I will ride
I would add - make the engine a down sized V4 1100 to 800cc - NOT the 1300 engine - and 500 pounds max.I have no use for central locking or an automatic transmission.
My ideal touring bike would have several factory features. Full fairing, dual separate headlights (H4), 800 cc minimum, shaft drive, 5/6 speed OD trans., 275 mile range minimum, cruise control, saddle bags big enough to hold a helmet, 40+ amp. alternator, readily available tire sizes, center stand, separate driver & rider seats, 750 pounds max. weight, aluminum cast wheels and use regular gas.
A game changer is possible from any existing stage of development. They easily could, but the dismal economics of it make it a work of love rather than a work of profit. Stockholders frown on the company having hobbies like that. I doubt it will be built. The first 1200 lb. inter-trans-ultracontinental bagger with landing gear is more likely.The best sport/touring bikes from 800s to1600s are already being made. Honda turned there back on us by dropping the ST lineup. I don't see how Honda or anyone else could pull off a game changer.
Yamaha is leading the way on that one with their new Star Venture Transcontinental. 963 pounds! Only 237 pounds away!A game changer is possible from any existing stage of development. They easily could, but the dismal economics of it make it a work of love rather than a work of profit. Stockholders frown on the company having hobbies like that. I doubt it will be built. The first 1200 lb. inter-trans-ultracontinental bagger with landing gear is more likely.