10 Sport Tourers That Can Replace Several Bikes In Your Garage
Owning multiple motorcycles sounds like a dream until you have to maintain them, find room to park them, and decide which one to ride. A dedicated sport bike is great on winding roads, while a large touring bike makes highway miles disappear. Neither is always ideal for commuting. Sport tourers and sport crossovers offer a tempting middle ground, combining responsive engines, road-focused handling, practical ergonomics, and touring equipment. Some are affordable enough to serve as everyday motorcycles, while others deliver superbike performance without the same single-minded riding position. Here are 10 sport tourers that can cover several roles in your garage, ranked by their base U.S. prices.
Suzuki SV-7GX
Base Price: $8,599
The Suzuki SV-7GX is the cheapest ticket to this club, and it’s also the friendliest, too. Suzuki took the old SV650 V-twin, an engine known for durability, kept a claimed 72.4 hp, and added a three-step windscreen, a standard rear rack, and a bi-directional quick-shifter with three-level traction control. Claimed weight is 465 pounds, the tank holds about 4.5 gallons, and the seat sits at 31.3 inches. Suzuki calls it a crossover rather than a sport tourer, and that’s fair. It won’t embarrass a liter bike, and it isn’t trying to. However, as a commuter, a back-road toy, and a weekend luggage hauler, it covers three garage slots for under nine grand.
Honda NT1100 DCT
Base Price: $11,999
The Honda NT1100 DCT is an unusually sensible proposition for riders who want a large-capacity engine without the bulk and cost of a luxury touring motorcycle. Honda borrowed the Africa Twin’s 1,084cc parallel twin and priced it at $11,999 before destination. Output is about 101 hp, and in the US it only comes with the dual-clutch automatic, so you either let it shift itself or play with the paddles. That makes it the only DCT bike on this list. You also get a 6.5-inch TFT and a five-position windscreen, and the seat height is 32.3 inches. Luggage is an optional accessory, so budget for it. Still, it replaces the commuter and the long-hauler without much fuss.
Yamaha Tracer 9
Base Price: $12,599
At $12,599, the Yamaha Tracer 9 is the value play, with an 890cc triple, 483 pounds wet, a five-gallon tank, and about 48 mpg combined. Output is around 117 hp. Saddlebags and a six-axis IMU come standard, so the range is genuinely useful out of the box. The seat is a tall 33.3 inches, so shorter riders should sit on one first. The radar cruise, Y-AMT automatic, and semi-active suspension from the top-spec version don’t make it to the US, which stings a little. On a twisty road, you probably won’t notice. The standard panniers mean you can leave the naked bike and the dedicated tourer at home.
Kawasaki Versys 900 SE LT ABS
Base Price: $13,599
Kawasaki unveiled the 2027 Versys 900 SE LT ABS as recently as October 13, and it reaches US dealers in March 2027 at $13,599. It makes the cut simply because it’s the most interesting bike at this price. A 948cc inline-four from the Z900 makes a claimed 120 hp and 71.8 lb-ft of torque, and it’s the first Versys with radar-sensing features like adaptive cruise lite, blind-spot detection, and forward collision warning. The cruise function only slows the bike with engine braking, so you still handle the brakes yourself. Side cases, heated grips, hand guards, fog lamps, and a center stand are all standard, and the tank holds 5.3 gallons.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+
Base Price: $14,399
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+ is the answer for riders who want superbike-derived performance but don’t want to tour on a committed sportbike. It uses a 999cc inline-four based on Suzuki’s GSX-R engine architecture, packaged in a full fairing with a more accommodating riding position. The GT+ is supplied with standard side cases, so the owner doesn’t have to immediately spend extra on basic touring equipment. It also gets cruise control, a bi-directional quick-shifter, selectable riding modes, traction control and a 6.5-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity. Together, those features make the bike useful for commuting and much less tiring on long highway days.
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S
Base Price: $17,690
The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S costs $17,690 and carries a 1,042cc V-twin making 115 hp, with shaft drive and a wet weight of about 513 pounds. It’s the only shaft-drive bike on this list, so there’s no chain to lube before a road trip. Electronically adjustable Öhlins suspension, cornering ABS, and cruise control are part of the package, and Guzzi’s adaptive aerodynamics are designed to improve wind protection. Fuel economy runs around 50 mpg.
BMW S 1000 XR
Base Price: $18,825
The BMW S 1000 XR is what happens when a superbike engine gets a riding position designed for real roads. Its 999cc inline-four produces a claimed 170 horsepower and 84 lb-ft of torque, giving it the sort of performance that can make a conventional sport bike feel less necessary. The XR’s upright ergonomics, protective bodywork, and touring-friendly chassis make it better suited to spending hours in the saddle than a dedicated track-focused machine. Add the appropriate luggage and touring equipment, and it can handle cross-country travel, too. The catch is that 170 horsepower is a lot for everyday commuting, and its tall, performance-focused nature won’t appeal to every rider.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+
Base Price: $18,949
Suzuki recently unveiled the 2027 GSX-S1000GX+ for the U.S. market. The luxury crossover starts around $18,949. Under the bodywork sits the same GSX-R-derived 999cc four-cylinder, in addition to active damping, electronic rear preload adjustment, and Smart Cruise Control that keeps working through clutchless shifts. Winglets on the lower cowl add a bit of attitude. Long suspension travel and an upright riding position make it more relaxed than the GT+. It replaces the sport bike, the tourer, and the light adventure bike you keep eyeing, and it does all three with a very comfortable back.
Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT ABS
Base Price: $19,799
The Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT ABS is the more substantial touring option here. Its 1,099cc inline-four produces a claimed 133 horsepower under Kawasaki’s stated measurement standard and 82.5 lb-ft of torque. The SE LT adds electronic suspension with Showa Skyhook technology, heated grips, hard saddlebags, cruise control, and a quick-shifter over the outgoing base trim. Its upright riding position and touring equipment favor comfort over the committed posture of a superbike-derived machine. The larger engine also makes it a natural choice for riders who regularly travel with a passenger and luggage.
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE
Base Price: $29,999
The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE is the most expensive motorcycle on this list, but it also occupies a category of its own. Its supercharged 998cc inline-four produces a claimed 207 horsepower, turning a touring-capable motorcycle into something that can deliver truly extraordinary acceleration. It costs $29,999, more than three times the SV-7GX, and it sits at the top of Kawasaki’s sport-touring lineup. Adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, blind-spot detection, and electronically controlled suspension are part of the package, alongside heated grips and a quick-shifter. It replaces a hyper-sport machine and a grand tourer, if your garage and your wallet are both large enough.
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