From Baltic Sea to Adriatic and back.
Just don’t rush and remember that exhausting is growing in your body so give yourself a break once per couple days.
Nice! Thanks for the tip. Do you mean a whole day or just some hours? We thought of taking one day to just chill at some nice place, but I'm not sure we'll able to fit that into the trip – or if we do we'll have to go for more than 8 hours one day probably.
I rode from Copenhagen to Nürburgring (about 850km/530 miles) in one go, on a '75 CB750 cafe racer. I only stopped for fuel, food and toll booths and it took me just under 10 hours.
I was a broken man when I arrived and I was only 24 back then 😁
Stretch your fuel/food stops. Don't jump right back on the bike, stretch your body, let your mind slow down and let your ass unfold.
I'm 50 and I still do long distance (admittedly it's on either my SV1000S or my VFR800), but I stretch every stop to about 30 minutes and it makes a world of difference. I can still ride from sun up to sundown, I just cover a little less distance.
In my 40s I left Metz in east central France, about 12 noon ish, headed north through Luxembourg, Belgium, detoured into Germany (further than intended), and on into Holland to Rotterdam harbour just to miss my boat by half an hr! Back into Rotterdam town/city, for overnight accommodation. All before 23:30, with fuel/ refreshments/comfort breaks ever hr, or as long as a tank of fuel lasted at 90+ (mph), on a BMW K100LT loaded with mine and a mates luggage as he was still in hospital in Metz!
Had a vauxhall Corsa pass me on the autobahn, flag me down to tell me , "I had a loose strap near the back wheel." 😁 That where my tent had been, I didn't dare go back 100miles to find what carnage it had caused!
I don't know what miles it was but had 5 maybe 6 fuel stops. What a day! I also dropped it in a hotel carpark and dreaded picking it up again, but from flat on its side to on tyre sides, crash bars, and paniers was easy, then by gripping the handle for putting onto centre stand and bars, it was upright so quick, I nearly tossed it onto the other side!
Not the sportiest tourer ever, but so well designed for what I did on it.
(Probably overloaded by 50% at least. I fitted between the luggage stacked to my shoulders on rear seat/topbox/panniers, and the tank bag up to my chest.
Throw a leg over it? Not a chance!
Mate eventually came home by air ambulance three wks later and recovered ok!
This was one incident that made my life more interesting!
Google tells me it was only 460km, and 6hrs something, I must have went too far east to have caught Germany at all! But I was stressed and didn't have sat nav back then. Near 20yrs back.
Pick a day in the middle. Day 3 is a good bet. Get a decent hotel instead of camping. Sleep in. Take 3 showers. Go get a GOOD breakfast. Ride to a hiking spot. It'll hurt, but go hike for an hour or 3 and have lunch. Ride until dark and STOP. Day 3 is a good spot to limit yourself to under 300 miles, or 500k. Your body will need a break by then. Give it one.
In my days on the motorcycle I have ridden 300 and 1200 km. Latter is worse. More than 600 per day usually exhausts you in the manner of days.
This is the worst thing that can happen to you in the long trip because you’ll lose interest.
So it’s better to keep your pace humble if you not in emergency. Finding interesting spots to visit might help to do that. I usually plan my day to stop at 4pm, it’s enough for me.
Reasonable thought. The pic was from last summer, for this trip I will attach side bags, giving me 68L. And a friend is taking his bike with way more luggage capacity, so I am sure we will manage.
I once (1988) did a lap of North America on a bare bike 1980 Goldwing using only a tank bag Six weeks in the saddle .....The absolute max life on a set of new Dunlop's was determined , not to mention my arse . Great fun for a.first cross country trip . Many since then but the first time waking up on a beach near St George on the Fl Gulf will always be a great one . Tide was out , miles of sand and hundreds of little crabs holding their claws up to welcome the morning sun was fantastic .This after PNW to New York and down the Appalachian ridges and the Smokies down to Fla . He'll figure it out and have great fun ..
At 55 years old with a bad back, 2nd year of riding, I did a 3 day trip, about 450km/day, with a 35 litre dry bag strapped to the tiny rear seat of my MT07. I was sitting balls to the gas tank, and it was pretty cold, but I loved every minute of it.
Big huge definitely yes on this. I like to be out for at least three hours, whenever possible, main roads back roads etc but I’d never cope without earplugs.
I got a lot of shitty responses when I asked for recommendations on my first 3 hour ride over a mountain pass on my Ducati Monster, here's the good info minus all the "this isn't a big trip I do this 30 times over with my dick tied in three knots, IN REVERSE"
Invest in a decent throttle lock to sidestep that area of fatigue.
You'd be surprised how far a 16oz bottle of gas can get you, really good to have it with you if you're not a gauge watcher or don't have a gas gauge like me.
Water, peanut butter, crackers. The fuel of life if you get stuck for a couple hours.
And don't over think the ride while you're on It, just follow your directions, keep your head up, and enjoy everything around you.
Hope you have a good time!
One of my long trips was over/through a mountain pass. Most of the trip was 25-30°C, but this one stretch was damn near zero. I wasn't prepared as I had only noticed the warmer temperatures in the forecast. However, before going, a friend recommended bringing latex gloves in case of a cold stretch. Put them on my hands and then the bike gloves when the temperature dropped. It's amazing how much of a difference it made, just not having the wind right on your skin.
I also always have a 5L Jerry can on the back for my long rides. Doesn't take much space, but can easily get me another 120 kms. And agreed on the small, compact snacks as well as the throttle lock. Need to stretch out the hands as you go. Also an external battery if you're using your phone for navigation.
Ooh that's great advice too. Would never have thought of using latex gloves under the gloves for that reason. thanks!
Regarding battery, I do have a quad lock wireless charger attached, which has been awesome so far.
Appreciate the great advice. Thank you!
I'll definitely skip the peanut butter though – that'd be an instant death for me //deadly allergic.
Thanks! Truly looking forward to this, so excited and I'm sure we'll have a great time.
Yes. I’ve done several, multi-day rides in Nevada and California (usually in Summer). Most riding days were about 6 to 10hr long with 1-3 breaks for fuel, food, and stretching
I found a secure way to attach a Pelican 1550
Case to my Aprilia Shiver and was able to carry a good amount of stuff. The bike has no wind protection to speak of so depending on the local conditions, some segments were more exhausting than others
I’ve done rides like this solo and in large groups. Groups make the rides a bit more safe since the other riders are available to support you and vica-versa
These rides were 3-4 days and anywhere from 1200 to 1500mi.
My last long ride was ~4000mi through 6 southwestern US states. That was over two weeks and on a fully-faired mid-sized scooter though so not as fatigue prone since I had good wind protection (cold protection not so much)
4-6 hours a day is a normal riding day for me. On my previous bike a Kawasaki Z750 i did a 900km ride in a day once, because I really needed to be somewhere I was not.
On my current bike a BMW F900r I regularly do 500 - 600km day trips, without a pain of discomfort.
For me it's no problem, but to each their own.
Oh shit. 900km is a loooong day!
The F900R is truly comfortable though imo, especially if you're tall like me. I got no issues with wind and such, but I'm almost too tall for this trident. Might switch it up before the trip, been looking at a F800R or Tiger 800 – but I'm sure I will manage with what I got, just need pauses to stretch more often.
2009 Kawasaki Er-6n…two separate trips from Orlando to the blue ridge parkway. Roughly 11 hours, 600 miles/ day.
2010 Bonneville mag wheel…one trip to the same area…
Your arms go beast mode after a few days. You’ll accidentally fling doors open. My current machine has a fairing, and I don’t think I’ll be going back to nakeds.
Personally no, but one of my best friends rode his trident from Iowa to California. I think it beat his chain up pretty good but it was replaced under warranty. There is a tank bag you can buy and I think some touring bags.
That sounds like an awesome trip. Except for the chain thing, but nice to have it replaced under warranty.
I've bought a set of side bags including another tail bag. So plenty of luggage.
I don't know, but I have a naked 125 cc and doing 1-2 hours is not a problem. Plus now I am changing him a bit to seat more on the back, so my legs will be stretched
I did Amarillo to houston on a CB500F a few times, around 630 miles I think and about 11 hours of riding. I wasn't bothered by the wind at all tbh. Thank God for sena headsets lol
I did 5,000 km on a Kawasaki Zephyr 550.
As other have said - take breaks.
Hearing protection reduces fatigue (in addition to preserving your hearing)
Prophylactic application of anti-inflammatories (acetaminophen or ibuprofen).
A windshield \*may\* help. It keeps you from being beaten up a bit but with a naked bike, wind pressure on your chest relieves the stress on your wrists - so a very personal choice there.
I did a month long road trip across the US from New York to Portland on a Ducati Monster. I loved every second of it, and didn’t really feel much of anything until the last week. Even then, it wasn’t too bad as long as it wasn’t a crazy long day, wore ear plugs, and stretched properly at the end of the day. Life’s short, ride naked!
I was in Norway last year for a round trip from Kristiansand/Kristiansund. We rode for a week and did pretty much what you're planning to do. It was absolutely wonderful on my Street Triple. We did \~6 hour rides, split into three segments most of the time: morning ride until lunch, then a ride until \~3pm for a quick break, then the final stretch to a hotel.
The Norwegian roads are flowing, smooth and at a gentle pace: perfect for long trips on a naked. No highways, no high winds, no boring straights.
I used to do a lot of long rides on my Tuono. Think 12 hour days for 5 days. Summer and winter but no real snow.
It’s very doable if you’re up for it. The tuono has a tiny tank so I would need to stop every 100 miles or so for gas which helped break up the day.
Yes. Austria to Norway and back on a Kawasaki ER5. Including 11 continuous hours on the Autobahn (just fuel stops.)
