Forever seeking that next experience and exciting new route, touring motorcyclists ride out with home in their pocket, the wind in their face and the world at their fingertips. The best touring motorcycles from Harley-Davidson® take riders beyond the horizon with the comfort and capability that makes the journey spectacular. This guide highlights motorcycle touring and the best touring motorcycles from Harley-Davidson.

Touring on a motorcycle can be generally defined as riding for an extended distance – think across states lines rather than across town. A touring rider may have a specific destination in mind or may simply enjoy aimless exploring. A touring ride may be a day-long adventure or extend on for multiple days.

Touring riders often place emphasis on comfort and ergonomics over all-out performance, on range over top speed, and on features that add convenience when the ride can last hours and hundreds of miles. At Harley-Davidson, we take exceptional care in designing touring motorcycles with seats, controls and aerodynamic features intended to provide most riders with a comfortable and confident ride.

Your best long-distance motorcycle will offer ergonomics that fit your body, style that matches your personality and features that support the type of touring you’d like to pursue. Harley-Davidson offers a touring motorcycle to meet the needs of almost any rider and passenger, and the accessories you can use to customize that motorcycle to perfection.

A Grand American Touring motorcycle from Harley-Davidson is designed from the wheels up for long-distance riding. Top models offer luggage capacity for travel essentials, responsive power for confident passing, comfort and technology features and passenger accommodations. The passenger, of course, is optional.