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Need an Adventure Machine? The SUVs of the motorcycle world are adventure bikes. They’re the motorcycles that are designed to do anything and pretty much everything. They can take you across the country comfortably, traverse difficult terrain, and they even handle much better than expected on a twisty canyon road. These motorcycles are the Swiss …

What do you do with an A2 license, loads of time on your hands, and an itch to travel? Break a record, apparently – and although MCN tells us the record is still being verified by the Guinness Book of World Records, the mid-pandemic feat itself is impressive, to say the least. The report tells …

Slovenia And Back on a Ducati SuperSport S I’ll admit, I was stoked to be given this interview. I knew Maja Kenney as a lively, fresh personality on her social media feed but had never met the woman face-to-face.  Believe me, then, when I say that I left the chat grinning and with my fingers …

Word on the streets is that Honda’s been cooking something up for the adventure bike sector – and with trademarks for the Transalp being renewed all over the globe, we’ll be curious to see which direction the company heads.  Our report today comes from CycleWorld’s article stating that “Honda applied for the Transalp trademark in …

Triumph’s designer for the new 2022 Tiger 1200 – a superb gent by the name of Rodolfo Frascoli – has just undergone an interview with Italian media outlet Motociclismo – and we get a sneak peek of what goes on in the lab when creating a top-notch Triumph machine.  RideApart is right – with the …

KTM’s full-beef 1290 Super Adventure S & 1290 Super Adventure R duo are finally headed to the Americas – and this year’s updates in electronics have given both machines a bit of extra independence.  The report from Ultimate Motorcycling states that both machines are set to arrive in the US by 2022, with this model …

Husqvarna Motorcycles has finally dropped their long-anticipated adventure bike – and the Judging by RoadRacingWorld’s report, the Swedish manufacturer has just created the perfect middle-class motorcycle for their adventure sector.    The Husqvarna Norden 901 was first peeked at EICMA’s 2019 Show, with the machine’s purported nimbleness, capability, and ruggedness appealing to riders worldwide. Inspired by …

Heads up – Benelli’s got a new bun in the oven, and we’ve just had word that it’s a larger adventure bike that’s been type-approved in China. The leak – according to a recent report from CycleWorld – comes with a bit of confusion.  Benelli has indeed been working on an adventure bike to work …

The Big V-Strom: Suzuki’s V-Strom 1050 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Suzuki V-Strom 1050 is one of the most versatile models in the 2021 Suzuki line-up. In the US, it’s the same model as the one from 2020. However, across the border in Canada, it’s a 2021 model. Now, if you’re …

The Range-Topping Adventurer: The Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT Adventure Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The top of the range adventure motorcycle in the 2021 Suzuki line-up is the formidable V-Strom 1050XT Adventure. Now, it’s not a 2021 model for residents of the USA, however, for those in Canada, it’s being sold with …

Adventure-Ready: The 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The V-Strom 1050XT joins the 2021 Suzuki line-up, depending on what side of the border you’re sitting on. In the US, it remains the same as the previous 2020 model. However, in Canada, it’s a new model for 2021. Though, it’s …

More Adventure, More Action, More V-Strom: The 2021 V-Strom 650 XT / XT Adventure Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links As usual, the 2021 Suzuki line-up includes a couple of adventure-focused variants of the already impressive V-Strom 650 model. These variants include the V-Strom 650 XT and XT Adventure models: two Japanese motorcycles …

Famously Versatile, Incredibly Reliable: The 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The updated V-Strom 650 is one of the stars of the 2021 Suzuki line-up. For years, the venerable V-Strom 650 has gained a cult following as a solid commuting machine with adventure and sports touring capabilities. It’s such …

The 2021 Harley Davidson Pan America 1250: The New Adventure Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The wait is over! The first American-made Adventure bike is here, the Harley Davidson Pan America 1250. HD is trying to come into a market segment that has some serious heavyweights. Both the 1250 and 1250 Special …

Honda’s Middleweight Adventure Machine: The 2021 NC750X Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The NC750X is one of the most versatile Honda motorcycles currently available. It’s powerful, capable, comfortable, practical, and it features a few impressive upgrades for the new year that make it one of the most attractive models in the 2021 …

The 2021 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS: Designed For Long-Distance Sports Touring Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS is the latest model of the Japanese manufacturer’s entry into the long-range sports touring category. Utilizing a 1,352 cc DOHC liquid cooled inline-four, the biggest four cylinder in the entire …

The 2021 KTM 890 Adventure: The Heart Of KTM’s Adventure Lineup Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 KTM 890 Adventure is the cornerstone, the pillar, upon which the entire current 2021 Adventure model lineup is built upon. The smaller 390 Adventure and the larger 1290 Adventure models would not exist if …

The 2021 KTM 390 Adventure: Small Engine, Big Adventure Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 KTM 390 Adventure may have a small engine, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t handle nearly anything thrown at it. That 373cc, liquid cooled, four-valve single produces 43 HP and 26 lb-ft of torque, giving …

The 2021 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE is an Adventure Tourer With the Heart of a Sportbike Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Kawasaki Versys 1000 ABS SE LT+ is the highest spec adventure bike from the venerable Japanese manufacturer. The engine of the bike, a 1,043cc inline-four, is shared with the …