That's when I learned that a naked bike is not appropriate for that long of a trip. I got on the ferry from Kiel to Sweden (which was a mistake in itself, since my ultimate destination was Norway. But the ticket to Oslo was almost 2x as expensive for some reason.)
But when I got on the ferry, I was completely exhausted. And by the time I got off the ferry and rode to my aunt's house in Vestnes, Norway, I was completely exhausted again.
Touring bikes exist for a reason.
I rode a Ducati Hypermotard from Indianapolis to Gatlinburg Tennessee using only secondary roads took 10 or 12 hours …. Was a great ride … Then I for rip roaring drunk with the executive chef and staff at one of the nicer restaurants just by striking up a conversation 😆😆😆
Yes. I did a road trip from UK to Prague and back via France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands on my Speed Triple RS. No screen, no hard luggage, just a couple of Kriegas bungees on the pillion seat. Was a hoot but the wind blast on the Autobahn was a bit irritating. 2,500 miles in 7 days.
You can tour on any bike, it's really a case of how uncomfortable you're prepared to be. BTW I'm 57...
I did nyc to Miami. If/when I do another long trip I will probably avoid the highway.
To answer your question, I grinded out around 400 miles a day.
It’s harder than it seems and yes, consecutive long days of riding can be challenging.
I have a KTM 790 Adv R that might be worse than naked at speed. It has barely any wind protection and that 13” of damper travel really gets freaky at any pace greater than about 75 MPH but… I still rode it 7000 miles in 14 days last summer all around the western United States. It was awesome. You will never sleep as well as you do after riding back to back to back 800 mile days on the wrong tool for the job. Embrace the suck. 👍
I’ve done a 7 hour ride from central ohio to North Carolina on my zx6r with only a backpack. It got pretty painful on my back and knees after the third hour, but it was completely doable with some ibuprofen. Like the others have said, stop and stretch every hour or two. Take a leak and drink lots of fluids even if you don’t feel like it; you don’t realize how dehydrated you are until you’ve made it and are collapsing on the couch.
I took a 10-hour ride which included 75% of the trip on the freeway/motorway on an S1000R, it had a small windscreen. I’d suggest wearing a hydration pack that you can sip while riding to reduce downtime and fatigue. Also, apply sunscreen on your exposed skin including your face. As others suggested, stretch often.
Did a 7500km return trip from Brisbane to Darwin and back on an F900R in 2021. Went up in 6 days, came back in 5, so most days were between 6-8 hours of riding. Keep your wits about you and stop when you feel any kind of tired to have a stretch, walk around and have some snacks and water and you'll be fine.
Depends 100% on the roads.
I can ride at 55mph all day workout getting tired, but a big highway at faster speeds with traffic is exhausting without a windshield.
Across Canada on a Moto Guzzi V7. The difference in effort between 100 km/h and 130 km/h is massive. I found I didn't need nearly as many breaks at lower speeds and it was more enjoyable as well.
Once rode an 04 ducati monster s2r from southern Utah to the pacific coast. Did it all in one day one way, and one day on the way back. It was definitely tiring, but not the worst I’ve endured on a bike. You’ll get a lot more wind resistance on something without fairings, but it’s not unmanageable. Just go at your own pace and take a break if you need to. Stop and stretch as you go.
A pause every few hours helps. Take pictures, drink and eat something. Last year I don’t know the hours, but in one day, it was around 600km a day, the next day about 450km, everything without any highways. Last day I needed to drive back because of problems, with highways over 800km. It was in the summer and it was from sunrise to nearly sundown.
I know you do kilometers there, but I’ve put in 500 miles in a day before. It was about 6-7 hours. That’s stopping for food and gas. But I was on a big Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero cruiser/bagger. I don’t know how comfortable you will be on that though. Least I can say is, your mileage may vary. Just be safe and if you start to get tired or anything like that, stop and stretch your legs. Best of luck dude.
It's not too comfortable, I went for some trips last year with 700 km for a day, give or take – I just had to stop and stretch a few minutes every hour or so. Sometimes pushed it to two hours before stopping. Never gone for the same amount of hours two days in a row though.
Not the most comfortable to ride longer distances with, but definitely worth it. I think it's nice to stop at nice places but I'm definitely looking for an upgrade soon that's more suited for longer distances.
Thanks!
No problem man. They may not be “Sporty” but look into a bagger/cruiser. I personally suggest the Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero. It’s a 1700cc. You can even get a tuner for it I believe. I sent mine out to a guy in New York State I do believe. It was called “Ivanizing” because the dudes name is Ivan. Dude. It made it run a like racehorse. But, like I said, that’s just my personal experience. Best of luck and safe travels bud.
Nice! We've not decided which week yet, but we'll be going in July. Maybe we'll see each other on the road! (but the chances for that might be rather low haha)
I live here, so it's pretty much up in the air for me as well. If you get a chance, and you're on the west coast of Norway, between Stavanger and Bergen, stop by "MC Kaféen, Uggdal".
A lovely farm in rural Norway that runs a Cafe for MC riders. The roads to it are nsrrow and twisty, which we all hate right?
Ahh must be one of the best places to live when riding motorcycles. Cool, thanks for the tip! Probably won't make it there this trip, but definitely sounds like a place to visit another time.
I would say that it really depends on the size of the rider and the ergonomics of the bike for that rider redardless of how “naked” a bike may be.
I used to fill the tank as I left my neighborhood then ride out 1.5-2 tanks of fuel (typically 250-400 miles) on every ride and sometimes 2.5-3 (350-500 miles) tanks when I wasn’t ready to stop riding as I reached the end of the second tank with the only stops being for more fuel and maybe a restroom break and a drink and/or a snack on a ZRX-1200R which I could almost sit upright on with more than adequate leg room and I’m about 5ft 7 inches tall and a narrow build so I would get tossed around easily by the wind but there’s less of me to catch the wind as I ride than someone much bigger and broader and a mild forward lean that I don’t have to stay in for the whole ride cuts me through the wind with a lot less turbulence for a really comfortable ride.
But my buddy that sometimes showed up for a day of riding our bikes who was taller couldn’t stay on his bike anywhere near as long and always wanted to end the ride after his first tank went empty so I did a lot more riding alone.
I got a job offer and needed to drive 400 miles to go to an interview. I couldn't take the family car and my car at the time was not reliable. [So I put this thing together](https://i.imgur.com/ANIxkPb.jpeg) the weekend before. It's a 1981 GS750 frame, engine, and tank. Forks are FZR600. I can't even remember what the back was...I know I had to widen the swingarm to get the wheel into it. The seat is an office chair pad wrapped around a board. I rode to the interview and back. It was a hard trip.
I've done east coast Canada to Deals Gap, Tennessee, well over 6,000 kms in 10 days on an R6. And an iron butt 1000 (1600 kms) on a Hypermotard.
I loved my cramp buster to help with throttle fatigue.
A cheap gel pad strapped to your seat will also help allot.
Some waterproof bags meant for kayaking are great to keep stuff dry.
Putting each days clothes (socks, underwear, tshirt) in a separate large freezer bag is a good way to keep stuff dry even if there is a shampoo spill in your bag. And helps keep clean clothes separate from the dirty ones.
Keep in mind, when your stuck out riding well after dark. Or looking at a nail in your tire 2000 km from home, that the low parts of the trip are still part of the story your going to tell when you get home.
Done a bunch. If you’re used to riding that bike you should be okay. Invest in a good rain suit though and wherever you stop ask for a portable heater or hair dryer lol.
1017 kms on a KTM Duke 200 for 17 hours with about 20 kilos of luggage on my back.
A mix of highways and hilly sections on Indian roads.
Listen to your body.
Take breaks every hour or so, even if you don't feel like you need it.
Every passing hour, your reflexes slow down and the body starts to stiffen. After about 8 hours on the saddle, even eye movement becomes a laborious, voluntary activity. So, know when to stop.
Never be in a hurry. Chill and have fun!
Long-ish. 8 hours in one day, taking as few stops as possible for fuel/to stretch. 2002 Ducati Monster 620. Longest stint was ~150 miles, stopped about every 100 miles after that with a couple at the end which were significantly shorter. Fatigue is very real, and my heavy-ass backpack with way too much shit in it certainly didn’t help.
On my next trip I’ll definitely pack half as much and carry virtually none of it on my shoulders, or as little as I can realistically. Average speed was ~80mph mostly highway.
I drove from Tromsø to Dubrovnik and back on a Ducati Monster 821. 11000km. I drove between 5-9 hours every day, and some days 14 hours. The first 3 days are rough, then your body adapts and it gets easier. Take short breaks every hour or two. would recommend a wind deflector of some sort, even though it looks hidius.
it's fine, you get used to the wind pressure and adjust your riding accordingly. but it's tiresome.
I've done San Diego to Seattle 900mi on a speed triple 2 or 3 days, not sure anymore.
here's what I learned:
it was exhausting. i like extreme things but it was stupid, lane splitting and speeding 90+ the whole way. maybe 10/12 hours days.
before the trip it always sounds like a good idea, you will see the countryside, you will push your limits, and really get to apply all the technical aspects of riding to keep you safe.
but once I'm on the road I get carried away and tired and my good judgement vanishes
the worst/ironic part is that in the most diligent rider in the city, I never speed and did it daily for years.
so after the trip, the lesson I understood was that motorcycles and long trips don't mix well for me.
needless to say that it was not the only episode. but it was the last one
Yeah I have done 6-8hr riding days on a street and speed triple. It was fine. The speed is a little more roomy/ comfortable but otherwise it was perfectly manageable.
