POSTED: 07/03/2023
We asked our Assistant Sales Manager, Tony, to choose his top 6 touring bikes that are currently in stock here at Laguna Motorcycles. If you're looking for a bike you can ride for hours, days, or even weeks, then this is where you will find it! Most of these bikes also have fantastic luggage options and additional equipment or accessories available.
Scroll down to find your ultimate touring machine...
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX
Known as a 'Sports Tourer', this bike has a really fun and sporty side when ridden solo, but the comfortable riding position is also absolutely perfect for long-distance rides with a pillion. This bike is great for a quick blast, but you could equally spend hours on the road with the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX. It instills confidence in riders with little to much experience, and the power-to-weight ratio is fantastic. The dash is clear, the tank is aerodynamically shaped to stop your legs from feeling the chill so much from that motorway wind, and it comes with cruise control as standard. Don't let your wrists be fooled by this bike's sporty looks - The seating position is much more accommodating than you would expect from a Ninja!
Triumph Tiger Sport 660
This bike's riding position is very well-suited for those longer rides, but unlike the other bikes featured here, it is much lighter and has less engine capacity, though that certainly doesn't mean it's less capable! This bike is well-balanced and has a surprisingly low seat height. The Tiger Sport 660 has great sports touring potential in a mid-weight adventure bike package and comes with lots of options for luggage and accessories. This bike was also crowned MCN's 'Overall Bike of the Year' for 2022, and it's not hard to see why. Book a test ride today and discover this bike's full potential.
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
This bike is great fun and will certainly add some thrill to your journeys, however long or short. This bike is a great all-rounder for someone looking for a bike that's sporty, bright, and full of character. Excellent power, excellent torque, long service intervals, and a clear display screen. These are the features that stand out the most. The brakes are superb and do their job, and really do stop the bike when you need them to. At speed, this bike does feel a bit naughty, but it still gives you confidence. This is a bike you can trust to get you from A to B with an added sense of fun.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GT
This bike has a really comfortable riding position, and you could honestly ride this bike all day long! It gives you plenty of power when you need it too. This bike has been very popular since it arrived at Laguna Motorcycles in the summer of 2022, and once you take it out for a test ride, you'll see why too... it just does everything. The wide bars are perfect for long-distance touring and put less strain on the wrists, and the cruise control means you can definitely be on the road for hours. Thanks to the high torque and power output, there's no need to keep shifting gears to get going. This bike is stylish, easy to handle, and is very user-friendly.
Kawasaki Versys 1000
This adventure bike from Kawasaki has an upright seating position, giving you a much more comfortable ride if you prefer to have your back straight. It also gives you a great advantage when looking over other road traffic, allowing you to have a much clearer view of the road ahead. The seat is very wide and very comfortable for both rider and pillion. This bike comes with mobile phone connectivity which is great for accessibility. The Kawasaki Versys 1000 has a lot going on and is excellent value for money as it comes with some great equipment as standard.
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
This beast has lovely wide handlebars, giving you a real presence on the road and encouraging you to sit upright, finding that more comfortable and advantageous riding position. Riding this bike is effortless, especially with the rider safety technology that comes as standard. There are some great add-ons available for all of the Tiger 1200 bikes, but the GT Pro is definitely the member of the family that wants to, and can, go the full distance.
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