In short:A sports-tourer that handles well, but is too slow to be taken seriously Pros:A sports-tourer that handles well, but is too slow to be taken seriously Cons:A sports-tourer that handles well, but is too slow to be taken seriously Top speed

they are cheapvery comfybig ugly fairing = decptively fast as good wind protectioncheap to service - the air oil cooled engine is unbreakable and easy to work on.Looks reasonable from some angles in certain colours - no more ugly than a multistrada [which isnt saying

Pros: Cons: Top speed: 125mph Engine capacity: 898cc Power: 106bhp Torque: 55lb ft Weight: 210kg Seat height: 810mm Fuel capacity: 20.7L Full Review: Benelli describes its Tre-K 899 as an entry-level sports-tourer, and by the Italian firm

Pros: Cons: Engine capacity: 1255cc Power: 96bhp Torque: 81lb ft Weight: 257kg Seat height: 805 - 925mm Fuel capacity: 19L Full Review: This is the Suzuki GSX 1250 FA – a fully-faired, wallet-friendly, four-cylinder sports tourer aimed at capturing

Rear suspension: MonoshockAdjustment: spring preloadFront brakes: 2 x 310mm discs, four piston calipersRear brake: 267mm disc, one piston caliperWet weight: 215kgSeat height: 815mmFuel capacity: 17-litresColour options: white, blue, black Engine spec: Engine: 779

fun but quality no match for VFR1200. More sport than tourer. Strengths: Price, looks, weight, flickability, colour scheme Weaknesses: Price, looks, weight, flickability, colour scheme Overall: Having been a long term VFR800 owner looking for a

great sound on full chat. Overall: It'll do anything you ask of it, you can let it ride itself when you're tired or ride it silly if you're in the mood. MisterJ: IT DOES THE LOT AND MAKES YOU SMILE! Strengths: Best looking sports tourer out

Mason: AN EXCELLENT BIKE , SEAMLESS POWER AND GOOD FUEL ECONOMY TOO Strengths: good comfort ( two up fully loaded ) proves no problem, the brakes give confidence as does the handling ability for such a big sports tourer Weaknesses: good comfort ( two up

or later for the improved gearbox. spnorm: A VERY FAST SPORTS TOURER - IT'S A VFR ON STEROIDS! Strengths: The straightline performance is just about on a par with a litre sports bike and it'll zip past 170 on the clock in the blink of an eye. 180+ is very

, mileage and conditionColours: red, silver, black, yellow, metallic blueAll-new 90°, liquid-cooled V-twin of 996cc mated to a semi-beam ally frame. Suspension and brakes modest (no compression damping adjustment) and attractive, swoopy bodywork with a half