A sport touring or a cuirser? Which bike type is better suited for me?

Question: I am considering getting a new bike within next a few months. I currently have Yamaha V-Star 650 custom model, which I have been riding about 3 years. I from time to time wanted to ride more than couple hours on highways, without thinking of overheating, so I have been thinking about getting a Honda VTX1300R, which fits my body profile and other factors. But lately, I began to think about getting a sport touring type bike. I do like cruiser styles over sport types, but when I try to add all those accessaries to block winds, and so on, the cruiser usually gets too bulky and pricy for me. So here goes my question, for those of you have ridden a sport touring bike, is it comfortable long enough on a sport touring bike so that you can ride for a long time compared to riding a cruiser? This question seems to obvious because sport touring is still a touring class, but since I have never ridden one for a long time, I am asking you guys. Thanks.

Answer: What type of riding you going to do most? If it's an occasional long ride I'd forego the sport tourer and opt for the cruiser. You say you like them better anyway. If lots of long distance rides is in your future then go with the sport tourer. However I'm thinking, based upon the way you worded your remarks, that it's the occasional long ride you are going to take. Keep in mind the cruiser can be used for longer rides and still give you the style you want for everything else. And the pricey stuff is part of the game...but it's also a one time expense.

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