Question for you 2-up guys, or anyone else in the know... How much weight do you think the Gen1 subframe can handle? I've set up my '06 for touring with givi bags, filled with way too much stuff for a 10 day ride, they weigh in at 21lbs each. My wife and I have been talking about eliminating her bike (09 GSX650F) from the herd and just having one 2-up touring bike, but its hard to find something with the performance of the 'busa without spending a fortune. Could the 'busa safely handle the full Givi bags, (42lbs total), my wife (160lbs geared up), and perhaps a small topcase/backrest (prolly 15lbs?)?? Or do ya'll think this would be overloaded for the frame and suspension? I know it would completely change the balance of the bike and would have to be much more careful with my riding technique...
Our other affordable choices are the Dl1000 V-Strom, and I've found a 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 with only 2500kms for 13g... Both great bikes I'm sure, and perhaps better suited to 2-up long distance touring, but how would the riding experience compare to the 'busa? I've ridden a FJR1300 and the bike doesn't excite me at all. I haven't rode a V-Strom or Connie, but want to.
thanks!!
Our other affordable choices are the Dl1000 V-Strom, and I've found a 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 with only 2500kms for 13g... Both great bikes I'm sure, and perhaps better suited to 2-up long distance touring, but how would the riding experience compare to the 'busa? I've ridden a FJR1300 and the bike doesn't excite me at all. I haven't rode a V-Strom or Connie, but want to.
thanks!!