The best electric touring bikes will be equipped for both on and off-road adventures. Ideally, they’ll be laden with mounting points for all the on-the-bike luggage your heart desires. From pannier racks to wider tyres and with the nice addition of suspension – not to mention plenty of battery life - modern day electric tourers make long-distance riding a breeze. If you’re not sure you want a dedicated tourer, be sure to read our guide to the best electric bikes as it covers most other disciplines.

If you’re planning multi-day trips on your e-bike, then you’ll want to look for a bike that can either hold two batteries, or comes with enough capacity for your riding. We’ve picked the following bikes carefully based on how much our reviewers liked them, and their touring capabilities: think wide tyres, big batteries, and comfortable yet capable geometries and frames.

 

Best electric touring bikes

• Riese & Muller Superdelite Mountain Rohloff - best for big budgets | Buy now for £9,339 from Electric Bike Sales
• Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Exc 750 - best hybrid tourer | Buy now for £3,699 from Damian Harris Cycles
• Dallingridge Malvern - best under £1,500 | Buy now for £1,349 from E-Bikes Direct
• Neomouv Adonis 2 - best mid-drive under £2,500 | Buy now for £2,357 from Electric Rider
• Moustache Samedi 27 Xroad 3 Open - best step-through tourer | Buy now for £2,899 from Fully Charged
• Kalkhoff Entice 5B Move - best mid-range tourer | Buy now for £3,699 from The Cycle Co.
• Merida e.BIG Tour 400 EQ - best tourer with Shimano motor | Buy now for £3,500 from Surge Bikes
• Forme Peak Trail Pro E - best all-rounder | Buy now for £3,099.99 from Forme

 

1. Riese & Muller Superdelite Mountain Rohloff - £9,339 (best for big budgets)

A low-maintenance hub geared electric tourer, the Riese & Muller Superdelite Mountain Rohloff is ideal for off-road adventures. Given the Superdelite name because it runs dual batteries (giving it a total 1,125Wh capacity), there’s plenty of mileage to be had on this machine.

It weighs 28.7kg so it’s not the lightest of bikes, but it does have the option of a rear rack fitment for carrying extra loads. That being said, at over £9k this is a big investment. But, if you’re serious about adventuring off-road, this is one of if not the best you’ll get from a very reputable brand.

For more detail, read our review of the Riese & Muller Superdelite Mountain Rohloff.

 

2. Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Exc 750 – £3,899 (best hybrid tourer)

Now only available as the 750 model since our review, the battery is bigger than ever which can only be a good thing. The Kathmandu Hybrid Exc got a rave review from Richard back in 2020, and the newer model retains the powerful Bosch motor.

The new version also brings a 12-speed Shimano Deore groupset, a rear rack for your bikepacking luggage with an integrated mudguard, and the choice of three frame designs. For under £4,000, it’s capable both on and off-road and promises a comfortable ride with plenty of mileage.

For more detail, read our review of the Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Exc 625.

 

3. Dallingridge Malvern - £1,349 (best under £1,500)

Described as a “good all round e-bike that won’t break the bank” by our reviewer, the Dallingridge Malvern is the firm’s take on a trekking bike. The frame design suits riders who prefer a slightly sportier riding position, but is only available in one size (18”), albeit with some adjustment for a range of rider heights.

It comes equipped with a rear pannier rack and mudguards so you can carry plenty of bags, the only obvious omission being hardwired lights – but many riders have their own preferences on lights so it’s not a glaring fault.

For more detail, read our review of the Dallingridge Malvern.

 

4. Neomouv Adonis 2 - £2,357 (best mid-drive under £2,500)

Neomouv’s take on a trekking bike, the Adonis 2 is a decently specced bike with a mid-drive motor for less than £2,500. There’s the choice of a 522Wh battery, which our reviewer managed around 40 miles on hilly terrain on, or a larger 630Wh option for a bit more money.

It’s a newer motor - as in, not as well-known a brand - but our reviewer found it to perform brilliantly. The bike also comes with a 27kg rated rear rack - and in touring every kilogram counts so the more carrying capacity the better for long-distance adventures.

For more detail, read our review of the Neomouv Adonis 2.

 

5. Moustache Samedi 27 Xroad 3 Open - £3,499 (best step-through tourer)

With a 625Wh battery and Bosch Performance Line mid-drive motor, there’s not a lot stopping this bike from being a full touring machine. The low step-through frame design means it’s highly accessible for a wider variety of riders, while balancing urban practicality with more rugged capabilities.

