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I flew with my UK bike into the US in April 24. Rode 9,500 miles & 28 states over two months. Basically New York to Seattle. Amazing trip and will be back for another 2-3 month road trip in May 2025. Touring solo by motorcycle is unmatched for a sense of freedom and the open road.
Yup I'm in USA and my current life goal is to get unsick enough to motorbike across USA on a fuel efficient dual sport or adventure bike...Or even on my motorized bicycle at 35-40 mph at 100mpgs to save $$$....If my monthly income is only $1200 a month. That's still enough for gas/supplies to ride around USA stealth camping & to get a cheap motel off & on....My other dream is a 30ft fixer upper live aboard sail boat ⛵ with an onboard motorized bicycle & a $1200 a month retirement income. Sail up & down the east & west coast. Following the warm weather.
@@michaelbrinks8089 A cruiser is far better and more comfortable for touring than a dual sport or adv bike. And you can carry a lot of stuff on them. I have has a couple of Goldwings, and a few dual sport bikes, but I have mostly ridden cruisers. My very first new bike was a 1980 Suzuki GS450L, a cruiser. I put over 40,000 miles on that bike. I have over 220,000 miles on three different Kawasaki Vulcan 750s, 2 of them bought new.
@@michaelbrinks8089 The Honda 125 mini-motos all get 100 mpg or more. The Navi and the tiny scooters only get 79-95 mpg. I don't know the MPG for the Honda XR150L.
@@MrMoneyHelper Surprisingly the NC750x gets a real world 65mpgs & a claimed 70 or 75..... The newer Hondas like NX500 & CB500x get like 75 to 80 real world mpgs but are boring. They're like the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord of the motorcycle world....But if u got a good deal on one. It could be good commuter also somewhat light off road capable. If you lived say 50 miles away, round trip from your job & found a good low mile one for $3,000. The bike could literally eventually pay for itself in gas savings. At 80 mpgs vs driving a 20 mpg truck 🚛 every day.....My Yamaha 700 with no 6th gear could only get like 30 mpgs when doing 75 mph on the interstate. My 1200cc Buell wasn't much better at around 40.....The 85 Yamaha xj700 was designed as a middleweight cruiser. But used an inline 4 sportbike engine with 4 inline carburetors. Which didn't make much sense. Since it was a "cruiser" you'd think it'd have a 6th overdrive gear ⚙️ So you could actually "cruise" along at a lower rpm & get decent mpgs..... Instead of the engine constantly screaming at around 7000+ rpm in 5th gear. When you're trying to "cruise" at 75mph.
@@Nobodyever-00 For some reason I don't mind listening to people complain or vent about relevant issues. Like my co workers complaining about our job. 😂
My tour. Ride 200-300 miles. Camp/chill for 2 or 3 days, relax and explore the area. Touring for me is about relaxation. Not a race, Always solo. Good honest video. Thanks
I've toured on my FZ-07 from Toronto to Nashville and back via the backroads of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Extremely challenging but extremely rewarding. Knowing what I know now, I would have installed Hepco & Becker hard cases, touring windscreen, and LED headlights. Don't forget to bring enough chain cleaner and chain lube. Also bring a portable air inflator so you don't have to get to a gas station to adjust tire pressures.
I have no interest in touring for the same reasons, but I have a huge interest in SPORT touring. That is, going all those miles WITHOUT touching the highway. Backroads ONLY!!!
I guess it depends on "How" one tours. One way is the iron butt like you mentioned. Another is shorter distances and explore the area more. I guess it would called Slow Touring.
It's really to each their own you're right, but a touring motorcycle is the only way to go touring cross country, the comfort is unmatched especially when riding two up, with the wind protection,maximum storage, largest tank capacity, it's like riding a Cadillac with no doors lol as you get older the more comfort you need✌️
Indeed. When I first got my R1200RT BMW in 2015, the infinitely adjustable windshield and heated seat sounded like silliness. Little did I know that luxuries like that are heavenly out on the open road. I love the comfort, and am spoiled now.
I love sport touring, any naked bike (I'll add a windscreen) or sport touring bike will do. No need for an all out touring bike, too big and heavy. No all out sport bike, too uncomfortable. No intercom and no music, just pure riding. I'm probably old school by today's standards, but I started riding in 1973 on a Honda CB350. I enjoy the adventure and commradery usually with a buddy or 2 or 3.
Amen Cruza! Touring in my heated, air conditioned truck or sedan is much more relaxing than a 6 hour motorcycle trip. When I get home, I can jump on my 800cc naked and rip around for a few hours then back home.
