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 967 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 K 1300 GT Petrol Manual (160 bhp) 1293cc
2010 (10 reg) | 21,455 miles
£4,250
Tourer | 1293cc | 160BHP | Manual | Petrol
Private Seller
BMW K 1600 GTL LE Euro 5 1649cc
2016 (65 reg) | 10,495 miles
£9,649
Tourer | 1649cc | 158BHP | Manual | Petrol
Trade Seller
Harley-Davidson CVO 1923 FLHXSE Street Glide Tourer Petrol Manual Euro 4 (106 ps) 1923cc
2019 (19 reg) | 12,950 miles
£17,000
Tourer | 1923cc | 104BHP | Manual | Petrol
Private Seller
Honda ST1300 Pan European Tourer Petrol Manual (126 ps) 1261cc
2005 (05 reg) | 13,839 miles
£4,250
Tourer | 1261cc | 125BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Tourer Petrol DCT Euro 5 (126 ps) 1833cc
2023 (72 reg) | 5,741 miles
£19,000
Tourer | 1833cc | 125BHP | Automatic | Petrol
Private Seller
Triumph Rocket Touring 2294 Tourer Petrol Manual 2294cc
2011 (11 reg) | 37,944 miles
£5,500
Tourer | 2294cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda NT1100 Electronic Suspension Tourer Petrol DCT Euro 5 (101 ps) 1084cc
2025 (25 reg) | 1,388 miles
£11,995
Tourer | 1084cc | 100BHP | Automatic | Petrol
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Indian Chieftain Limited 1890 1890cc
2024 (73 reg) | 2,153 miles
£17,090
Tourer | 1890cc | 91BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda NT700V Deauville ABS Tourer Petrol Manual Euro 3 (65 ps) 680cc
2012 (12 reg) | 31,467 miles
£2,350
Tourer | 680cc | 64BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda NT650V Deauville V-Y 647cc
2004 (04 reg) | 34,661 miles
£1,250
Tourer | 647cc | 55BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW K 1200 GT 1171cc
2006 (06 reg) | 34,493 miles
£2,690
Tourer | 1171cc | 155BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW K 1600 GTL LE Tourer Petrol Manual Euro 4 (160 ps) 1649cc
2018 (18 reg) | 10,548 miles
£9,000
Tourer | 1649cc | 158BHP | Manual | Petrol
Private Seller
BMW R 1250 RT LE Tourer Petrol Manual Euro 5 (135 ps) 1254cc
2024 (24 reg) | 627 miles
£16,995
Tourer | 1254cc | 134BHP | Manual | Petrol
Private Seller
BMW R 1150 RS SE Petrol Manual (95 bhp) 1130cc
2002 (02 reg) | 38,000 miles
£2,300
Tourer | 1130cc | 95BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW K 1600 GT SE 1649cc
2022 (22 reg) | 9,159 miles
£13,990
Tourer | 1649cc | 158BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Harley-Davidson Touring 1745 FLHRXS Road King Special Euro 4 1745cc
2018 (68 reg) | 2,467 miles
£16,495
Tourer | 1745cc | 88BHP | Manual | Petrol
Trade Seller(4.2)
BMW K 1600 GT SE Euro 5 1649cc
2023 (72 reg) | 7,987 miles
£14,250
Tourer | 1649cc | 158BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Triumph Rocket Touring 2294 Tourer Petrol Manual 2294cc
2010 (10 reg) | 22,165 miles
£5,999
Tourer | 2294cc | Manual | Petrol
Private Seller
Honda NT700V Deauville ABS Tourer Petrol Manual Euro 3 (65 ps) 680cc
2008 (08 reg) | 29,185 miles
£2,000
Tourer | 680cc | 64BHP | Manual | Petrol
Private Seller
Honda ST1300 Pan European 1261cc
2003 (03 reg) | 34,560 miles
£2,700
Tourer | 1261cc | Manual | Petrol
Private Seller