I'm Seeking Opinions...what Is Considered The Most Comfortableitriumph For Distance Riding? The Club

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  1. Glenn2926

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    #21 Glenn2926, Jul 15, 2025
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    As is regularly quoted. Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder. Glad you like it but definitely not for me.
    In answer to the original question. I have a Rally Pro and it is three and a bit years old. It has just under 18000 miles on it now. It is pretty comfortable now I have a cool cover on it. I’ve not ridden very long days on it yet 550 miles being my longest day yet. I have ridden this distance a few times now though. I have toured Scotland three times, Ireland, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and many, many day rides. So yeah it’s comfy enough.
     
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  2. Robbi18

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    For day-long comfort and a step up from your Street Twin, check out the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster or Triumph Rocket 3. Both offer relaxed ergonomics, more power, and better touring capability while keeping that classic Triumph style. The Speedmaster is nimble yet comfy, while the Rocket 3 delivers big-cruiser vibes with insane torque. Test ride both to see which fits your riding style best. Cheers. The Mad Mongoose’s New Ride Awaits.
     
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  3. Markus

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    @Mongoose:
    I did long distances on my former Tiger1200 (model 2020) and Bonneville T120 (model 2022) in the past. Both performed well. Nowadays I am using my Rocket 3 R also for long distances (up to 800 km/day). This is also possible without any issues. It is always only your personal decision which bike you use/take.;)
     
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  4. alfie

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    https://cycle-ergo.com

    A good website showing how a particular sized body fits certain motorcycles. Its getting a bit dated but could be usefull.

    Alfie
     
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  5. Plezier

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    Wonder why no one has mentioned the Triumph Trophy after all they were built as sports tourers were they not! Choice of 900 Triple or 1200 four they also usually come with touring hard cases and even top-box though mine only has the side cases. Mine is older being a 1997 model 900 not done any serious distance on it only having got it a few weeks back have done around 1,000km on it so far longest ride was the one bringing it home just over 100km it's also my first bike with a fairing on it.
     
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  6. Mark TGR9

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    I remember my first ride on a bike with a fairing and it really gave my head a wobble turning the bars and the fairing was still facing forward until I was well into the turn it was the strangest feeling I don't know if anyone else here got that same strange reaction
     
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  7. Plezier

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    Cannot say I noticed that what I did notice is that I can actually ride with the visor of this LS2 Rapid 11 full face helmet open and not get deafened the screen makes that much difference. Was actually thinking of trying another helmet due to how damn noisy this one is on the naked Ducati Monster. Perhaps my build and height is just right for the screen.

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