And it adds an extra inch of suspension travel. It comes with a larger windscreen, fuel tank, as well as handguards, and an aluminum skid plate. Which still offers some valuable features. However, Cycle World found the ABS not very well-suited to off-road riding and recommends the non-ABS model. The base version is $750 cheaper, and the ABS model only costs $300 more. #motorcycletrip #advrider #overland #motorcycle #AdventureTravel #AdventureBike #AdventureMotorcycle #AdventureTouring #DualSport #dualpurpose #adventuremoto #adventurelife #dualsportlife #motorcycle #advlife #MotorcycleAdventure #MotorcycleTravel #advpulse #Wanderlust #Hondamoto #CRF250L #adventuremoto #rallybike #RideRed #CRF250LRally #Klim #KlimLife #senabluetooth #rideconnectedĪ post shared by ADV Pulse on at 6:37pm PDTįinally, there’s the $5949 Honda CRF250L Rally. We're still finding new spots to ride in Southern California!. And with a bit of tweaking, Cycle World reports it makes an excellent off-road pseudo adventure motorcycle.Ī perfect day and the perfect bike to get out and explore local trails. Its suspension is fully adjustable and offers 10.6” of travel. Plus, at 295 pounds, it’s about 20 pounds lighter than the DR-Z400S. It only has a 250cc single-cylinder, but it’s fuel-injected. RELATED: Ural Motorcycles Let You Bring Old-School Sidecars Off-Roadįor $100 less, you can get Yamaha’s WR250R, which Cycle World calls one of the brand’s most capable dual sports. To quote RideApart, “if the DR-Z can’t get you somewhere off-road you might just be better off parking the bike and hiking the rest of the way.” 2020 Yamaha WR250R | Yamaha
It’s basically the 2-wheeled equivalent of the 4Runner TRD Pro. But for $6799, you get an easy-to-repair bike with over 11” of suspension travel. Its 398cc single-cylinder is still carbureted, and it doesn’t offer ABS. One of the best affordable dual sports, reports, is the Suzuki DR-Z400S. RELATED: Jay Leno Rocks On with a Rokon Ranger Its 313cc single-cylinder also makes more power, Revzillareports, and it has adjustable ABS. However, for $5795, you get a bike that’s even lighter than the Himalayan, Cycle World reports. It doesn’t have all the top-trim 1250 GS’ features.
2020 BMW G 310 GS | BMWĪ slightly more expensive adventure motorcycle is BMW’s G 310 GS. Plus, the Royal Enfield Himalayan comes standard with crash bars and a trail-maintenance-friendly center stand. It also comes with an aluminum skid plate, luggage rack, 9” of ground clearance, and a compass. But it does have a fuel-injected 411cc single-cylinder and ABS. True, for $4749, you’re not getting traction control or heated grips. You won’t find much cheaper than the Royal Enfield Himalayan. Best adventure motorcycles under $10k 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan | Royal Enfield And, if you thought off-road adventures were outside your budget, the bikes described below sticker for under $10,000. But the best-suited are adventure motorcycles and dual sports.
There’s a wide selection of modern affordable motorcycles with a degree of off-road prowess. Off-roading on 2 wheels can be tricky-but it doesn’t have to be expensive.