9 Touring Bikes Everyone Ignores — But Mechanics Say BUY THEM NOW

A used touring bike looks like a gamble next to a new one's sticker price, but one dealer record proves otherwise. I trace the Honda ST1300 Pan European's climb from £11,299 new in 2002 to £14,999 by 2018, with used ones now running £2,500 to £8,999. I cover the Kawasaki Concours 14's shared Ninja frame, the hydraulic lifter cold start test, the VIN recall check, service folders, shaft final drive, long production runs, trike trade-ins, and the dealer's cash lot special, each with the one thing to check before any money changes hands.