"Why Motorcycle Touring Long Distance is BAD" You're crazy. I have been riding on the street for 49 years. Since age 16. I have ridden over a million miles. All over the U.S. and parts of Canada and Mexico. 90% of it has been touring. Alone. Just me, the bike, and the road. No phones, no music, no helmet communicators. I have seen all kinds of places. I used to camp a lot when I was younger. Then I started staying in motels. I don't ride super long distances anymore, due to age and a number of health related issues. But when I do go for a ride, I still just hit the road, and ride until I don't feel like it anymore, and turn around and go back home. I have done some off road riding on dual sport bikes, but I ride the same way. I go exploring. I ride slow and easy, and enjoy what is around me. For me riding is all about relaxing. Getting away from it all. Low effort. Just kick back and cruise, whether it's 20 miles or thousands of miles. I have done a number of Iron Butt SS1000s and BB1500s. I won't be doing any more, due to my age and health. Despite the time limits, it's still straight up riding. I rode on the highway, stopping only for gas. And I did most of it on cruisers. REAL cruisers. The most miles I have ever put on a single make and model of motorcycle was over 220,000, on three different Kawasaki Vulcan 750s. I did learn to avoid any bike with tube type tires, after having a ton of flats, being stranded, and spending a fortune on towing charges and having to have flats repaired by dealers. Just one flat at the wrong time and/or wrong place can cost you over $1000 and 2-3 days when you have tube type tires. The one non cruiser type of bike I have put a lot of miles on is the Honda Goldwing. But it is a bit too much like a car. The whole reason for touring on a motorcycle is to GET AWAY from cars/trucks/vans/any closed in 4 wheeled vehicle. I currently have plans to convert my Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 into a trike. No I don't want a convertible. I don't want to be surrounded by metal, and have a huge windshield in front of me. That's the main reason I gave up on the Goldwings.
I think touring on motorcycles is just uncomfortable. When I travel long distances I prefer using a car. Even riding between cities 75 miles apart seems tedious. I did that for school a few times. That is how I learned that touring wasn't for me. I owned a small car that got 40 mpg. Why ride a motorcycle that got only 54 mpg at best for such a trip. A small car can carry SO MUCH MORE than any motorcycle. Long ago I rode a 49 CC Honda Metropolitan just over 100 miles on an all day tour with a scooter club. We stopped at many places heading out and then returning home. It was fun, but by five o'clock in the evening I was ready to be home. Even if that ride would have been done on my bigger motorcycle it wouldn't have changed my mind.
I once rode a Honda XR650-L round trip from Wichita to Denver and back. After the first 100 miles or so I hated it. I ran out of gas going into Limon, CO. the gas tank is only good for about 75 miles. I like being able to change positions and stretch out. The wind and the noise really ground me down on the bike. 100 miles or less is great on the bike, any more than that I choose the car.
Can't say as I agree with you. Even when the weather gets bad it's still a memorable experience. With that said, I wouldn't want to go for any more than 30 days.
I actually agree with you but the thing is, you don't have to take the highways! 10 miles on the highways feels like 100 on the back roads. Sometimes its about getting from point a to b and you got to do it, but for the most part I pick the windy back roads when I can and it doesn't feel nearly as long then.
I hit avoid interstate on the gps when I do cross country trips. For a flat I just use a $5 plug kit from Walmart. Never had a problem with them leaking or coming out. Got 12,000 miles on one now (2018 Goldwing). I camp at KOAs because they are cheaper than hotels and u get to park close to your bike. They have nice showers and restrooms to. If it rains u can also get a cabin.
Miles and miles of super smooth and twisting S turns through the magnificent redwoods. Morning mist that burns off to crystal blue skies and strong scent of evergreens baking in the sun. It's touring heaven! Been there twice, and will go back if CA ever changes their gun laws for the better.
I did tour on my H2 SX SE all over Canada, and now i live in , touring in US. Recently, i bought a new Africa Twin in Dubai to tour middle east, so far, both bikes different but amazing experience. Touring is my thing. it's not for everyone. a long ride is like meditation, brother.
CycleCruza, I have done 2 Iron Butt rides & multiple trips across the country. I'm actually more relaxed on the freeway at speed. However, I'm equipped for it. I have a Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental. I wouldn't want to do those same rides on my FJ-09.
Nice! I love to see y'all moto touring, Iit is just not my cup of tea. I did do 500 miles non-stop (12 hrs) except for getting gas once, I rode the OH 555 down to west Virginia and back on a cbr600rr which is crazy. It was fun but never again. My ears were ringing when I got home and I was wearing ear plugs, was sore af the next day. Mot touring takes a toll on your body.
Man, we have so much to do. I did LA to Santa Barbara via Ojai to Pismo Beach via los Olivos, all back roads (except getting to Santa Clarita of course) beautiful ride. 600 miles round trip.
@NoFrictionZone Frazier Park to the 33 to Ojai, kicks ass and I'm in the SF Bay Area so I can go in any direction for great motorcycle rides and roads.
love long riding, ive also had the exact same motovan, vacationed from CA to OK with my ktm500, it was lame..... motovans suck, if you have anything valuable in your van, which they all do, it is nothing but stress to go out and go riding... i had wayyyyyyyy more fun, less stress and way more enjoyable time simply on my bike with all my belongings by my side. i do agree with the weather aspect, vans win.
I don't have anything valuable in my van, maybe the lithium batteries but they are kind of old now, not worth much. Old laptop ain't worth nothing. I don't have cash either, only credit cards. Ain't shiz in my van worthwhile to take. . Also, when I pulled out my motorcycle to ride I usually was staying at a RV or national parks which are much safer and less likely someone would break in. Also, I have an old azz rusty van, ain't nobody checking for it. lol I don;t know about you but I enjoy my bugout van trips.
@@CycleCruza ahh i hear ya, just be careful that stuff might not be that valuable to you, but to a tweeker, its a gold mine. not everybody has yours or my same thought processes... one mans turd is another mans treasure, be safe man! 🤙
The open highway across this country is amazing. 2 wheels is always better while traveling. Especially if you are me never in traffic. Mr cycle guy can take a van or car.
