Enduro
It's no secret that the iconic motorcycle brand has been moving in a new direction. On top of this comes a host of core technologies that are at the heart of the Tiger 800s superb riding experience, including; switchable ABS and traction control, ride-by-wire throttle, heated rider and pillion seats and grips, powered sockets (12v and USB) and an immobiliser.
These days, there are a lot of different Adventure Bikes on the market to choose from and choosing the right bike for your individual needs can be a challenge. Motorbike adventure travel, tips, stories, tech talk, reviews and motorcycle rider opinions. The Tiger Sport delivers exhilarating on-road riding, from touring to your favourite Sunday blast; this is a bike you will want to ride every day.
An 18-litre fuel tank, long travel suspension, high ground clearance and dry weight of 186 kg certainly make the SuperDual a very attractive proposition as a lightweight, easy to use adventure bike. Merlin have a CX bike 105 equipped which is quite competitive too th a similar range of gear IIRC.
The global motorcycle community is currently dominated by commuting motorcycles, however, the off-road motorcycle market is experiencing the fastest growth of any motorbike segment. The XPulse is a slightly bigger version of the now-discontinued 150 cc Hero Impulse, bigger only in terms of engine displacement though; the XPulse has a shorter height overall, to make it more accessible to riders of various builds and height.
Perhaps just as importantly, you also have to accept that as most adventure bikes will never go off-road, then the damage you inflict on it will devalue the bike come resale time compared to a tarmac only bike. Ah, but see the new Rally Raid off-road upgrade kit that they've just developed for the X. A rider can start on a good all-rounder and, if they want more dirt capability, move later in that direction.
They can be ridden anywhere, these bikes, on the road and off it. The idea of adventure (or allroad, roadplus and enduroad as some people are calling this style of bike) is also finding fans, with the ability to dart down a bridleway or over the plain or along a fireroad to mix up a regular road ride appealing to cyclists keen to get away from the congested streets and into the wide open countryside.
Heavily off-road biased, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R features more than 250 adventure bike just the 21 and 18 inch spoked front and rear wheels, and much more than the fully adjustable WP suspension package. The two-piece Cordura (or similar) textile suit adapts well to adventure riding, even if you don't look as cool as in a Rukka Allroad.
The fuel-injected, 645cc V-twin engine boasts a healthy 62 hp at 8,900 rpm and around 41.5 lb-ft of torque at 6,400 rpm - and it's an absolute dream to ride on the road. For the pair category both riders have to register and pay. A lot of travel tips packed in to this episode, Michnus & Elsebie inspire and share their experiences with moto travellers.
Adventure Bike Warehouse is an online shop providing great gear and offering genuine help and advice. Having lived and solo ridden in Western China on small motorcycles, he understands that the most important part of your adventure is you. Riders that use a DR650 for adventure riding will normally perform oil changes at the factory recommendation of 5,500 km.
It was a superb experience with amazing routes, historical interest, great navigation and a high level of professionalism and safety from the hugely capable Steve and his team at Adventure Bike Safaris. Harley also plans to finally put into production the LiveWire electric motorcycle it's been offering test rides on for the last few years, which will lead to a range of electrics that will include pedal-assist e-bikes.
A supermoto (also known as a supermotard or motard) is typically a converted motocross bike with less suspension travel, smaller front and rear wheels (typically 17" at both ends), road tires and an oversized front brake designed to be primarily run on asphalt.