When you think ‘all-rounder motorcycle’, you probably think of either a dual-sport or an adventure bike. You’d have been right a while ago, but this isn’t true anymore. All-rounder motorcycles are everywhere now. They manage to do things that they’re not supposed to be able to do, and they do it well.
These are cruisers that like corners, tourers designed for track days, and adventure bikes that make your commute easier. These motorcycles are great candidates for a one-bike garage, and the best of them don’t shy away from a challenge. Here are ten of the best all-rounder motorcycles across every segment.
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KTM 390 Adventure R
Price: $7,699
The 390 Adventure R can be a confusing motorcycle because it has such a spectrum of abilities. It can be a tourer, cruising at 80 MPH with great wind protection on the highway. Point it toward dirt, and it will behave like a dual-sport thanks to its fully adjustable WP suspension, spoke rims, and off-road tires so aggressive that they need tubes. You also get a 5-inch TFT, six-axis IMU, and by-wire throttle, so there is switchable cornering ABS and traction control. Oh, and a two-way quickshifter, too.
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Engine Type |
Single cylinder |
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Displacement |
399 cc |
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Max Power |
44 HP @ 8,500 RPM |
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Max Torque |
28.7 LB-FT @ 6,700 RPM |
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Honda NC750X DCT
Price: $9,499
The NC750X has its fuel tank under the seat, and there is a massive lockable storage space where you’d expect the fuel tank to be. It is equipped with an automatic transmission – a six-speed dual clutch one, to be exact. The adventure tourer-type riding position helps you remain comfortable all day, so this is a great bike for the commute, or a weekend excursion.
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Engine Type |
270° I2 |
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Displacement |
745 cc |
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Max Power |
57.8 HP @ 6,750 RPM |
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Max Torque |
50.9 LB-FT @ 4,750 RPM |
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Honda CBR650R E-Clutch
Price: $9,899
The CBR650R isn’t a sports bike designed to go screaming around a racetrack; this is a real-world motorcycle with an engine tuned for torque rather than power. Honda debuted its ‘E-Clutch’ tech with it as well. This eliminates the need to operate the clutch, even when you come to a halt. It can be turned off via the menus on the 5-inch TFT display. If you want a sport bike that can make the commute a breeze and are partial to an even-firing inline four, the CBR650R is your answer.
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Engine Type |
I4 |
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Displacement |
649 cc |
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Max Power |
93.8 HP @ 12,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
46.4 LB-FT @ 9,500 RPM |
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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
Price: $10,999
The CB1000 Hornet SP has an incredible price; it costs just as much as middleweight nakeds and adventure bikes. And it is a liter naked with an inline four engine, suspension from Showa and Öhlins, and Brembo brakes! The TTX36 rear shock and the radial master brake cylinder are things we see only in the best motorcycles, and paired with the powerful engine, they are a recipe for fun naked. Of course, it is detuned in the US market for noise and emission norms, but that’s not a big hurdle to those who desire the global tune.
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Engine Type |
I4 |
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Displacement |
1,000 cc |
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Max Power |
129 HP |
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Max Torque |
NA |
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Yamaha Tracer 9
Price: $12,599
The Tracer 9 might be designed and marketed as a touring bike, but under the skin, it is as feisty as the MT-09 that it is based on. That’s because it has the twin-spar aluminum frame, the CP3 engine in the same state of tune, a two-way quickshifter, and a six-axis IMU. Yamaha has left all the settings in as well, so this is a touring bike with adjustable slide control! Of course, there are the usual settings as well: cornering traction control, ABS, and wheelie and lift mitigation control.
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Engine Type |
Crossplane I3 |
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Displacement |
890 cc |
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Max Power |
117 HP @ 10,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
68.5 LB-FT @ 7,000 RPM |
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2026 KTM 690 Enduro R
Price: $13,399
The 690 Enduro R’s recent update has seen it reclaim the crown of the most powerful production motorcycle with a single cylinder. KTM has also given it some very useful updates, like a by-wire throttle and six-axis IMU, so there is much better control over all that power and torque. It also gets the TFT screen from the 390 Enduro R, which has Bluetooth and navigation. This dual-sport can make for a very good highway machine or commuter, as long as you don’t intend to carry a pillion.
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Engine Type |
Single cylinder |
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Displacement |
693 cc |
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Max Power |
78 HP |
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Max Torque |
58 LB-FT |
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Honda Africa Twin DCT
Price: $15,599
The Africa Twin might be a large adventure bike designed to go off-road, but it feels very narrow, which inspires confidence. It has a six-axis IMU, so there is a full electronics suite helping things along. Spec it with the automatic gearbox for an additional level of ability. Not only can it do the commute better, but Honda has also given it manual control, an ‘S’ mode with three different levels of aggression in the shifts, and a ‘G Switch’ that will slip the clutch for low-speed work.
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Engine Type |
270° I2 |
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Displacement |
1,084 cc |
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Max Power |
100.5 HP @ 7,500 RPM |
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Max Torque |
82.6 LB-FT @ 5,500 RPM |
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BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Automatic
Price: $28,390
If you intend to traverse massive distances where there is no civilization, there is probably no better choice than the R 1300 GS Adventure and its almost-8-gallon fuel tank. It has all the things that make the big GS a great motorcycle – a low center of gravity, shaft drive, unique suspension, and an even better power figure and torque spread thanks to the variable valve timing. You can spec it with an automated manual gearbox and leave the shifting completely to the electronics, making it one of the most expensive (yet usable) commuters on the market!
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Engine Type |
Longitudinal Boxer twin |
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Displacement |
1,300 cc |
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Max Power |
145 HP @ 7,750 RPM |
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Max Torque |
110 LB-FT @ 6,500 RPM |
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Honda Gold Wing Tour
Price: $28,700
The Gold Wing Tour has established itself as a leading full-dress tourer with its reliability and features. However, its low center of gravity and optional automatic gearbox make it quite suitable for daily use, although its size can be a deterrent. The current generation’s double wishbone front suspension has allowed the engine to be moved forward in the chassis, reducing the reach to the handlebars and shortening the Gold Wing. If you fancy commuting in extreme comfort and don’t mind not filtering through traffic, this would actually make a lot of sense.
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Engine Type |
Longitudinal flat six |
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Displacement |
1,833 cc |
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Max Power |
124.7 HP @ 5,500 RPM |
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Max Torque |
125.3 LB-FT @ 4,500 RPM |
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Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST
Price: $44,999
Harley-Davidson’s involvement in racing can only mean good things. However, its first product related to its racing program isn’t a Sportster S or Pan America, with its modern chassis and engines. It is this, the CVO Road Glide ST, because H-D participates in the King Of The Baggers series. This Harley opts for performance bits like a tuned Milwaukee Eight 121, Brembo brakes, a six-speed Racing King transmission, and titanium exhausts. Fancy a ride to a track day in extreme comfort, and then tear up the track on the same bike? This is it.
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Engine Type |
45° V-twin |
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Displacement |
1,983 cc |
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Max Power |
127 HP @ 4,900 RPM |
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Max Torque |
145 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM |
Sources: Honda Powersports