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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 | 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 [[windshield]]s (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 tourers== | ==Full-dress tourers== | ||
[[Image:K1200lt.jpg|thumb|BMW K 1200 LT at Glacier National Park]] | [[Image:K1200lt.jpg|thumb|BMW K 1200 LT at Glacier National Park]] | ||
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 | 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 [[windshield]]s, 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. | ||
Common current examples of full-dress tourers include the [[Yamaha]] [[Royal Star Venture]], the [[Honda]] [[Honda Goldwing|Goldwing]], the [[BMW]] K 1200 LT, and the [[Harley-Davidson]] [[Harley-Davidson FL#Electra Glide|Electra Glide]], all of which have become quite popular. Also, [[Victory Motorcycles]] recently introduced its new, controversially styled model, the Vision Tour. | Common current examples of full-dress tourers include the [[Yamaha]] [[Royal Star Venture]], the [[Honda]] [[Honda Goldwing|Goldwing]], the [[BMW]] K 1200 LT, and the [[Harley-Davidson]] [[Harley-Davidson FL#Electra Glide|Electra Glide]], all of which have become quite popular. Also, [[Victory Motorcycles]] recently introduced its new, controversially styled model, the Vision Tour. | ||
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It is common for a large selection of purpose-driven options to be available for global tourers, including skid plates (to protect the engine and transmission during off-road use), larger and additional fuel tanks than stock, metal-formed hard luggage for extreme condition use, hardened GPS navigation systems designed to handle off-road abuse, etc. These bikes do not necessarily ship with hard luggage, but usually offer them as optional extras either from the manufacturer or via third-party suppliers. These motorcycles are often used as the basis for competitions in extreme rally events, including the grueling [[Dakar Rally]]. | It is common for a large selection of purpose-driven options to be available for global tourers, including skid plates (to protect the engine and transmission during off-road use), larger and additional fuel tanks than stock, metal-formed hard luggage for extreme condition use, hardened GPS navigation systems designed to handle off-road abuse, etc. These bikes do not necessarily ship with hard luggage, but usually offer them as optional extras either from the manufacturer or via third-party suppliers. These motorcycles are often used as the basis for competitions in extreme rally events, including the grueling [[Dakar Rally]]. | ||
Noteworthy current examples include the BMW [[BMW F650 | Noteworthy current examples include the BMW [[BMW F650|F650GS]], [[BMW F800|F800GS]] and [[BMW R1200GS|R1200GS]]; the [[KTM]] 950 and 990 Adventure series; the Suzuki [[Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom|DL1000]] and [[Suzuki DL650 V-Strom|DL650]] V-Strom; and the [[Kawasaki KLR650]]. In recent years, other manufacturers have also introduced models with some off-road ability like the [[Buell Motorcycle Company|Buell Ulysses]] and the [[Triumph Tiger|Triumph Tiger]], although from 2007 the Tiger is much more road oriented. | ||
==Sport-tourers== | ==Sport-tourers== | ||
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