It's definitely different strokes for different folks. Many of the things you may not like about touring I absolutely love! Even riding through bad weather, the endless long stretches, the breakdowns in the middle of nowhere, I love it all! I think for me it's more of a journey vs the destination type of thing. The memories we make along the way and all that. I really like your approach with the bugout van though, it can give the opportunity of all the other touring things that most people would love without the drudge to get there. For many people the parts of touring I enjoy would be their own personal hell and your approach definitely solves that. Good stuff CycleCruza, I always enjoy your vids!
Got a trailer on my kawa 900 lt. Been up Pikespeak and around, though that is where I saw Tupperwares with matching trailers. That and the terrible GAS mileage i got with my gear and tent strapped to my pillion convinced me to buy the trailer. Went to Oshkosh for the airshow with my buddy, did the 1000-1500 while doing the Pikes Peak run. Eureka Springs and surrounding area. Up to the Big Mac Bridge which is awesome. The cool thing was, I got better gas mileage with the trailer and my camping gear in it then strapping it to my bike. But mostly, it's a lot better then riding a horse to see the sights. It's a beautiful nation I just wish my wife would get on and go with. She asked why I didn't get a convertible. I asked would she ride in it with the to down? No. Then why buy one? She likes to see the sights but she's a Shorty at 5 feet. I'm over 6. She sees the sights i see the headliner and the road. Best memory was riding across western Kansas on a 95 degree day with miles of tasseled corn. I can still smell it. I know, its not for everyone but sometimes ya gotta get off the slab and enjoy side roads.
I seen one guy ride from Michigan to New Mexico on a 50cc 🛵 scooter with his camping gear..... 30mph & 120mpgs one video along the way he was camping out in the Ozarks catching dinner with a fishing pole 🎣..... I'd rather do a trip on a motorcycle but would also be just as happy on a 35 mph motorized bicycle or 🛵....
Oh Cruza, You're riding in a straight line only in every video you make. I would think freeway would be easy for you :) plus all the benefits of riding alone you talked about very recently...
In the spring I’m riding my new 2025 Bonnieville T120 from Stockholm Sweden to Palermo Sicily. (Where I have a small apartment and an‘92 Honda CB 500.) I will keep the Honda as an extra bike and change it to a bobber. 😂
Been watching cyclecruza since 600RR 💪 the mans highly intelligent and lives to share his experiences, convos, and decisions with us. I 🫡 ya for doing ya thing and sharing some game. My first street bike was from watching these videos.
He *is* scared. That's why the lame excuses and touring and touring bike put down comments. Fear of the unknown preventing exploration and adventure. Since 2015 I've suggested some touring, but fear disguised as distaste (without actual experience) prevails. Not every man is an adventurer.
C'mon Cruza! 😂 #1. Connect the long distances & destinations via twisty and curvy roads (takes longer but more fun than the interstates) #2. Either camping or hotel stays, ADV or strictly paved, the challenge and adventure makes things fun, less boring and (imo) makes you a more well rounded rider. Impossible to achieve the same in a van (no matter BugOutMoto'd up it is).
I love to see y'all doing it but I'll pass on the moto touring, I'll take my bug out moto van instead and stay at RV parks, pull out my bike and enjoy all the area has to offer instead. lol "To each his/her own."
@CycleCruza I feel you brother. Hope you try it at least once. Light touring. Overnight joint or something. Unrelated but if nothing else, go and do that ever elusive track day! 2025 is your year! 🧐😂 Doing track days have definitely made me a safer touring rider 😉 Stay up CC ✌️
@@CycleCruza My ford Econoline 302 V8 van only gets around 13 mpg....A 25ft 350 V8 RV with more room & wet bath gets about 11 mpg..... I'd rather strap a lightweight dual sport on the back of a 25ft RV that I could stay comfortably in long term. But obviously people who already own a van they got a good deal on would use it instead. Since a 25 ft RV gets 10-11 mpg & my van only gets 13-14 mogs... I'd love to fix up my van & sell or trade for a decent condition, decent mpg RV or box truck to convert into a stealth RV.
Years ago, I toured on my Seca 750. I don't regret doing it; I had a lot of neat experiences. That said, I wouldn't do it again. Now, I like doing day trips on my bike, or perhaps an overnight within a few hours ride of my house.
I'm on my 3rd Gold Wing and I tow it for my longer trips (700 miles each way) to The smokies. I normally do a week there and to add two additional days on the bike will just wear you out. But for shorter trips I prefer to just ride the wing. I get all kinds of flak for towing a GW, but I'm also towing 4-5 other motorcycles. My limit was 7 bikes including one on the nose of my 2500HD and I still got 15-17 MPG. ;-)
I have never seen you post a touring video. So you have no credibility in this subject. All your objections are from the perspective of a person who has never done it. Go do some long distance then you can give your opinion.
It takes a special breed of person to tour. Longest ride I've ever done was 101 down the coast from Olympia, Wa to Brookings, Or. Beautiful coast line, lots of scenic stops and takes about 8 to 10 hours. It was cool and all but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to wake up the next day and do another 8 to 10 hours and the next dat and the next day. That would probably feel more like a chore at that point. I had 6 day break between going there and back.
