Holiday - Road Trip in September Time

[Fish]

So I was talking with a mate last night about doing a not so little road trip around September time. 

 

I'd be on my Tracer 700, he's currently on an ER-6F but he's looking to change to either a Ninja 1000SX or Versys 1000.

 

The trip would be channel tunnel into France, then down towards Rochefort/Saintes on day 1, then having a day or two around there heading down towards Bilbao.

 

Then over the course of 10 days having a tour around Spain/Portugal coming back via Le Mans.

 

Would a Tracer 700 be good enough or would a larger bike be a better option. The tracer already has the panniers, but I'd almost be tempted to put a topbox on it as well.

 

Thanks for your opinions.  

[Gerontious]

Yes. It’ll be fine.

[Pie man]

I'd say it would be a cracking bike for it. 

[bonio]

Sorry @Fish. Two answers here you didn't want to read.

[Stu]

Nope! terrible idea! buy a new bike  

 

 

Any excuse for a new bike eh  

 

 

 

 

 

The tracer would be fine  

[onesea]

Just a thought....

https://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/yamaha/tracer_900_gt

 

Or 

https://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/yamaha/tracer_700

 

2000-3000 miles later my maths says about £100...

 

Both even heavily loaded will loose you or your licence...

[bonio]

Unless your panniers open from the top, a top box or a tail bag is a really useful addition for stuff you want to access during the day while you're riding. So much easier than faffing around looking for a Mars bar while all your clothes are falling out onto the tarmac. 

[S-Westerly]

9 hours ago, bonio said:

Unless your panniers open from the top, a top box or a tail bag is a really useful addition for stuff you want to access during the day while you're riding. So much easier than faffing around looking for a Mars bar while all your clothes are falling out onto the tarmac. 

Tank bag?

[manxie49]

Tracer 700 will be fine.  Very reliable, very capable bike,  plus you get a bit of comfort,  Unlike the Fireblade I went to Switzerland on a few years ago 

[Steve_M]

2 hours ago, S-Westerly said:

Tank bag?

 Tank scratching devices designed to hinder refuelling. Loathsome things.
 

I used to tour with a mate who used one and he loved it, filling it so full it acted as a windbreaker on his naked bike. 
 

I may consider selling the one I have from years ago that’s been used only a few times… 

 

What ever happened to motorbikes having a small, lockable compartment in the fairing. My CX500 had one, as did the FJR. Just big enough for a wallet phone and Mars bar. 
 

 

[S-Westerly]

I quite like a tank bag but of late I've been using a Kriega backpack which is more convenient especially when fuelling. 

[Breezin]

I'm thinking of doing similar, two up on my Interceptor 650 (my passenger is small & light), but staying in France.

Am I mad?