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Would you guys consider a Sportster 1200T a touring bike?

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Old 04-03-2023, 05:39 PM
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I'm just wondering because that's what they advertised it as. Mid Size Touring.
 
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I have a friend who has toured the country with his wife on back on a 1200 Sporty.

But I don’t consider it a touring bike.
 
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Lol, they really are pretty versatile bikes aren't they....
 
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I have a friend who has toured the country with his wife on back on a 1200 Sporty.

But I don’t consider it a touring bike.
I'm hard bagged like yours and I have a batwing fairing.
 
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I'm hard bagged like yours and I have a batwing fairing.
If it suits you, by all means. My friend loves his, and has put a ton of miles on it.
 
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It is not a touring bike no matter how far you ride it.
 
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If it suits you, by all means. My friend loves his, and has put a ton of miles on it.
You don't get that old Cadillac feeling because of the weight difference but I think it rides as advertised. Mid size touring.
 
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Well you can tour on anything but a touring bike it's not especially two up.
 
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I'm just wondering because that's what they advertised it as. Mid Size Touring.
If it works for you, that is all that matters.
 
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