Cruza, how tall are you? My idea of a tour is probably around 150 miles out. Haven't ridden a bike in over 50 years. Now I'm wanting to ride again. All I know is that I don't want a sport bike. To old for that. I'm thinking about hyper nakeds. I really like the 2025 honda cb 1000 hornet. If it does come to the US, I'll probably get the SP version. The reason I asked about your height is seeing you on the Mt 07. I'm six - one, so I'm wanting something to be comfortable on
Cool! I'm 6ft and the MT-07 is fine for me, the new 2025 MT-07 has lower pegs so probably even better for taller riders. Honda has still yet to bring the new CB750 Hornet to the U.S. I dont know why Honda does that bs.
If you haven't rode in 50 years, you have no business on a Hypernaked..... your age group is statistically the second most likely to end up in a serious accident because they think them riding 50 years ago means they have 50 years of experience and wreck because of it. You have been out of the game so long that you do not have the experience you think you do. I promise within a year you're going to be saying "I had to lay her down because someone pulled out in front of me..." which tells everyone who actually knows how to ride, that you never learned how to maneuver the bike.
CycleCruza I’d like to see you set up bags on the MT07 and go either camping or traveling maybe within 3-4 hours away. But yeah touring and long boring roads for hours sucks. I would like to learn how to travel to different distances and the gear that helps. I also MT07 2018.
Breaking down would be my biggest fear if I was touring. Is this a reasonable fear? Has anyone experienced this and it became a nightmare or was it not that bad?
It's okay IF you have AAA or similar, and/or are aware of your bike's en-route dealer support . No big deal in my experience. I made it to a BMW dealer on 'limp' mode, they got me right in the shop since I was touring, and was on my way in under 2 hours. All that at no charge. AAA wasn't needed, but they did say they would if 'limp' mode quit on me.
Kinda understandable when you say that you don't like cruising with others. To be honest... Nothing beats touring in a group. There are many groups here in Europe touring all around.
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One other major thing. Some people ride long distance but they dont realize that their reflexes drop after riding for too long. Same goes with fatigue ! At some point it becomes risky doing long stretches
LOL. Welcome to life. The new generations are such woossies, pussies, and whimps. Touring on a motorcycle is so enjoyable, relaxing and down right the only way to tour. Been doing it for 40+ years and still do it.
@cyclecruza 6:40 you stay leaving the turning signals on. At intersections. Then you go straight. 😂 Other than that, i agree I would get irritated as well. Riding for so long and It sucks even more If something happens to your bike you're fucked. And just stuck in the middle of fucking nowhere. Yeah that sucks. So yeah. That could be a reason why people turn to electric motorcycles. Less Parts to break. Less Maintenance. Less Frustration.
Imo, the 2024 and older is better to me. The new mt-07 is still cool but I like the old cable throttle and lack of electronics. However, for a new rider the 2025 might be better, it has rider modes that will help lower the power for a new rider and traction control to help a new rider avoid trouble.
bug out van?? oh that van you don't use! / my wife said/ lol is all your highways straight in Ohio?? I've got plenty of twisty highways here in Mo. It's all cool cruza, you do you. it's why I'm still around brother. stay kool ATGATT
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I flew with my UK bike into the US in April 24. Rode 9,500 miles & 28 states over two months. Basically New York to Seattle. Amazing trip and will be back for another 2-3 month road trip in May 2025. Touring solo by motorcycle is unmatched for a sense of freedom and the open road.
I d like to do that in your county one day.
Yup I'm in USA and my current life goal is to get unsick enough to motorbike across USA on a fuel efficient dual sport or adventure bike...Or even on my motorized bicycle at 35-40 mph at 100mpgs to save $$$....If my monthly income is only $1200 a month. That's still enough for gas/supplies to ride around USA stealth camping & to get a cheap motel off & on....My other dream is a 30ft fixer upper live aboard sail boat ⛵ with an onboard motorized bicycle & a $1200 a month retirement income. Sail up & down the east & west coast. Following the warm weather.
@@michaelbrinks8089 A cruiser is far better and more comfortable for touring than a dual sport or adv bike. And you can carry a lot of stuff on them. I have has a couple of Goldwings, and a few dual sport bikes, but I have mostly ridden cruisers. My very first new bike was a 1980 Suzuki GS450L, a cruiser. I put over 40,000 miles on that bike. I have over 220,000 miles on three different Kawasaki Vulcan 750s, 2 of them bought new.
@@michaelbrinks8089 The Honda 125 mini-motos all get 100 mpg or more. The Navi and the tiny scooters only get 79-95 mpg. I don't know the MPG for the Honda XR150L.
@@MrMoneyHelper Surprisingly the NC750x gets a real world 65mpgs & a claimed 70 or 75..... The newer Hondas like NX500 & CB500x get like 75 to 80 real world mpgs but are boring. They're like the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord of the motorcycle world....But if u got a good deal on one. It could be good commuter also somewhat light off road capable. If you lived say 50 miles away, round trip from your job & found a good low mile one for $3,000. The bike could literally eventually pay for itself in gas savings. At 80 mpgs vs driving a 20 mpg truck 🚛 every day.....My Yamaha 700 with no 6th gear could only get like 30 mpgs when doing 75 mph on the interstate. My 1200cc Buell wasn't much better at around 40.....The 85 Yamaha xj700 was designed as a middleweight cruiser. But used an inline 4 sportbike engine with 4 inline carburetors. Which didn't make much sense. Since it was a "cruiser" you'd think it'd have a 6th overdrive gear ⚙️ So you could actually "cruise" along at a lower rpm & get decent mpgs..... Instead of the engine constantly screaming at around 7000+ rpm in 5th gear. When you're trying to "cruise" at 75mph.
