Tourers - Road Rider Magazine

Ural cT $23,290

The cT model is a variant of the regular models which is aimed more at urban requirements. Like the T model, it comes with minimal accessories but in a small range of colours. It is slightly lowered and has a wider track plus lowered gearing.

Specifications:

Engine: OHV air-cooled, four-stroke, twin-cylinder
Displacement: 749cc
Power/Torque: 41hp @ 5500rpm/56.9Nm @ 4300rpm
Transmission: Four forward and one reverse, shaft final drive
Tyres: 4.00R18 all wheels
Seat height: 785mm
Kerb weight: 332kg (dry)
Fuel capacity: 19L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited km/5000km

Moto Guzzi California Touring $27,990

The Moto Guzzi California is the most famous Italian motorcycle in the world after being selected as the Los Angeles Police Department vehicle in 1970. The Moto Guzzi California has patrolled the American freeways, escorted monarchs and presidents, and been parked in the garages of movie stars and rock stars. There have been seven generations of the Moto Guzzi California, with more than 100,000 units sold around the world. The latest generation of the Moto Guzzi California is a unique piece of art, hand-built on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. The bike combines the style, elegance and distinguished craftsmanship of the Moto Guzzi brand with a powerful 1400cc engine, which provides 96hp at 6500rpm with 120Nm at 2750rpm.

Specifications:

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90° V-twin engine
Displacement: 1380cc
Power/Torque: 71kW @ 6500rpm/120Nm @ 2750rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, shaft final drive
Tyres: F: 130/70R18 R: 200/60R16
Seat height: 740mm
Kerb weight: 337kg (dry)
Fuel capacity: 20.5L
Warranty: 24 months/unlimited km

BMW K1600 B From $42,635 RA

You’re hungry for asphalt. For every mile. For new horizons. Then the bagger is the motorcycle for your journey. With six cylinders, an extraordinary running smoothness and its impressive power development, it leaves no doubts — the journey begins now. The bike and you become one with the road in the typical bagger silhouette: the chopped windscreen and the striking rear ensure an unmistakable appearance. Behind its good looks is a great deal of innovative technology and a high level of comfort. Because those riding a bagger casually enjoy the wind on their face, cruising is part of the standard equipment here. Five variants.

Specifications:

Engine: Liquid cooled, four-stroke, six-cylinder
Displacement: 1649cc
Power/Torque: 118kW @ 7750rpm/ 175Nm @ 5250rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, chain final drive
Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17
Seat height: 780mm
Kerb weight: 336kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 26.5L
Warranty: 3 years, unlimited km

Honda Goldwing Tour

The current Goldwing series was updated in recent years, promising to be more exciting and to offer a more fulfilling, superb riding experience to riders and passengers.
The aim was to create a motorcycle with more freedom and increase ease of use to add further sophistication to its superior quality and attention to detail. Available in three variants — the Goldwing DCT in Matte Majestic Silver Metallic, the Goldwing Tour Manual in Pearl Hawkeseye Blue and the Goldwing Tour Premium which offers DCT and an airbag — in either Darkness Black or Candy Ardent Red.

Specifications:

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, horizontally-opposed six-cylinder
Displacement: 1833cc
Power/Torque: NA
Transmission: Seven-speed dual clutch plus electric reverse, shaft drive
Tyres: F: 130/70R18 R: 180/60R16
Seat height: 725mm
Kerb weight: 379kg
Fuel capacity: 21L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km
Price: $45,449+ORC

Honda Goldwing

The current Goldwing series was updated in recent years, promising to be more exciting and to offer a more fulfilling, superb riding experience to riders and passengers.
The aim was to create a motorcycle with more freedom and increase ease of use to add further sophistication to its superior quality and attention to detail. Available in three variants — the Goldwing DCT in Matte Majestic Silver Metallic, the Goldwing Tour Manual in Pearl Hawkeseye Blue and the Goldwing Tour Premium which offers DCT and an airbag — in either Darkness Black or Candy Ardent Red.

Specifications:

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, horizontally-opposed six-cylinder
Displacement: 1833cc
Power/Torque: NA
Transmission: Seven-speed dual clutch plus electric reverse, shaft drive
Tyres: F: 130/70R18 R: 180/60R16
Seat height: 725mm
Kerb weight: 364kg
Fuel capacity: 21L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km
Price: $38,899+ORC

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special from $39,250 RA

Those who appreciate the aggressive look and wind-cutting power of the frame-mounted shark nose fairing and dual Daymaker Reflector LED headlamps on the Road Glide Special model wouldn’t ride anything else. Now features the 114 engine for even more torque.

Specifications:

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin
Displacement: 1868cc
Power/Torque: NA/163Nm @ 3000rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 130/60B19 R: 180/55B18
Seat height: 695mm
Kerb weight: 375kg
Fuel capacity: 22.7L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra from $55,995 RA

Premium Harley-Davidson touring on three wheels, the Tri-Glide Ultra offers a new sensation which is still familiar. Get all the premium features, starting with a Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine, an all-new Boom! Box GTS infotainment system and enough storage space so you can pack enough to go for a good, long time.

Specifications:

Engine: Twin-cooled, four-stroke, Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin
Displacement: 1868cc
Power/Torque: NA/162Nm
Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive
Tyres: F: MT90B16 R: P205/65R15
Seat height: 735mm
Kerb weight: 564kg
Fuel capacity: 22.7L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited km/8000km

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide from $34,495 RA

It’s a new, stripped-back touring icon, revealing an old name for a modern bike. Built with the essentials so it can be tailored to suit the owner, the new Electra Glide has the touring essentials all standard. It encourages you to disconnect, with a glove box instead of an audio system. There’s a solo touring seat, designed just for the rider, while the batwing fairing and mid-height screen are there to provide great all-round comfort.

Specifications:

Engine: Twin-cooled, Milwaukee-Eight 107
Displacement: 1745cc
Power/Torque: NA/152Nm
Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive
Tyres: F: 130/80B17 R: 180/65B16
Seat height: 680mm
Kerb weight: 372kg
Fuel capacity: 22.7L
Warranty: 2 years, unlimited km

BMW K 1600 GTL From $43,890 RA

The new BMW K 1600 GTL motorcycle is the pinnacle of high quality and sheer comfort, boasting the legendary straight-six engine. Now standard equipped with the latest generation of Dynamic ESA and ABS Pro. Make your elegant entrance with the newly redesigned panels. Stay calm and collected in any weather conditions and at any distance. On your own or with a partner, enjoy superior control and effortless steering in all your comings and goings. Three variants.

Specifications:

Engine: Oil/water-cooled, four-stroke, inline six-cylinder engine
Displacement: 1649cc
Power/Torque: 118kW @ 7750 rpm 175Nm @ 5520rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, shaft final drive
Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17
Seat height: 810mm
Kerb weight: 334kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 26.5L
Warranty: 3 years, unlimited km

BMW K1600 B From $42,635 RA

With its big, smooth and torquey six-cylinder powerplant, the K 1600 GT is the latest in a long line of GT machines from BMW. With a low centre of gravity making its not-inconsiderable bulk easier to manage than many would expect, the K 1600 GT offers a majestic way to tour long distances. Three variants.

Specifications:

Engine: Oil/water-cooled, four-stroke, inline six-cylinder engine
Displacement: 1649cc
Power/Torque: 118kW @ 7750 rpm/ 175Nm @ 5520rpm
Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet clutch, shaft final drive
Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17
Seat height: 810mm
Kerb weight: 334kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 26.5L
Warranty: 3 years, unlimited km