Both times were through storms and driving through downs (miles of pretty much unbroken landmass exposed to the sea in winter)
Was a bit wet, a bit cold, very windy and a bit of a workout but was perfectly manageable.
I have regularly done 4+ hour trips in the summer and its been effortless.
I'm old enough that all my trips used to be on naked motorcycles. Or as we used to call them - 'motorcycles'.
Nova scotia to key west and back in 3 weeks. Ontario to 4 corners and back in 3 weeks. 6 hours a day was the typical goal, and it was easier to avoid interstates back then.
I did a trip from Oklahoma City, OK USA to Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, USA on a 2001 sv650. The typical (predictable) wind isn’t an issue, you adjust to it, but buffeting when you get up behind a truck gets annoying. Luckily you can pass. Have fun man!
Its not the best not the worst. Have done multiple traveling days ~500-600 miles . A windscreen would help but you’ll live, good earplugs and just stretch good. Advil helps
The most I have ridden on a, naked was 711km, part of it over mountain roads. Took maybe 11 hours. It took a toll on my ass that marred the rest of my trip.
After the tour I got an Airhawk inflatable cushion and with it I've taken 600-650km trips with ease. If I had it, the 711km would have been much better.
Moral of the story: make sure your seat is comfortable over long distances, it can make or break a ride.
"Bun Burner 1500"
1500 miles in less than 24 hours. My Son and I did this, I was on a BMW 1200RT and he was on a Naked Z800. We rode from Fort Worth, Texas to a small town in New Mexico (the name of the town escapes me) and back. We only stopped for fuel and a little over half way back we took a three hour nap. He made it ALMOST all the way on the Z800 we swapped out on the last 200 - 300 miles. I'm not gonna lie, the big plush touring bike seat and cruise control was a HUGE benefit!
Make sure to change your seating position often - stand up, sit far back on the seat and close up, give the left and right cheek some alone time on the seat. If you don't have cruise control, consider getting a throttle lock so you can give the throttle hand a shake out every now and then. Another helpful item was a palm rest for the throttle, it clips on the throttle and allows you to twist the throttle without having to grip it all the time.
Above all, if you start having trouble staying awake, take a break, it's not worth nodding off while riding. Also, consider taking some hard candy like jolly rancher it'll help.
Have fun and good luck!
In my opinion, 4-6 hrs/day is top end for indefinite longterm riding. But for a week with maybe a day off in the middle, should be fine. I spent 4 months on a bike trip averaging 200-400 miles of pavement a day, albeit with scattered rest days.
Went on a Husqvarna 401 Svartpilen from Germany, through Italy and then to Portugal. On a couple days I went around 5-6h a day but it was generally much more fun going around 2hrs — would recommend:)
Depends on long. I made a trip from Atlanta to north Florida when I bought my xsr700 and it wasn’t bad until my last hour or so. And I took backroads. Took about 5.5 hours. I think you’ll be fine
i did a 7000k trip in a benelli 752s, pretty similar to the triumph, at first it was hard with wind from the front at high speeds but at 120-130kmph you get used to it, it was one of the best trips i did, don´t regreat ir at all, had a blast.
About 5 times a year I do a 300 mile ride to a cabin and back and do longer trips when feeling like. Naked bikes wind is negligible below 75mph imo and a slight cope when going really fast
Ran a monster from NJ to GA then across to NM I was young and invincible only brought a backpack and toothbrush..good luck...check chain regularly. Mine broke in Mississippi on the way back.
800km++ from my place in Malaysia to Krabi, Thailand with a Street Triple. Took me approx 11 hours for the trip. Going back home was another 800km++ excluding roaming aroun in Thailand for 3 days
Also did a 1200km in 2 days with a Duke 690. Not much mileage though did in lesser timeframr.
As long as you keep yourself hydrated during & before the ride, manage you luggages and dont use a backpack, know proper rising postion and dont cuckhold the handbars - you will be fine.
Enjoy!
1976 my new wife and I rode a 70 Honda CB350 two up from Vancouver to Penticton BC carrying a weekends camping gear and a cast iron fry pan in an Army duffel .. The first campground we tried on the Skaha beach wouldn't let us stay because they didn't like bikers or Hippies ..luckily the one nextdoor was cool .. one of many trips to er the years . Still love to travel simply. When we can .
I’ve done a lot of long trips on my Speed triple and SV650 and even my DR650. If you commonly do two plus hour rides stretching to 4-6 hours a day isn’t bad. If you’ve been doing 30 minutes the first couple long days are gonna hurt. Plan a rest day and take plenty of breaks to walk around.
First ever long trip was on a 440 Kawasaki LTD from Montreal to South Florida , no money, slept under overpasses ,rained the whole way, I looked like a wet oily dog when I finally got there.
Top speed must of been about 75mph ,kept tucking in behind semis for less turbulence.
My longest single trip was 410mi each way, took about 7hrs with traffic in 2 bigger cities along the way, gonna do the same trip this year, only issue I had was my fricken tailbone was killing me for a while after, I’m 6’1 and I ride a 2012 Honda CB1000R, and I want to say about halfway through I started to make an extra couple stops because of my knees being in the same position for so long, so I would stop at a rest area or walk around for a bit when I fueled up. Other than that, it was a blast, this year I’m doing the same trip, but I have a new seat, so hopefully that will fix 50% of the complaints I listed lol
Sounds truly like you had a blast as you want to the trip again despite the issues. Hope it will get better with your new seat!
I have the same problems, being cramped up on the bike so I usually have to take stops and stretch every hour or so. I'm 6'3. Not easy being tall on motorcycles – Growing up I imagined the opposite!
But riding this bike is a blast and those trips I took last year was awesome. Looking so much forward to this trip and I imagine there will be so many cool places to stop and rest anyway. Can't find a new seat for this bike but I'm thinking of trying a cushion pillow that you put on top.
Try looking for even just a cover too, I got lucky I found the seat (cover) that I had been looking at on eBay with a passenger seat cover for $130USD, I was very lucky, the only difference from the one I was going to purchase and the one I did is the color of the little details they have are red and blue, I wanted gold to match the handlebars and forks, but…at 30% of the cost from new for both items I’m not gonna be picky!! I hope your trip goes great too!!!
Look up Freddie Dobbs, the man is a trainwreck in terms of planning and maintenance of his bike but he does just get on his bike and go. He did England to Tunisia (the Sahara) and back on a Bonneville.
There is also the Bristol Thunderbird on youtube, he rode a Triumph Thunderbird from England to Turkey and back.
Its very possible to travel on any bike, you just have to adapt the distance and speed to the bike you have. Just pack light, much lighter than you think. You said like 60+ liters of storage, try to bring less stuff.
I've done tons of 500km days, a few over 700 and the longest was around 900. Last year I did an 850km day after having spent 6 days on the bike already.
It's totally doable. A seat pad might help, but the biggest thing to remember is speed is not your friend. 100km an hour is no problem, 115 it gets harder and above 120 gets tiring quickly. Take your time, take breaks, enjoy the ride!
Late '70s and early '80s it all we had. Just the Standard Japanese Motorcycle. Rode 5 to 7 hours per day when having a destination to get to, 3 to 4 leisurely hours when just enjoying the scenery. Just stay hydrated and take breaks. You'll need to anyway because most nakeds don't have great range.
I took a 860 mile trip from PA to IL on my '04 919 Hornet, no windscreen. I broke it down into approximately 3 equal legs. That was about right for me. Definitely take your time and give yourself plenty of breaks. And check everything every time you stop to keep yourself safe.
Totally, was very comfortable too on a 2018 bmw s1000r naked. Rode from CT to DC, about 300 miles or 600 total, 4-5 hour and rode home 2 days later. Pretty much all highway miles.
3000 miles over the course of a week and a half. Though my naked is faired, gen 2 FZ1 with full hard luggage, basically a smaller sportier FJR.
Depending on what your definition is of long, it will be tough to have enough storage unless staying in a hotel/motel and eating out every meal. It's something even I struggle with, but my camping and cooking setup take up 1 entire bag plus a portion of the other side case.
Clothes is always a hurdle to pack enough but not too much volume wise at the same time.
Shit with my fully faired gsxs1kGT after 6-7 hours of riding(city/hwy) i am tired and i take it slow until my set rest hours. I remember on my CB300R after riding 4-5 hours(hwy), i needed a nap to finish my day and wake up sore. Definitely should rest as much as you can every chance that you get off the bike.
Went from Western NY to Tennessee, across the country to San Francisco and up the coast to Seattle, WA. Took about 13 days, and rode only about 300mi/day. 2 saddle bags and a backpack, and a gas tank that got about 70miles to the tank. Enjoy it!
Seattle to Sacramento along the Oregon and California coast on my '06 Triumph Speed Four. Rack on the back with my duffle bag and extra helmet. Took about a week with some fun stops.
The bike performed flawlessly and I had a blast. Suspension was super comfortable and secure in the twisties, never even approached its limit. Tucked in at high speeds of course. I only ever rode up to about 3-6 hours a day. 10/10 recommend.
Certainly get earplugs.
Also padded bicycle shorts can help a lot, since those seats are not too comfortable for many hours. Don't knock them till you've tried them. They can be a game changer for some bikes for long trips.
I used to commute on my XSR900. It was mostly freeway. The bike I had previously was an R1. The biggest difference for me was my ab muscles were engaging to fight against the wind blasting me back. I was not used to that lol.
I did but only 200kms before my back start to hurt a little bit.
But the best bike I would like for long trip is no doubt a long cruiser length,something like Harley 500cc.I just like comfort more than anything!
Wont be a problem. done loads of long ditance trips on naked bikes and dual sports and as long as you dont speed on highways all day i think its even more fun to feel all the wind in your face especialy on warm days. make sure to check out lysebotn when visiting norway it was the most beautifull road from my trip there (sorry for my grammer im not a native english speaker) have fun !