The best touring is off the highway and taking your time only doing a few hundred miles a day max in my opinion. You should try that style
I like 3/4 day tours on the back roads, staying indoors in a hotel/motel. I've done enough camping in my life.
Cruza getting way too soft
Fr every video is just him complaining
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@@Nobodyever-00 For some reason I don't mind listening to people complain or vent about relevant issues. Like my co workers complaining about our job. 😂
My tour. Ride 200-300 miles. Camp/chill for 2 or 3 days, relax and explore the area. Touring for me is about relaxation. Not a race, Always solo. Good honest video. Thanks
I've toured on my FZ-07 from Toronto to Nashville and back via the backroads of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Extremely challenging but extremely rewarding. Knowing what I know now, I would have installed Hepco & Becker hard cases, touring windscreen, and LED headlights. Don't forget to bring enough chain cleaner and chain lube. Also bring a portable air inflator so you don't have to get to a gas station to adjust tire pressures.
A nice looking adjustable windscreen is a game changer on long rides.... Especially when encountering lots of flying insects 🐛🪲 🐞
Thanks for the advice!
I have no interest in touring for the same reasons, but I have a huge interest in SPORT touring. That is, going all those miles WITHOUT touching the highway. Backroads ONLY!!!
@MalShakur you are allowed to use all the same back roads on a full size touring bike also, they make the roads all the same size✌️
I guess it depends on "How" one tours. One way is the iron butt like you mentioned. Another is shorter distances and explore the area more. I guess it would called Slow Touring.
It's really to each their own you're right, but a touring motorcycle is the only way to go touring cross country, the comfort is unmatched especially when riding two up, with the wind protection,maximum storage, largest tank capacity, it's like riding a Cadillac with no doors lol as you get older the more comfort you need✌️
Indeed. When I first got my R1200RT BMW in 2015, the infinitely adjustable windshield and heated seat sounded like silliness. Little did I know that luxuries like that are heavenly out on the open road. I love the comfort, and am spoiled now.
I love sport touring, any naked bike (I'll add a windscreen) or sport touring bike will do. No need for an all out touring bike, too big and heavy. No all out sport bike, too uncomfortable. No intercom and no music, just pure riding. I'm probably old school by today's standards, but I started riding in 1973 on a Honda CB350. I enjoy the adventure and commradery usually with a buddy or 2 or 3.
Amen Cruza! Touring in my heated, air conditioned truck or sedan is much more relaxing than a 6 hour motorcycle trip. When I get home, I can jump on my 800cc naked and rip around for a few hours then back home.
"Why Motorcycle Touring Long Distance is BAD" You're crazy. I have been riding on the street for 49 years. Since age 16. I have ridden over a million miles. All over the U.S. and parts of Canada and Mexico. 90% of it has been touring. Alone. Just me, the bike, and the road. No phones, no music, no helmet communicators. I have seen all kinds of places. I used to camp a lot when I was younger. Then I started staying in motels. I don't ride super long distances anymore, due to age and a number of health related issues. But when I do go for a ride, I still just hit the road, and ride until I don't feel like it anymore, and turn around and go back home. I have done some off road riding on dual sport bikes, but I ride the same way. I go exploring. I ride slow and easy, and enjoy what is around me. For me riding is all about relaxing. Getting away from it all. Low effort. Just kick back and cruise, whether it's 20 miles or thousands of miles. I have done a number of Iron Butt SS1000s and BB1500s. I won't be doing any more, due to my age and health. Despite the time limits, it's still straight up riding. I rode on the highway, stopping only for gas. And I did most of it on cruisers. REAL cruisers. The most miles I have ever put on a single make and model of motorcycle was over 220,000, on three different Kawasaki Vulcan 750s. I did learn to avoid any bike with tube type tires, after having a ton of flats, being stranded, and spending a fortune on towing charges and having to have flats repaired by dealers. Just one flat at the wrong time and/or wrong place can cost you over $1000 and 2-3 days when you have tube type tires. The one non cruiser type of bike I have put a lot of miles on is the Honda Goldwing. But it is a bit too much like a car. The whole reason for touring on a motorcycle is to GET AWAY from cars/trucks/vans/any closed in 4 wheeled vehicle. I currently have plans to convert my Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 into a trike. No I don't want a convertible. I don't want to be surrounded by metal, and have a huge windshield in front of me. That's the main reason I gave up on the Goldwings.
I think touring on motorcycles is just uncomfortable. When I travel long distances I prefer using a car. Even riding between cities 75 miles apart seems tedious. I did that for school a few times. That is how I learned that touring wasn't for me. I owned a small car that got 40 mpg. Why ride a motorcycle that got only 54 mpg at best for such a trip. A small car can carry SO MUCH MORE than any motorcycle.
Long ago I rode a 49 CC Honda Metropolitan just over 100 miles on an all day tour with a scooter club. We stopped at many places heading out and then returning home. It was fun, but by five o'clock in the evening I was ready to be home. Even if that ride would have been done on my bigger motorcycle it wouldn't have changed my mind.
