I just couldn't help myself. The CB1100 is great for day trips and did serve me well during our annual trip last year. However something caught my eye a couple of weeks ago.
I just bought a beautiful mint condition 2008 Triumph Sprint ST. This was a one owner bike who lavished it with great care. Further he was almost obsessed with with weight reduction. He added forged Carrozzaria wheels, Ohlins rear shock, swapped out almost all fasteners for titanium and added copious amounts of carbon fiber. I could go on forever with the tasteful and well executed modifications to this bike.
Given that it came with the panniers, top box, as well as Triumph tank and tail bags packing for trips shouldn't be a problem.
BMV here in town doesn't open until Tuesday so will have to wait until then for a ride assuming it doesn't snow.