What is high mileage for a motorcycle?

This answer depends on the type of motorcycle that you are buying. Touring motorcycles, for instance, are built for long-distance rides and long-term use, so they can afford to have a few more miles on the clock. On average, however, a motorcycle starts pushing its limits at around 50,000 miles on average.

What makes a touring motorcycle?

Touring motorcycles are defined primarily by their ability to accommodate riders on long-distance rides. As such, they’re made partially by their large size and their powerful engines. However, this is also true of cruisers. As such, touring motorcycles are also defined by their cargo space, their comfort, and their ability to accommodate an extra passenger.

What type of motorcycle is best for long distance?

Touring motorcycles are largely considered best for long distance due to their power, size, cargo carrying abilities, comfort, and how many passengers they can fit. The BMW R1200 RT is widely considered one of the best touring bikes.

How many miles can you ride a motorcycle in a day?

There are different factors that will limit how many miles you can ride per day on a motorcycle, including the type and condition of the road, the type of motorcycle, and gear you’re wearing. However, most riders can average around 280 miles in a day for long-distance treks.

Tourer bikes for sale

With 955 Tourer bikes available on Auto Trader, we have the best range of bikes for sale across the UK.

Latest second hand Tourer bikes for sale

BMW R 1250 RT LE Euro 5 1254cc
2021 (21 reg) | 13,926 miles
£11,999
Tourer | 1254cc | 134BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer 649cc
2018 (18 reg) | 11,772 miles
£5,995
Tourer | 649cc | 63BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW K 1600 GT SE Euro 5 1649cc
2022 (22 reg) | 27,845 miles
£12,995
Tourer | 1649cc | 158BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda ST1300 Pan European Tourer Petrol Manual (126 ps) 1261cc
2005 (05 reg) | 22,606 miles
£4,700
Tourer | 1261cc | 125BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Triumph Rocket III 2294cc
2015 (15 reg) | 18,541 miles
£9,098
Tourer | 2294cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Tourer Petrol DCT Euro 5 (126 ps) 1833cc
2022 (72 reg) | 9,940 miles
£15,950
Tourer | 1833cc | 125BHP | Automatic | Petrol
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BMW R 1250 RT LE Euro 5 1254cc
2022 (22 reg) | 19,614 miles
£12,895
Tourer | 1254cc | 134BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda ST1100 Pan European 1084cc
2001 (X reg) | 38,000 miles
£1,875
Tourer | 1084cc | Manual | Petrol
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BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE 1170cc Tourer Nationwide Delivery £149 - 9.9% APR 1170cc
2008 (58 reg) | 20,942 miles
£5,990
Tourer | 1170cc | Other | Petrol
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Triumph TROPHY SE 1215cc
2012 (62 reg) | 44,791 miles
£3,500
Tourer | 1215cc | Manual | Petrol
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Indian SPRINGFIELD 1811 Tourer Petrol Manual (75 ps) 1811cc
2016 (66 reg) | 18,286 miles
£12,999
Tourer | 1811cc | 74BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Harley-Davidson Touring 1868 FLTR Road Glide 120th Anniversary Tourer Petrol Manual Euro 5 (92 ps) 1868cc
2023 (73 reg) | 1,100 miles
£23,999
Tourer | 1868cc | 91BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda ST1300 Pan European Tourer Petrol Manual (126 ps) 1261cc
2013 (13 reg) | 21,459 miles
£5,295
Tourer | 1261cc | 125BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW R1300 RS SE 1300cc
2025 (25 reg) | 5,471 miles
£14,995
Tourer | 1300cc | Petrol
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BMW R 18 B 1800 Euro 5 1802cc
2023 (23 reg) | 8,868 miles
£12,995
Tourer | 1802cc | 89BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Harley-Davidson Touring 1868 FLHXS Street Glide Special Euro 4 1868cc
2020 (69 reg) | 18,832 miles
£18,995
Tourer | 1868cc | 88BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW K1200 GT 1157cc
2003 (03 reg) | 36,506 miles
£2,788
Tourer | 1157cc
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Honda NT1100 FINANCE SPECIALISTS APPLY NOW LOW RATE FINANCE DELIVERY AVAILABLE 1084cc
2022 (22 reg) | 7,181 miles
£7,489
Tourer | 1084cc | 100BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Tourer Petrol DCT Euro 5 (126 ps)
2024 (24 reg) | 8,591 miles
£18,999
Tourer | Automatic | Petrol
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Triumph Trophy 1200 SE Tourer Petrol Manual Euro 3 (135 ps) 1215cc
2015 (15 reg) | 24,600 miles
£4,600
Tourer | 1215cc | 133BHP | Manual | Petrol
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