I once rode a Honda XR650-L round trip from Wichita to Denver and back. After the first 100 miles or so I hated it. I ran out of gas going into Limon, CO. the gas tank is only good for about 75 miles. I like being able to change positions and stretch out. The wind and the noise really ground me down on the bike. 100 miles or less is great on the bike, any more than that I choose the car.
Can't say as I agree with you. Even when the weather gets bad it's still a memorable experience. With that said, I wouldn't want to go for any more than 30 days.
I actually agree with you but the thing is, you don't have to take the highways! 10 miles on the highways feels like 100 on the back roads. Sometimes its about getting from point a to b and you got to do it, but for the most part I pick the windy back roads when I can and it doesn't feel nearly as long then.
Bro i feel you done lost it. Youre complaining every video. You dont do builds no more or even bike reviews.
I was just about to type this. He fell off...
No, he's maturing. Plus there's only so much you can talk about that he hasn't covered already.
@@LeroyJenkins NO Leroy! He is NOT maturing, *he's going backwards.*
Maturing Men stop complaining and make good stuff happen instead.
Sport touring life ✌🏻
I hit avoid interstate on the gps when I do cross country trips. For a flat I just use a $5 plug kit from Walmart. Never had a problem with them leaking or coming out. Got 12,000 miles on one now (2018 Goldwing). I camp at KOAs because they are cheaper than hotels and u get to park close to your bike. They have nice showers and restrooms to. If it rains u can also get a cabin.
Glad I'm reading & replying to so many comments....I just learned about Kampgrounds Of America 👍 from you.
You need to come here and tour around Northern California mountains.
Miles and miles of super smooth and twisting S turns through the magnificent redwoods. Morning mist that burns off to crystal blue skies and strong scent of evergreens baking in the sun. It's touring heaven! Been there twice, and will go back if CA ever changes their gun laws for the better.
@Robnord1
Soon, but there's a lot of garbage we still need to deal with in Sacramento.
I did tour on my H2 SX SE all over Canada, and now i live in , touring in US.
Recently, i bought a new Africa Twin in Dubai to tour middle east, so far, both bikes different but amazing experience.
Touring is my thing. it's not for everyone. a long ride is like meditation, brother.
I love to see y;all moto touring and doing videos on it, just not my cup of tea.
CycleCruza, I have done 2 Iron Butt rides & multiple trips across the country. I'm actually more relaxed on the freeway at speed. However, I'm equipped for it. I have a Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental. I wouldn't want to do those same rides on my FJ-09.
Nice! I love to see y'all moto touring, Iit is just not my cup of tea. I did do 500 miles non-stop (12 hrs) except for getting gas once, I rode the OH 555 down to west Virginia and back on a cbr600rr which is crazy. It was fun but never again. My ears were ringing when I got home and I was wearing ear plugs, was sore af the next day. Mot touring takes a toll on your body.
@@CycleCruza Touring is really best with a cruiser
If you were living in California, you may change your mind. Riding the same local roads with traffic is boring.
Man, we have so much to do. I did LA to Santa Barbara via Ojai to Pismo Beach via los Olivos, all back roads (except getting to Santa Clarita of course) beautiful ride. 600 miles round trip.
@NoFrictionZone Frazier Park to the 33 to Ojai, kicks ass and I'm in the SF Bay Area so I can go in any direction for great motorcycle rides and roads.
love long riding, ive also had the exact same motovan, vacationed from CA to OK with my ktm500, it was lame..... motovans suck, if you have anything valuable in your van, which they all do, it is nothing but stress to go out and go riding... i had wayyyyyyyy more fun, less stress and way more enjoyable time simply on my bike with all my belongings by my side.
i do agree with the weather aspect, vans win.
I don't have anything valuable in my van, maybe the lithium batteries but they are kind of old now, not worth much. Old laptop ain't worth nothing. I don't have cash either, only credit cards. Ain't shiz in my van worthwhile to take. . Also, when I pulled out my motorcycle to ride I usually was staying at a RV or national parks which are much safer and less likely someone would break in. Also, I have an old azz rusty van, ain't nobody checking for it. lol I don;t know about you but I enjoy my bugout van trips.
@@CycleCruza ahh i hear ya, just be careful that stuff might not be that valuable to you, but to a tweeker, its a gold mine.
not everybody has yours or my same thought processes... one mans turd is another mans treasure, be safe man! 🤙
Heated and air conditioned vans.YOU POSERS SHOULD LOOK IN THE MIRROR THE Chanel you guys are looking for is Cheap R/V living?
The open highway across this country is amazing. 2 wheels is always better while traveling. Especially if you are me never in traffic. Mr cycle guy can take a van or car.
It's definitely different strokes for different folks. Many of the things you may not like about touring I absolutely love! Even riding through bad weather, the endless long stretches, the breakdowns in the middle of nowhere, I love it all! I think for me it's more of a journey vs the destination type of thing. The memories we make along the way and all that.
I really like your approach with the bugout van though, it can give the opportunity of all the other touring things that most people would love without the drudge to get there. For many people the parts of touring I enjoy would be their own personal hell and your approach definitely solves that. Good stuff CycleCruza, I always enjoy your vids!
