The question that divides people
Riders who have never toured on a scooter tend to assume it cannot be done. Riders who have often say they would not go back — no gears in traffic, weather protection built in, storage as standard, and a riding position that does not fatigue.
The SR450X, with its 18-litre tank, electric screen and heated grips as standard, is clearly aimed at exactly this. So let's hear from people who have actually done it.
Post your trip
Code:
Model and year:
Route and total distance:
Days:
Solo or two-up:
Luggage carried and how:
What worked better than expected:
What you struggled with:
Fuel consumption and realistic range:
Comfort after a full day:
Would you do it again on the same machine?Worth addressing
- Motorway stability loaded, and in crosswinds
- Range planning — how far between fuel stops in practice
- Where the luggage went, and whether the underseat space was enough
- Mountain roads and sustained climbs
- Pillion comfort over days, in their own words
- Anything that needed attention on the road
And the honest counter-argument
If you tried touring on a scooter and did not enjoy it, post that too. A thread where everyone agrees is not a discussion, and someone planning their first trip deserves both sides.