***I've now uploaded a 2022 version of this video, you can find it in my bike review playlist*** It’s been interesting reading the comments on this video. There is quite obviously a big disparity in what people view as a ‘Sports Tourer’. In the UK particularly they seem to traditionally be seen as a ‘sports bike’ that is a bit more suited for longer journeys and have some form of luggage option. Pillions are surplus to requirements mostly, as if you want to take a passenger a ‘touring’ bike is a better pick. However our friends over the Pond seem to have a different take on the name? Oh and I’ve also upset a lot of FJR owners is seems by not including it. I left it out because its no longer available for sale in the UK in 2021. I know these videos get watched in other countries, but as I live in the UK, things like spec, colours, availability and sometimes model names are going to have a UK focus. I try not to pigeonhole bikes if I can because the motorcycle world seems tribal enough as it is, and some people seem to be easily triggered if you don’t like their particular bike or brand. As countless people have proven you can tour on any kind of motorcycle and the most important thing to do is just get out there and ride!

Thanks for that very interesting and mouthwatering review. The sooner I can get back in the saddle again after this lockdown the better!

The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT just raised the bar of what people will demand from a sport tourer in 2021! 🔥🔥🔥

You mentioned the Tracer 700. Kawasaki has a Versys 650, although lacking updates it's still a great value. I also think Triumph needs a sport-ADV home for that new 1160cc triple.

Tracer 9GT is probably the best bang for buck on the market right now. And it's also coming stateside and selling for only 14k USD, which is nearly 4 grand cheaper than it's main competitor the Versys 1000 SE.

Great review and such simple but useful insights --nice work & deserves lots more likes .

Excellent video again, thanks. All lovely bikes too !.

Nice comparison Tony. Although I am a adventure fan if I was choosing one of these it would probably be the yahama 9.....looks a high spec, good power and as you highlight good value for money 👍

I think Yamaha and Honda nailed it again in terms of pricing

Great summary review on what's on offer this year. Both the video and narration is spot on. For me the heart says Ninja 1000sx but the head says Tracer 9 GT, mainly because this year's Yam allows for an additional Top Box for commuting/touring expandability whereas the Kwak does not. The F900XR TE is right there in the mix though

Great video just shows the wealth of choices out there thanks for making it 👍👍

Very comprehensive review - well done for including the too often overlooked MV Turismo Veloce which is a blindingly good bike.

great video! although I came here for the Tracer i was surprised by the variety of sports tourers. Usually I am more focused on the supersports but i am more and more looking for a sports tourer with nice luggage options. However seeing that beautiful Ducati with those side cases made me considering it to buy someday :D .... and seeing all those bikes made me think, why not rent some and spend a whole day to compare

Thanks,awesome review.I would have to choose the old tried and tested Honda vfr 800,most of my touring is with a pillion,the missus has to be comfortable 😀.

Totally agree on Triumph 1050 Sport with Speed 3 motor! With hard luggage of course, std or option electronic suspension. I'm in!

Good roundup. Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX is the obvious sports tourer. If I had room in the garage for a tourer though, it would probably be a Tracer 900.

Hi Tony good review as usual. Having a GSA (Love it) which I wouldn’t have expected to see in your review I would go for the Kawasaki. Good engine, luggage and comfy just what you need if your getting away. The Yamaha would be my second choice, good value for money. Years ago I had a 900 Diversion went to South of France on it 👍 brilliant engine. Good stuff Tony 👍

Thanks - a good selection there. Ducati definitely the nicest looking.

Nice style of video for lockdown. Well done

Thanks for the upload; very interesting. PS: The VFR800 has a Euro 4 compliant engine; and so it’s only available while stocks last (as with the Crossrunner + the 1200 Crosstourer).

Tracer 9 GT bang for buck - it's the one. If I wasn't budget conscious The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT would be the one (skyhook technology, bluetooth, better display).

