While traveling on a motorcycle continues to capture the imagination more than ever before, manufacturers give us ever more options to choose from in this space. With such a wide variety of options now at our disposal, it can actually become a little overwhelming. Ultimately, it will come down to what you want from the bike.Touring bikes offer a level of practicality that is very hard to beat. As much as adventure and adventure-touring bikes are in vogue at the minute, none of them are able to offer the same level of comfort. That is just the price you have to pay if you want the option to explore off the beaten path. Then, if you want a healthy dose of power added to the mix, that will narrow it down even further. For us, one bike stands out, and you can only have it in green.To give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Kawasaki. Whereas the opinions are our own. The Kawasaki Ninja 1100 SX SE ABS Offers The Perfect Blend Of Power And Practicality MSRP: $15,399 Kawasaki The Ninja 1100 SX SE is a fantastic sport tourer, but it is competing in a highly competitive segment that continues to grow. There is now a touring bike which can appeal to just about any kind of rider. But, if power and practicality are the priorities, then there are three rather impressive alternatives that won’t disappoint.BMW The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT offers an impressive all-round package. While it might be a little down on power, its CP3 engine packs a mighty midrange punch that will satisfy almost any rider that respects the speed limit. It also has a long list of comfort features, including luggage as standard fitment. BMW just launched the updated R 1300 RS, which in base form is not actually that much more expensive. Unfortunately, in base form, you will need to do without some nice-to-have features, but it certainly isn’t short of power.Suzuki The Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+ is easily the most like-for-like alternative. You will have to do without the Öhlins rear shock, but in the same breath the Suzuki’s chassis doesn’t expressly need it. It offers more power than the Kawasaki, but isn’t quite as comfortable. These bikes are so close that it will ultimately boil down to personal preference. Rivals Yamaha Tracer 9 GT BMW R 1300 RS Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+ The Ninja 1100 SX SE Has A Punchy Inline-4 Power: 134 Horsepower Kawasaki Kawasaki stroked out the old inline-4 by 3 mm, which has taken the displacement from 1043cc to 1099cc. While this has allowed the marketing guys to claim that it is an “all-new” engine, the only other change is in the tune, which now leans into mid-range performance even more. The upshot of this is an improved overall torque figure, but a slight reduction in overall horsepower. Improving mid-range performance is certainly all the rage in the motorcycle industry at the moment.While this is not a bad thing – giving us access to more of the power more of the time – there is more to it than simply satisfying the consumer. All over the world, emissions restrictions are getting ever more stringent. In the motorcycle world, inline-4 engines have traditionally been the biggest polluters, and now, manufacturers are forced to either adapt or kill off the configuration altogether. This might seem extreme, but several other manufacturers have already all but given up on mid-tier inline-4 engines, reserving them for high-performance applications or simply going in a completely different direction. Engine Specifications The Ninja 1100 SX SE Offers A Lot Of Bang For The Buck When Practical Also Means Fun Looking at the cheaper 1100 SX might seem like a more obvious value alternative, but the Öhlins S46 rear shock and Brembo front brakes add a lot of value. These upgrades are not going to be necessary for everyone, but if you plan to push the bike on a nice twisty bit of tarmac, the extra outlay is certainly worthwhile. That said, it is still a pretty heavy bike, especially if you factor in luggage, so it is important to manage your expectations somewhat.Kawasaki In terms of features, the Ninja 1100 SX SE won’t leave anyone in want. It has a very modern 6-axis IMU which allows for cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction control. Cruise control is almost a given on a bike like this, and the ride-by-wire throttle also enables power modes. Nobody would have blinked if the quickshifter was left on the options list, but it comes as standard equipment. Its TFT dash is small by modern standards, but offers smartphone connectivity and that is pretty much all you really need. The one rather obvious miss is the fact that the luggage you see in most of the pictures is not standard equipment, and it just feels like a miss not including it.Today, you really can have your cake and eat it, with a host of practical motorcycles to choose from. While this might lose points as a commuter as it will most likely use more fuel than the average hybrid crossover, it will certainly be a more fun way to get to work. In other areas, it excels so much that we feel it simply has to be one of the most practical “fun bikes” money can buy. Features Cornering ABS Lean sensitive traction control Cruise control Quickshifter Power modes TFT dash Smartphone connectivity Chassis, Suspension, And Weight Specifications