7 Most Affordable Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes

Soaking Up the Miles

Touring bikes are incredibly popular these days, and for good reason - lots of folks want to get out and explore this country on two wheels, and tourers are the best way to do it. Designed for long-range comfort and chock full of amenities, these big, heavy machines are intended to soak up miles with ease, but as most are well aware, they aren't exactly cheap. However, there are a handful of Harley-Davidson touring models that won't present one with quite as much sticker shock as you may expect. 

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Street Glide

First up, we have the Street Glide, which starts out at $25,999, which is a pretty reasonable price tag by today's standards. The Street Glide is a very popular model in H-D's lineup thanks to its Batwing fairing and handsome looks, and it has plenty of tech, to boot. It also has plenty of power on tap thanks to its Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine, though cargo carrying capacity isn't quite as great thanks to the lack of the Tour-Pak out back. Regardless, the Street Glide is still a fantastic touring value if you don't go too crazy with options. 

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Road Glide

The same is true of the Road Glide and its identical $25,999 starting price, though it trades the Batwing fairing for a fixed Sharknose fairing. Though it has a shorter windshield and no lower fairings, the Road Glide still makes a great long-distance hauler with great tech, bags out back for one's gear, and a cushy ride that's hard to beat on long journeys. 

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Hydra Glide Revival

The recently-reborn Hydra Glide Revival is a bit cheaper at $24,999, and even though it's classified as a cruiser, it's more of an old-school tourer at heart - one with a big windshield. It also touts undeniable classic style, Milwaukee Eight power, an upright riding position, and a soft ride. The Hydra-Glide Revival does lack infotainment and ride control features, meaning that it isn't for everyone, but we imagine that plenty of folks may actually prefer the more old-school experience. 

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Road King Special

The Road King Special also costs $24,999 and gives buyers another great choice for long distance comfort, thanks to its soft ride, hefty curb weight, and powerful M8 engine. It comes with a pair of bags offering up 2.5 cubic feet of storage space, along with loads of style - though no windshield or fairing to help with the wind. 

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Low Rider ST

The Low Rider ST is another value proposition at $23,399 and is also defined as a cruiser, but with its fixed fairing and smaller windshield, is perfectly suited for longer trips as well. It's also equipped with 1.9 cubic feet of storage space thanks to a pair of bags, and the Milwaukee-Eight 117 has more than enough power for passing out on the highway. 

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Heritage Classic 114

Moving on to the Heritage Classic 114, we have another mileage champ that costs just $22,499 and touts undeniable vintage styling. It may be Softail-based and thus lighter, but the Heritage Classic 114 also has plenty of longer-distance appeal thanks to its windshield, comfy riding position, and a pair of saddlebags with 1.5 cubic feet of space, albeit no infotainment or fancy rider aids. 

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Pan America 1250 Special

Finally, we have a choice for the more adventurous rider who may want to travel off paved surfaces from time to time - the Pan America 1250 Special, which starts out at a reasonable $19,999. It has some nice features like a fairing and windshield, as well as hand guards that deflect the wind away from one's digits, too. An adaptive suspension soaks up the bumps, and the Pan America churns out an impressive 150 horsepower from its Revolution Max engine - along with loads of electronics, though you'll have to spring extra for a set of bags. 

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