You know the score. You want to ride a fun bike, but man, they just aren't comfortable. Some hurt your wrists, some vibrate so much your hands go numb. Others cramp your legs or send road shocks straight up your spine. Some riding positions feel like you're holding a constant row and, engaging your lats for days at a time just doesn't work. Here's 10 bikes that don't do any of that. BMW R 1200 GSThis right here is what makes the GS so damn popular. For people aging out of sport bikes or dual sports or cruisers or whatever, the GS asks you to give up very little in the way of performance, handling or on-road fun and, in return delivers both armchair-like comfortable and a commanding, dynamic riding position complete with excellent control and vision. If you want to sit on a bike in comfort all day, but don't want to put up with a luxobarge, this is the best way to do it. 2013 Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX Details Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTXLike an R 1200 GS with more character, telescopic forks and an enormous 8.5 gallon tank.

You can use all that fuel capacity too, because the Stelvio's gigantic seat is one of the most comfortable perches in motorcycling. Wes did a 700 mile day through the Italian and Swiss Alps a while back and, aside from a very sore wallet from the Euro price fuel bills, emerged at dinner as fresh as when he'd left breakfast. 2013 Triumph Tiger 800XC Details Triumph Tiger 800 XCStarting to get a sense of what the Adventure Touring class is actually about? The Tiger is a fast, fun, nimble, practical bike that also just so happens to be all day comfortable. The XC spec nets you taller suspension which is also considerably more plush, hand guards to keep the wind off and a larger screen. Plenty of room to spread out, despite the mid-size capacity. Honda Gold Wing F6BWhy the F6B over the regular Gold Wing? Well, not only is it a useful 62lbs lighter (improving agility and handling), but that little chopped screen does a great job of air management. The RideApart Staff strongly prefers looking over a screen as opposed to looking through one and that little strip of plastic direct air blast over the shoulders while leaving your helmet in clean, undisturbed air.

The regular Gold Wing remains the better choice for all-day passenger comfort though. Suzuki V-Strom 650 AdventureSpec'ing up to the Adventure model nets you bag so wide that they make lane splitting an utter impossibility, but also a large, adjustable screen and what we think is the most comfortable seat in motorcycling. motorcycle helmets for sale in rhode islandLike the other ADV bikes here you sit upright, with your feet under you and your hands stretched out to wide bars. honda motorcycles for sale in lancaster paA perfect riding position for both comfort and control.vespa for sale oklahoma Honda NC700XThere's a reason we include this humble little Honda in virtually every list we make. motorcycles for sale in eau claire wi

Regardless of price, it's one of the most broadly capable bikes out there. That it's accessible to new riders is a huge bonus, as is its very affordable $7,500 price tag. Spacious ergonomics are comfy over distance, the slim, relatively low seat means nearly anyone can manage one and excellent fuel economy carries you a long way between stops. honda motorcycles everett washingtonThe tiny screen does a better job than it looks like it should, directing air onto the top of your shoulders and leaving your helmet buffet free.bmw motorcycle battery maintainer 2013 Yamaha FJR1300A Details Yamaha FJR1300It's easy to forget about the FJR1300. Not only is it now 12 years old, but it's specs no longer grab any sort of headlines. But, what's now a relatively humble, simple package just so also happens to be completely comfy over long distances.

The torquey motor makes progress easy and the excellent handling requires very little attention even on tight mountain roads, leaving you free to soak in the views. Kawasaki ZX-14RDespite being co-opted by the poseur market, these bike weren't meant to parade slowly through Daytona Beach, they were made to cross continents at high speeds. Sorta an Aston Martin on two wheels, just with the world's most hideous headlights and graphics. A great option if you've got a long trip to good roads, then want to seriously enjoy those good roads once you're there. Also a great step up from an uncomfortable sport bike to something with a forward leaning, sport riding position that's actually humane. Ducati Multistrada 1200Rather than try and chase a faux off-road image in its Adventure Tourer, Ducati instead decided to pack superbike performance into a bike that's comfortable. That's probably more revolutionary than it sounds, on the road you'll be faster on this than you will be on an 1199 and you'll be that fast without instantaneous aches, pains and numbness.

BMW K 1600 GTLA greater sense of urgency makes this big BMW a little less relaxing than Honda's Gold Wing, but the payoff is greater rider involvement and an overwhelming amount of tech features. The rotating headlight is our favorite part, making night riding nearly as confident as doing so during the day. Like the 7-series on two wheels.Surely this wet weather is only temporary. By May it’ll be lovely and warm, dry and sunny. Recent research in Belgium has shown that if 10% of us chose to commute by motorcycle, traffic congestion would be reduced by 40%. If 25% went by bike, congestion would disappear altogether. So it is your civic duty to buy a motorbike and go to work on it. So if you’re desperate to buy a new bike but your other half is wanting a kitchen upgrade, morally you have to buy the bike. With these thoughts in mind, I’ve put together a list of Hammond’s top bikes for the summer. We’ve tried to cover all sorts of biking, from high performance to commuting, to adventure.

One of these machines is bound to fire you up. THE Triumph Tiger Explorer is Triumph’s answer to the BMW R1200 GS, the machine that dominates the big adventure bike market. The Explorer has a three-cylinder 1200cc engine with 135bhp and 74lb ft of torque. A first for Triumph is shaft drive. The bike also has a powerful alternator so that you can run lots of electrical kit. THE Panigale sums up ­everything good about Italian engineering. Even if you don’t want a 190mph superbike you’d have a Panigale in your sitting room. The 1199cc V-twin engine (with 192bhp) produces so much power it almost defies physics. HONDA’S answer to the BMW GS. It uses the 1200cc V4 engine from the VFR1200 detuned to 127bhp from 170bhp to make it easier to handle. It’s heavy, but fairly economical with a range of over 200 miles from a tank of fuel. BMW is building scooters again after its unsuccessful C1 in the 90s. This time the company has two models powered by the same 650cc 59bhp twin-cylinder engine – the C600 Sport, and the GT for commuting or short tours.