Trouble with my hips means the Gl1200 (GoldWing) has to go. It's width combined with my short stature means putting both feet on the ground now is uncomfortable.
I have no trouble at all riding my KLR650 which is much narrower.
I still want to travel 2 up with the Squeeze so I'm looking for a smaller lighter bike. We're both smaller. I'm 145lb and she's 120.
My first choice was an older Concours but it was uncomfortable as well. Now I'm thinking an adventure tour type bike might be the way to go.
Would a 650 VStrom be big enough for long distance tours? We get along fine on the KLR for a few hours, but of course it would get tight on a longer rides and there is not much space for gear.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
I have no trouble at all riding my KLR650 which is much narrower.
I still want to travel 2 up with the Squeeze so I'm looking for a smaller lighter bike. We're both smaller. I'm 145lb and she's 120.
My first choice was an older Concours but it was uncomfortable as well. Now I'm thinking an adventure tour type bike might be the way to go.
Would a 650 VStrom be big enough for long distance tours? We get along fine on the KLR for a few hours, but of course it would get tight on a longer rides and there is not much space for gear.
Any thoughts or suggestions?