JACKS OF ALL TRADES

摘要

Modern sport-touring bikes come in many shapes and sizes, with ADV-inspired pavement-pounders growing in popularity. With their sporty engines, good handling, roomy sit-up ergos, bump-neutralizing suspension travel, and cargo-carrying capacity, these bikes hold much appeal if you're planning an extended tour, carving up the canyons, or running errands. We've gathered two new arrivals in the category: the Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT and the Yamaha FJ-09. The Kawi is a freshly styled take on the Versys 1000 that's been bopping about the Alps since its 2012 European debut. The Yamaha FJ-09 is an all-new middleweight sport-touring alternative. Both bikes have sport-naked roots, in the Z1000 and FZ-09, respectively, lending each of these distance runners some sporting cred at an attractive price.