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How much do they really weigh?

Texas Adventure Posted on October 7, 2019 by RichardOctober 7, 2019
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?

Texas Adventure Posted on September 3, 2019 by RichardSeptember 3, 2019

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 →

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2019 Motorcycle of the Year

Texas Adventure Posted on August 27, 2019 by RichardAugust 27, 2019

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 →

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The KTM 790 Adventure is here

Texas Adventure Posted on April 11, 2019 by RichardApril 11, 2019

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 →

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Midsize Adventure Off-Road Shootout part 2

Texas Adventure Posted on January 12, 2019 by RichardJanuary 9, 2019

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 →

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Midsize Adventure Off-Road Shootout

Texas Adventure Posted on January 10, 2019 by RichardJanuary 10, 2019

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 →

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Rejoice at your choices

Texas Adventure Posted on December 17, 2018 by RichardDecember 17, 2018

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 →

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Living in Bizarro World

Texas Adventure Posted on December 15, 2018 by RichardJanuary 9, 2019

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 →

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Building a Unicorn

Texas Adventure Posted on December 1, 2018 by RichardNovember 29, 2018

“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 →

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The Unicorn Bike

Texas Adventure Posted on November 30, 2018 by RichardNovember 29, 2018

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 →

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Yamaha Tenere 700

Texas Adventure Posted on November 28, 2018 by RichardNovember 29, 2018

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 →

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Honda CRF450L – holding its own

Texas Adventure Posted on November 28, 2018 by RichardNovember 28, 2018

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 →

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Honda CRF450L in the wild

Texas Adventure Posted on September 17, 2018 by RichardSeptember 17, 2018

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 →

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Husqvarna in Austin

Texas Adventure Posted on June 30, 2018 by RichardJune 30, 2018

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 →

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Now Is Your Chance

Texas Adventure Posted on May 23, 2018 by RichardMay 23, 2018

You’ve been wishing, hoping, praying, and hollering for the Japanese to come out with a modern 450 dual sport bike. You swore that if they would just make it, you would buy it. Your wish has been answered – today … Continue reading →

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