touring motorcycle
Long-distance bike
A touring motorcycle is a large motorcycle designed for long-distance travel, typically featuring a comfortable upright seating position, wind protection, storage compartments, and a powerful engine suited to highway speeds.
Riders choose touring motorcycles for cross-country trips and extended journeys: They crossed the country on a touring motorcycle.
American motorcycle manufacturer
- BMWBavarian motor works
- panniersPaired cargo baskets
- saddlebagsBags draped over mounts
- fairingAerodynamic exterior panel
windshield · GPS · intercom · headset · cruise control · V-twin · footboards · crash bars
Extended pleasure drive
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- interstateBetween political regions
- highwayMajor road for travel
- coast-to-coastSpanning an entire landmass
Route 66 · scenic byway · mileage · destination · rally · transcontinental · border crossing · long-haul
Study of work efficiency
- heated gripsWarming motorcycle hand controls
- backrestVertical chair support
- lumbar supportLower spine cushioning
- floorboardsHorizontal room planking
suspension · climate control · seat height · legroom · cushioning · air suspension
Motorcycle for both surfaces
- overlandVia land routes
- off-roadUnpaved driving territory
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- trail ridingRecreational horseback on paths
expedition · gravel · unpaved · terrain · wilderness · GS · remote · river crossing
Harley-Davidson
American motorcycle manufacturer
- BMWBavarian motor works
- panniersPaired cargo baskets
- saddlebagsBags draped over mounts
fairing · windshield · GPS · intercom · headset · cruise control · V-twin · footboards · crash bars · luggage rack
road trip
Extended pleasure drive
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- interstateBetween political regions
- highwayMajor road for travel
coast-to-coast · Route 66 · scenic byway · mileage · destination · rally · transcontinental · border crossing · long-haul · waypoint
ergonomics
Study of work efficiency
- heated gripsWarming motorcycle hand controls
- backrestVertical chair support
- lumbar supportLower spine cushioning
floorboards · suspension · climate control · seat height · legroom · cushioning · air suspension
dual-sport
Motorcycle for both surfaces
- overlandVia land routes
- off-roadUnpaved driving territory
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
trail riding · expedition · gravel · unpaved · terrain · wilderness · GS · remote · river crossing · panniers
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High-speed racing motorcycle
sport bike · track bike · supersport · superbike · naked bike
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Miniature gasoline-powered motorcycle
scooter · moped · minibike · pit bike · electric scooter
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