The ones that would take my eye the most would be the S1000XR, F900XR and the Tracer 9, more than likely the Tracer 9 would be the one for me as it's the best of a useable engine on a sporty chassis and touring comfort. It's not gonna be as much as a gorgeous screamer as the S1000 would be nor would it be as friendly as the F900 would be, but I think the Tracer would suit me and my semi-aggressive but advanced style absolutely perfectly. Now if only I had the licence for it

Ninja 1000SX seems to be the most practical one to me although I cannot help loving all of them!!! 🥰😍😘❤️

A Tigersport 1200 would be amazing...I would put a deposit on one straight away! even the outgoing 1050 engine from the last of the speed triples with all the latest tech would be nice. I love my Tigersport 1050 and am reluctant to part with it but is is getting a bit out dated. This is a great video and I think I can feel some test rides coming on!! 😁

I agree with your thoughts on a 1050 Tiger replacement. The 1200 RS engine would be very tempting 😜

Kawasaki versys 1000 is a great bike. Half the price of the v4 multi strada

I am not a Ducati fan boy, but, man, that SuperSport 950 is a real beauty! Look at those lines! Italians just know how to design things...

Got to be honest I'd be happy with any of those, 1290GT,H2SX,V4S and the MV would be my top 4

Make a video about lightweights sportouring motorcycle phease . Thanks

Very good video, it's put a few bikes in the frame for me.

I was looking for the perfect sports tourer with a focus on comfort and features and I couldn’t go past the Multistrada 950S so I’ve ordered one.

I just bought a new 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900GT and it is a great bike for the Sport Touring style of riding. The 2021 models are hard to come by here in the US and would have liked the larger displacement engine. Great review of the ST models. Thanks.

Great video, I've just found your channel. I've smashed that subscribe button

Just curious about the BMW R1250RT? Perhaps a bit more touring than sport, but where would you place that one?

Great Friday night viewing 👍thanks for that ! The MV looks great but my sensible side would go with the BMWs (any)the Ktm is to much for me 😊

Great review and enjoyable to watch, but for me you might be stretching the sport tourer category a bit far on some of these? I’d narrow it down to the Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, Honda and Kawasaki. But that’s if you want all day comfortable touring for days on end with some reasonable storage space. However, if you’re happy to sacrifice all day comfort and take no more than just a pair of pants and a tooth brush for spirited fun! The others are right there which is why I presume you added them in.

Enjoyed the review. I wish Ducati would bring back the ST3S-ABS from 2007. Touring with a pillion long distance was enjoyable.

I'm really debating selling my 2019 MT-10 for the Tracer 9GT. I'd love to extend my riding season and get some creature comforts.

Nice video. There's not much about the Tracer making me want to ditch my Tiger 800. The 1000sx, on the other hand, Tiger may be on it's way out.

I'd like Triumph to make the Speed Triple a little less "naked" with some half fairing options, and luggage too. I'd still want to keep the reasonably upright seating position. Sportsbike position "does me in" !!

How did you possibly miss out the FJR1300 and Kwakasaki GTR 1400 ?

Yamaha fjr1300 hands down the best. More sport than touring. Fast as lightning, side and top cases, cruise control and center stand and heated grips and electric windshield.

Great info and well done! I just demo'd the Ninja 1000SX. I love it! Total bang for buck and that inline 4 is so smooth with so much roll on torque in every gear at nearly any rpm! On my short list for my next bike. Sub'd. 👍🏼

Best compilation in Ages thx

The Yamaha FJR1300 is still an amazing sport-touring bike! I understand that it's not included in this 2021 overview, but the only reason that it has been discontinued in the EU, is the Euro-5 regulations. You can probably still find good 2020 deals, though :D

Is there an FSR Yamaha for 2021?

Excellent presentation

What about the Honda vfr 800 x crossrunner?

Very well done!

Love that Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. Ticks all the boxes and its backed by Japanese reliability.

I looked at most of them and test rode a fair few as well but put my cash down on a 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx performance tourer, best bike I've ridden in many a year, Kawasaki have made a peach of a bike.

