Fish Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Yes. It’ll be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I'd say it would be a cracking bike for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Sorry @Fish. Two answers here you didn't want to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Nope! terrible idea! buy a new bike Any excuse for a new bike eh The tracer would be fine 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I quite like a tank bag but of late I've been using a Kriega backpack which is more convenient especially when fuelling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezin Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I'm thinking of doing similar, two up on my Interceptor 650 (my passenger is small & light), but staying in France. Am I mad? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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