Mid Sized Touring Motorcycle?

[olds]

Thinking of getting rid of my older, behemoth (2004 Kawasaki Concours) and getting something lighter. Say around 650CC.
Needs :
Hard saddlebags
Prefer shaft drive
5+ gallon tank (going to he hard to find)
Budget, $10k or under

Any thoughts?
Honda CTX700
Kawasaki Versys
Suzuki V-Storm

 

[Greenman]

I'll sell you my V-Rod for a fair price. Liquid cooled, belt drive, 1200cc, 5 gallon tank, hard bags, brembo brakes, even has a luggage rack. 115 HP at the tire, and a damn near bullet proof engine.

 

[olds]

It weighs close to the same as my bike, looking to go lighter. But thanks!

 

[Greenman]

It weighs close to the same as my bike, looking to go lighter. But thanks!

It's a heavy little pig, no doubt, but the low center of gravity makes it seem lighter. Check one out if you get a chance, you can pick them up everywhere for a song.

 

[rstrohkirch]

Look at a used fj09 or tracer 900 gt. They're under 500 wet with hard bags and can be hand used in your budget.

 

[olds]

Went to the Honda dealer to look at the CTX, none in stock.

Headed over to Kawasaki dealer to look at Versys 650 LT, none in stock.

Headed over to BWW, beer is in stock. Tried a 21 Amendment Blood Orange IPA, not bad. Been on a Hefeweizen kick though for a while. Went back to that.

Too much Justin Timberlake and Billie English type music here though. Better head home and watch you tube videos and drink Makers Mark. Maybe play some Rust.

 

[rstrohkirch]

I'm assuming local dealerships? Have to call around where I live because less than half of the dealerships I've been to allow test rides. I can't get a good feel just by sitting on a bike. I need to at least ride it for 5-10 minutes.

 

[olds]

Ya, local dealership.
One sells only Honda. The other Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha.