Dual–Sport + Adventure Motorcycles
Dual–Sport + Adventure Motorcycles are street–legal motorcycles that are designed for use both on– and off–road (the “dual” in dual–sport or dual–purpose). Dual–sport motorcycle guides discuss the fact that these are typically single–cylinder motorbikes with engine displacements ranging from 250cc to 650cc. Adventure motorcycles, also known as adventurer tourers or travel enduros, have larger, multi–cylinder engines (650cc and up) and are often equipped for long–distance travel with windshields, comfortable seats, saddlebags or side cases. Due to the rigors of off–road use, dual–sport and adventure motorcycles often have durable bodywork and protective elements such as hand guards, engine guards and skid plates – something to look for when reading Dual–Sport + Adventure Motorcycle reviews. Their tires often have a large–block tread pattern that provide grip on pavement and in dirt or gravel; those ridden almost exclusively off–road usually run knobby tires like those found on dirt bikes.
2010 BMW R1200GS/Adventure Review
Arden Kysely
June 20, 2011
photography by Kevin Wing and Jonathan Beck [This 2010 BMW R1200GS/Adventure Road Test was originally published in the August 2010 issue of Rider magazine] Standing beside the mud-splattered, BMW 2010 R 1200 GS in my garage, I was losing my patience. A friend who races dirt bikes—those skinny, lightweight... Read more »
2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Road Test
Rider Magazine
June 14, 2011
photography by Kevin Wing [This 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Rider Test was originally published in the June 2011 issue of Rider magazine] We motorcyclists are a lucky lot. The source of our passion is, in most cases, inexpensive, fuel efficient, reliable and a fount of endless joy and fascination. Vintage... Read more »
2011 Triumph Tiger 800 and 800XC Road Test
Rider Magazine
June 7, 2011
photography by Paul Barshon and Alessio Barbanti [This 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 and 800XC Road Test was originally published as a Ridden & Rated in the March 2011 issue of Rider magazine] With Metzeler Karoo knobbies fitted, the Tiger 800XC felt very maneuverable and capable off-road. The larger 21-inch... Read more »
2011 BMW F800R Road Test
Rider Magazine
June 6, 2011
photography by Rich Cox [This 2011 BMW F800R Road Test was originally published in the March 2011 issue of Rider magazine] Whenever I cram too many alphanumeric motorcycle models into a conversation, my girlfriend, Carrie, rolls her eyes and says, “It’s all beeps and whistles, dude.” I can hardly... Read more »
2012 Yamaha Super Ténéré Road Test
Rider Magazine
June 6, 2011
photography by Riles & Nelson [This 2012 Yamaha Super TĂ©nĂ©rĂ© Road Test was originally published as a Ridden & Rated in the February 2011 issue of Rider magazine] Big adventure bikes make great sport tourers thanks to powerful engines, pavement-eating suspension, comfortable ergonomics and... Read more »
2010 BMW R 1200 GS Road Test
Arden Kysely
August 6, 2010
photography by Kevin Wing and Jonathan Beck [This 2010 BMW R 1200 GS Road Test was originally published in the August 2010 issue of Rider magazine] 2010 BMW R 1200 GS off road. Standing beside the mud-splattered, 2010 BMW R 1200 GS in my garage, I was losing my patience. A friend who races dirt bikes—those... Read more »
2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 Road Test
Rider Magazine
November 16, 2009
photography by Milagro [This 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 Road Test was originally published in the January 2010 issue of Rider magazine] 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 Ducatis tend to come in two sizes: small and large. You select the one that suits your appetite, like lunch- and dinner-sized entrĂ©es.... Read more »
2009 KTM 690 Enduro R Road Test
Arden Kysely
October 20, 2009
[This 2009 KTM 690 Enduro R Road Test was originally published in the December 2009 issue of Rider magazine] If dirt’s your game, the 2009 KTM 690 Enduro R has the chops to take you anywhere you want to go (within its 150-mile range), no questions asked. The knobby-shod R will suck up any street chores... Read more »
2009 KTM 990 Adventure Road Test
Bill Stermer
October 20, 2009
photography by Scott Hirko [This 2009 KTM 990 Adventure Road Test was originally published in the December 2009 issue of Rider magazine] For most of the 1990s, KTM’s 640 Adventure single served as its sole adventure-touring bike, a capable but buzzy and uncomfortable mount ill-suited to long rides... Read more »
2009 BMW K 1300 GT Road Test
Rider Magazine
April 28, 2009
photography by Kevin Wing [This 2009 BMW K 1300 GT Road Test was originally published in the June 2009 issue of Rider magazine] 2009 BMW K 1300 GT One measly pound, just 16 ounces. That’s how little weight the top-line 2009 BMW K 1300 GT sport tourer has gained, even with numerous improvements and... Read more »
