Best adventure motorcycles that rule the mountains and the deserts
What's the story
While sport bikes are great for high-speed thrills and sharp low turns, dirt bikes are made to slice through the forest trails. But you cannot choose either to do other's job.
Hence, automakers have something called Adventure Tourers. With a harmonious mix of power, handling, and utility, they are made for the mountains and the deserts.
Here we compile the best of the best.
#5
Triumph Tiger 800 XCX: Priced at Rs. 12.70 lakh
The Triumph Tiger 800 XCX is the bike you suggest to people once you take it off-road.
The 800cc liquid-cooled engine produces 95PS of max power and 79Nm of peak torque which comes handy on some long desert trails.
Further, the lightweight tubular steel trellis frame, a dedicated 'Off-Road' driving move, traction control, and enhanced suspension travel make up for great riding pleasure.
#4
KTM 790 Adventure R: Priced around Rs. 9.53 lakh
The KTM 790 Adventure R, like any other good adventure tourer, meets two key requirements: power and lightweight body.
It weighs at around 190 kg, offers 95PS of power, and comes equipped with Bosch traction control as well as cornering ABS systems for overall better handling.
And with a price tag of around Rs. 9.50 lakh, it's one of the more affordable adventure tourers.
#3
Honda Africa Twin: Priced at Rs. 12.90 lakh
The Honda Africa Twin is engineered to shine on dirty tracks and desert trails.
The lightweight chassis, fully adjustable suspensions, dual-clutch transmission, and the 95.3PS of max power make it a great option to ride on.
Further, the 250mm of ground clearance, ABS and three-stage traction control make it as good on the dirt tracks as it is on the tarmac.
#2
BMW R1250 GS Adventure: Priced starts from Rs. 18.25 lakh
The BMW R1250 GS Adventure, unlike the company's premium cars, looks a bit raw and impolite thanks to its fully-naked design, spiffy graphics, and visible steel framework.
But it's really the 136PS-producing 1,254cc engine, and complimenting features like electronically adjustable ABS, traction control and suspension, that make the R1250 GS a go-to adventure tourer.
#1
Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro: Priced at Rs. 20 lakh
Powered by a 1262cc engine, the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro nearly enter superbike category with close to 160PS of power and nearly 130Nm of peak torque.
Moreover, the liquid-cooled Testastretta engine with Desmodromic variable timing, dual-channel ABS, traction control, and fully-adjustable suspension make the Multistrada 1260 one of the most advanced adventure bikes you can ride today.