TOP 5 BEST TOURING MOTORCYCLES

Let’s face it: Not all motorcycles can be taken out of the city. You need a special one for the open road.

Don’t settle for less than the very best. The bike you ride can make all the difference during your next adventure motorcycle tour. Touring bikes make long road trips much more comfortable and safe, whilst your street bike might leave your muscles cramped and your whole body burned-out.

There are many choices out there, with plenty of key features that’ll help you get the most out of your motorcycle tour. From fast and furious sports bikes to classy tourers and laid-back cruisers, there’s something for every free spirit out there looking to embark on a long, adventure-packed journey.

So, let’s take a look at the best touring motorcycles of 2020!
Engine: 1753cc, V-twin
Horsepower: 107
Transmission: 6-speed
When we think of motorcycling, we often imagine badass bikers in leather jackets riding Harley-Davidsons. Indeed, the company has something for all occasions. But when it comes to motorcycle touring, the latest Electra Glide takes the prize.

Guaranteeing a smooth and mellow ride, it is built for extremely long trips. With one-touch saddlebags, GPS, infotainment, Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-twin engine, the Electra Glide is a top of the line touring bike.

The company has a list price of $18,999 for this gem.

It might be big, but with its impressive 1254cc, air/liquid-cooled, 4-stroke flat twin engine peaking at 136hp, the BMW R1200GS is more agile and faster than you’d probably expect. It was released in 2018 and offers an improved experience over ts R1200 predecessor, one of the best touring motorcycles ever created and BMW’s best-selling model for years.

With smooth handling, relaxed seating position, wind and weather protection, heated seating and grips, this sport touring bike is a great travel companion.

Thanks to its fully active suspension setup, high seat and high clearance, the R 1200 RS is prepared for off-road adventure tours too. Moreover, it features BMW’s Automatic Stability Control, selectable power modes, open-air audio system, and improved ShiftCam technology.

The cost to own this beauty starts at $17,895.

Engine: 1215cc, 3-cylinder in-line
Horsepower: 137
Transmission: 6-speed
A lightweight adventure touring motorcycle packed with a 1,215cc inline TOP 5 BEST TOURING MOTORCYCLE
triple engine, the Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 comes with cruise control, cornering ABS, wind protection, WP suspension setup, and shaft drive. You can take this baby off the road and into the dirt, and feel comfortable on the highway too.

The Tiger Explorer 1200 has three options, with a starting price of $14,300.


Engine: 1037cc
Horspower: 106
Transmission: 6-speed
A strong adventure sports motorcycle with a 1,037cc, 90-degree V-twin engine peaking, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 ABS has comfort and durability written all over it. In 2020, it sees an increase in power, from 9oohp to 106hp. Featuring fully adjustable suspension, dirt tires and two-stage traction control, it’s ready and willing to go off the road and into the dirt.

The V-Strom has an upright seating position, placing the rider is high in the saddle, but it maintains low-ground clearance.

This dual-sport motorcycle is a versatile mile-muncher, with an affordable price tag of $13,399.
Engine: 1262cc, L-Twin cylinder
Horsepower: 158
Transmission: 6-speed
Known as the Swiss-army knife of motorcycle touring, there’s little that the Ducati Multistrada can’t do. A modern-day classic, this fully-customizable sports tourer comes with a 1262cc, liquid-cooled, L-Twin, Testastretta DVT engine that reaches 158hp. Smaller, great for the open road as well for commuting to work, the Ducati Multistrada is considered by many to be the best combination of sport, touring and commuting bike available today.

Highly versatile, it features high-tech gadgetry and sophisticated electronics, Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evolution system, self-adjusting windshield, standard traction control, top-notch ABS system and integrated cruise control, just to name a few.

The price hovers around $21,000.

Engine: 1700cc, V-twin, 4-stroke
Horsepower: 72.5
Transmission: 6-speed with overdrive and positive neutral finder
With a powerful 1,700cc, dual-cooled (air and liquid), 52-degree V-twin engine, and a sleek vintage design that will leave you drooling, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS is a superbike adapted for the long road. Comfortable for both driver and passenger, it offers just about everything you would need on an extended road trip: advanced ABS system, cruise control that can be activated in third gear and an intercom/headset-compatible audio system.

It offers plenty of storage room in the integrated hard saddlebags, and its top case is large enough to fit two face helmets.

The suggested retail price is $17,499.