Got a trailer on my kawa 900 lt. Been up Pikespeak and around, though that is where I saw Tupperwares with matching trailers. That and the terrible GAS mileage i got with my gear and tent strapped to my pillion convinced me to buy the trailer. Went to Oshkosh for the airshow with my buddy, did the 1000-1500 while doing the Pikes Peak run. Eureka Springs and surrounding area. Up to the Big Mac Bridge which is awesome. The cool thing was, I got better gas mileage with the trailer and my camping gear in it then strapping it to my bike. But mostly, it's a lot better then riding a horse to see the sights. It's a beautiful nation I just wish my wife would get on and go with. She asked why I didn't get a convertible. I asked would she ride in it with the to down? No. Then why buy one? She likes to see the sights but she's a Shorty at 5 feet. I'm over 6. She sees the sights i see the headliner and the road.
Best memory was riding across western Kansas on a 95 degree day with miles of tasseled corn. I can still smell it.
I know, its not for everyone but sometimes ya gotta get off the slab and enjoy side roads.
I seen one guy ride from Michigan to New Mexico on a 50cc 🛵 scooter with his camping gear..... 30mph & 120mpgs one video along the way he was camping out in the Ozarks catching dinner with a fishing pole 🎣..... I'd rather do a trip on a motorcycle but would also be just as happy on a 35 mph motorized bicycle or 🛵....
Oh Cruza, You're riding in a straight line only in every video you make.
I would think freeway would be easy for you :) plus all the benefits of riding alone you talked about very recently...
In the spring I’m riding my new 2025 Bonnieville T120 from Stockholm Sweden to Palermo Sicily. (Where I have a small apartment and an‘92 Honda CB 500.) I will keep the Honda as an extra bike and change it to a bobber. 😂
Nice! I love to see y;all touring on a motorcycle, just not my cup of tea. Best of luck for your trip.
@@CycleCruza I understand but I only have motorcycles as my means of transportation.
I figured you'd stay in Sicilly in the winter ☃️ ❄️ and Sweden in the spring/summer....Tell Ghost Rider aka Patrick F I said hello 👍 😂
Been watching cyclecruza since 600RR 💪 the mans highly intelligent and lives to share his experiences, convos, and decisions with us. I 🫡 ya for doing ya thing and sharing some game. My first street bike was from watching these videos.
You should get a touring bike… and Tour… you got a good loyal following that would be interested and you seem scared so you should do it.
He *is* scared. That's why the lame excuses and touring and touring bike put down comments. Fear of the unknown preventing exploration and adventure.
Since 2015 I've suggested some touring, but fear disguised as distaste (without actual experience) prevails. Not every man is an adventurer.
C'mon Cruza! 😂 #1. Connect the long distances & destinations via twisty and curvy roads (takes longer but more fun than the interstates) #2. Either camping or hotel stays, ADV or strictly paved, the challenge and adventure makes things fun, less boring and (imo) makes you a more well rounded rider. Impossible to achieve the same in a van (no matter BugOutMoto'd up it is).
I love to see y'all doing it but I'll pass on the moto touring, I'll take my bug out moto van instead and stay at RV parks, pull out my bike and enjoy all the area has to offer instead. lol "To each his/her own."
@CycleCruza I feel you brother. Hope you try it at least once. Light touring. Overnight joint or something. Unrelated but if nothing else, go and do that ever elusive track day! 2025 is your year! 🧐😂 Doing track days have definitely made me a safer touring rider 😉 Stay up CC ✌️
@@CycleCruza My ford Econoline 302 V8 van only gets around 13 mpg....A 25ft 350 V8 RV with more room & wet bath gets about 11 mpg..... I'd rather strap a lightweight dual sport on the back of a 25ft RV that I could stay comfortably in long term. But obviously people who already own a van they got a good deal on would use it instead.
Since a 25 ft RV gets 10-11 mpg & my van only gets 13-14 mogs... I'd love to fix up my van & sell or trade for a decent condition, decent mpg RV or box truck to convert into a stealth RV.
Years ago, I toured on my Seca 750. I don't regret doing it; I had a lot of neat experiences. That said, I wouldn't do it again. Now, I like doing day trips on my bike, or perhaps an overnight within a few hours ride of my house.
I'm on my 3rd Gold Wing and I tow it for my longer trips (700 miles each way) to The smokies. I normally do a week there and to add two additional days on the bike will just wear you out. But for shorter trips I prefer to just ride the wing. I get all kinds of flak for towing a GW, but I'm also towing 4-5 other motorcycles. My limit was 7 bikes including one on the nose of my 2500HD and I still got 15-17 MPG. ;-)
I thought about adding a trailer to bring more bikes on trips. I have a friend that got a Gold Wing and loves it too.
Ive been touring, its awesome
Same here!!!
I love to see y'all moto touring, just not my thing.
I have never seen you post a touring video. So you have no credibility in this subject. All your objections are from the perspective of a person who has never done it. Go do some long distance then you can give your opinion.
It takes a special breed of person to tour. Longest ride I've ever done was 101 down the coast from Olympia, Wa to Brookings, Or. Beautiful coast line, lots of scenic stops and takes about 8 to 10 hours. It was cool and all but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to wake up the next day and do another 8 to 10 hours and the next dat and the next day. That would probably feel more like a chore at that point. I had 6 day break between going there and back.
Cruza, how tall are you? My idea of a tour is probably around 150 miles out. Haven't ridden a bike in over 50 years. Now I'm wanting to ride again. All I know is that I don't want a sport bike. To old for that. I'm thinking about hyper nakeds. I really like the 2025 honda cb 1000 hornet. If it does come to the US, I'll probably get the SP version. The reason I asked about your height is seeing you on the Mt 07. I'm six - one, so I'm wanting something to be comfortable on
50? I started again after 30.
