| Model | Engine | Horsepower | Wet Weight | Fuel Capacity | Price |
| Adventure Bikes | |||||
| BMW R1250 GS | 1254cc Boxer | 117 | 615 | 5.3 | $18,645 |
| BMW R1250 GS Adventure | 1254cc Boxer | 117 | 625 | 7.9 | $19,945 |
| BMW 850 GS | 853cc, Twin | 90 | 531 | 6.1 | $13,195 |
| Suzuki V Strom 1000 XT | 996 cc, V Twin | 91 | 520 | 5.2 | $14,599 |
| Suzuki V Strom 650 XT | 645cc, V Twin | 68 | 476 | 5.2 | $9,299 |
| Triumph Tiger 800 XCa | 799cc, Triple | 94 | 505 | 5 | $15,850 |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 XCa | 1215cc, Triple | 141 | 570 | 5.3 | $21,750 |
| Honda Africa Twin | 998cc, Twin | 82 | 515 | 5 | $12,999 |
| KTM 1290 Super Adventure S | 1301cc, V Twin | 160 | 535 | 6.1 | $17,999 |
| KTM 1090 Adventure R | 1050cc, V Twin | 125 | 535 | 6.1 | $14,899 |
| KTM 790 Adventure R | 799cc, Twin | 95 | 460 | 5.3 | $13,499 |
| Yamaha 1200 Super Tenere | 1199cc, Twin | 108 | 575 | 6.1 | $15,099 |
| Yamaha Tenere 700 | 689cc, Twin | 72 | 450 | 4.2 | TBD |
| Kawasaki KLR 650 | 651cc, Single | 36 | 442 | 6.1 | Discontinued |
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Looking for something a little bit exotic?
How about the SWM Superdual X? It’s an Italian 650 dual sport based on the superb 2011 Husqvarna TE630 and, according to Dirt Bike magazine, is a contender to fill the open slot vacated by the discontinued Kawasaki KLR 650. … Continue reading →
2019 Motorcycle of the Year
Rider magazine has selected the KTM 790 Adventure as its 2019 motorcycle of the year. They said: “ADV bikes have been getting increasingly bloated, however, bigger, more powerful—and heavier—each model year. Hard-core ADV-ers have been clamoring for years, begging for … Continue reading →
The KTM 790 Adventure is here
KTM’s 2019 790 Adventure R Redefines Off-Road ADV That’s the claim Justin Dawes makes in an article in Motorcyclist magazine. He writes, “Cutting to the point, it’s as close to rally promise as any KTM Adventure has ever achieved. Bull’s-eye. … Continue reading →
Midsize Adventure Off-Road Shootout part 2
Having managed our expectations about this Cycle World article by previously re-writing the title in plain English – Sub-1200cc Heavyweight Adventure Dirt Road Shootout – we are now prepared to discuss some of the particulars of the article. Our goal … Continue reading →
Midsize Adventure Off-Road Shootout
Cycle World recently published a comparison of three adventure bikes – the KTM 1090, the Honda Africa Twin, and the Triumph Tiger 800XCx. Unfortunately, the article was written in “writer speak” potentially making it difficult for the less experienced riders … Continue reading →
Rejoice at your choices
For 20 years the mainstream dual sport motorcycle class in the United States has been stuck in a backwater swamp with few signs of life. The last time Honda updated the XR650L was never – it’s been the same bike … Continue reading →
Living in Bizarro World
When I was a kid I used to love reading Superman comics. It was there I was introduced to Bizarro World, a place that sort of resembled planet Earth but where everything was oddly different. For example, Earth had Batman, … Continue reading →
Building a Unicorn
“Now… If you up the ante a bit … more like 365 lbs, 200 mile range, 11-12 inches of travel and a Twin engine we’re getting to Unicorn territory.” – cb60130, advrider.com The adventure riding world calls this bike “the unicorn” … Continue reading →
The Unicorn Bike
Adventure riders have been longing for “the Unicorn” adventure bike for as long as there have been adventure bikes. What is “the unicorn bike”? It is a lightweight, multi-cylinder, off road biased, adventure bike that can do anything and everything, … Continue reading →
Yamaha Tenere 700
For the past two years or so Yamaha has been teasing us with the Tenere 700 – a multi-cylinder, middleweight, adventure bike with an off-road bias. The rumors have had the adventure riding world drooling at the thought. Imagine – … Continue reading →
Honda CRF450L – holding its own
The new Honda CRF450L is out (you can buy one now) and the initial reviews have been published. The consensus of the motorcycle press is that despite weighing 30 lbs or so more than the competition the CRF450L is a … Continue reading →
DFW 1st Tuesday Reminder
1ST TUESDAY REMINDER….this Tuesday 10/2 at El Fenix in Grapevine…7PM. Second item: Texas is a great place to live…unless you are a ADV/DS rider! The lack of public lands available to ride on…means traveling to other states for some great … Continue reading →
Honda CRF450L in the wild
After a well telegraphed build-up, Honda has finally released the 2019 CRF450L – one of the most anticipated dual sport bikes in history. Honda (and Japanese) motorcycle fans have been demanding new dual sport bikes from Japan for years as … Continue reading →
Husqvarna in Austin
Austin used to have a Husqvarna motorcycle dealer (Napalm Motorsports) but they went out of business in 2017. Since then, if you wanted to buy a new Husqvarna motorcycle or get service on a Husky you already owned, the closest … Continue reading →