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Honda Hurricane 1000?

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rocker59:
I can't imagine the headache of trying to source parts and service for a Honda built 1987-1988.

No way I'd want one for my touring bike.

The CBR1000F Hurricane was not among the lightest of sport-tourers, weighing around 520-lbs.  It did have 130bhp, so was a fast machine.

If light is a major factor in your decision, there are lots of bikes out there you can sport-tour on that weigh less than 500lbs and are more serviceable than a nearly 27-28 years old Japanese bike.

jas67:

--- Quote from: bpreynolds on December 29, 2014, 10:34:32 AM ---  ;D Or an attitude adjustment.  As my wife often asks, “Why can’t you just be happy with the ones you have?” and I always respond “But I am happy with the ones I have. I’d be happier even with another one beside them.”

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 ;D

As for your original question, check out a VFR750/800.    The 750's (1986-1997) are carb'd, the 800's (1998-2009, then 2014- "Interceptor") are EFI.
The 1998-2001 are considered by many to be the best, though owners of the 2002-2009 models seem very happy with their bikes as well.
I own a 2001 VFR800, and consider it to be an almost perfect sport tourer.  It's only detraction is that it is chain drive, so, for really long trips, you'll be doing chain maintenance along the way.   The BMW F800ST/GT (listed below) are belt-driven, so, in that respect would be better, but, the 360 degree parallel twin sounds lame compared to a V4.

The early CBR1000 Hurricane are quite heavier than the later CBR1000RR.

Other bikes that should meet your criteria:
BMW F800ST / F800GT
BMW R1200R
Honda CBR600 F4i (or the earlier, carb'd F4) -- these have a more relaxed riding position than the CBR600RR
Honda CBR650F
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Kawasaki  Z1000
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Kawasaki Versys 1000 (new for 2015)
Kawasaki Versys 650
Suzuki GSR-S1000 / GSR-S1000F (new for 2015)
Suzuki GSR-S750 (new for 2015)
Yamaha FJ09 (just announced)

There are many, many lighter weight nakeds that would make great sport tourers, just add bags:
Aprilia 750 Shiver
Ducati Monster (any/all of 'em)
Kawasaki ER6n
Suzuki SV650 / SVF650
Triumph Street Triple
Triumph Speed Triple
Yamaha FZ07
Yamaha FZ09
Yamaha FZ6, FZ8, FZ1

Many people are very happy touring on "Adventure Touring" bikes (though, these are best for taller riders).
Some if the lighter ones include:
Aprilia Dorsaduro
BMW F700GS, F800GS
Ducati Multistrada
Kawasaki Versys 650
Suzuki V-Strom 650

There are plenty more...

Sheepdog:
I liked all the big CBRs...particularly the Blackbird. A friend rode a silver 1000 Hurricane back in the late '80s and covered a great deal of real estate with it. He always spoke highly of his bike...

Aaron D.:
Doesn't the Street Triple do all that?

bpreynolds:

--- Quote from: Aaron D. on December 29, 2014, 11:15:15 AM ---Doesn't the Street Triple do all that?

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 This is funny. Dear, I’m not sure where or how you came up with this Aaron D. moniker but you really should have told your loving husband before you went and joined the board without telling me. Listen wifey, I take out the trash, I rub your back, I have a birthday next week, can’t a guy just give himself something nice??? Please.

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