10 Touring Motorcycles Under $20,000 Worth Considering

The most affordable Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle today is the $25,749 Road King Special, and the most affordable Indian touring bike is the $22,999 Springfield. The simple point is that most American touring motorcycles are expensive. But that doesn’t mean the ‘affordable’ yet capable touring bike landscape is barren. Quite a variety of capable touring bikes are available for under $20,000.

Honda leads the way when it comes to breezy riding dynamics with its DCT-equipped tourers. Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki put their best foot forward in fusing sports bikes and touring machines into grin-worthy, head-turning motorcycles. From the most affordable bagger available today at under $7,000 from Moto Morini to a 320+ mile luxury tourer from BMW, there are enough tourers in the sub-$20,000 bracket to garner your undivided attention.

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BMW R 1250 RT

Price: $19,995

This is BMW’s most affordable, fully loaded touring bike. The R 1250 RT might look like a land yacht, but its 1,254 cc boxer-twin is shared with the R 1250 RS sports bike. This elevates its riding dynamics despite its hefty 615-pound weight.

With loads of luxury, comfort, and convenience features, a lavish two-up saddle, and a gigantic 6.6-gallon fuel tank, this Beamer takes the fight to the luxury tourers from Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle. It also offers an impressive riding range of over 320 miles, making it the highest-range touring bike of this lot. The R 1250 RT sure packs enough punch to justify its steep pricing.

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Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT

Price: $19,499

The Versys 1100 SE LT has a stroked-out engine, producing 133 horsepower and over 82 pound-feet of torque. With an engine displacement of 1,099 cc, this is the biggest Kawasaki Versys on sale today. This Kawa has a strong, sporty side with crisp riding dynamics thanks to a lightweight cast aluminum trellis frame and top-spec Showa suspension with electronic adjustment. Making touring a cozy affair are dedicated features like electronic cruise control, dedicated power models, the famed Kawasaki Ergo-Fit, a cornering management system, and cornering lights, to name a few.

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Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro

Price: $17,095

This is the tarmac-focused trim level of the vibrant Triumph Tiger 900 lineup. The GT Pro is powered by an 888 cc triple, producing over 100 horsepower and 66 pound-feet of torque. At under 500 pounds, this tall-riding ADV is quite light for its intimidating stance. Features like a factory-adjustable seat height elevate the practicality levels and make this Triumph accessible to riders of varying heights.

Technology features are loaded and focus on keeping this Tiger composed on the tarmac. Notable ones include cornering traction control, slipper clutch, and cornering ABS. Its sizable fuel tank of 5.28 gallons and nominal fuel efficiency rating of 45 MPG give it an above-average riding range of over 230 miles.

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Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+

Price: $14,299

This is the most balanced touring bike available today. Suzuki has created a do-it-all sports tourer equally high on performance, riding dynamics, and long-haul comfort. The GSX-S1000GT+ uses an engine and chassis derived from the GSX-R1000, which should explain its sporty side. Technology features are loaded to make touring cozy on this Suzuki.

Notable features include a standard bi-directional quick shifter, hard case lockable saddlebags, three riding modes, five levels of traction, and cruise control. Thanks to a fuel economy rating of over 45 MPG and a sizable 5-gallon fuel tank, this sweet-revving sports tourer has a commendable riding range of well over 200 miles.

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Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX

Price: $13,699

This sports tourer replaces the well-rounded Ninja 1000SX. The 1100SX uses the same engine construction as the 1000 but strokes the 1,043 cc mill to 1,099 cc. This does reduce power compared to the outgoing 1000SX, but the torque is marginally up. However, this isn’t a bummer because the Ninja 1100SX is designed to be a powerful yet cozy mile-muncher with peak power and torque coming in at under 10,000 RPM. Despite packing a sports-bike-derived engine and chassis, the new SX returns a commendable fuel economy rating of 42 MPG, which, when coupled to its 5-gallon fuel tank, has a 200+ mile riding range.

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Yamaha Tracer 9

Price: $12,599

While we are bummed about not getting the camera and radar-equipped Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ in the US, the base model is not shabby at all. In fact, the 2025 Tracer 9 is our pick of the ultimate all-rounder motorcycle. It is powered by a versatile three-cylinder engine that powers the MT-09 and XSR900 series.

The slim profile of this tall-riding road tourer makes it practical and an easy urban machine. The adjustable seat height also allows riders of various heights to choose their preferred rider triangle. Despite its compact size, this Yamaha packs a sizable 5-gallon fuel tank and returns 48 MPG, offering a riding range of 240 miles, which is commendable.

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Honda NT1100 DCT

Price: $11,899

The 1,084cc parallel-twin engine on the Africa Twin is quite popular because of its versatility. The NT1100 DCT touring bike also deploys the same engine, producing 100 horsepower and 82 pound-feet of torque. The twist-and-go 6-speed DCT gearbox, also one of Honda’s prized possessions, elevates the riding experience further.

The versatility is not confined to the powertrain but also extends to the chassis, which also underpins a gorgeous Honda café racer that is a forbidden fruit for us. Hardware is on point with Showa SFF-BP front forks and a pro-link rear monoshock; preload adjustable at both ends. Technology features are plentiful, too, and its 6.5-inch TFT display also comes equipped with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a rarity in this segment.

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Honda Rebel 1100T DCT

Price: $11,499

Honda sure knows how to make a well-rounded motorcycle. The Rebel 1100T DCT combines styling, performance, comfort, practicality, accessibility, and pricing without compromising on any aspect. It is powered by a Honda Africa-Twin-derived parallel-twin (the same as the NT1100 mentioned above), albeit in a more toned-down state with just over 87 horsepower.

The Rebel’s famed Honda DCT gearbox makes riding it breezy, giving it a scooter-like twist-and-go feature. The seat height is fairly low, at under 28 inches, making it accessible to short riders. It is manageable even for newbies with a curb weight of under 550 pounds. It is, no doubt, the most practical bagger you can buy today.

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Honda NC750X DCT

Price: $9,499

This is one well-rounded touring bike that is gravely underrated. Honda took a 750 cc parallel-twin engine and slapped it onto a tall-riding tarmac-focused adventure bike. But the NC750X also has a few tricks up its sleeve, which make it a mild off-roader. Despite being a touring bike, this Honda is quite compact and comes with a twist-and-go DCT gearbox for America.

This elevates its ease of rideability both on highways and urban roads and returns better fuel economy figures of over 60 MPG. Due to its underseat fuel tank, the center of gravity is lower and should help make the riding experience nimbler and stabler at all times. This also helps Honda be creative with the ‘standard’ tank by transforming it into a storage space. All of these quirks for under $10,000 is a steal deal. No wonder this Honda is one of the most practical touring bikes to buy today.

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Moto Morini Calibro 700 Bagger

Price: $6,799

This is the most affordable motorcycle on this list, but the Moto Morini Calibro 700 Bagger packs insane value for the money. It is the most affordable bagger you can buy today in America. Powering it is a very familiar parallel-twin engine derived from the previous-gen Ninja 650.

This mill has been tweaked and manufactured by CFMoto. This bagger poses as the perfect touring cruiser for a first-time buyer. Notable beginner-friendly features include a low seat height, meaty low- and mid-range torque, accessible weight, and a compact form factor that also makes it quite friendly in urban conditions as well. This is truly a very underrated touring bike today.

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