Silvian Secara

It’s hard to outdo BMW when it comes to touring comfort, while Honda is arguably the king of reliability pretty much across the board. And as far as tourers go, few models out there can boast the credentials of motorcycles like the range-topping R 1300 RT or Honda’s Gold Wing, as they’ve been refined into the perfect mile-munchers over decades.

Safety standards in the automotive industry have come a long way, and today’s cars offer better protection than ever for their occupants. It’s easy to take safety features like airbags, crumple zones or electronic assists for granted nowadays, but let’s not forget that things haven’t always been this way.

Striking that fine balance between reliability and enjoyment is by no means easy, even if the motorcycling industry as a whole took some big steps in the right direction over time. Riders who seek performance and character are no longer forced to make huge sacrifices in terms of dependability, but some bikes still do a better job at managing this equilibrium than others. So, that being said, what are your options if you’re looking for something as reliable as a Honda and as thrilling as a Ducati?