Cool! I'm 6ft and the MT-07 is fine for me, the new 2025 MT-07 has lower pegs so probably even better for taller riders. Honda has still yet to bring the new CB750 Hornet to the U.S. I dont know why Honda does that bs.
If you haven't rode in 50 years, you have no business on a Hypernaked..... your age group is statistically the second most likely to end up in a serious accident because they think them riding 50 years ago means they have 50 years of experience and wreck because of it. You have been out of the game so long that you do not have the experience you think you do. I promise within a year you're going to be saying "I had to lay her down because someone pulled out in front of me..." which tells everyone who actually knows how to ride, that you never learned how to maneuver the bike.
Great video brotha
Thanks for viewing! I appreciate it. I hope all is blessed your way brotha!
I got a great idea for a new bike. Get a mt 07 and make it off road/ dual sport. Make a build series of videos.
I like your videos man!!
You’re doing great!!!
Love motocamping personally but the van idea seems fun too.
CycleCruza I’d like to see you set up bags on the MT07 and go either camping or traveling maybe within 3-4 hours away.
But yeah touring and long boring roads for hours sucks.
I would like to learn how to travel to different distances and the gear that helps.
I also MT07 2018.
I used to ride up to the cabin,couple hrs away,it’s not for me either,I just throw the bike on the trailer and drive the truck
Breaking down would be my biggest fear if I was touring. Is this a reasonable fear? Has anyone experienced this and it became a nightmare or was it not that bad?
It's okay IF you have AAA or similar, and/or are aware of your bike's en-route dealer support . No big deal in my experience. I made it to a BMW dealer on 'limp' mode, they got me right in the shop since I was touring, and was on my way in under 2 hours. All that at no charge. AAA wasn't needed, but they did say they would if 'limp' mode quit on me.
Kinda understandable when you say that you don't like cruising with others.
To be honest... Nothing beats touring in a group. There are many groups here in Europe touring all around.
I agree I like to rip it up on my Diavel V4 maybe a few hundred miles at a time. So far I've done almost 30,000 miles in about a year and a half.
Ironbutt: I once left West Texas for Tulsa, then Dallas, then Ft.Worth at the 24 hour mark I had 910 miles,,,,then I went Home !??!
Excellent Video and explanation totally agree. I like the Idea of using a van with motor cycle for many reasons. Dave Australia
The ADV version of an MT07 is the Tenere 700 lol, for $3,400 more.
Also, tour how “Itchy Boots” does. Less boring
She's been everywhere
I am just waiting for a antigravity Jetsons motobike...
so u dont crash to the ground or into anything sideways..
Videos Falling off
soft AF
Don’t blame him. Touring riding can be boring in Ohio.
I liked the documentary Long Way Round too but I bet those guys wish they did it in a bug out van +bike lol
lol I love to see the motorcycle travel vlogs and blogs too but I'll take my bug out moto van instead.
Man CycleCruza you could be itchy boots 2.0
That would make for some excellent content😀
I think I read somewhere she averages $130Gs a month off of TH-cam and selling merchandise
touring on a motorcycle sucks but is nice at the same time.
Overcoming the suck can be a real challenge, but once accomplished, is quite rewarding.
6:20
Is he making a left turn while signaling right?
This guy is correct 👍
One other major thing. Some people ride long distance but they dont realize that their reflexes drop after riding for too long. Same goes with fatigue ! At some point it becomes risky doing long stretches
LOL. Welcome to life. The new generations are such woossies, pussies, and whimps.
Touring on a motorcycle is so enjoyable, relaxing and down right the only way to tour. Been doing it for 40+ years and still do it.
You must not have looked at your dash once during this video
Dude turn off your blinker!
I couldn't get my eyes off that blinker. I was thinking: "How it's even possible not to pay attention to that?"
@cyclecruza 6:40 you stay leaving the turning signals on. At intersections. Then you go straight. 😂
Other than that, i agree I would get irritated as well. Riding for so long and It sucks even more If something happens to your bike you're fucked. And just stuck in the middle of fucking nowhere. Yeah that sucks. So yeah. That could be a reason why people turn to electric motorcycles. Less Parts to break. Less Maintenance. Less Frustration.
It's boring for content creation too. Cheers
Cruza solution = country club it instead
Bug Out Moto! Bug Out Moto! Bug Out Moto!
2024 mt-07 or 2025 mt 07? New rider... which should I buy?
I bought the 2024 a couple weeks ago b/c I wanted less electronics. The 2025 is ride by wire.
Imo, the 2024 and older is better to me. The new mt-07 is still cool but I like the old cable throttle and lack of electronics. However, for a new rider the 2025 might be better, it has rider modes that will help lower the power for a new rider and traction control to help a new rider avoid trouble.
@CycleCruza thanks, do you think the suspension and brake upgrades are valuable enough to weigh in on my choice? I weigh 210lbs
bug out van?? oh that van you don't use! / my wife said/ lol
is all your highways straight in Ohio?? I've got plenty of twisty highways here in Mo.
It's all cool cruza, you do you. it's why I'm still around brother. stay kool
ATGATT
Maybe you should get a scooter
None sence Ride On V-Strom
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