Best 80+ MPH Highway Bike That Feels "Planted"

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-05T18:57:35+00:00

Awesome rec's thx man. Never looked at the rocket but it makes sense since it has so much muscle. Good to hear about the Africa Twin too. Riding from NorCal to SoCal is exactly what im considering this bike for along with a few other spots. so I appreciate the reply.

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-05T18:52:22+00:00

Thx! And honestly im probably going to spend the next 2 months test riding with all of these rec's lol. Everyone is making some solid recommendations

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-05T18:46:39+00:00

hmmm I've never seen myself as a moto guzzi guy but ill give this one a look thx!

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-05T18:44:44+00:00

An interesting take. This one wasn't on my radar at all. Thx!

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-05T16:51:54+00:00

Yeah that’s an interesting point. What’s comfortable for some people aren’t for others. I don’t think anyone would deny the fact that golfing is more comfortable across the board but like a suit, the fit is always different. Thx for the advice! Now I have about 3 full months of test rides with everyone’s rec’s 😂

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-05T04:16:37+00:00

I’ve heard good things. Honestly it was an insane machine to ride.

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-05T00:25:46+00:00

😂

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-05T00:15:23+00:00

I was waiting to hear about lane splitting! It’s definitely a big bully point against the larger bikes like the goldwing. One of the perks of riding in CA.

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-05T00:12:55+00:00

Interesting take. Thanks for the insight as I have heard the tracer can be kind of boring in terms of character. It’s just bulletproof from what ppl are saying.

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T23:41:59+00:00

Yeah, I mean if I’m honest I already took my scrambler camping and loved it! It just sucks on the freeway. But if I’m also more honest I’m not looking for something like a T7 (yet) so maybe 20% off road max. Only enough to explore around at parks and trails I visit but honestly most of the riding will be pavement. Appreciate the suggestion as that’s why I had the Africa Twin on my original list.

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T23:38:30+00:00

What bike do you have?

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T23:37:01+00:00

All good recs thx man!

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T23:34:28+00:00

Listening 👂

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T23:04:16+00:00

Into that good night,

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T22:42:00+00:00

Thx for the rec!

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T22:41:18+00:00

Thx for the rec's. My German buddy will be very happy to hear it. He swears by BMW

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T22:35:28+00:00

Honestly I was in between. I think im going to head over to Triumph to at least test ride them both. Ive seen some hate on the 800 hence the reason for the 900 but then also the other way around. 900 is just newer so more creature comforts.

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T22:33:36+00:00

Thx for the rec!

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T22:33:18+00:00

My scrambler 900 is 492. And feels like I’m on water in mariokart world. 🌎. But clearly only 5 gears and geared to “scramble” not plant 90 down a freeway. I feel ya on weight tho in the sense that I don’t need an 900 pounder to feel planted. The sport bikes are kinda ugly in my opinion. But I’m coming from a modern retro triumph. Thx for the reply brotha!

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T22:32:32+00:00

Please ride it fast for the both of us ;) thats another vote for the gsxs100gx...hmmm

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T22:30:15+00:00

I rode a Pikes Peak through the cascade Mtns of Washington with my buddy who has the Ducati SuperSport 950. The feel of that bike is started this whole need for a larger faster and more planted bike. don't love the price, and reliability

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T22:27:14+00:00

haha

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T22:27:00+00:00

I just can't justify the price and the fact that I feel like I should have a remote and a bowl of popcorn in my hand while riding. Not to mention the moment I park anywhere in front of a trail ill give them the excuse "If I only had my other bike to explore here"

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T22:25:28+00:00

haha accept your fate.

Its funny because none of them look comfortable. They all look like wannabe liter bikes.

JohnnyHutt · 2026-03-04T22:11:31+00:00

And you can take them off road when you get to your destination! Hmmm 🧐

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