The rider to are keen to get on the bike and go on a long ride but understand the risk involved and learn how to manage these risks. Riding a motorcycle is a high risk activity. However, of course the upside of riding a motorcycle is the joy you experience throughout the whole journey, for those who understand how to manage these risks would definately know what I am talking about.
Riding cross country requires the rider to plan the route, whether it is on road or off road. Off road requires you to know whether your bike is able to get on the off road terrain and survive the journey. Not all bikes are built the same.
The BMW GS series of bikes are great for all terain, on road and even off road and it is known to be the ultimate touring machine.
Touring also requires the rider to have luggage space on the bike and good touring gears to go with the rider. Some touring bikes like the Kawasaki GTR even comes with side panniers for your touring needs. The panniers are even large enough to store a helmet at your convenience.
If these huge bikes are not your cup of tea, the Kawasaki Versys may be a more practival and economic option.
The paralel twin Versys is a dual purpose bike that is design both for day to day commuting in the city or take it to the country side for some off road action, the bike has proven itself as one of the most popular choice for the biking community. Its easy handling, fuel economy, luggage options and riding position enables it to be a great bike when it comes to touring cross country.
So what is left for the rest of the bikers who rides a sports or even a super sports bike? Can you take a naked sports bike for a 5 days cross country journey? or a super sports on a bike holiday? What kind of gear to get yourself ready? More importantly, what should you pack?
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