We’re getting a little too used to things changing very quickly. All our electronics are updated annually, and automobiles are going the same way, too. It makes sense when you realize that they have a lot of electronics themselves these days. The regular updates mean that your motorcycle is quicker, more efficient, and safer. There is a downside, however.
That downside is that new electronics are (in)famous for not being reliable. This isn’t a knock on the technology; all cutting-edge tech has bugs that need to be ironed out. However, if you’re looking to get a motorcycle to spend tens of thousands of miles on, or even a hundred thousand miles, you’re probably looking in the wrong place for that. But we’re here to help, so we’ve curated a list of ten touring motorcycles that easily cross 100,000 miles. These will offer you the most smiles per mile!
Models are listed in ascending order based on price, from the lowest to the highest.
Kawasaki Versys 650 LT
Price: $10,399
The Versys 650 LT’s reputation has been built on many years of it doing big miles. It isn’t difficult to understand why it is so reliable – it shares its components like the engine, gearbox, and even the chassis with the Ninja 650 and Z650.
It has now added modern conveniences like a 4.3-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and navigation. There are also three levels of traction control, a manually adjustable windscreen, and quick-release luggage, making it a great combination of old-school reliability and modern features.
Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Performance Specs
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Engine Type |
180° I2 |
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Displacement |
649 cc |
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Max Power |
67 HP @ 8,500 RPM |
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Max Torque |
44 LB-FT @ 7,000 RPM |
Yamaha Tracer 9
Price: $12,599
The Tracer 9 is like the Versys 650 LT: it shares its chassis and driveline with a naked bike and sport bike. The naked bike in question is the MT-09, which has been around for a decade now. The Tracer 9 uses the same engine in an identical state of tune, so there is no question about the reliability here.
An added bonus is that this engine and chassis are incredible fun and are always goading you to play – and then can sit back and let you ride comfortably for a whole day in the saddle. Yamaha has left all the electronics in, so you get everything a six-axis IMU will bring to the table, and features like slide control as well! There is also a seven-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and navigation, although the US market does not get the radar-based cruise control or automatic gearbox.
Yamaha Tracer 9 Performance Specs
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Engine Type |
Crossplane I3 |
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Displacement |
890 cc |
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Max Power |
117 HP @ 10,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
68.5 LB-FT @ 7,000 RPM |
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE
Price: $13,999
The Ninja 1100SX is a relatively new model, and it hasn’t exactly had the time to prove itself to the 100,000-mile club just yet. However, we’re quietly confident that it will do just fine, because the model it replaces, the Ninja 1000SX, was well-known to be reliable enough to do that.
Kawasaki hasn’t changed much with its winning formula: the extra displacement goes toward torque and not a high horsepower figure, so this is a relatively understressed engine for its class. There are also goodies like an Öhlins rear shock, Brembo front brakes, braided brake lines, and heated grips.
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE Performance Specs
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Engine Type |
I4 |
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Displacement |
1,099 cc |
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Max Power |
134 HP @ 9,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
83.2 LB-FT @ 7,600 RPM |
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Yamaha FJR1300ES
Price: $18,299
The FJR is quite similar to the Ninja 1100 – it is an old-school sport tourer that is more a relaxed sport bike than an ADV with street bike wheels. This makes it an ideal multitool for riders looking to put hundreds of thousands of miles on the odo.
Yamaha hasn’t updated it in a while, which is why the current FJR1300ES might look like it came from the 2000s, LCD instrument cluster and all. However, it has proved time and again that it is quite capable of 100,000 miles with no fuss, its shaft drive offering maintenance-free long trips, and even a top speed of 155 MPH!
Yamaha FJR1300ES Performance Specs
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Engine Type |
I4 |
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Displacement |
1,298 cc |
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Max Power |
144 HP @ 8,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
102 LB-FT @ 7,000 RPM |
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
Price: $18,749
The GSX-S1000GX is an easy motorcycle to do long distances with, given its great rider triangle, electronic suspension, and electronics suite. It is made up of old GSX-R parts – both the driveline and chassis are from old sport bikes, repurposed for long-distance rides.
