Charles Scott had never gone bike touring until 2008, when he took his eight-year-old son, Sho, on a 2,500-mile, 67-day, self-supported ride from one end of Japan to the other. “I was so completely ...

Highway touring is supposed to feel effortless, not like a test of endurance. The machines that truly excel at it combine relaxed ergonomics, wind protection, and unflappable stability so riders can ...

Nothing beats Harley-Davidsons for touring. Long road trips are just better with a Harley. Its long wheelbase, combined with its larger rake angles, makes for a stable ride. Massive torque allows you ...

From afar, the best road bikes and the best touring bikes look nearly the same. Both have drop bars, similarly shaped frames, and disc brakes. Even the cassettes look the same, along with the rest of ...