We've compiled a list of recommended motorcycles for camp touring
Webike's "Find Motorcycles by Bike Life" section allows you to search for recommended motorcycles for different situations based on Webike users' MY BIKE information. Here we're going to introduce you to motorcycles recommended for camping touring along with the voices of actual users!
What kind of motorcycles do you recommend for camp touring?
Camp touring is becoming a big boom nowadays. Since it's camping, you need to bring a variety of equipment including a tent. To be honest, any motorcycle can be used for camping touring if you adjust the amount of luggage or force it onto the motorcycle, but when I looked at the motorcycles of owners who enjoy camping touring, I saw many motorcycles with wide carriers and tandem seats that are known for their load capacity. If you're going to enjoy camping, you'll want to bring as much gear as you can!
Some people were also interested in driving performance with luggage, and comfort on the highway when traveling to distant campgrounds.
Testimonials from owners who ride the recommended motorcycles for camp touring
Here are some of the comments from actual owners who say their motorcycles are recommended for Camp Touring! We've picked them up by displacement, so please use them as a reference when looking for a motorcycle!
Motorcycles under 125cc recommended for camp touring
CT125 Hunter Cub
| Purpose of purchase, purpose of use, comparative models | Camp touring, access to the trails, walking around the area after descending, etc. |
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| Strengths/Satisfactory points | I feel the high quality of the construction of each part. The exterior design is very suitable for outdoor activities. The position and seat prevent fatigue even on long distances. The other day I rode 450km and didn't feel tired the next day. The handling is surprisingly nimble considering the vehicle weight. Stiffness of the body to flow comfortably in winding roads. Front end moves well. Rear suspension is a little busy with high spring rate for loading. The large carrier provides excellent load capacity. |
| Weaknesses and complaints | The motorcycle is heavy and the seat height is high, so it may be difficult for beginners and girls to handle. Transmission is a little reluctant. Sometimes it comes off. Hope it will be improved with the initial bite. |
| Advice to prospective buyers | It looks premium, but the ride is full of Cub-like characteristics. This is an adventure tourer with the look of a Cub, with conflictingly good driving characteristics. This is a wonderful vehicle that you can look at and be satisfied with riding. |
Middle size motorcycle (~400cc) recommended for camp touring
VERSYS-X 250 TOURER
| Purpose of purchase, purpose of use, comparative models | Reason for purchase: I wanted a long-distance tourer that could handle highways, as it was getting hard to travel long distances in my SEROW. Use: Long distance touring, camping touring |
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| Strengths/Satisfactory points | (1) Even though it's a 250cc, it's easy to drive on the highway. (2) It can be made into a full pannier, even though it is not recommended by the manufacturer. (3) The engine performs comfortably. (4) It's easy to ride like a lord |
| Weaknesses and complaints | (1) The footing. (I am short) (2) Suspension hard (3) The seat is veneer (4) The valve cuts off quickly. (5) And many more. |
| Advice to prospective buyers. | Personally, I've been putting my hands all over it and after three years, it's finally starting to fit in with me. I think both new and experienced motorcyclists will enjoy it. |
Large motorcycles (~1000cc) recommended for camp touring
Tracer 900
| Purpose of purchase, purpose of use, comparative models | I wanted something that I could use for all-around riding - city, mountain pass, camping, pillion riding, long touring, etc. - and not compromise on performance. |
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| Strengths/Satisfactory points | The D-mode has a clearer style than the earlier MT-09s, and it's easy to use different modes. The swingarm is longer for better straight-line stability, and the luggage can be stowed stably, so it is very satisfying for tandem and camping touring, and you can ride it for a long time without getting bored of its multiple uses. I didn't know a higher upright position could be so nice to ride in! The height of the viewpoint delivers a pleasant view. |
| Weaknesses and complaints | I don't have any weaknesses, but if I had to say. (1) Unique mechanical noise. At best, it's rough. (2) Stock panniers are expensive & unpainted (body color is painted in Europe) (3) The brake is a sideways push (I'd like to see it included as standard, just semi-rigid). |
| Advice to prospective buyers. | The TRACER is a great motorcycle with no weaknesses that I can see. I was not sure about the MT-09SP, which is more specialized for driving, but after test riding and comparing, I felt that the TRACER has enough sport performance and I decided to go for this one. If you're like me and want a motorcycle that can be used for a variety of purposes, and you're not sure how much you want to balance the different ways you use it, I think it's best to test ride or rent one and compare the results. |
Large motorcycles (1001cc or larger) recommended for camp touring
GSX1300R Hayabusa
| Purpose of purchase, purpose of use, comparative models | I changed from Yamaha dragster 400. I bought the dragster within 2 months of getting my license and got my large license a year later. I was already looking for the next vehicle during the large size training. My candidates were Yamaha's V-max and Suzuki's Hayabusa, which both looked like American motorcycles, but the moment I was allowed to ride one at a motorcycle show, I was blown away. It has a beautiful, streamlined form that other motorcycles don't have, and it's powerful enough to keep up with my large frame. |
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| Strengths/Satisfactory points | It's a very relaxed riding posture from 180cm. You can drive at your favorite pace at high speed because it has more than enough power. Compared to other motorcycles in the same line, the ride height feels lower than you think. The tandem seat is also relatively wide, so camping bags can be carried without a carrier (if you drive at a low speed, you can manage to drive in the mountains of Doshi Forest, so you can do can-touring). It's hard to get around normally, but if you can straddle it, it's not as hard as you think. There is a wide variety of custom parts, from good domestic products to Chinese products, so you don't have to worry about choosing parts. |
| Weaknesses and complaints | The damage when you fall off the motorcycle is huge (hard to get back up, cowl cracks, scratches). If the cowl cracks, the repair cost will be high (it is cheaper if you think that the cowl protected the engine and frame, but the side panels (where it says "Hayabusa") cost about 70,000 each, so it is quite expensive). The removal of the cowl is as difficult as marquetry (although I hear it's not so difficult once you get used to it) In the summer, my inseam catches fire (if I wear normal jeans, my shins are a little burned). The clutch is very heavy (if you get into traffic down the road, your left arm will die). |
| Advice to prospective buyers. | This year marks the 20th year of SUZUKI's flagship machine There are a lot of custom parts available for all years, so you can easily spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on customization. As mentioned in the pros, the extra horsepower gives you more room at high speeds, so you can drive at your own pace without being affected by other motorcycles. In addition, since it is not an off-road motorcycle, the unpaved road surface is quite cautious, but the spacious tandem seat, rear carrier is also available from various manufacturers, the load capacity is also quite high, so you can carry a few days of luggage and camping touring, so it is also a friend of the trip. I recommend. There's been an announcement of a new model, but if you're at all interested, I'd definitely recommend trying one out, even if it's just for a test drive! |
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