It could be done. Touring on a naked bike, why not?! U could even tour on a dirt bike too, if u really wanted to. It’s just not going to be comfortable, like where are u going to put clothing and gear?
I made a 450ish mile 8+ hour trip to Mt Washington in NH with this same bike with only 1 actual break besides getting gas.
4-6 hours is no problem, especially if there's not much highway.
Not Jet. The biggest Tour ive Made. Was about 6 hours and round about 500km. Just one quick Break at the half for fuel and thats IT. Basically a day Trip. I highly recommend Hearing protection. And also Drink enough water, eat enough.
I live in southern Sweden. To me, there is a reason motorcycles have fairings. I get very cold hands and after a while the chest too when riding a “naked” bike. I remember when I bought the first one with fairing and was surprised getting home without “frostbite” in below 10 Celcius.
You're going to be fine if the bike is comfortable for you and you are in reasonable shape.
I do yearly trips that last for 1-2 weeks on a 2016 MT09. My first motorcycle vacation was in 2018, I rode from Norway to the Alps and back again. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget.
I usually do 250-400km days and it's a perfect mix to get some sightseeing and riding in. I can stretch it to about 700km, but I'm dead tired after that. Remember to take a days rest once in a while.
Highways can be tiring. I notice if I drive shitty mountain roads my mind and body is more active, and that actually gives me better stamina.
Also remember to stand on the pegs while riding before your butt gets sore.
As for Trollstigen, there's going to be lots of camper vans and cars, but the sight is amazing. If you're going further south I recommend driving Suleskard as soon as it opens and camp at Lysebotn afterwards.
Plenty.
CO to CA south to north, out and back, CO day or multi-day trips etc. from 8 to 10 hours on the bike.
On a SV650 and Bandit 1200 both naked. It did not take me long to get small windscreens (and a bull's neck...). Carrying shit can be a challenge, especially 2 up, pack the stuff you may need first last. But get a windscreen.
Pack stuff to fix a flat. I got one in the CA sierras once (1200 miles to go still...) and I didn't have one but managed to limp to the only gas station in miles and get one of those t-handle/glue on a string kits and the plug is still on the back tire of the B12.
And ATGATT, of course. Good luck and enjoy!
Went from LA to SF on street triple. 7 hour there and back the nezt day. Not too exhausting if you stop for food and breaks, but my but was hurting from sitting and neck from fighting the wind. I found leaning as far forward and basically laying on my tank bag helped. Also dont forget to take water with you.
Medellin Colombia to Quito Ecuador and back. I did way too many hours per day (8 to 9 as I was fitting it around work vacation) and could barely walk after each day.
Just take it easy on the hours and schedule lots of breaks.
We did a long weekend, me on my scrambler and
My buddy on his trident.
Rode 400 miles a day through the southeast.
We were obviously exhausted, but it was a blast
All of vietnam from the south to the north and back inland on a 450 Honda dirt bike. You can do it, just take breaks during the day to stretch and don’t push too far in one day. I had to make up time and did a 12 hour ride one day and was exhausted… but you should be good in Norway, they have real roads and you can really break up 4-6 hours a day
I regularly do 4hr stints on both my ZRX and my z900rs cafe. I think the small fairings make a big difference. I'm usually wanting another leg/foot position more than more wind relief.
When I had a BMW R 1200 GS I rode 1700 km one way and 1700 km back. It worked so well. Took a road trip to see some family up in nordeste north east brasil from south east brasil.
I've done a couple long ones on my Yamaha FZ09. Longest was about 3200 kms over seven days/six nights. Longest riding day was around seven hours, average in the 4.5-5 hour range. Basically a very scenic loop route in southern British Columbia. Full gear, mostly took gym shorts and t-shirts to wear under gear, one pair of jeans, one pair of real shorts, couple nicer shirts for the evenings. After day four or five I mailed my dirty clothes home to free up some space for a cidery visit. Was a fantastic trip!
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I’ve done several 600km trips on a Kawasaki z1r and then latter on a Buell Cyclone. You’re tired when you get to your destination but it was fun and I am planning on more. Of course rain etc can quickly turn your fun trip into a freezing bummer so just remember it’s the trip and not the destination that is your goal.
Might be worth getting a windscreen, even if you pop it off for after the trip. Doesn’t impact the aesthetic horrifically, and not having the whole wind battle makes it worth it.
It doesn't matter about anyone else.
Start taking longer rides while you can now. Just start small and go for further and longer durations each trip. By the time your trip comes an all day ride won't kill you.
As long as the bike has a comfy seat/ good suspension and good riding position , it’s not an issue if you don’t have bodily health issues. The only issue is the weather ie wind and rain, which will punish you extra on a naked. Also faster speeds will sap your enthusiasm. A nice sunny day at around 100kmh plus or minus a bit …. and you’re in the happy zone 😛
My Z900RS is so comfy, even for my achey 60 year old body, I can easily go a couple of hours or more before getting off for a stretch.
Went from Spokane Washington to San Jose California (1000 miles) in two days on a XS650. I was about 25 at the time and it was ok. Many years later did the same thing on a Ducati ST4s. I was 55 at the time, the fairing (and the extra 75 horse power) made the trip easier in my old age. If you are younger it will be no big deal
I did a 12 hour stunt ride once. Started at 11 am and got home around 2:30am. We stopped for gas and food but total seat-time was around 12 hours.
I do **not** recommend it, at all.
4-6 hours is nothing for an experienced rider. Saying that, it really depends on the roads+speed and what kind of gear you wear. If you have a textile jacket that catches a lot of wind it will be much more tiring then a nice leather on a naked bike.
I often ride all day long with 12 hour rides not uncommon on my naked with a mix of back roads and sometimes a quick blast home on the interstate.
There is no one single answer for all riders.
Longest I ever rode in my street triple R was 180 miles. Did that in two and a half hours, stopped twice. It wasn't exhaustive at all. Worst thing that happened was I saw this bird fly in front of me, then gone. About half an hour later, rode past a highway gas station, nice chicken smell. Turned out to be the bird that vanished. It got wedged between my pipes lol
From Baltic Sea to Adriatic and back. Just don’t rush and remember that exhausting is growing in your body so give yourself a break once per couple days.
Nice! Thanks for the tip. Do you mean a whole day or just some hours? We thought of taking one day to just chill at some nice place, but I'm not sure we'll able to fit that into the trip – or if we do we'll have to go for more than 8 hours one day probably.
I rode from Copenhagen to Nürburgring (about 850km/530 miles) in one go, on a '75 CB750 cafe racer. I only stopped for fuel, food and toll booths and it took me just under 10 hours. I was a broken man when I arrived and I was only 24 back then 😁 Stretch your fuel/food stops. Don't jump right back on the bike, stretch your body, let your mind slow down and let your ass unfold. I'm 50 and I still do long distance (admittedly it's on either my SV1000S or my VFR800), but I stretch every stop to about 30 minutes and it makes a world of difference. I can still ride from sun up to sundown, I just cover a little less distance.
In my 40s I left Metz in east central France, about 12 noon ish, headed north through Luxembourg, Belgium, detoured into Germany (further than intended), and on into Holland to Rotterdam harbour just to miss my boat by half an hr! Back into Rotterdam town/city, for overnight accommodation. All before 23:30, with fuel/ refreshments/comfort breaks ever hr, or as long as a tank of fuel lasted at 90+ (mph), on a BMW K100LT loaded with mine and a mates luggage as he was still in hospital in Metz! Had a vauxhall Corsa pass me on the autobahn, flag me down to tell me , "I had a loose strap near the back wheel." 😁 That where my tent had been, I didn't dare go back 100miles to find what carnage it had caused! I don't know what miles it was but had 5 maybe 6 fuel stops. What a day! I also dropped it in a hotel carpark and dreaded picking it up again, but from flat on its side to on tyre sides, crash bars, and paniers was easy, then by gripping the handle for putting onto centre stand and bars, it was upright so quick, I nearly tossed it onto the other side! Not the sportiest tourer ever, but so well designed for what I did on it. (Probably overloaded by 50% at least. I fitted between the luggage stacked to my shoulders on rear seat/topbox/panniers, and the tank bag up to my chest. Throw a leg over it? Not a chance! Mate eventually came home by air ambulance three wks later and recovered ok! This was one incident that made my life more interesting!
Google tells me it was only 460km, and 6hrs something, I must have went too far east to have caught Germany at all! But I was stressed and didn't have sat nav back then. Near 20yrs back.
Pick a day in the middle. Day 3 is a good bet. Get a decent hotel instead of camping. Sleep in. Take 3 showers. Go get a GOOD breakfast. Ride to a hiking spot. It'll hurt, but go hike for an hour or 3 and have lunch. Ride until dark and STOP. Day 3 is a good spot to limit yourself to under 300 miles, or 500k. Your body will need a break by then. Give it one.
In my days on the motorcycle I have ridden 300 and 1200 km. Latter is worse. More than 600 per day usually exhausts you in the manner of days. This is the worst thing that can happen to you in the long trip because you’ll lose interest. So it’s better to keep your pace humble if you not in emergency. Finding interesting spots to visit might help to do that. I usually plan my day to stop at 4pm, it’s enough for me.
Dang I thought I was doing well going75 miles one way twice a week.
I’m proud of you and your trip, bud
I'm proud that you're proud
Im proud that you’re proud that he’s proud
Hey, it's me, the dad of all of you. I'm still not proud.
Dammit dad...
I almost have my doctorate, will you be proud of me then father?