That means the reliability is baked into it, as a touring motorcycle is a less stressed machine. Features like the automatically adjusting suspension, smart cruise control, and 6.5-inch TFT display will only make it easier to get to that 100,000-mile figure.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX Performance Specs
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Engine Type |
I4 |
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Displacement |
999 cc |
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Max Power |
152 HP @ 11,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
78.2 LB-FT @ 9,250 RPM |
BMW K 1600 B
Price: $24,975
The K 1600 B is a great motorcycle. Sure, this platform has been around for a long time, but that isn’t a negative – with 160 horsepower available at the crank from an inline six-cylinder engine, all rides are going to be smooth.
In typical BMW fashion, it has everything you’d expect from a premium bagger, including shaft drive, an electric reverse assist, adaptive cornering LED headlamps, auto-leveling suspension, and heated grips and seats. The accessories list makes things much more premium!
BMW K 1600 B Performance Specs
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Engine Type |
I6 |
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Displacement |
1,649 cc |
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Max Power |
160 HP @ 6,750 RPM |
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Max Torque |
132.7 LB-FT @ 5,250 RPM |
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Honda Gold Wing
Price: $25,500
The Gold Wing is an obvious choice for a list like this because it has been doing exactly this for a half-century. It has proven, decade after decade, that it has mastered its formula for delivering exactly what buyers want from a reliable tourer, while improving in key areas.
It got its latest update a few years ago, and with it, some significant changes, like double wishbone front suspension, four valves per cylinder, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. What hasn’t changed is its reliability and comfort; you’ll enjoy every single one of those 100,000 miles with a Gold Wing!
Honda Gold Wing Performance Specs
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Engine Type |
Longitudinal flat six |
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Displacement |
1,833 cc |
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Max Power |
124.7 HP @ 5,500 RPM |
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Max Torque |
125.3 LB-FT @ 4,500 RPM |
Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Price: $25,999
Harley-Davidson has given the Road Glide a price cut for 2026, and it has now become a value proposition with the base price! It runs the Milwaukee Eight 117 engine with the liquid-cooled heads, and it has been around since 2018 now, so its reliability has been proven.
There is nothing left to prove for a Harley touring chassis when it comes to massive miles – we know they can do it. The current Road Glide also offers tech like never before, with a 12.3-inch touchscreen TFT display, an adaptive cornering headlamp in the ‘sharknose’ fairing, and a six-axis IMU under the skin.
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Performance Specs
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Engine Type |
45° V-twin |
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Displacement |
1,917 cc |
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Max Power |
105 HP @ 4,600 RPM |
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Max Torque |
130 LB-FT @ 3,250 RPM |
Indian Roadmaster Limited
Price: $33,749
Indian has put a lot of faith in its liquid-cooled PowerPlus engines, but if we’re going to go the distance with an Indian, we’d prefer the air-cooled, two-valve Thunderstroke engines. The 116 cubic inch V-twin in the Roadmaster is a torque monster, but it also has modern features like a by-wire throttle, rear cylinder deactivation, and a six-axis IMU.
It’s the same elsewhere: it looks very retro, with the chrome and colors, but it has a seven-inch touchscreen TFT with connected features like a bike locator, keyless ignition, remote locking, and tire pressure monitoring! Those looking for a solid Harley alternative need look no further.
Indian Roadmaster Limited Performance Specs
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Engine Type |
49° V-twin |
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Displacement |
1,890 cc |
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Max Power |
92 HP |
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Max Torque |
126 LB-FT @ 2,900 RPM |
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The most affordable trike here is also the lightest of the bunch, with a curb weight of under 900 pounds.
Harley-Davidson Road Glide 3
Price: $35,399
Harley-Davidson soldiers on with its trike range, and with the 2026 shuffle of its touring range, has got some serious firepower into the three-wheelers as well. A lot of the thunder is understandably stolen by the Street Glide 3 Limited and its CVO version, but the Road Glide 3 is a great choice as well.
It is powered by the same engine as the Street Glide 3 Limited, the Milwaukee Eight VVT 117, and it also gets the rear suspension upgrade that doubles the travel. With the track record that Harley trikes have had in the past, there is no doubt that the Road Glide 3 will get to a hundred grand easily.
Harley-Davidson Road Glide 3 Performance Specs
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Engine Type |
45° V-twin |
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Displacement |
1,917 cc |
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Max Power |
105 HP @ 4,600 RPM |
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Max Torque |
129 LB-FT @ 3,250 RPM |
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