An adventure bike is many things to many people. Some want one to traverse countries and continents; others end up riding it to work or the local coffee shop. Whatever the ride, the adventure bike is expected to be good at it. Sadly, that math doesn’t always work. The adventure bikes that are designed for long-distance use don’t always like to be confined to city limits.
And those designed to make your city rides easier on your derrière can run out of breath on the highway. The good thing is, today there is something for everyone, including adventure bikes that are good at a lot of things. Here are ten adventure bikes that deliver versatility, comfort, and control in equal measure.
Kawasaki KLR650 Adventure
Price: $6,999
The KLR650 has been around for a very long time, and it will probably remain for an even longer time. It has all the bare essentials you’ll require in a motorcycle, including ABS, and nothing extra. The weight has crept up over the years to the point that it is difficult to call the base version a dual-sport bike anymore. The KLR650 Adventure adds touring features like aux lights, luggage, and a 12V and USB charging points, but it remains the hard-as-nails companion you’d want with you on a long ride into the unknown.
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Engine Type |
Single cylinder |
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Displacement |
652 cc |
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Max Power |
38.5 HP @ 9,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
39.1 LB-FT @ 4,500 RPM |
KTM 390 Adventure R
Price: $7,699
For a little more moolah than the KLR, KTM’s 390 Adventure R makes a lot of sense, especially if you plan to go off-road a lot. It has the legs to do highway miles, the torque to take on dirt, and has a full electronics suite with a by-wire throttle and a six-axis IMU. There is also a fully adjustable suspension, a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and navigation, and the cornering ABS and traction control are switchable.
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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 |
CFMoto Ibex 800 E
Price: $10,299
The Ibex 800 is an extremely versatile product. It is capable of off-road work, but with a 19-inch front, it is very well suited to touring. It has a spoke rim setup with tubeless tires, but the list of standard features is staggering. You get a radar-based blind spot monitoring system, an 8-inch touchscreen TFT display with Apple CarPlay, a steering damper, a two-way quickshifter, a center stand, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
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Engine Type |
270° I2 |
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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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Yamaha Ténéré 700
Price: $10,999
The Ténéré 700 was developed to be the best off-road middleweight ADV in the business, and it’s safe to say that it nailed that brief. It has now become more civilized, with a by-wire throttle, ride modes, and an optional two-way quickshifter. Yamaha has also improved its highway manners by fitting a taller windscreen for better wind protection. So it has grown up, yes, but it hasn’t lost the playfulness that we know and love about it.
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Engine Type |
270° I2 |
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Displacement |
689 cc |
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Max Power |
72.4 HP @ 9,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
50.2 LB-FT @ 6,500 RPM |
Honda Africa Twin DCT
Price: $15,599
The Africa Twin is one of those motorcycles that keeps on keeping on, despite an apparent lack of updates. It is still a good choice because of its combination of reliability, features, and price. The automatic makes a lot of sense if you need versatility. Not only does it make riding in the city so much easier, but it also offers manual control and the ‘G Switch’ that allows more clutch slip when you need better control at really slow speeds. If you need even more comfort, the Adventure Sports offers electronic suspension in addition to everything else.
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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 |
MV Agusta Enduro Veloce
Price: $16,998
The Enduro Veloce is a great mix of Italian exotica and great value for money. For under $17,000, you get a true high-revving Italian exotic – only this one is an adventure tourer. It retains the engine with the counterrotating crank, and doesn’t limit itself as other ADVs do. It can reach 137 miles an hour! Features include a 7-inch TFT display, Sachs suspension, launch control, traction control with eight levels, and an anti-theft system that has geolocation as well.
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Engine Type |
I3 |
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Displacement |
931 cc |
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Max Power |
124 HP @ 10,000 RPM |
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Max Torque |
75.2 LB-FT @ 7,000 RPM |
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BMW R 1300 GS Automatic
Price: $26,830
The flagship GS is the default choice for a lot of riders looking for a full-size adventure motorcycle. It has earned this reputation through decades of being reliable, fun to ride, and capable enough for anything that the road throws at it. The update to 1,300 cc has brought variable valve timing along with it, and the option of an automated manual gearbox as well – the base model is a very affordable $20,395 in comparison.
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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 |
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
Price: $20,999
Not many want to take a behemoth of a full-size adventure bike for hardcore off-road work, but if they are crazy enough to want to do it, the 1290 Super Adventure R is the bike to do it with. It is equipped with a 21/18 spoke rim combination, more travel for the suspension, and it should be both more reliable and better suited to high-speed off-road riding than the 1290 Super Adventure S’s suspension. Of course, the seat is higher as well, but that’s the price you pay for getting an all-conquering off-road ADV.
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Engine Type |
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 |
Zero DSR/X
Price: $22,995
Most people will scoff at the idea of an electric adventure motorcycle, but the fact of the matter is that 90 percent of the time, the DSR/X will be more bike than you’ll ever need. The range and charge time are the concerns for any EV adopter, and Zero has answered their queries with the ‘Power Tank’ battery extender. If you add this with the ‘overcharge’ feature, you can get up to 155 highway miles out of it!
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Engine Type |
Liquid-cooled electric motor |
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Max Power |
100 HP |
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Max Torque |
169 LB-FT |
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Range |
179 Miles (city) |
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Charge Time |
1.6 Hours (min, 0-100%) |
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Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
Price: $31,995
The Multistrada V4 Rally is the most versatile of the large Multistradas. It gets the spoke rims, electronic suspension, and all the features you’d expect from an exotic European machine. But it dials back on the temperamental behavior, because the new Granturismo V4 is a gem. The electronic suspension can adjust automatically, can be changed at the touch of a button, and lets the Multistrada be taken off the side stand much more easily. There is a battery of electronics at work behind the scenes, of course, and the window into that world is the 6.5-inch TFT screen. Standard equipment includes 12V and USB charging ports, TPMS, and radar at both the front and rear, which gives access to adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and blind spot detection.
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Engine Type |
90° V-twin |
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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 |