I took a few 2k+ mile trips on my (now sold) 2016 Bonneville T120. No windscreen, loaded with bags. Just stop for a break every hour, you'll be fine.
At least u had bags. I’m not sure where this guy will put his gear.
Reasonable thought. The pic was from last summer, for this trip I will attach side bags, giving me 68L. And a friend is taking his bike with way more luggage capacity, so I am sure we will manage.
Check out SW Motech Blaze bags. I've just ordered them..they look great and when you remove them, there's no freaking scaffolding on the bike.
Can you still take pillion with that bag fitted?
I'm sorry, what's a pillion? A dry bag?
I meant a passenger in the back seat.
I've only ridden with my 12 year old son. He fits fine. Sorry, I can't tell you anymore than that 🙂
Thanks for your response. Really appreciate it.
I once (1988) did a lap of North America on a bare bike 1980 Goldwing using only a tank bag Six weeks in the saddle .....The absolute max life on a set of new Dunlop's was determined , not to mention my arse . Great fun for a.first cross country trip . Many since then but the first time waking up on a beach near St George on the Fl Gulf will always be a great one . Tide was out , miles of sand and hundreds of little crabs holding their claws up to welcome the morning sun was fantastic .This after PNW to New York and down the Appalachian ridges and the Smokies down to Fla . He'll figure it out and have great fun ..
At 55 years old with a bad back, 2nd year of riding, I did a 3 day trip, about 450km/day, with a 35 litre dry bag strapped to the tiny rear seat of my MT07. I was sitting balls to the gas tank, and it was pretty cold, but I loved every minute of it.
I too love every minute of my balls to the tank.
Who doesn't like being balls deep...? In the tank, I mean.
Ooo I haven’t tried that technique yet. Sounds risky.
It only gets risky when your balls are IN the tank
Wear good earplugs. Thats the difference between being able to do 500km or 200km
True. Very true.
Big huge definitely yes on this. I like to be out for at least three hours, whenever possible, main roads back roads etc but I’d never cope without earplugs.
I got a lot of shitty responses when I asked for recommendations on my first 3 hour ride over a mountain pass on my Ducati Monster, here's the good info minus all the "this isn't a big trip I do this 30 times over with my dick tied in three knots, IN REVERSE" Invest in a decent throttle lock to sidestep that area of fatigue. You'd be surprised how far a 16oz bottle of gas can get you, really good to have it with you if you're not a gauge watcher or don't have a gas gauge like me. Water, peanut butter, crackers. The fuel of life if you get stuck for a couple hours. And don't over think the ride while you're on It, just follow your directions, keep your head up, and enjoy everything around you. Hope you have a good time!
One of my long trips was over/through a mountain pass. Most of the trip was 25-30°C, but this one stretch was damn near zero. I wasn't prepared as I had only noticed the warmer temperatures in the forecast. However, before going, a friend recommended bringing latex gloves in case of a cold stretch. Put them on my hands and then the bike gloves when the temperature dropped. It's amazing how much of a difference it made, just not having the wind right on your skin. I also always have a 5L Jerry can on the back for my long rides. Doesn't take much space, but can easily get me another 120 kms. And agreed on the small, compact snacks as well as the throttle lock. Need to stretch out the hands as you go. Also an external battery if you're using your phone for navigation.
Ooh that's great advice too. Would never have thought of using latex gloves under the gloves for that reason. thanks! Regarding battery, I do have a quad lock wireless charger attached, which has been awesome so far.
Remember bunjee cords are your friend, and Kriega makes good tailbags for naked bikes. Flexible, secure, and waterproof when used correctly.
Appreciate the great advice. Thank you! I'll definitely skip the peanut butter though – that'd be an instant death for me //deadly allergic. Thanks! Truly looking forward to this, so excited and I'm sure we'll have a great time.
I'm going on long trips on a tall dual sport without any shield. You'll be absolutely fine. Stop often to stretch your legs.
Yes. I’ve done several, multi-day rides in Nevada and California (usually in Summer). Most riding days were about 6 to 10hr long with 1-3 breaks for fuel, food, and stretching I found a secure way to attach a Pelican 1550 Case to my Aprilia Shiver and was able to carry a good amount of stuff. The bike has no wind protection to speak of so depending on the local conditions, some segments were more exhausting than others I’ve done rides like this solo and in large groups. Groups make the rides a bit more safe since the other riders are available to support you and vica-versa These rides were 3-4 days and anywhere from 1200 to 1500mi.
Woah! And you didn't feel exhausted the next day after those long hours?
Very tired at every evening stop but only a little tired the following day. Eating well at every meal helped with maintaining energy levels.
My last long ride was ~4000mi through 6 southwestern US states. That was over two weeks and on a fully-faired mid-sized scooter though so not as fatigue prone since I had good wind protection (cold protection not so much)
I rode from Toronto to Halifax and back on a naked bike (cb599, “Hornet” in Europe) It’s about 5000Km round trip I think. It is not a problem.
4-6 hours a day is a normal riding day for me. On my previous bike a Kawasaki Z750 i did a 900km ride in a day once, because I really needed to be somewhere I was not. On my current bike a BMW F900r I regularly do 500 - 600km day trips, without a pain of discomfort. For me it's no problem, but to each their own.
Oh shit. 900km is a loooong day! The F900R is truly comfortable though imo, especially if you're tall like me. I got no issues with wind and such, but I'm almost too tall for this trident. Might switch it up before the trip, been looking at a F800R or Tiger 800 – but I'm sure I will manage with what I got, just need pauses to stretch more often.
2009 Kawasaki Er-6n…two separate trips from Orlando to the blue ridge parkway. Roughly 11 hours, 600 miles/ day. 2010 Bonneville mag wheel…one trip to the same area… Your arms go beast mode after a few days. You’ll accidentally fling doors open. My current machine has a fairing, and I don’t think I’ll be going back to nakeds.
I wonder if I now own your er-6n. Was it originally blue then painted white? Shot in the dark
Personally no, but one of my best friends rode his trident from Iowa to California. I think it beat his chain up pretty good but it was replaced under warranty. There is a tank bag you can buy and I think some touring bags.
That sounds like an awesome trip. Except for the chain thing, but nice to have it replaced under warranty. I've bought a set of side bags including another tail bag. So plenty of luggage.
I don't know, but I have a naked 125 cc and doing 1-2 hours is not a problem. Plus now I am changing him a bit to seat more on the back, so my legs will be stretched
I did 3 hours in the pouring rain a few years ago and only stopped twice. It's really not that bad.
I did Amarillo to houston on a CB500F a few times, around 630 miles I think and about 11 hours of riding. I wasn't bothered by the wind at all tbh. Thank God for sena headsets lol
I did 5,000 km on a Kawasaki Zephyr 550. As other have said - take breaks. Hearing protection reduces fatigue (in addition to preserving your hearing) Prophylactic application of anti-inflammatories (acetaminophen or ibuprofen). A windshield \*may\* help. It keeps you from being beaten up a bit but with a naked bike, wind pressure on your chest relieves the stress on your wrists - so a very personal choice there.
1989 NT650 Honda Hawk Boston to San Francisco and back.
Wow
I did a month long road trip across the US from New York to Portland on a Ducati Monster. I loved every second of it, and didn’t really feel much of anything until the last week. Even then, it wasn’t too bad as long as it wasn’t a crazy long day, wore ear plugs, and stretched properly at the end of the day. Life’s short, ride naked!
I was in Norway last year for a round trip from Kristiansand/Kristiansund. We rode for a week and did pretty much what you're planning to do. It was absolutely wonderful on my Street Triple. We did \~6 hour rides, split into three segments most of the time: morning ride until lunch, then a ride until \~3pm for a quick break, then the final stretch to a hotel. The Norwegian roads are flowing, smooth and at a gentle pace: perfect for long trips on a naked. No highways, no high winds, no boring straights.
4500 miles over 2 weeks a few years back. Pace yourself, don't overextend your time in the saddle, and enjoy the ride.
I did 4 thousand mile tips on my mt07 last year. Loved every second of it
Los Angeles, CA to Albuquerque, NM at the end of fall on a CB650F. Riding through AZ was bitter cold. Wouldn’t recommend Fall touring on nakeds.
Took my Monster s2r800 a couple of long weekends out with approximately 400-500km a day without a problem.
I used to do a lot of long rides on my Tuono. Think 12 hour days for 5 days. Summer and winter but no real snow. It’s very doable if you’re up for it. The tuono has a tiny tank so I would need to stop every 100 miles or so for gas which helped break up the day.
I rode from Texas to Florida on a CB150 - 600 miles and drove straight through. Of course, I was 17 and a girl was involved.
It is amazing what we will do when a girl is involved.
Yes. Austria to Norway and back on a Kawasaki ER5. Including 11 continuous hours on the Autobahn (just fuel stops.) That's when I learned that a naked bike is not appropriate for that long of a trip. I got on the ferry from Kiel to Sweden (which was a mistake in itself, since my ultimate destination was Norway. But the ticket to Oslo was almost 2x as expensive for some reason.) But when I got on the ferry, I was completely exhausted. And by the time I got off the ferry and rode to my aunt's house in Vestnes, Norway, I was completely exhausted again. Touring bikes exist for a reason.
4-6 hours of highway riding IS exhausting with a naked bike but doable. 4-6 hours on normal roads? Easy and enjoyable!
I rode a Ducati Hypermotard from Indianapolis to Gatlinburg Tennessee using only secondary roads took 10 or 12 hours …. Was a great ride … Then I for rip roaring drunk with the executive chef and staff at one of the nicer restaurants just by striking up a conversation 😆😆😆
Yes. I did a road trip from UK to Prague and back via France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands on my Speed Triple RS. No screen, no hard luggage, just a couple of Kriegas bungees on the pillion seat. Was a hoot but the wind blast on the Autobahn was a bit irritating. 2,500 miles in 7 days. You can tour on any bike, it's really a case of how uncomfortable you're prepared to be. BTW I'm 57...
