Sport Touring Motorcycles That Defined 2025
Looking back at American Sport Touring’s motorcycle coverage in 2025 reveals that reader consistently gravitated toward stories examining how new and updated motorcycles translate to real-world sport touring use.
Across evolving platforms and refreshed lineups, these motorcycle updates and reviews reflect a segment that continues to evolve, with manufacturers striving to balance performance, comfort, and long-distance capability. Together, this collection illustrates how sport touring remains well defined by motorcycles that deliver sportbike performance alongside practical touring versatility.
The Sport Tourers Riders Followed in 2025
Honda Announces New US Sport Touring Model
Honda’s return to the U.S. sport-touring conversation signaled renewed interest in the segment, offering insight into how the brand views performance touring for North American riders.
BMW R 1300 RS Preview: A Sportbike for Touring
A preview of BMW’s next-generation RS, exploring how the new platform aims to blend sportbike performance with long-distance capability.
BMW Announces 2026 R 1300 RT
An early look at BMW’s flagship touring platform, revealing how the latest RT evolves in response to rider expectations for comfort, technology, and performance.
Sport Touring Flair: Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
Moto Guzzi delivers a sport touring motorcycle with a magical blend of Italian style, performance, and tech – so we had to take it for a ride.
Kawasaki Unveils 2026 Sport Touring Lineup
Kawasaki detailed its 2026 sport-touring offerings, reinforcing its commitment to the segment with a mix of returning platforms and refinements aimed at performance-focused touring riders.
Suzuki Unveils 2026 GSX-S1000GT+
Suzuki refreshed its flagship GSX-S1000GT+, reaffirming the model’s role as a cornerstone in the modern sport-touring category.
BMW Announces 2026 R 1300 R Roadster
BMW expanded its 1300 platform with the introduction of the R 1300 R Roadster, illustrating the flexibility of its latest engine and chassis architecture.
Ducati Unveils 2026 Multistrada V4 RS: True Performance Touring
Ducati capped the year with the launch of its most performance-focused Multistrada yet, blending supersport DNA with long-distance capability and advanced rider aids.
Triumph Announces 2026 Tiger Alpine Edition
The Triumph Tiger Alpine Editions combine adventure style with road-focused tech, offering strong performance for today’s sport touring rider.
Suzuki 2026 SV-7GX: Built for Sport Touring
Suzuki’s middleweight crossover designed to bridge everyday usability and touring capability, reflecting continued experimentation within the sport-touring space.
Suzuki Announces Updated 2026 GSX-S1000GX+
The 2026 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ arrives with adaptive suspension and upright ergonomics, complementing the GT+ in Suzuki’s sport-touring lineup.
Triumph Announces Tiger Sport 800 Tour
Triumph’s Tiger Sport 800 Tour targets sport touring riders with strong performance, integrated luggage, and a competitive mid-$14K price.
A Segment Defined by Refinement Over Reinvention
What stands out across these motorcycles is a shared emphasis on refinement rather than radical change. Manufacturers continue to invest in flexible platforms that support a range of riding styles while preserving the performance character that defines sport touring.
As the segment evolves, progress is coming through incremental gains in chassis design, electronics, and long-distance usability rather than sweeping reinvention. We’re looking forward to bringing you continued coverage of the latest updates throughout 2026 as this segment continues to adapt with the times.
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by Staff Writers
The American Sport Touring writing team represents a diverse group of passionate sport touring motorcycle riders and industry experts dedicated to delivering insightful, well-researched content. Our contributors, both within the organization and guest writers, bring deep firsthand experience with sport touring motorcycles, gear and accessories, and destination discovery and route planning. No matter the assignment, each upholds the American Sport Touring commitment to high-quality, informative, and trustworthy content.