I'm curious about your thoughts on the Aprilia Tuono. 175hp, raised handle bars, comfy riding position, etc.

Good review and it is always hard to please everyone and some of these bikes ought best to be cross shopped against others not included here. Just one example is, if you are looking at the Ninja 1000 as a very sporty tourer, then another offering from Yamaha, the MT-10 should be considered, although I'm not sure they have a new one for 2021. Overall though, a good round up of the segment mate.

Never have I been so happy that I have to commute 110 miles a day than I have during this pandemic...but ironically the bike I would (did) choose is one not even mentioned here, the mighty Kawasaki ZZR1400. Still a few new ones left out there, and available for as little as £10,500...

For me the choice is one and simple Ninja 1000SX. I think it's more of a sports bike with comfortable riding position. Unfortunately I have to wait til next year to get mine. But it was nice to see what other manufacturers have to offer.

Great video! I want to buy a new bike but my touring FZ1 still seems to tick all the boxes. I want top box and panniers as standard! My FZ1 has 120 litres of storage with 150bhp. i wish there was a good value new bike that could match that (without spending a fortune)

Great review

My buddy had the MV. He found it to be too buzzy. It needs to be flogged in order to make power and he grew tired of it quickly. He bought a Multistrada to replace it

The Aprilia Tuono Factory is heavily discounted and fit the kriega tail pack, its got the performance and wind protection with the slightly larger screen. The MV looks stunning, but the price .......

Nice job. Wish you the best.

The Ducati is a dream to ride , and hands down the looker ...love my 950 S

VFR, call me suck in the mud but I just can't help like a more analogue approach in a world full of smart tech. Some lovely bikes to chew over here, thanks.

Damn.. Tough question. My heart would go Ducati, my curiosity with Agusta, my cool with Triumph, my sensible head says Honda.

Triumph Tiger 1200 - 140 hp, 90 something torques. I bought mine as a sport tourer, with a some off-road if needed.

I don't think I have ever agreed with a review 100% but I think you are spot on with the Yamaha Tracer 900GT

So many beautiful bikes! They all look great, but, damn, that Kawa H2 knocks it out of the park!

I does seem that “adventure” bikes are supplanting the sport touring bikes in many manufacturers lineups. The sport touring bikes that seem to still be selling well are the ones with the more “upright” riding position.....much like the the adventure bikes 😉.

Speed triple with luggage and fairing would be more like the old Triumph Sprint ST and GT that they should really bring back! I ride a 2005 Sprint ST (its on my channel) and I love it. Would love to see an updated version

Being a delivery rider keyless ignition would be amazing.

Excellent roundup. But the Hayabusa is not only a performance bike. Put a superbike handlebar on it and you‘ll get an absurdly great touring bike and daily driver. With the low center of gravity it‘s extremely easy to handle even in stop&go traffic. Got mine four years ago and it‘s my daily driver in the city as well as my long touring bike to the Alps and Dolomites. To make handling even better you can raise the rear suspension for twenty millimeters. This improves the geometry even further. Only downside is that you won‘t drive 300km/h anymore (you can but you won’t) because after 250km/h your handlebar/arms will cause some turbulence and that‘s not for everyone. But if you are a touring guy like me you can easily ride for 12 hours a day and more if you need to make kilometres and simply enjoy every second. And the best thing is, you don‘t need the newest model. Since 2013 you get ABS and that‘s all what I would be looking for and saves you a lot of money.

A fair review of the ST bikes on the market. Good work! Thank you :)

Thank you for great video. Just small mistake: Triumph and Suzuki have both number 7 :-)

Thank you for the comprehensive excellent review. In the beginning you mentioned the exact things that are important for me when buying a real Sport Tourer motorbike. Few points: 1. From Ducati I would choose the Multistrada rather than the Supersport. 2. I loved the way you ended the Triumph part with a question about making a sport tourer version of their new 1200 model. The same question I have with Yamaha - When are the going to make a GT version of the MT10? 3. It's really pity that the leading motorbike manufacturer - Honda does not have any good competitor for that segment. The VFR 1200 is the closest in my opinion, but it's riding position is so sportive, that its hard to make many miles with it. Hope to see more videos about Sport tourers in the future :)

Currently own a 2016 tracer 900, FJ-09 here in the states, and I'm getting that trade-in itch. If money was no option the multistrada v4s would be in my garage, however I keep gravitating to the ninja 1000sx. It seems like such good value for money, however insurance is through the roof. Hidden cost for what appears to be a very good value. Insurance companies see ninja and immediately think your buying a supersport.