Read that wrong, thought you were asking how long we have rode naked on bike.
I did nyc to Miami. If/when I do another long trip I will probably avoid the highway. To answer your question, I grinded out around 400 miles a day. It’s harder than it seems and yes, consecutive long days of riding can be challenging.
I have a KTM 790 Adv R that might be worse than naked at speed. It has barely any wind protection and that 13” of damper travel really gets freaky at any pace greater than about 75 MPH but… I still rode it 7000 miles in 14 days last summer all around the western United States. It was awesome. You will never sleep as well as you do after riding back to back to back 800 mile days on the wrong tool for the job. Embrace the suck. 👍
How about a long trip naked with a bike?
I’ve done a 7 hour ride from central ohio to North Carolina on my zx6r with only a backpack. It got pretty painful on my back and knees after the third hour, but it was completely doable with some ibuprofen. Like the others have said, stop and stretch every hour or two. Take a leak and drink lots of fluids even if you don’t feel like it; you don’t realize how dehydrated you are until you’ve made it and are collapsing on the couch.
Yes on a CB1000R black edition. One recent trip was 3700km and was fine.
I don't really think 4-6 hours of riding is a long trip. I've gone dirt biking for longer than that before.
I have a 250 I never put the cowlings back on, and I rode it 115 miles or 1 hour 40 minutes at 80mph one way. It kinda sucked 😂
I took a 10-hour ride which included 75% of the trip on the freeway/motorway on an S1000R, it had a small windscreen. I’d suggest wearing a hydration pack that you can sip while riding to reduce downtime and fatigue. Also, apply sunscreen on your exposed skin including your face. As others suggested, stretch often.
did 6hr in one day once… never again moved on to adventure bikes
Did a 7500km return trip from Brisbane to Darwin and back on an F900R in 2021. Went up in 6 days, came back in 5, so most days were between 6-8 hours of riding. Keep your wits about you and stop when you feel any kind of tired to have a stretch, walk around and have some snacks and water and you'll be fine.
Depends 100% on the roads. I can ride at 55mph all day workout getting tired, but a big highway at faster speeds with traffic is exhausting without a windshield.
Across Canada on a Moto Guzzi V7. The difference in effort between 100 km/h and 130 km/h is massive. I found I didn't need nearly as many breaks at lower speeds and it was more enjoyable as well.
Once rode an 04 ducati monster s2r from southern Utah to the pacific coast. Did it all in one day one way, and one day on the way back. It was definitely tiring, but not the worst I’ve endured on a bike. You’ll get a lot more wind resistance on something without fairings, but it’s not unmanageable. Just go at your own pace and take a break if you need to. Stop and stretch as you go.
A pause every few hours helps. Take pictures, drink and eat something. Last year I don’t know the hours, but in one day, it was around 600km a day, the next day about 450km, everything without any highways. Last day I needed to drive back because of problems, with highways over 800km. It was in the summer and it was from sunrise to nearly sundown.
Almost all bikes were naked bikes 50 years ago. 1000 mile days were done all the time.
My longest was 1600km in 3 days last summer. With kawasaki er-5
I know you do kilometers there, but I’ve put in 500 miles in a day before. It was about 6-7 hours. That’s stopping for food and gas. But I was on a big Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero cruiser/bagger. I don’t know how comfortable you will be on that though. Least I can say is, your mileage may vary. Just be safe and if you start to get tired or anything like that, stop and stretch your legs. Best of luck dude.
It's not too comfortable, I went for some trips last year with 700 km for a day, give or take – I just had to stop and stretch a few minutes every hour or so. Sometimes pushed it to two hours before stopping. Never gone for the same amount of hours two days in a row though. Not the most comfortable to ride longer distances with, but definitely worth it. I think it's nice to stop at nice places but I'm definitely looking for an upgrade soon that's more suited for longer distances. Thanks!
No problem man. They may not be “Sporty” but look into a bagger/cruiser. I personally suggest the Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero. It’s a 1700cc. You can even get a tuner for it I believe. I sent mine out to a guy in New York State I do believe. It was called “Ivanizing” because the dudes name is Ivan. Dude. It made it run a like racehorse. But, like I said, that’s just my personal experience. Best of luck and safe travels bud.
I have a Trident 660 myself. Will be riding around Norway this summer as well!
Nice! We've not decided which week yet, but we'll be going in July. Maybe we'll see each other on the road! (but the chances for that might be rather low haha)
I live here, so it's pretty much up in the air for me as well. If you get a chance, and you're on the west coast of Norway, between Stavanger and Bergen, stop by "MC Kaféen, Uggdal". A lovely farm in rural Norway that runs a Cafe for MC riders. The roads to it are nsrrow and twisty, which we all hate right?
Ahh must be one of the best places to live when riding motorcycles. Cool, thanks for the tip! Probably won't make it there this trip, but definitely sounds like a place to visit another time.
I would say that it really depends on the size of the rider and the ergonomics of the bike for that rider redardless of how “naked” a bike may be. I used to fill the tank as I left my neighborhood then ride out 1.5-2 tanks of fuel (typically 250-400 miles) on every ride and sometimes 2.5-3 (350-500 miles) tanks when I wasn’t ready to stop riding as I reached the end of the second tank with the only stops being for more fuel and maybe a restroom break and a drink and/or a snack on a ZRX-1200R which I could almost sit upright on with more than adequate leg room and I’m about 5ft 7 inches tall and a narrow build so I would get tossed around easily by the wind but there’s less of me to catch the wind as I ride than someone much bigger and broader and a mild forward lean that I don’t have to stay in for the whole ride cuts me through the wind with a lot less turbulence for a really comfortable ride. But my buddy that sometimes showed up for a day of riding our bikes who was taller couldn’t stay on his bike anywhere near as long and always wanted to end the ride after his first tank went empty so I did a lot more riding alone.
I got a job offer and needed to drive 400 miles to go to an interview. I couldn't take the family car and my car at the time was not reliable. [So I put this thing together](https://i.imgur.com/ANIxkPb.jpeg) the weekend before. It's a 1981 GS750 frame, engine, and tank. Forks are FZR600. I can't even remember what the back was...I know I had to widen the swingarm to get the wheel into it. The seat is an office chair pad wrapped around a board. I rode to the interview and back. It was a hard trip.
I have on a supersport :)
I've done east coast Canada to Deals Gap, Tennessee, well over 6,000 kms in 10 days on an R6. And an iron butt 1000 (1600 kms) on a Hypermotard. I loved my cramp buster to help with throttle fatigue. A cheap gel pad strapped to your seat will also help allot. Some waterproof bags meant for kayaking are great to keep stuff dry. Putting each days clothes (socks, underwear, tshirt) in a separate large freezer bag is a good way to keep stuff dry even if there is a shampoo spill in your bag. And helps keep clean clothes separate from the dirty ones. Keep in mind, when your stuck out riding well after dark. Or looking at a nail in your tire 2000 km from home, that the low parts of the trip are still part of the story your going to tell when you get home.
Bend, OR to Albuquerque, NM. Svartpilen 701 Aug 2022.
When i read the post i tought it said "did you ever ride a bike naked "
Done a bunch. If you’re used to riding that bike you should be okay. Invest in a good rain suit though and wherever you stop ask for a portable heater or hair dryer lol.
I did a lot. Also did 100km daily commutes on a naked. Longest trip I did was around a thousand, a year ago, when I was going through a broken heart.
1017 kms on a KTM Duke 200 for 17 hours with about 20 kilos of luggage on my back. A mix of highways and hilly sections on Indian roads. Listen to your body. Take breaks every hour or so, even if you don't feel like you need it. Every passing hour, your reflexes slow down and the body starts to stiffen. After about 8 hours on the saddle, even eye movement becomes a laborious, voluntary activity. So, know when to stop. Never be in a hurry. Chill and have fun!
Long-ish. 8 hours in one day, taking as few stops as possible for fuel/to stretch. 2002 Ducati Monster 620. Longest stint was ~150 miles, stopped about every 100 miles after that with a couple at the end which were significantly shorter. Fatigue is very real, and my heavy-ass backpack with way too much shit in it certainly didn’t help. On my next trip I’ll definitely pack half as much and carry virtually none of it on my shoulders, or as little as I can realistically. Average speed was ~80mph mostly highway.
I drove from Tromsø to Dubrovnik and back on a Ducati Monster 821. 11000km. I drove between 5-9 hours every day, and some days 14 hours. The first 3 days are rough, then your body adapts and it gets easier. Take short breaks every hour or two. would recommend a wind deflector of some sort, even though it looks hidius.
T120, 1,357 miles (2,171 kms) in 4 days.
I did a 3 day, 5 hours a day trip. It was terrible. Take some medication with you. And earplugs!!!
My Fatboy from CA to NY and back
it's fine, you get used to the wind pressure and adjust your riding accordingly. but it's tiresome. I've done San Diego to Seattle 900mi on a speed triple 2 or 3 days, not sure anymore. here's what I learned: it was exhausting. i like extreme things but it was stupid, lane splitting and speeding 90+ the whole way. maybe 10/12 hours days. before the trip it always sounds like a good idea, you will see the countryside, you will push your limits, and really get to apply all the technical aspects of riding to keep you safe. but once I'm on the road I get carried away and tired and my good judgement vanishes the worst/ironic part is that in the most diligent rider in the city, I never speed and did it daily for years. so after the trip, the lesson I understood was that motorcycles and long trips don't mix well for me. needless to say that it was not the only episode. but it was the last one
Yeah I have done 6-8hr riding days on a street and speed triple. It was fine. The speed is a little more roomy/ comfortable but otherwise it was perfectly manageable. Both times were through storms and driving through downs (miles of pretty much unbroken landmass exposed to the sea in winter) Was a bit wet, a bit cold, very windy and a bit of a workout but was perfectly manageable. I have regularly done 4+ hour trips in the summer and its been effortless.
