The Best Touring Motorcycles
A great touring bike disappears beneath you on a long day; comfort, wind protection, and range all matter more than lap times. These are the best motorcycles for racking up the miles.
- 01BMW · adventure
BMW R 1300 GS
9.3The definitive big adventure bike: lighter, more powerful, and more sophisticated than any boxer GS before it, and the class benchmark by some margin.
Consensus from RevZilla · Cycle World · TopSpeed
- Price
- $18,895
- Engine
- 1300cc
- Power
- 145hp
- Seat
- 850mm
- 02Aprilia · sport
Aprilia RS 660
8.8The class-defining modern middleweight: a punchy 270° twin, sublime chassis, and superbike-grade electronics in a usable package.
Consensus from MCN · Bennetts · Cycle World
- Price
- $11,549
- Engine
- 659cc
- Power
- 100hp
- Seat
- 820mm
- 03Honda · adventure
Honda Africa Twin
8.7A top-tier do-it-all ADV pairing genuine off-road geometry with surprisingly sharp road pace, provided its size and tall seat suit you.
Consensus from Bennetts · Visordown · MCN
- Price
- $14,799
- Engine
- 1084cc
- Power
- 101hp
- Seat
- 850mm
- 04Triumph · modern classic
Triumph Bonneville T120
8.6A beautifully built, torque-rich modern classic that nails the retro brief with genuine quality and easy real-world pace, at a premium price.
Consensus from Cycle World · Motorcycle.com · MCN
- Price
- $12,895
- Engine
- 1200cc
- Power
- 78hp
- Seat
- 790mm
- 05Yamaha · adventure
Yamaha Ténéré 700
8.5The benchmark middleweight ADV for genuine off-road ability, simplicity, and value; the tall seat and basic kit are the only price of admission.
Consensus from RevZilla · Cycle World · Adventure Bike Rider
- Price
- $10,799
- Engine
- 689cc
- Power
- 72hp
- Seat
- 875mm
- 06Yamaha · touring
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
8.5A fast, characterful triple with semi-active suspension and standard luggage that delivers exceptional sport-touring value, only let down by a busy ride and modest wind protection.
Consensus from 1000PS · MCN · Cycle World
- Price
- $13,499
- Engine
- 890cc
- Power
- 119hp
- Seat
- 810mm
- 07Royal Enfield · adventure
Royal Enfield Himalayan
8.4A transformational leap over the old 411: the liquid-cooled Sherpa engine makes this the standout budget ADV, punching above its price.
Consensus from ADV Pulse · RideApart · GearJunkie
- Price
- $5,799
- Engine
- 452cc
- Power
- 40hp
- Seat
- 825mm
- 08Suzuki · adventure
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
8.4A capable, well-priced middleweight ADV with a true 21-inch front and genuine off-road intent, held back only by its tall seat and modest electronics.
Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · MCN
- Price
- $11,599
- Engine
- 776cc
- Power
- 84hp
- Seat
- 855mm
- 09Triumph · adventure
Triumph Tiger 900
8.3The 2024 overhaul cures the old Tiger’s vibey reputation, and a characterful triple and plush Showa make the Rally Pro a podium contender.
Consensus from MCN · Cycle World · ADVMoto
- Price
- $14,995
- Engine
- 888cc
- Power
- 107hp
- Seat
- 860mm
- 10Ducati · adventure
Ducati DesertX
8.3A rally-styled, sharp-handling adventure bike with a punchy 937cc twin and serious off-road geometry, but premium pricing and a lofty seat narrow its audience.
Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · Motorcycle.com
- Price
- $17,995
- Engine
- 937cc
- Power
- 110hp
- Seat
- 875mm
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