The  Bella ATT is the new touring bike in the Bacchetta lineup. As an avid cycle tourist, I was excited to test this new ride. The design features a long, low, fully triangulated aluminum “truss” frame that will hold up to a hefty load and still remain stiff. I found the stiffness of the frame made for an efficient and speedy ride. The frame is plenty long to absorb road shock. And when the road gets extra rough, the cushy Recurve seat will take care of that harshness extremely well.

The pedal height is perfect for a touring recumbent. They’re high enough that I can tip the seat to a fairly laid back position, yet low enough to make starts and stops a breeze. Being...

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2012 Star Motorcycle For the rider who wants big-cruiser characteristics and a bit of touring amenities, all for under the $9,500, Star has you covered with the V Star 950 Tourer. The 942cc 60-degree V-Twin may look like your regular air-cooled V-Twin, but it features much technology significant to the Star name: four-valve cylinder heads, ceramic-composite-lined cylinders, forged aluminum pistons, and of course fuel... 6-inch seat, the low seat height adding to the overall low look of the V Star Tourer. With the engine mounting position slightly forward for optimum front-rear weight distribution and its large, 18-inch front wheel, V Star 950 Tourer has outstanding handling performance. And if you'd rather tour than cruise, the V Star 950 Tourer features leather-wrapped hard sidebags, a passenger backrest and a big-cruiser windshield.

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