2021 Kawasaki Versys-X 650: The Quintessential Mid-Sized Adventure Tourer Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Versys 650 ABS is Kawasaki Motorcycle’s middleweight adventure tourer, now standardized as a global model instead of being just for the US and Japanese markets. Using a 649cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin based on the engine from …

The 2021 Kawasaki Versys-X 300: A Small Adventurer For City Fun Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Versys-X 300 is Kawasaki’s smallest adventure motorcycle in the 2021 lineup, designed mostly for city roads and maybe some gravel and dirt alleyways. More accurately an adventure tourer than an out-and-out adventure bike, and partially …

The 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 is an Adventure Touring Dream Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 is a new chapter for Yamaha’s adventure touring model range. The Japanese manufacturer positions this bike as a mid-point between an out-and-out adventure rally racer and a civil, calm street motorcycle. Powered …

Kawasaki has now released details on the 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650. The KLR has been legendary in the adventure riding world since it’s release in 1987. A very straightforward, four-stroke single-cylinder with lots of fuel capacity at a fair price point.  Since 1987, not a lot has changed with Kawasaki KLR other than a slight …

Road-focused Adventure Machines: The Triumph Tiger 1200 XR Line Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Tiger 1200 XR line remains a crucial part of the 2021 Triumph line-up. The small-sub range of British-made adventure motorcycles hasn’t received much in the way of updates since 2018, and the same is true for …

Unlimited Adventure: The 2021 Triumph Tiger 1200XC Range Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Tiger 1200 XC remains a crucial part of the 2021 Triumph line-up. While it hasn’t experienced any upgrades from previous years, this classic British-made adventure motorcycle continues to impress in whatever form it takes. Within the Tiger …

Off-road Adventure: The 2021 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Range Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Tiger 900 models in the 2021 Triumph line-up are divided into two sub-ranges: the Tiger 900 GT models, and the Tiger 900 Rally models. If you’re looking for a capable British motorcycle with real off-road abilities, …

Go Touring With The 2021 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Range Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links While the new Triumph Tiger 850 Sport has taken over the duties of the Tiger 900, the 900 platform isn’t dead yet. The 2021 Triumph line-up has a number of Tiger 900 models still going strong. For …

The New Euro5-Compliant 2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Tiger 850 Sport is a new addition to the 2021 Triumph line-up. It’s the smallest adventure model from Triumph Motorcycles, replacing the outgoing Tiger 800. The all-new model is designed for performance-oriented road-going adventure and comes complete …

BMW’s Pocket-Sized Adventure Tourer: The 2021 BMW G 310 GS Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The G 310 GS is a small-capacity adventure touring motorcycle from European manufacturer BMW. There are a number of small displacement models in the 2021 BMW line-up, but this aggressive and compact tourer is arguably the most …

Unlimited and Uncompromising Versatility: The 2021 BMW F 750 GS Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 BMW F 750 GS strikes the perfect balance between rugged adventure capabilities and practical everyday rideability. It may not have the same commanding presence as its larger GS-designated stablemates, but this unassuming machine packs a …

The 2021 BMW F 850 GS Adventure is the Ultimate Middleweight Adventure Bike Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 BMW F 850 GS Adventure is the top model in the BMW Motorrad middleweight adventure class, and one of the most exciting motorcycles in the 2021 BMW line-up. It’s an uprated version …

The 2021 BMW F 850 GS Can Conquer Any Terrain Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The BMW F 850 GS is an ideal adventure motorcycle. It’s smaller and more agile than the larger GS models, but it doesn’t compromise on power and performance. It has the perfect balance of off-road agility and …

The Ultimate Adventurer: The 2021 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is the ultimate adventure touring package in the 2021 BMW line-up. This European-made motorcycle is one of the most recognizable motorcycles on the market. It’s sharp, powerful, capable, and one of …

The 2021 BMW R 1250 GS was Built for Tough Touring Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The BMW R 1250 GS is one of the most recognizable motorcycles ever made, and one of the highlights of the 2021 BMW line-up. This European-made motorcycle is the gold standard for adventure-focused touring motorcycles and …

Contents BMW History What Makes BMW’s Special? 2021 Adventure Lineup Our Recommended BMW’s Just hearing someone say BMW adventure motorcycles conjures up images of twisty mountain highways, steep dusty trails, vast deserts, and dense forest roads. BMW is the company that pioneered the adventure motorcycle segment, and it’s the first that comes to mind for …

2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GT, 900 GT Low, and 900 GT Pro Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GT, 900 GT Low, and 900 GT Pro are all aimed at the road-going adventurer. While they are capable of off-roading, the primary objective is adventure touring. All three models …

2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Models Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XC models are the kind of bikes you would probably want to have if you wanted to do a multiple day trip across some unfriendly landscapes. As with all submodels of the Tiger 800 model line, …

2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XR Model Range Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XR model range consists of the XR base model, the XRx and XRx Low, and the range topping XRt. The XR models are the more road and urban focused adventure bikes, however they are certainly …

2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XC Range & Desert Edition Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links For 2020, Triumph has released two types of adventure bikes, the 1200 XR range and the 1200 XC range. The XC models are more dedicated off-road adventure bikes, true to the spirit of multiple days on the go …

2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XR Range & 1200 Alpine Edition Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links For 2020, Triumph has released two types of adventure bikes, the 1200 XR range and the 1200 XC range. The XR range is more road focused, aiming to be the ultimate adventure touring bikes that have the …