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Motorcycle news for sport touring riders, including relevant manufacturer announcements, product updates, events, safety bulletins, and major road developments.

Expanded inReach Plans Benefit Sport Touring Riders

Garmin adds flexible inReach plans with SOS-only and pause options — great news for sport touring riders exploring roads beyond cell service.

Suzuki Announces First of 2026 Models

Suzuki debuts two retro-inspired models and brings back the GSX-8R, GSX-8S, and GSX-R sportbikes in its feature-packed 2026 middleweight lineup.

BMW Announces 2026 R 1300 RT

BMW unveiled the reengineered R 1300 RT for 2026, bringing sport touring riders more power, comfort, and technology in a striking new design.

BMW Announces 2026 R 1300 R Roadster

The new R 1300 R blends aggressive styling, advanced tech, and the most powerful boxer engine yet with touring potential, but no word on an R 1300 RT.

Ducati Local Events to Follow Banner Sales Year

Ducati spotlights the 2025 Multistrada V4 and full model lineup during World Ducati Week coming in April, after a strong sales year in 2024.