Two and three years ago, the autobahn-storming 1000cc and above adventure machines were revamped and new models introduced. Models include the KTM Super Adventure 1290 and 1190, Aprilla Caponard Rally 1200, Ducati Multistrada 1200, Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200, Triumph Tiger Explorer XC, Suzuki V-Storm 1000, and the Honda Africa Twin. The BMW R1200 GS outsold them all.
2017 was the turn of the lightweight, less than 400cc machines. Honda revitalized the market with the CRF 250 L Rally. BMW G310 GS, Kawasaki Versys-X 300, and Kawasaki KLX 250 joined the Yamaha WR250R.
So 2018 is the time to update the 650cc to 800cc models. New or heavily revised “midsize” ADV motorcycles include BMW 850 GS, and Triumph Tiger 800 XC. Also making the rounds are production-ready prototypes from Moto Guzzi (the Concept V85), KTM (790 Adventure R) and Yamaha (Tenere 700).
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Caught in the middle are the ageless Suzuki V-Storm 650 XT, Honda XR650L, and Kawasaki KLR 650, all proven, reliable, inexpensive midsize choices for the adventure rider.
Which 2018 model meets your two wheel adventure travel needs?
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2017 was the turn of the lightweight, less than 400cc machines. Honda revitalized the market with the CRF 250 L Rally. BMW G310 GS, Kawasaki Versys-X 300, and Kawasaki KLX 250 joined the Yamaha WR250R.
So 2018 is the time to update the 650cc to 800cc models. New or heavily revised “midsize” ADV motorcycles include BMW 850 GS, and Triumph Tiger 800 XC. Also making the rounds are production-ready prototypes from Moto Guzzi (the Concept V85), KTM (790 Adventure R) and Yamaha (Tenere 700).
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Caught in the middle are the ageless Suzuki V-Storm 650 XT, Honda XR650L, and Kawasaki KLR 650, all proven, reliable, inexpensive midsize choices for the adventure rider.
Which 2018 model meets your two wheel adventure travel needs?
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