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 981 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

Kawasaki Z1000 SX Z1000SX 1043cc
2024 (24 reg) | 4,162 miles
£8,999
Tourer | 1043cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda NT1100 Tourer Petrol Manual Euro 5 (102 ps) 1084cc
2023 (23 reg) | 3,886 miles
£9,500
Tourer | 1084cc | 100BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Kawasaki GTR1400 1352cc
2009 (09 reg) | 26,927 miles
£4,995
Tourer | 1352cc | Petrol
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BMW R 1250 RT LE Euro 5 1254cc
2024 (74 reg) | 3,820 miles
£16,495
Tourer | 1254cc | 134BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW K 1600 GT SE Tourer Petrol Manual Euro 5 (160 ps) 1649cc
2022 (22 reg) | 19,500 miles
£11,995
Tourer | 1649cc | 158BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW K 1600 GTL LE Euro 5 1649cc
2022 (22 reg) | 8,982 miles
£14,999
Tourer | 1649cc | 158BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW K1600 GT LE ABS 1649cc
2022 (72 reg) | 12,777 miles
£12,990
Tourer | 1649cc | Manual | Petrol
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Honda ST1300 Pan European 1261cc
2006 (06 reg) | 37,683 miles
£3,290
Tourer | 1261cc | 125BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1520cc
2000 (W reg) | 53,504 miles
£4,250
Tourer | 1520cc | Manual | Petrol
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Harley-Davidson Touring 1868 FLHTK Ultra Limited Tourer Petrol Manual Euro 4 (89 ps) 1868cc
2020 (69 reg) | 21,000 miles
£16,000
Tourer | 1868cc | 88BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW K1600GTL LE Euro 5 1649cc
2025 (25 reg) | 2,012 miles
£18,995
Tourer | 1649cc | 158BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Kawasaki 1400GTR 1352cc
2011 (61 reg) | 24,000 miles
£5,295
Tourer | 1352cc | 152BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Harley-Davidson CVO 1800 FLHTKSE Ultra Limited 1801cc
2015 (15 reg) | 30,000 miles
£10,995
Tourer | 1801cc | 96BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda GL1800 Gold Wing 1832cc
2002 (02 reg) | 48,000 miles
£6,500
Tourer | 1832cc | Manual | Petrol
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BMW R 1200 RT MU - TOP BOX - SAT NAV - F.S.H. - LOVELY CONDITION. EXTRAS - WARRANTY - SERVICED. 1170cc
2013 (63 reg) | 55,000 miles
£3,999
Tourer | 1170cc | 110BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Yamaha FZS600 Fazer 599cc
1999 (T reg) | 14,492 miles
£1,999
Tourer | 599cc | 94BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Yamaha TRACER 900 GT 3 Part Luggage, Heated Grips 847cc
2020 (69 reg) | 6,020 miles
£7,495
Tourer | 847cc | Manual | Petrol
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Yamaha FZS600 Fazer Petrol Manual (94 bhp) 599cc
2001 (Y reg) | 41,000 miles
£1,650
Tourer | 599cc | 94BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Harley-Davidson Touring 1868 FLHXS Street Glide Special Tourer Petrol Manual Euro 4 (89 ps) 1868cc
2018 (68 reg) | 14,834 miles
£15,995
Tourer | 1868cc | 88BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Harley-Davidson TOURING 1690 FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited Tourer Petrol Manual (87 ps) LOW RATE FINANCE DELIVERY AVAILABLE 1690cc
2014 (63 reg) | 5,000 miles
£11,089
Tourer | 1690cc | 85BHP | Manual | Petrol
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