If it is true freedom you want on two wheels, an adventure bike would be a pretty good choice to make. They’re built tough, can carry a pillion and luggage for two, and can deal with a variety of situations, both on tarmac and off, without a hiccup. This means they make a very strong case as bikes for a single-bike garage if long rides are part of the brief.
Even if the long rides aren’t on the menu, the sheer comfort and performance that large adventure bikes bring to the table are difficult to ignore. They might get a little unwieldy in bad traffic, but that’s just about the only negative about them these days – even the seat heights are manageable these days. With this in mind, we’ve jotted down a list of ten adventure bikes that are all the motorcycle you’ll ever need. And we haven’t heeded the sticker price this time around.
CFMoto Ibex 800 E
Price: $10,299
The Ibex 800 E is packed with features that you would expect from a premium bike and not a middleweight. These features include an 8-inch TFT touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay, radar-based blind spot monitoring, a steering damper, and a standard two-way quickshifter. There is also fully adjustable KYB suspension, J.Juan brakes, and 94 horsepower at your disposal.
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Engine Type |
270° parallel twin |
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Displacement |
799 cc |
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Max Power |
94 HP @ 9,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
56.8 LB-FT @ 6,500 RPM |
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Transmission |
6 speeds, quickshifter |
Honda Africa Twin
Price: $15,799
The Africa Twin is the very definition of all the adventure bike you’ll ever need. It gets ‘only’ 100 horsepower despite being a full-size motorcycle, which is enough performance for the sane, among us. It doesn’t lack features, with a six-axis IMU, adjustable and switchable traction control, switchable ABS, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto packaged with a touchscreen TFT display. The stand-out feature is the six-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, which has a manual mode as well as a ‘G switch’ that slips the clutch extra for low-speed work. The manual transmission gets a standard two-way quickshifter.
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Engine Type |
270° parallel twin, Unicam SOHC |
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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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Transmission |
6 speed DCT/manual |
KTM 890 Adventure R
Price: $15,799
The 890 Adventure R is one of the default choices if you’re the kind of rider who enjoys going further than anyone else off-road. KTM’s off-road racing experience shines through, with a lightweight product and 105 horsepower. It is equipped with a full electronics suite, fully adjustable suspension, and a TFT color display.
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Engine Type |
270° parallel twin |
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Displacement |
889 cc |
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Max Power |
105 HP @ 8,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
73.7 LB-FT @ 6,500 RPM |
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Transmission |
6 speeds, quickshifter |
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Moto Guzzi Stelvio
Price: $16,390
The Stelvio is like the Africa Twin, a full-size ADV that is priced more like a midsize one. Where it differs is that it is passed over quite a lot. It is also unique because of the longitudinal engine, while makes it easier for the shaft drive. Quite a few of its great features are optional, like the Bluetooth, navigation, and two-way quickshifter, but hey, choice is always good for the consumer! An extra $1,000 will get you the PFF variant with its radar-based cruise control.
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Engine Type |
Longitudinal 90° V-twin |
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Displacement |
1,042 cc |
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Max Power |
115 HP @ 8,800 RPM |
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Max Torque |
77 LB-FT @ 6,750 RPM |
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Transmission |
6 speeds, opt quickshifter |
Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE
Price: $16,449
The V-Strom 1050DE is a throwback ADV that uses a slightly heavy but large aluminum twin spar chassis. Another anachronism is the 21-inch front spoke rim that requires a tire with a tube, although the rear is a tubeless one. The V-twin engine is flexible, and is helped by a hydraulic assist and slipper clutch, by-wire throttle, ride mode, cruise control, and a two-way quickshifter. A six-axis IMU enables cornering traction control and ABS. Finally, a 5-inch TFT display offers Bluetooth and navigation.
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Engine Type |
90° V-twin |
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Displacement |
1,037 cc |
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Max Power |
107.4 HP @ 8,500 RPM |
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Max Torque |
73.7 LB-FT @ 6,000 RPM |
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Transmission |
6 speeds, quickshifter |
Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Price: $16,499
The Norden 901 is the KTM 890 Adventure R with a touch of Swedish cool, and better refinement. The Norden 901 Expedition is the version that is more off-road ready thanks to suspension that has even more travel, but is still capable of touring. It is fully adjustable, too. We also appreciate the other standard additions, like the heated grips and seat, taller windshield, and better engine skid plate. Of course, it has the poke to make use of the chassis bits with its 105 HP and full electronics suite.
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Engine Type |
270° parallel twin |
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Displacement |
889 cc |
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Max Power |
105 HP @ 8,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
73.7 LB-FT @ 6,500 RPM |
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Transmission |
6 speeds, quickshifter |
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BMW R 1300 GS
Price: $20,275
The R 1300 GS was always going to be on this list, because it is so good at so many things. The 1,300 cc horizontally opposed engine has given it a new dimension with the option of the automated manual gearbox, or a two-way quickshifter with the manual gearbox. You get all the things that make the flagship GS unique, and uniquely desirable: the single-sided swingarm with shaft drive, double wishbone front suspension, and a full electronics suite.
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Engine Type |
‘Boxer’ twin, intake VVT |
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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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Transmission |
6 speeds, shaft drive |
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Price: $20,999
The large KTMs have always been really quick machines, but the 1290 Super Adventure S also brings with it a large dollop of comfort. That makes it usable in a variety of situations – maybe even traffic, as long as it isn’t a very hot day. You get the best tech from the Austrian brand, including a hydraulic assist and slipper clutch, six-axis IMU, full electronics suite, a large TFT display, and semi-active suspension. The only stress here will be trying to ride it slowly!
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Engine Type |
‘LC8’ 75° V-twin |
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Displacement |
1,301 cc |
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Max Power |
160 HP @ 9,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
101.7 LB-FT @ 6,500 RPM |
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Transmission |
6 speeds, quickshifter |
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro
Price: $23,195
The Tiger series of motorcycles is known to be pretty good off-road despite the choice of an inline three-cylinder engine. The Tiger 1200 is a large touring-type ADV whose power might be too much for the ordinary person off-road, but it makes up for it with a very strong electronics suite. The T-Plane crankshaft also offers an excellent torque spread, while not compromising on power. It is assisted by a standard assist and slipper clutch and two-way quickshifter. Other features like semi-active suspension that can be lowered, an aluminum fuel tank, a by-wire throttle with ride modes, and a six-axis IMU all better the experience.
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Engine Type |
Inline three cylinder |
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Displacement |
1,160 cc |
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Max Power |
147 HP @ 9,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
95 LB-FT @ 7,000 RPM |
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Transmission |
6 speeds, shaft drive |
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Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Price: $28,995
The Multistrada has quite a few different avatars, but the most well-rounded of them is possibly the V4 S. It has the Granturismo engine with a counterrotating crankshaft, twin-pulse firing order that gives it better torque, and rear cylinder deactivation that makes life aboard a Multistrada V4 S better. There is also semi-active electronic suspension with remote preload adjustment, Brembo brakes with a radial master cylinder, and a 5-inch TFT color display.
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Engine Type |
‘Granturismo’ 90° V4 |
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Displacement |
1,158 cc |
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Max Power |
170 HP @ 10,750 RPM |
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Max Torque |
91 LB-FT @ 9,000 RPM |
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Transmission |
6 speeds, quickshifter |
Sources: KTM USA, BMW Motorrad