The Five Best Touring Motorbikes to Ride in 2017

While most explorers work with anything on two wheels for quenching their wanderlust, seasoned rovers choose bikes specifically designed for the long haul. These beautiful machines are built for the meanest roads and offer absolute comfort when riding.

Also, roads today are a modern-day version of the medieval battering ram with many-thousand-pound trucks, cars, and buses against puny motorbikes. Given the odd chances of survival against these beasts, voyagers look for motorbikes specially crafted for touring long distances.

Here are the five best touring bikes to ride across the length and the breadth of the world that offer serious bang for your buck.

1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R

One of the best bikes in the naked bikes category, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R is the complete package with refined suspension, absolute ergonomic comfort, and an effortlessly smooth running engine that makes riding a joy. The bike comes with multiple riding modes, including rain, street, and sport. Upgrade to KTM’s performance pack to add the up/down capable Quickshifter+ system, KTM MY RIDE, that connects your phone to the TFT display through Bluetooth.

The styling of the bike speaks for its meaner looks; however, it isn’t a nasty motorcycle when ridden responsibly. Easy to ride across rugged terrains and city roads alike, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a delight to own.

2. Honda CBR500R

A middleweight sports bike, the Honda CBR500R has immense appeal both for seasoned riders and beginners. Loved by bike enthusiasts for its solid handling and agile size, the bike offers a super comfortable suspension for hassle-free rides in cities or canyons. The Honda CBR500R comes with restyled suspension, new exhaust, and intake, thereby making it the perfect combination of performance, style, size, and versatility. It allows you to discover daily riding comfort and experience adventurous terrains hassle-free.

The Honda CBR500R comes with a wide power band with adequate revs, a powerful engine, four-valve combustion chambers, twin overhead cams, and a lot more that makes it an irresistible choice for cruising on modern-day roads.

3. Harley-Davidson Road Glide

The Harley-Davidson Road Glide is aggressive beyond doubt, but is also a treat to ride even on the cruelest roads. The frame-mounted shark nose fairing that cuts through the wind and the dual Daymaker:tm: Reflector LED headlamps together make the revolutionary model a truly mean machine. With motorcycle accident statistics reaching an all new high, you need a bike that appreciates the wind, the road, and the rider. Thanks to its all-new Milwaukee-Eight:tm:107 engine, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide is an addiction.

The built-in GPS and amazing infotainment keeps your road journeys interesting. Once you’re on the Harley-Davidson Road Glide, all you feel is an urge for extra miles.

4. BMW G310R

For those in love with motorbikes, the BMW G310R is simply alluring. Changing entire premium pricing dynamics associated with BMW brand, the BMW G310R comes at a starting price of just $4,750, including ABS. An indulgence of pure pleasure when it comes to obedience, sporty looks, firm grip, and lightweight ability, the BMW G310R is perfect for both tall and short riders. A powerhouse performer with a 313 cc engine, the bike is the result of exceptional craftsmanship, the newest technology, and addictively good looks.

The BMW G310R is strong, yet light in weight. Whether it is the big city hustle-bustle or the curvaceous terrains you want to navigate, the BMW G310R is a great pick for any kind of journey.

5. Yamaha YZF-R1

Your love for fast bikes now comes with a feeling of safety. Yes, the Yamaha YZF-R1 smashes the superbike category with the ideal combination of fast speed, strong brakes, and great suspension. It is included in the 2016 list of the top ten motorcycles in the world, With a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit that constantly senses 3D chassis motion, the bike enjoys superb control over traction, brakes, front wheel lift, and launch. Featuring a magnesium rear frame, the short wheelbase Deltabox offers outstanding track handling.

The Yamaha YZF-R1 comes with the latest electronic control technology, which offers precise control to the rider and thus allows him or her to unleash true riding potential.

The new-age motorcycle enthusiast community requires much more than just fast bikes. The love for bikes now demands both safe driving pleasure and adrenaline rush. With numerous giant four wheelers ruling the roads, bikers need every advantage they can get from technology. The above super cool bikes add to their riding skills, while proving their grit as valiant steeds.

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