It’s suitable for on or off-road excursions, although we wouldn’t recommend any serious trail riding - it's more for leisurely towpaths or fire roads. For extra comfort, Moustache has equipped the Samedi 27 Xroad 3 Open with a suspension seatpost and 80mm of travel in the forks.

For more detail, read our review of the Moustache Samedi 27 Xroad 3 Open.

 

6. Kalkhoff Entice 5B Move - £3,999 (best mid-range tourer)

The Kalkhoff Entice is one of the more off-road oriented electric touring bikes in their range, and features the Bosch Performance Line mid-drive motor and a 625Wh Powertube battery for plenty of mileage on or off-road.

This is quite an adaptable touring e-bike, with plenty of thoughtful features like the integrated battery design and sleek cable integration on the handlebars. There’s even a choice of frame design between diamond and step-through alongside an array of frame sizes. In terms of touring capabilities, wide tyres and suspension forks make off-road adventuring more enticing.

For more detail, read our review of the Kalkhoff Entice 5B Move.

 

7. Merida e.BIG Tour 400 EQ - £3,500 (best tourer with a Shimano motor)

We last reviewed the e.BIG Tour 400 EQ back in 2019, but the price hasn’t moved much since then. What has, however, is the spec. It now comes with a Shimano EP8 motor with 85Nm of torque compared to the E7000 and 60Nm previously on offer, plus a 630Wh battery compared to the old 500Wh one.

Our reviewer, Dave, found the charge port to be a little niggly, but otherwise felt that, “it doesn’t have any major foibles and it’s equally at home cruising through the city or tackling some reasonably tough terrain.”

For more detail, read our review of the Merida e.BIG Tour 400 EQ.

 

8. Forme Peak Trail Pro E - £3,099 (best all-rounder)

The Peak Trail Pro E is Forme’s top of the range electric hybrid bike. Although not specifically marketed as a touring bike, we think it would make a great long-distance companion. With integrated lights, mudguards, and a rear pannier rack, it’s a bike that you can just set up and ride.

It also comes with a Bosch 500Wh battery and a Bosch Performance Line motor so you know it can handle some steep roads or trails. Wider tyres and an SR Suntour Mobie 32 coil fork mean it’ll go light off-roading if need be, thus opening up more touring possibilities.

For more detail, read our review of the Forme Peak Trail Pro E.

 

How to choose from the best electric touring bikes

 

Which electric bike is best for touring?

The best electric bike for touring depends on your needs and budget. If you want to ride off-road, then look for something with a mid-drive motor and wide tyres as well as some suspension for comfort. The more torque the better if you’re planning on riding steep stuff, but if you’re happy riding along country lanes and on the road, then you may prioritise other things like mudguards and lights.

You can get quite a bit of e-bike for your money these days, so there’s nothing to say that you can’t get a suitable touring companion for less than £3,000. However, like with most things, the more you spend the better the quality of the bike – although there are limits to this.

 

What kind of motors are on electric touring bikes?

As you’ll see from our list above, mid-drive motors are more common than hub-driven ones on electric touring bikes. The more luggage and weight you’re carrying, the better it is to have a motor in the centre of the bike, directly linked to the pedals. That’s not to say that hub-drive motors don’t have their place, if you pack light and stay away from steep hills then you should be fine.

 

How much luggage can electric touring bikes carry?

This depends on a couple of things. Firstly, the weight rating of the pannier rack (if the bike has one). The usual limit you’ll see is about 25kg, and you can balance that between two pannier bags and a potential rack bag.

The other alternative is through-frame bags. Many tourers come with mounting points on various parts of the frame like the forks so you can mount luggage using bolts, but there is always the option of ‘bikepacking bags’ which are often attached using velcro or other non-permanent fasteners.

 

What battery range can I get on an electric touring bike?

This depends on the battery capacity, the type of riding you’re doing and the weight you’re carrying. The easier the terrain, and less power assistance you use, the longer your battery will last. Similarly, if you carry a heavy load and ride up a lot of hills, you’ll see your battery range disappear much more quickly. For touring, we would recommend a bike that can hold dual batteries, or at least carry a spare so you can swap them out without needing to recharge mid-ride.

 

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