Best Touring Bike Models

When affordability meets performance we get the Hero XPulse 200 4V. This bike is one of the top picks in the 200cc class as it’s a very fun bike to ride. Powering the bike is a 199.6cc engine that has the capability of producing 18.9bhp and 17.3Nm of torque. Supporting the bike is a tubular diamond frame. The Hero XPulse 200 has an extremely smooth ride with the help of a 37mm front telescopic suspension with anti-friction bushes and a 10-step adjustable rear mono-shock.

The Suzuki V-Strom 250 is the smallest motorcycle on offer from the Japanese firm’s ADV lineup and is propelled by a 248cc parallel-twin engine. This liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine generates 26.1bhp and 22.2Nm of peak torque. The 17-inch front wheel and 19-inch rear wheel of the V-Strom 250 come shod with tubeless tires, which makes them ideal for both on-road and light off-road excursions. This ADV bike comes equipped with dual-channel ABS, LED headlights, and a digital control panel. The Suzuki V-Strom 250 sports an LCD display with Bluetooth along with a USB port and saddle stays among other features. The bike's low seat height of 800mm and tall windscreen shield the rider from the wind and weather. This makes The Suzuki V-Strom 250 perfect for touring.

The Himalayan 450 is designed for rough roads and off-roading with features like a long-travel suspension, good ground clearance, and a manageable weight (around 196 kg). This makes it suitable for navigating challenging terrains often encountered while touring in India. The 450cc engine offers more power (around 40 bhp) compared to its predecessor, the Himalayan 411. This translates to better cruising speeds on highways and easier handling of inclines with luggage. The adjustable seat height allows riders of different builds to find a comfortable riding posture for long journeys. Additionally, the optional low seat variant can improve confidence for shorter riders.

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is a street cruiser motorcycle with the brand’s signature retro design. The motorcycle features a curved tank, double-pod instrument cluster, and an up-swept exhaust. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is powered by a 649cc, air/ oil-cooled parallel-twin engine that produces 47bhp of power and 52Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission with slipper and assist clutch as standard. Both bike also features dual-channel ABS as standard.

The Super Meteor 650 is one of the biggest displacement cruisers that Royal Enfield released. Having a larger engine, the bike performs surprisingly smoothly on low revs and provides the rider with a handful of low-end torque to get up to required speed without having to go through gears. With the Super Meteor coming to life through a 648cc oil-cooled, twin-cylinder engine, we feel all the 46.3bhp and 52.3Nm of torque when whacking the throttle open. Being a fatter bike, Royal Enfield used a double cradle frame to give structure to the bike and it sits on an upside-down fork in the front and twin shock absorbers in the rear. The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 comes with digital meters which can be connected to through Bluetooth, a navigation system, a USB port and a lowered seat which puts the rider in a more relaxing and comfortable seating position.