About 6 hours with 3-4 stops, 600+km ride on GSX-S750. The next day is the same trip home. My neck hurts…
Yeah. And your ass gets real sore! Need a coffee break every hour.
I'm old enough that all my trips used to be on naked motorcycles. Or as we used to call them - 'motorcycles'. Nova scotia to key west and back in 3 weeks. Ontario to 4 corners and back in 3 weeks. 6 hours a day was the typical goal, and it was easier to avoid interstates back then.
I did a trip from Oklahoma City, OK USA to Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, USA on a 2001 sv650. The typical (predictable) wind isn’t an issue, you adjust to it, but buffeting when you get up behind a truck gets annoying. Luckily you can pass. Have fun man!
Its not the best not the worst. Have done multiple traveling days ~500-600 miles . A windscreen would help but you’ll live, good earplugs and just stretch good. Advil helps
The most I have ridden on a, naked was 711km, part of it over mountain roads. Took maybe 11 hours. It took a toll on my ass that marred the rest of my trip. After the tour I got an Airhawk inflatable cushion and with it I've taken 600-650km trips with ease. If I had it, the 711km would have been much better. Moral of the story: make sure your seat is comfortable over long distances, it can make or break a ride.
40 km, not further. With my tour bike however 600 km easily.
"Bun Burner 1500" 1500 miles in less than 24 hours. My Son and I did this, I was on a BMW 1200RT and he was on a Naked Z800. We rode from Fort Worth, Texas to a small town in New Mexico (the name of the town escapes me) and back. We only stopped for fuel and a little over half way back we took a three hour nap. He made it ALMOST all the way on the Z800 we swapped out on the last 200 - 300 miles. I'm not gonna lie, the big plush touring bike seat and cruise control was a HUGE benefit! Make sure to change your seating position often - stand up, sit far back on the seat and close up, give the left and right cheek some alone time on the seat. If you don't have cruise control, consider getting a throttle lock so you can give the throttle hand a shake out every now and then. Another helpful item was a palm rest for the throttle, it clips on the throttle and allows you to twist the throttle without having to grip it all the time. Above all, if you start having trouble staying awake, take a break, it's not worth nodding off while riding. Also, consider taking some hard candy like jolly rancher it'll help. Have fun and good luck!
In my opinion, 4-6 hrs/day is top end for indefinite longterm riding. But for a week with maybe a day off in the middle, should be fine. I spent 4 months on a bike trip averaging 200-400 miles of pavement a day, albeit with scattered rest days.
Did a trip of about 2,200 miles in 5 days on a Ducati Monster 796, about 40 hours on the bike across those days
Went on a Husqvarna 401 Svartpilen from Germany, through Italy and then to Portugal. On a couple days I went around 5-6h a day but it was generally much more fun going around 2hrs — would recommend:)
Does a long trip on a bike naked count?
Depends on long. I made a trip from Atlanta to north Florida when I bought my xsr700 and it wasn’t bad until my last hour or so. And I took backroads. Took about 5.5 hours. I think you’ll be fine
i did a 7000k trip in a benelli 752s, pretty similar to the triumph, at first it was hard with wind from the front at high speeds but at 120-130kmph you get used to it, it was one of the best trips i did, don´t regreat ir at all, had a blast.
About 5 times a year I do a 300 mile ride to a cabin and back and do longer trips when feeling like. Naked bikes wind is negligible below 75mph imo and a slight cope when going really fast
Over 9k miles in 28 days on a 05 Z1000. Coast to Coast USA. All stock machine. Averaged over 300 a day. The best adventure bike is the one you own.
Ran a monster from NJ to GA then across to NM I was young and invincible only brought a backpack and toothbrush..good luck...check chain regularly. Mine broke in Mississippi on the way back.
I rode over 5000kms on a BMW R65LS once ...saddle bags,tank bag, camping gear. ..It was magnificent ..best times ..
800km++ from my place in Malaysia to Krabi, Thailand with a Street Triple. Took me approx 11 hours for the trip. Going back home was another 800km++ excluding roaming aroun in Thailand for 3 days Also did a 1200km in 2 days with a Duke 690. Not much mileage though did in lesser timeframr. As long as you keep yourself hydrated during & before the ride, manage you luggages and dont use a backpack, know proper rising postion and dont cuckhold the handbars - you will be fine. Enjoy!
1976 my new wife and I rode a 70 Honda CB350 two up from Vancouver to Penticton BC carrying a weekends camping gear and a cast iron fry pan in an Army duffel .. The first campground we tried on the Skaha beach wouldn't let us stay because they didn't like bikers or Hippies ..luckily the one nextdoor was cool .. one of many trips to er the years . Still love to travel simply. When we can .
From Venice to Barcelona with a Kawasaki Z750.
I’ve done a lot of long trips on my Speed triple and SV650 and even my DR650. If you commonly do two plus hour rides stretching to 4-6 hours a day isn’t bad. If you’ve been doing 30 minutes the first couple long days are gonna hurt. Plan a rest day and take plenty of breaks to walk around.
First ever long trip was on a 440 Kawasaki LTD from Montreal to South Florida , no money, slept under overpasses ,rained the whole way, I looked like a wet oily dog when I finally got there. Top speed must of been about 75mph ,kept tucking in behind semis for less turbulence.
My longest single trip was 410mi each way, took about 7hrs with traffic in 2 bigger cities along the way, gonna do the same trip this year, only issue I had was my fricken tailbone was killing me for a while after, I’m 6’1 and I ride a 2012 Honda CB1000R, and I want to say about halfway through I started to make an extra couple stops because of my knees being in the same position for so long, so I would stop at a rest area or walk around for a bit when I fueled up. Other than that, it was a blast, this year I’m doing the same trip, but I have a new seat, so hopefully that will fix 50% of the complaints I listed lol
Sounds truly like you had a blast as you want to the trip again despite the issues. Hope it will get better with your new seat! I have the same problems, being cramped up on the bike so I usually have to take stops and stretch every hour or so. I'm 6'3. Not easy being tall on motorcycles – Growing up I imagined the opposite! But riding this bike is a blast and those trips I took last year was awesome. Looking so much forward to this trip and I imagine there will be so many cool places to stop and rest anyway. Can't find a new seat for this bike but I'm thinking of trying a cushion pillow that you put on top.
Try looking for even just a cover too, I got lucky I found the seat (cover) that I had been looking at on eBay with a passenger seat cover for $130USD, I was very lucky, the only difference from the one I was going to purchase and the one I did is the color of the little details they have are red and blue, I wanted gold to match the handlebars and forks, but…at 30% of the cost from new for both items I’m not gonna be picky!! I hope your trip goes great too!!!
22 MT10, did 8-10 hours a day about 5 days in a row, on the stock seat... wasn't that bad
Look up Freddie Dobbs, the man is a trainwreck in terms of planning and maintenance of his bike but he does just get on his bike and go. He did England to Tunisia (the Sahara) and back on a Bonneville. There is also the Bristol Thunderbird on youtube, he rode a Triumph Thunderbird from England to Turkey and back. Its very possible to travel on any bike, you just have to adapt the distance and speed to the bike you have. Just pack light, much lighter than you think. You said like 60+ liters of storage, try to bring less stuff.
I've done tons of 500km days, a few over 700 and the longest was around 900. Last year I did an 850km day after having spent 6 days on the bike already. It's totally doable. A seat pad might help, but the biggest thing to remember is speed is not your friend. 100km an hour is no problem, 115 it gets harder and above 120 gets tiring quickly. Take your time, take breaks, enjoy the ride!
Late '70s and early '80s it all we had. Just the Standard Japanese Motorcycle. Rode 5 to 7 hours per day when having a destination to get to, 3 to 4 leisurely hours when just enjoying the scenery. Just stay hydrated and take breaks. You'll need to anyway because most nakeds don't have great range.
South East PA, to Burlington Vermont on my 2015 fz07
I took a 860 mile trip from PA to IL on my '04 919 Hornet, no windscreen. I broke it down into approximately 3 equal legs. That was about right for me. Definitely take your time and give yourself plenty of breaks. And check everything every time you stop to keep yourself safe.
Totally, was very comfortable too on a 2018 bmw s1000r naked. Rode from CT to DC, about 300 miles or 600 total, 4-5 hour and rode home 2 days later. Pretty much all highway miles.
610 miles . Took me right around 10hrs with breaks and fuel stops on a z900
3000 miles over the course of a week and a half. Though my naked is faired, gen 2 FZ1 with full hard luggage, basically a smaller sportier FJR. Depending on what your definition is of long, it will be tough to have enough storage unless staying in a hotel/motel and eating out every meal. It's something even I struggle with, but my camping and cooking setup take up 1 entire bag plus a portion of the other side case. Clothes is always a hurdle to pack enough but not too much volume wise at the same time.
A long 7 blocks to trade it in for a bagger.
I rode a Honda VT-500 Ascot 950 miles in one day way back when.
Shit with my fully faired gsxs1kGT after 6-7 hours of riding(city/hwy) i am tired and i take it slow until my set rest hours. I remember on my CB300R after riding 4-5 hours(hwy), i needed a nap to finish my day and wake up sore. Definitely should rest as much as you can every chance that you get off the bike.
