The Best Adventure Motorcycles

Adventure bikes are the most versatile motorcycles you can buy: tall, comfortable, and ready for a coffee run or a continent. We weighed real-world off-road ability against road manners and touring comfort to rank the best.

1. 01
   01© BMW Motorrad
   BMW · adventure

   BMW R 1300 GS

   9.3

   The definitive big adventure bike: lighter, more powerful, and more sophisticated than any boxer GS before it, and the class benchmark by some margin.

   Consensus from RevZilla · Cycle World · TopSpeed

   Price

   $18,895

   Engine

   1300cc

   Power

   145hp

   Seat

   850mm

2. 02
   02© Honda
   Honda · adventure

   Honda Africa Twin

   8.7

   A top-tier do-it-all ADV pairing genuine off-road geometry with surprisingly sharp road pace, provided its size and tall seat suit you.

   Consensus from Bennetts · Visordown · MCN

   Price

   $14,799

   Engine

   1084cc

   Power

   101hp

   Seat

   850mm

3. 03
   03© KTM
   KTM · adventure

   KTM 890 Adventure R

   8.7

   Closer to a big enduro than a touring ADV, arguably the most off-road-capable middleweight on sale, if you can live with the tall seat.

   Consensus from MCN · Cycle World · Rider Magazine

   Price

   $14,599

   Engine

   889cc

   Power

   105hp

   Seat

   880mm

4. 04
   04© Yamaha
   Yamaha · adventure

   Yamaha Ténéré 700

   8.5

   The benchmark middleweight ADV for genuine off-road ability, simplicity, and value; the tall seat and basic kit are the only price of admission.

   Consensus from RevZilla · Cycle World · Adventure Bike Rider

   Price

   $10,799

   Engine

   689cc

   Power

   72hp

   Seat

   875mm

5. 05
   05© Royal Enfield
   Royal Enfield · adventure

   Royal Enfield Himalayan

   8.4

   A transformational leap over the old 411: the liquid-cooled Sherpa engine makes this the standout budget ADV, punching above its price.

   Consensus from ADV Pulse · RideApart · GearJunkie

   Price

   $5,799

   Engine

   452cc

   Power

   40hp

   Seat

   825mm

6. 06
   06© Suzuki
   Suzuki · adventure

   Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

   8.4

   A capable, well-priced middleweight ADV with a true 21-inch front and genuine off-road intent, held back only by its tall seat and modest electronics.

   Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · MCN

   Price

   $11,599

   Engine

   776cc

   Power

   84hp

   Seat

   855mm

7. 07
   07© Triumph
   Triumph · adventure

   Triumph Tiger 900

   8.3

   The 2024 overhaul cures the old Tiger’s vibey reputation, and a characterful triple and plush Showa make the Rally Pro a podium contender.

   Consensus from MCN · Cycle World · ADVMoto

   Price

   $14,995

   Engine

   888cc

   Power

   107hp

   Seat

   860mm

8. 08
   08© Ducati
   Ducati · adventure

   Ducati DesertX

   8.3

   A rally-styled, sharp-handling adventure bike with a punchy 937cc twin and serious off-road geometry, but premium pricing and a lofty seat narrow its audience.

   Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · Motorcycle.com

   Price

   $17,995

   Engine

   937cc

   Power

   110hp

   Seat

   875mm

9. 09
   09© Honda
   Honda · adventure

   Honda CB500X

   8.2

   The do-everything middleweight benchmark: plush, practical, and the most sensible A2 adventure-tourer on sale, if a touch tame.

   Consensus from MCN · RevZilla · Bennetts

   Price

   $7,399

   Engine

   471cc

   Power

   47hp

   Seat

   833mm

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10. 10
    10© Zero Motorcycles
    Zero · adventure

    Zero DSR/X

    7.8

    Zero’s electric adventure flagship: 229 Nm from zero rpm, a tall comfortable stance and genuine trail ability, gated only by range and weight.

    Consensus from ADV Pulse · Cycle World · Electrek

    Price

    $24,295

    Engine

    Electric

    Power

    100hp

    Seat

    832mm