Hi Jamie - if you're looking for a new tent for moto-camping, have a look at the Big Agnes range (they are not a million miles from you in Steamboat Springs CO) - their Superlight range are pretty affordable and pack down pretty small (typically 18-20" long x 6-7" diameter), and most of their designs are free standing with just a minimal vestibule - which is part of the fly, and can be left off if the weather is good and/or privacy is not a primary concern, and only requires one or two pegs to pin out as required.
It's worth noting that if you're in the USA, REI have got a discount on tents at the moment, including a number of the Big Agnes models - the Copper Spur is a nice tent, pricy at SRP, but pretty good value at REI at the moment.
fwiw. I have their [original] Seedhouse 2 model which is still going strong after 11 years!
Hope that helps...
Jenny x
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