Touring Motorcycles: Pros and Cons
Touring motorcycles are unique among motorcycles. Most motorcycles are designed for speed, maneuverability, and style. Touring motorcycles, on the other hand, are built more for long-distance riding than agility. If you’d like to learn a bit more about the pros and cons of owning a touring motorcycle, check out this guide from Seminole Powersports North.
Pro: Comfort
Touring motorcycles are some of the most comfortable bikes on the market. While you might not notice how much effort riding takes when you’re only taking short trips, rest assured that a longer journey can be a real endurance test. That’s why touring motorcycles integrate a lot of features that help make riding more comfortable. This includes padded seats, an upright riding posture, and extended fairings that help deflect wind away from the rider.
Con: Maneuverability
Touring motorcycles are designed for highway rides where the most maneuvering you’ll be expected to do is the occasional lane change. The same big, bulky frames that make touring motorcycles so stable also makes them hard to steer. Even experienced riders sometimes have a bit of trouble maneuvering touring motorcycles.
Pro: Extra Storage
Long-distance trips usually require a lot of supplies, so it's no surprise that touring motorcycles typically feature a lot of storage space, along with options to upgrade that storage space. This makes it easy to keep important supplies such as your miniature tool kit, rainproof outerwear, water bottle, and first aid kit close at hand. You’ll also have plenty of room for things like your toiletries and medications.
Con: Fuel Efficiency
Another disadvantage that comes with having a big and bulky frame is that touring motorcycles are less fuel efficient than most other motorcycle types. The more fuel your motorcycle guzzles, the more you’ll end up spending at the pump.
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