Updated
Updated · SlashGear · Aug 9
SlashGear Picks 5 Road-Trip Motorcycles, Led by Harley Road Glide and Honda Goldwing
Updated
Updated · SlashGear · Aug 9

SlashGear Picks 5 Road-Trip Motorcycles, Led by Harley Road Glide and Honda Goldwing

3 articles · Updated · SlashGear · Aug 9

Summary

  • SlashGear’s latest roundup names five motorcycles riders favor for road trips: Harley-Davidson Road Glide, Honda Goldwing, Yamaha Tenéré 700, Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L, and Royal Enfield Himalayan 411/450.
  • Harley’s Road Glide and Honda’s Goldwing anchor the list as heavyweight tourers, with 1,923cc and 1,833cc engines, large storage capacity, and comfort features aimed at long highway days.
  • Yamaha’s 689cc Tenéré 700 and Honda’s 1,083cc Africa Twin represent the adventure-touring side, trading luxury for lighter weight, off-road capability, and long-range customization.
  • Royal Enfield’s Himalayan rounds out the selection with a smaller-displacement option built around simplicity, roughly 70 mpg fuel economy, and more than 250 miles of range.
  • The list frames road-trip appeal broadly, spanning luxury two-up cruisers, midweight adventure bikes, and budget-friendly machines suited to paved and unpaved routes.

Insights

Does the ultimate road trip demand a luxury touring machine, or can a budget-friendly adventure bike deliver a superior experience?
When high-tech features fail on remote backroads, which of these top-rated touring motorcycles actually survives the journey home?
Beyond the marketing hype, what hidden maintenance costs make some of these legendary road-trip motorcycles a financial burden for riders?