If you are in the market for a touring bike, the market is chock-full of great options, but the vast majority cost well in excess of $20k. These feature-rich motorcycles are able to justify their lofty price tags to some extent, but if you are after better value, you need to look at a middleweight. Each middleweight offers something different, but the one thing that they have in common is the fact that they all offer fantastic value for money.All these bikes offer features previously reserved for halo models, and all of them offer great performance, too. A couple of the older Japanese platforms still make use of old inline-4 sports bike engines to keep costs down and performance figures up. One even runs on an adventure bike platform, but it is the dedicated tourer that might well be the sweet spot. The 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Is The Sweet Spot For All Riders MSRP: $12,495 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Action (1)The Tiger Sport 800 is actually the only all-new dedicated touring bike in this space. While this means it is an unknown quantity in terms of long-term reliability, it is by some margin the most modern motorcycle. We also feel that with the reliability record Triumph currently boasts across its range, it stands to reason that this will also be pretty reliable. The Honda NT1100 has been creating something of a buzz because of its impressive features list and scarcely believable price tag. It is well worth considering, but won’t be the sportiest of sport tourers thanks to its ADV roots.If you are willing to spend a little more money, you can get your hands on a Kawasaki Ninja 1100 SX. It offers a sporty ride, but the platform – even with the recent update – is beginning to show its age a little. Another bike starting to show its age a little is the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+. The engine is straight out of a K5 (2005) Gixxer sports bike, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Much like the Kawasaki, it makes use of a twin-spar aluminum chassis and is also still good for 150 horsepower. So you still get what you pay for.The Yamaha Tracer 9 has to be the most like-for-like alternative. It has a similarly long list of premium features at what is still a bargain price. Unlike the Triumph, the CP3 platform is very much a known quantity, and it gets luggage as standard fitment. BMW has the F 900 XR, which is priced well, but will only remain affordable if you are able to resist the rather tempting array of options BMW has on offer. Rivals Honda NT1100 Kawasaki Ninja 1100 SX Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+ BMW F 900 XR Yamaha Tracer 9 The Tiger Sport 800 Gets An All-New Triple Power: 113 Horsepower Triumph The Tiger Sport 800 has a brand-new engine which makes a healthy 113 horsepower. This makes it one of the most powerful bikes in the new 800ish class. It isn’t really about how much horsepower it makes, though, but how much usable power it has. The latest industry buzzword has become “mid-range”, which essentially equates to how flat the torque curve is. Around 90 percent of the Tiger’s torque is available through the mid-range, which means roll-on acceleration will be very good, and it will generally be more fun more of the time.Triples are not the most popular choice for touring bikes for good reason, and that is the simple fact that they do tend to buzz a bit at highway speeds. Triumph more than makes up for any form of discomfort with a level of refinement few manufacturers can replicate. While other manufacturers are still trying to figure out how to get fueling right on modern bikes that run ever so lean, Triumph has pretty much perfected it on all the bikes they make. Engine Specifications The Tiger Sport 800 Is The Ideal Lightweight Tourer Affordable Luxury Light is a relative term here, but in the world of touring, this really is a fairly light motorcycle. Even so, Triumph is still able to cram in a host of features to satisfy just about any rider aside from those looking for a tablet-sized dash. The dash on the Triumph will count against it because of what modern motorcyclists will expect, but in reality, you just don’t need another big screen to distract you.We need to admit that adding luggage as standard fitment would have sweetened the deal, but it gets away with it because the competition uses the same cost-cutting measure. Costs are also cut with the fairly rudimentary steel chassis, but the adjustable suspension is more than adequate for a bike in this segment. The electronics suite is pretty decent, as traction control and cornering ABS add an important layer of protection. It has a ride-by-wire throttle which allows for ride modes, quickshifter, and cruise control to all get incorporated.TriumphFor those looking to do a bit of light touring, or even go cross-country, this is a fantastic option. Triumph has clearly put a lot of thought into this model, offering a decent level of power and touring-friendly features at a very attractive price. There are some pretty good options in this space right now, but for us, this has to be the sweet spot. Just enough power to be fun without asking too much of the chassis, just enough comfort and tech features to keep it relevant, and above all else, affordable. Features Adjustable windscreen Switchable traction control Cornering ABS Ride-by-wire throttle Ride modes Cruise control Quickshifter Chassis, Suspension, And Weight Specifications