Adventure Biking is a passion for hundreds of people. Imagine yourself riding on an open road with a bunch of friends or alone under the huge sky in pleasant weather.
People with a zeal for love and excitement live similarly, and their passion for the sport comes from the adrenaline rush which pumps in their bloodstream by the sheer mention of bikes.Â
But even when we talk about bikes, there are different types of bikes, each one dealing with specific needs and desires of its riders. Similarly, the passion for adventure bikes stems from the passion and excitement of exploring a place you have never been to before and dealing with everything that comes along the road.Â
Bikes are beautiful, except adventure bikes which are somewhat different than other bikes concerning built, design, and other factors, so they are more industrial looking & look made for purpose, like they are sturdy and hence if god forbid an accident takes place on an off-road bike, not much harm is expected to take place, again except Ducatis, they are just gorgeous.
If you are thinking of buying a good adventure sports bike to satiate your cravings for adventure and off-roading, keep reading further.Â
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ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN –Â
Valued at a price point between 2.10 to 2.17 Lac, this regal beauty adorns a 411CC fuel-injected air-cooled single-cylinder engine with an oil cooler and churns out an output of 24.8PS and 32Nm.Â
Royal Enfield has also loaded the Himalayan with features such as a Tripper navigation system that navigates each turn with help of a phone’s GPS that is connected to the bike, a switch to disable ABS at the rear, and others like, digital compass, ambient temperature readout, and a gear position indicator.Â
Available in five colors, the Royal Enfield Himalayan is a great steak and would look amazing up in the hills. India’s highest selling adventure bike.Â
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HERO XPULSE 200 –Â
Priced tentatively at 1.23 Lac, this naively tough-looking bike carries a BS6-compliant 199.6cc, fuel-injected, air and oil-cooled engine that outputs 18.08PS at 8500rpm and 16.45Nm at 6500rpm. Hero just launched the new model with new colors & now puts out approximately 1bhp more.
Packed with features like Hero Connect that helps access several other features, including tow alert, accident alert, last parked location, and geo-fencing. Hero XPulse 200 has been updated with raised front beak, sump guard, high-mounted tires, and long-travel suspension.Â
It will be exhibited in five different colors; this bike is perfect and looks good for any adventure riding beginner. A rally kit is available, with longer suspension leading to almost 275 mm ground clearance, more noby tyres longer side stand and handle bar risers. to make it more friendly to literally head anywhereÂ
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BMW G 310 GS –Â
Valued at around 3 Lac, BMW G 310 GS is a sharp-looking motorcycle powered by a BS6-compliant 313cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that gives out a 34PS at 9,500rpm and 28Nm at 7,500rp.
Equipped with modern features like GTT (Glide Through Traffic) that helps to slide through busy traffic, this bike also adorns other features like LED lights, ride-by-wire throttle, adjustable brakes, and a slipper clutch.Â
Available in three different colors with a dual-tone of two contrasting colors, this bike is well suited for city-goers who can take her for an off-road spin from time to time.Â
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KTM 390 ADVENTURE –Â
Priced at 3,28,532 Lacs, this bulk beauty houses a 373cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 42.3 bhp and a torque of 37 Nm at 6000rpm with a 5-speed transmission.Â
It has many exciting features such as a full all-inclusive digital front dashboard, LED lights, tall handlebars, split seats, a high windshield to divert blows of air, and a 12-liter fuel tank much like its older counterparts.Â
Available in two different tones, white and orange this beefier bike suits well for a seasoned biker with prior experience.Â
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TRIUMPH TIGER 900 –
Priced between 13.70 to 15.50 Lac, this beast is powered by an 888cc inline-three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, which churns out 95.2PS at 8750rpm and 87Nm at 7250rpm with a 6-speed transmission.Â
Some of the features of this motorcycle are six riding modes, switchable traction control, smartphone connectivity, bi-directional quick shifter, heated rider, and pillion seats.
Available in four to five different colors this auto-rider is preferably loaded with a lot of features and is a sweet drive if money isn’t an issue. Being one of India’s most loved premium adventure bikes, the Tiger, since it initiated the sale in India has sold over 1000 bikes.
These are some sweet rides that are soon to be released or are already in the market, irrespective of any specifications, all the above-mentioned bikes make for a great pick and have various features which are corroborated keeping in mind the individual needs of riders.