely is a proficient all-rounder in the 600cc middleweight segment. Moreover, this bike is famous for its low maintenance cost.
Engine: 656cc, 16-valve, fuel-injected inline four
Power: 86bhp
Torque: 46 lb/ft
Weight: 216kg
Top speed: 135mph
Price: Rs 6,00,000
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#2 - The MV Augusta Turismo Veloce 800 is famous for its elegant and svelt design throughout. The company said that making this bike was the “bravest and toughest” decisions they took. The Turismo Veloce 800 is a perfect blend of performance and technology, including features like multi-function TFT display. This bike is surely one of the best sports-tourers ever manufactured.
Engine: 800cc, 12 valve
Power: 110bhp
Torque: 61.2 ft lbs
Weight: 191kg
Top Speed: 143mph
Price: Rs 12,30,000
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#1 - And finally, the best of the lot, Honda’s CBR1100XX 'Super' Blackbird. This Motorcycle is has got unbelievable power, a deadly top speed, very good handling capabilities and a sharp braking system. Back in its time, this bike was very famous owing to its amazing design and performance.
Engine: 1137cc, 16-valve, carb-fed/fuel-injected inline four
Power: 164bhp
Torque: 88 lb/ft
Weight: 223kg
Top speed: 175mph
Price: 4,32000
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