Any "Comfortable" Sportbikes exist anymore? Suggestions?

[NEILZVETTE]

I have a Big Dog Chopper and a ZZR1200. I've had multiple ZX14's, ZX12 and Hayabusa's. I miss my CBR929's big power vs lightweight I had 20 years ago. I'm considering a 2000 year up ZX10, R1, CBR1000 or GSXR 1000. Are any of these options remotely comfortable, I'm 50 now and 6FT, 34 inseam and about 220LBS. I'm not expecting sport touring comfort but 150 miles a day without needing traction and physical therapy would be awesome.

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[Jimy Bilmo]

I have a Big Dog Chopper and a ZZR1200. I've had multiple ZX14's, ZX12 and Hayabusa's. I miss my CBR929's big power vs lightweight I had 20 years ago. I'm considering a 2000 year up ZX10, R1, CBR1000 or GSXR 1000. Are any of these options remotely comfortable, I'm 50 now and 6FT, 34 inseam and about 220LBS. I'm not expecting sport touring comfort but 150 miles a day without needing traction and physical therapy would be awesome.

Look at the naked sport bikes. Your seating position is more in a normal position than the typical hunched over.

BMW S1000R gets my vote.

 

[NEILZVETTE]

Yea, the naked bikes are always "tuned for midrange" bullshit. I had a ZRX 1200. I cost a small fortune to get it to the level of my current ZZR1200.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Ahh. I was going to say Ducati Monster for some serious grunt and all day riding. I’m thinking about selling my 07 ZX6-R for a used monster. I’ll lose all my top end speed, but I’m only up there a few times a year.

 

[NEILZVETTE]

My ZZR is very comfortable and below 150MPH as fast as my first gen ZX14 was, it's still going to be here as is the Chopper and my big Road Glide.
This new addition will be a lightweight road burner for me. I have 30 miles of perfect, sweeping pavement between my cabin and work. Also near non existent law enforcement to ruin the fun! From what I've read the GSXR and ZX10 are the most roomy.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

I’d be surprised if the GSX-R1000 was at the top of the ergonomics list. Typically their rearsets are higher and further rearward, putting more pressure on the knees. ZX-10R and CBR1000RR are usually ranked best, followed by the R1.

I had a 2004 ZX-10R and miss is every day. I do have a 96 ZX-9R in the garage that’s complete, just needs a bit of restoration since it’s been sitting under a cover for the last decade. Lot of the rubber lines need replacing.

 

[1quick]

Yea, the naked bikes are always "tuned for midrange" bullshit. I had a ZRX 1200. I cost a small fortune to get it to the level of my current ZZR1200.

I have an s1000r and it’s pretty comfortable a more upright seating position, it’s pretty quick they can make 180whp with bolt ons and a tune

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

None of the bikes you listed will be comfortable for cruising IMO. Buy a v4 streetfighter if you want to spend moar $. 208hp, more upright, and straight up awesome looking (which is impressive because naked bikes are basically all ugly)

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

. I'm considering a 2000 year up ZX10, R1, CBR1000 or GSXR 1000.

You dismissed naked bikes because of the power, but I promise you any modern naked bike has more power and exponentially better tech than these old bikes. As you can see the streetfighter has as much power as any modern 1000, and 40-50hp more than a 20yo japanese liter bike.

2015 was generally the year that all sportbikes (except suzukis) took a giant leap forward. Buy something modern, it's so worth it. The power and tech is amazing in newer bikes.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

I'd also suggest looking into the Duke 890, 890GP, or 890R. Lot of lightness with good power, and more upright than a typical sport bike for less than $13k new.

 

[NEILZVETTE]

I had a 07 ZX10 fall in my lap last night. It’s not a sport tourer for sure but it’s not horrible. Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Anybody know someone selling a set of used slip on mufflers for this?

 

[The Beast]

Congrats pics of new bike

 

[NEILZVETTE]

 

[Aron]

Yea, the naked bikes are always "tuned for midrange" bullshit. I had a ZRX 1200. I cost a small fortune to get it to the level of my current ZZR1200.

But have you ridden them?

My ZX14 was a straight missile. My MT10 was a lot more fun. Just sayin...

 

[NEILZVETTE]

I’d say my built ZX12’s were my favorite, then I went to the ZX14 and the Hayabusa’s and sold them only to not be able to find a clean ZX12 again. I’ve ridden some seriously built naked bikes, my ZRX1200 was turbocharged.
So far me and the ZX10 are getting along. I think with a set of Helibars and drop pegs I’ll be good on it.

 

[1quick]

I’d say my built ZX12’s were my favorite, then I went to the ZX14 and the Hayabusa’s and sold them only to not be able to find a clean ZX12 again. I’ve ridden some seriously built naked bikes, my ZRX1200 was turbocharged.
So far me and the ZX10 are getting along. I think with a set of Helibars and drop pegs I’ll be good on it.

I like my bmw s1000r it’s not as fast as the full faring bike but it runs pretty good for what it is probably similar power to the zx10 with the mods on it now traps 140ish in the 1/4 but is geared a lot lower than an s1000rr I’d imagine it tops out in the 170 range with the current gearing I have so no top end monster

 

[1quick]

I do want a s1000rr though sometimes having no cover from the wind sucks

 

[Aron]

I put a short windscreen (Givi) on my MT10 and it made a huge difference on wind.