Good vid, bud. Nice work!

What about the new Aprilia Tuono V4 ?

Really good review 👍

From how it looks in person and what people are doing with it, I would say you could squeeze the new Indian FTR 1200 Carbon into this list. at 120HP and 87TQ, with rack and bag options that are available.

what about Versys 1000? Possibly more touring than sport but takes the same engine as the z1000sx, so I'm imagining has similar engine feel for power delivery for the most part.

Be interesting to see what Honda replace the vfr800 with next year.

What do you think is the best option for a budget sports tourer IE second hand? Fjr1300s are easy to find, I'm near to York where they seem to sell off police bikes and am tempted ..

I bought a Ninja 1000sx 21 model and it's perfect for me. I love it!

Where do you think the new Suzuki GSXS GT fits in to this line up??

Currently trying to choose between the BMW F900 XR and Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro

A curious mix of bikes. The MV Veloce is included, but not the Ducati Multistrada or the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally GT? Just demonstrates how the lines between Sport Touring and Adventure are blurring. Personally for me, the value for money pick is the Kwaka 1000.

What would the Kawasaki Versys be considered?

If you emphasize sport several of these are quite good but if you really include touring the list drops to the BMW R1250RT and the Yamaha FJR1300. These 2 bikes absolutely dominate the Iron Butt Rally year after year. Averaging 1000+ miles per day on every possible type of road really shows what is reliable, fast and comfortable.

My thoughts: In this company, it's the 9 GT, the 1000SX, and don't count out the new Hayabusa, a bike that's been a well-accepted sports tourer (helibars and luggage, de rigueur) for decades. The 850 Sport could be, though, the real surprise. The Duc, MV and KTM really can't do the two-up thing all day, and I wouldn't take my chances in a long trip that's far away from a dealer. But...this has got to be the beginning of the moto golden age! Look at these options!!

Nice overview. However, in my opinion, the metrics used here don’t give sufficient weight to the ergonomic requirements for touring and too much weight to the sport requirements. Personally, I’m literally holding off a purchase to see what Honda can do with that Africa Twin engine in a pure road application.

Tracer 9, for me. Sad they don't bring the 7 here to the States or that'd be my pick for Sport Tourer if they did.

I’m over European bikes and their prices...it has now gotten old. My top 2 are the Ninja 1000 SX & Tracer 9 GT. I’m seriously thinking of switching to one of these from my bike. Great video!

im wondering why you didnt include the yamaha fjr1300. was literally thinking it'd be the perfect bike to finish your list.

I've just watched this again, Tony. I'd have the Tracer 900 at the end. Not that I'll be getting one.

What's happened to the Yamaha Fazer FZ1 and their next generations ? That was cracking bike. Have they been superseded by the Tracer?

Why did they leave out the Honda VFR800X crossrunner. Imho a brilliant sports tourer.

The Yamaha Tracer 700 is my pick, it does everything well enough without asking for too much money.

I wish there were more middleweight sports touring machine, and I mean one that doesn't looks like an adventure bike (versys 650). Wish there is something like Cfmoto 650gt but from good branded companies. The ninja 650 is not really touring side, neither is cbr650r. Well there is tracer 7 of course in this list, but wish more options, and sportier full faired ones too.

I wonder where the new NT1100 would fit in this line up?

Versys 1000! I don't know why people forget about this on sport-touring lists on KZfaq... I'm about to upgrade my Versys 650

Honda’s nt1100 looks really good. I hope they come out with it