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A '''touring motorcycle''' is a type of [[motorcycle]] designed for long-distance touring and heavy commuting. Although any motorcycle can be used to tour with, manufacturers have brought specific models designed to address the particular needs of these riders. Common to the touring motorcycle models is usually large displacement [[fairings]] and windshields (to offer a high degree of weather and wind protection), large capacity [[fuel tank]]s (for long ranges between fill-ups), engines offering lots of low-end [[horsepower]], and a more relaxed, more [[Motorcycle#Motorcycle rider postures|upright seating position]] than [[sport bike]]s. These motorcycles can be further subdivided into multiple sub-categories, which are commonly used terms within the motorcycle industry.  

Full-Dress touring motorcycles are generally characterized by extremely large fairings and ample bodywork compared to other forms of tourers, the integration of hard luggage into the design of the motorcycle (often including both saddlebags and a top-mounted box), very large displacement, torque-rich engines, and a very upright, comfortable riding position. Additionally, standard and optional amenities on full-dress tourers often include equipment not normally offered on other motorcycles, such as complete stereos (AM/FM radios with CD players or MP3 connections are standard, and now satellite radio is becoming increasingly common), heated seats and hand-grips, GPS navigation systems, selective venting, power windshields, and, for certain models in certain model-years, such oddities as integrated air compressors, and air bags. Full-dress tourers are designed specifically for riding on pavement, although they may be taken onto hard, compacted dirt roads; they are specifically not designed for off-road duties.