Motorcycling’s touring segment has evolved over the past decade. The conventional sport-touring recipe historically called for a proven sportbike platform equipped with a tall windscreen, relaxed ergos, and luggage options. With the explosive popularity of the ADV category, however, more and more manufacturers turned to adventure-touring models instead.
At the same time, the slumping sportbike class compelled brands to adapt to new consumer demands. These market forces formed today’s versatile sport-touring segment. From traditionalists to genre-benders, from upright seating positions to downright performance, the category is more diverse than ever. Here are the models that define the modern sport-tourer.
