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.

Ready to take a test ride? Here’s our short list of recommended beginner motorcycles for women from Harley-Davidson:

Nightster®

• Seat Height: 27.1" Weight: 481 lbs.* 

• Designed to inspire both new and experienced riders, the lightweight Nightster® motorcycle offers nimble handling, a confidence-inspiring ride and the smooth power of a liquid-cooled Revolution® Max 975 engine. The fuel tank is below the seat, which lowers the center of gravity and helps make the bike easier to handle at lower speeds.

Street Bob 114

Seat Height: 25.8" Weight: 655 lbs.*

The lightweight Street Bob® 114 motorcycle is well-equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine for a quick-and-nimble ride with power to spare. Tall handlebars and forward foot controls contribute to a stretched riding position, but the tall bars give great leverage for lighter steering. The very low seat puts most rider’s feet flat on the ground.

Low Rider® S

• Seat Height: 27" Weight 679 lbs.* 

• The upright riding position is compact due to the combination of mid-mounted foot pegs and a handlebar set on 4-inch risers. This bike bundles the big attitude of West Coast style elements like the wind-blocking fairing the strong performance of a Milwaukee-Eight® 117 engine.

Heritage Classic

• Seat Height: 26.3" Weight: 728 lbs.* 

• Check out this bike if you love show-stopping vintage details and a classic profile inspired by the 1950s, paired with the Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine and modern upgrades. Locking saddlebags, a full-size windshield and wide footboards make this bike a willing partner for weekend getaways.

Road Glide®

• Seat Height: 26.6" Weight: 802 lbs.*

• A full-size “bagger” designed for long-distance touring in style and comfort. The very low seat height makes it easier to handle the weight of this model, and it comes loaded with Milwaukee-Eight® 117 performance, molded locking saddlebags for your gear, a 12.3-inch color touch screen infotainment display that can sync with your phone, and a sleek aerodynamic fairing.

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 bike 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.

The exclusivity of a limited-production Custom Vehicle Operation™ (CVO™) motorcycle sets its rider apart from the crowd. These super-premium models feature show-stopping finishes, advanced technology, and exclusive components.

For some riders, the adventure doesn’t begin until the pavement ends. A rugged Harley-Davidson Adventure Touring motorcycle offers the ability to navigate paved and unpaved surfaces.

A Harley-Davidson Trike is the ideal platform for three-wheel touring with confidence and carrying capacity.

While they may not be traditional touring motorcycles, the Harley-Davidson Cruiser portfolio offers iconic and diverse styling – from nostalgic to very modern – paired with the ability to customize and make the ultimate personal statement.

Browse all Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles or see these fantastic touring motorcycles in person and schedule a test ride at your local authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.