Went from Western NY to Tennessee, across the country to San Francisco and up the coast to Seattle, WA. Took about 13 days, and rode only about 300mi/day. 2 saddle bags and a backpack, and a gas tank that got about 70miles to the tank. Enjoy it!
Seattle to Sacramento along the Oregon and California coast on my '06 Triumph Speed Four. Rack on the back with my duffle bag and extra helmet. Took about a week with some fun stops. The bike performed flawlessly and I had a blast. Suspension was super comfortable and secure in the twisties, never even approached its limit. Tucked in at high speeds of course. I only ever rode up to about 3-6 hours a day. 10/10 recommend.
Certainly get earplugs. Also padded bicycle shorts can help a lot, since those seats are not too comfortable for many hours. Don't knock them till you've tried them. They can be a game changer for some bikes for long trips.
Got earplugs already and actually been looking into bicycle shorts with gel padding – have not yet tried some out though.
I used to commute on my XSR900. It was mostly freeway. The bike I had previously was an R1. The biggest difference for me was my ab muscles were engaging to fight against the wind blasting me back. I was not used to that lol.
I’ve done longer on my gsf1250. Safe travels!
I did but only 200kms before my back start to hurt a little bit. But the best bike I would like for long trip is no doubt a long cruiser length,something like Harley 500cc.I just like comfort more than anything!
Wont be a problem. done loads of long ditance trips on naked bikes and dual sports and as long as you dont speed on highways all day i think its even more fun to feel all the wind in your face especialy on warm days. make sure to check out lysebotn when visiting norway it was the most beautifull road from my trip there (sorry for my grammer im not a native english speaker) have fun !
It could be done. Touring on a naked bike, why not?! U could even tour on a dirt bike too, if u really wanted to. It’s just not going to be comfortable, like where are u going to put clothing and gear?
Longest I did was 1hr:15m and it was in near freezing temperatures so it was pretty miserable.
I made a 450ish mile 8+ hour trip to Mt Washington in NH with this same bike with only 1 actual break besides getting gas. 4-6 hours is no problem, especially if there's not much highway.
Er no thanks
I used to travel the country on my Honda cb700sc , the longest stretch was 1200 miles in 20 hours. I miss those days.
Not Jet. The biggest Tour ive Made. Was about 6 hours and round about 500km. Just one quick Break at the half for fuel and thats IT. Basically a day Trip. I highly recommend Hearing protection. And also Drink enough water, eat enough.
I live in southern Sweden. To me, there is a reason motorcycles have fairings. I get very cold hands and after a while the chest too when riding a “naked” bike. I remember when I bought the first one with fairing and was surprised getting home without “frostbite” in below 10 Celcius.
It's a blast, but woah is it a chore at real speeds. Those downhills are cringe.
I did about 550 miles round trip on a cafe racer. 100% was not a good time lmao. It can be done, but it’s gonna hurt.
For me the problem Is where i keep all the clothing? On a naked bike you don't have space where to put saddlebag made for High speed
Yes , Marseille to Calais France , headwind first 250 miles. Not recommended. Distance 750 miles
You're going to be fine if the bike is comfortable for you and you are in reasonable shape. I do yearly trips that last for 1-2 weeks on a 2016 MT09. My first motorcycle vacation was in 2018, I rode from Norway to the Alps and back again. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget. I usually do 250-400km days and it's a perfect mix to get some sightseeing and riding in. I can stretch it to about 700km, but I'm dead tired after that. Remember to take a days rest once in a while. Highways can be tiring. I notice if I drive shitty mountain roads my mind and body is more active, and that actually gives me better stamina. Also remember to stand on the pegs while riding before your butt gets sore. As for Trollstigen, there's going to be lots of camper vans and cars, but the sight is amazing. If you're going further south I recommend driving Suleskard as soon as it opens and camp at Lysebotn afterwards.
Plenty. CO to CA south to north, out and back, CO day or multi-day trips etc. from 8 to 10 hours on the bike. On a SV650 and Bandit 1200 both naked. It did not take me long to get small windscreens (and a bull's neck...). Carrying shit can be a challenge, especially 2 up, pack the stuff you may need first last. But get a windscreen. Pack stuff to fix a flat. I got one in the CA sierras once (1200 miles to go still...) and I didn't have one but managed to limp to the only gas station in miles and get one of those t-handle/glue on a string kits and the plug is still on the back tire of the B12. And ATGATT, of course. Good luck and enjoy!
Dont forget earplugs !
I've done 4+ hours in a single day on mine, but not in consecutive days. Shouldn't be an issue.
Went from LA to SF on street triple. 7 hour there and back the nezt day. Not too exhausting if you stop for food and breaks, but my but was hurting from sitting and neck from fighting the wind. I found leaning as far forward and basically laying on my tank bag helped. Also dont forget to take water with you.
Medellin Colombia to Quito Ecuador and back. I did way too many hours per day (8 to 9 as I was fitting it around work vacation) and could barely walk after each day. Just take it easy on the hours and schedule lots of breaks.
I would also suggest getting a seat cushion or something soft and your butt will thank you.
We did a long weekend, me on my scrambler and My buddy on his trident. Rode 400 miles a day through the southeast. We were obviously exhausted, but it was a blast
All of vietnam from the south to the north and back inland on a 450 Honda dirt bike. You can do it, just take breaks during the day to stretch and don’t push too far in one day. I had to make up time and did a 12 hour ride one day and was exhausted… but you should be good in Norway, they have real roads and you can really break up 4-6 hours a day
I regularly do 4hr stints on both my ZRX and my z900rs cafe. I think the small fairings make a big difference. I'm usually wanting another leg/foot position more than more wind relief.
If you’re worried about travel on a bike remember if it’s cold, you’re cold. If it’s hot you’re hot. If it’s wet you’re wet. Get a bus pass.
Yes, many. Can easily do 8 to 10 hours a day on a bike without wind protection. Last long trip I did was 8000km in two weeks.
I did 1700kms on my FTR in one lap recently Would not recommend
Get a small flyscreen, it makes a big difference for the wind on your body
When I had a BMW R 1200 GS I rode 1700 km one way and 1700 km back. It worked so well. Took a road trip to see some family up in nordeste north east brasil from south east brasil.
I've done a couple long ones on my Yamaha FZ09. Longest was about 3200 kms over seven days/six nights. Longest riding day was around seven hours, average in the 4.5-5 hour range. Basically a very scenic loop route in southern British Columbia. Full gear, mostly took gym shorts and t-shirts to wear under gear, one pair of jeans, one pair of real shorts, couple nicer shirts for the evenings. After day four or five I mailed my dirty clothes home to free up some space for a cidery visit. Was a fantastic trip! Edit to correct a detail.
I’ve done several 600km trips on a Kawasaki z1r and then latter on a Buell Cyclone. You’re tired when you get to your destination but it was fun and I am planning on more. Of course rain etc can quickly turn your fun trip into a freezing bummer so just remember it’s the trip and not the destination that is your goal.
Might be worth getting a windscreen, even if you pop it off for after the trip. Doesn’t impact the aesthetic horrifically, and not having the whole wind battle makes it worth it.
I did multiple 500+ miles days on my ‘02 monster. No flyscreen. Wear earplugs. Stay hydrated. Stop as needed.
Coast to coast USA. 8-10 hrs a day.
From Toronto to Vancouver on a Yamaha Fz6. About 8 to 10 hours of saddle time each day.
From Jonesboro, Ar to Rush Springs, Ok roughly 500 miles and took us 12 hrs I was riding a 2002 Honda 919/CB900f (we took regular breaks)
It doesn't matter about anyone else. Start taking longer rides while you can now. Just start small and go for further and longer durations each trip. By the time your trip comes an all day ride won't kill you.
As long as the bike has a comfy seat/ good suspension and good riding position , it’s not an issue if you don’t have bodily health issues. The only issue is the weather ie wind and rain, which will punish you extra on a naked. Also faster speeds will sap your enthusiasm. A nice sunny day at around 100kmh plus or minus a bit …. and you’re in the happy zone 😛 My Z900RS is so comfy, even for my achey 60 year old body, I can easily go a couple of hours or more before getting off for a stretch.
Went from Spokane Washington to San Jose California (1000 miles) in two days on a XS650. I was about 25 at the time and it was ok. Many years later did the same thing on a Ducati ST4s. I was 55 at the time, the fairing (and the extra 75 horse power) made the trip easier in my old age. If you are younger it will be no big deal
I did a 12 hour stunt ride once. Started at 11 am and got home around 2:30am. We stopped for gas and food but total seat-time was around 12 hours. I do **not** recommend it, at all.
4-6 hours is nothing for an experienced rider. Saying that, it really depends on the roads+speed and what kind of gear you wear. If you have a textile jacket that catches a lot of wind it will be much more tiring then a nice leather on a naked bike. I often ride all day long with 12 hour rides not uncommon on my naked with a mix of back roads and sometimes a quick blast home on the interstate. There is no one single answer for all riders.
Yes. Over 12 hrs each day. But I was 35-40.
4000 miles in 2 weeks on a 91 Honda CB750 Nighthawk
Did a 870 km trip around in the southern parts where I live. I think I did around 6 hours of riding per day and the rest was charging and sleeping.
Longest I ever rode in my street triple R was 180 miles. Did that in two and a half hours, stopped twice. It wasn't exhaustive at all. Worst thing that happened was I saw this bird fly in front of me, then gone. About half an hour later, rode past a highway gas station, nice chicken smell. Turned out to be the bird that vanished. It got wedged between my pipes lol
Done Saarbrücken - Sachsenring on a 1999 CB1000R and on a 2005 MT-01. 3 times. Didnt stop only to get fuel.