Top 4 adventure tourers tested
Adventure tourers are one of the most versatile and practical big bikes that you can buy. Their long travel suspension, comfortable seats and rugged character make them ideal for Indian road conditions. We take a look at the top four adventure touring motorcycles that you can get your hands on –
While novice riders might feel intimidated by the weight and the power of the Multistrada 1200, the Multistrada 950, on the other hand, is a result of Ducati’s attempt at making an accessible adventure touring motorcycle. The Multistrada 950 borrows the trellis frame and major styling cues from the Multistrada 1200. However, exotic bits have been ditched in favour of conventional cost-effective components. It is also more affordable than the full-blown Multistrada. But should you settle for it?
There is a lot to like about Triumph’s road-biased middleweight adventure tourer- the Tiger 800 XRx. It is comfortable, easy to ride, has a torquey engine and also gets a comprehensive electronics package. But it is also an outdated motorcycle. Is this a deal breaker?
The Honda Africa Twin is a spiritual successor to the popular XRV adventures bike of the early 1980s. Featuring cues from Honda’s Dakar race bikes like side-mounted radiators which make space for a bigger fuel tank and a centrally mounted airbox, the Africa is the only motorcycle in the segment to feature a DCT transmission. Is this a killjoy or an icing on the cake?
The Multistrada Enduro is a decked-up version of the standard bike featuring a sophisticated suspension setup, 19-inch front spoke wheel and other upgrades. A no holds barred adventure motorcycle, the Multistrada Enduro was developed to take on the most recognisable moniker in the adventure motorcycling circles – the BMW R1200 GS. Now that cannot be an easy ask. So how did the Multistrada Enduro fare?
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