Adventure Bike reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 258 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 63 posts to rank the best Adventure Bike brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/SuggestAMotorcycle, r/motorcycles, r/Dualsport, r/MotoUK, r/AussieRiders. Top-rated brands include Honda (4.3/5), Suzuki (4.2/5), Kawasaki (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews258
Subreddits17
Posts63
Brands26
Products98
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#1
Honda
4.3
(53)
"Easily a Transalp 750cc, fast performance, great value and great advice set up, very tall"
"If you want more performance and can spend some extra look for a used CRF450L."
"CRF300L, DRZ400S, CRF450RL"
"I have a 450RL and a 16 Africa Twin. Both are great!"
"CRF450L - a buddy has one and it's insane"
"Check out the Honda Transalp and Kawasaki Versys 650. I can say the Versys was one of the best bikes I ever owned."
"Cb 500x perfect bike for beginners!"
"The Honda 750 Transalp is my favourite bike of 2023 and it is a rather street oriented ADV."
"CB500X especially is regarded as one of the best."
"Honda CB500X. Was my first bike and it’s excellent."
#2
Suzuki
4.2
(49)
"DL650 Vstrom or Klr650…."
"Have you tried a DR650? A lot lighter than the KLR and a lot more dirt capable but still able to do comfortable highway miles."
"I got a V Strom 650 as my first bike. She's a beast."
"Vstrom."
"Used Vstrom 650XT with cases so you can travel."
"Vstrom."
"Dr650 or drz400. Both great bikes."
"I would recommend the V-Strom, because of my own experiences."
"VStrom 650. Lots of aftermarket parts. Dead reliable, and easy to maintain."
"Suzuki VStrom 650, with lowering links on the rear suspension."
#3
Kawasaki
4.1
(43)
"DL650 Vstrom or Klr650…."
"KLR650 is the first thing I thought of."
"I live the Kawasaki Versys 300 since it is one of the few bikes in that class that is a twin."
"Have a look at the Versys 650. reasonably priced and very capable."
"KLR 650, I've owned mine 3 years, only cost me £850, and I won't ever sell it."
"Versys 650.plenty of power, comfortable, reliable."
"Boring recommendation, but Versys 650 all day."
"The Versys 650 is a great bike and a good choice for you."
"The KLR is a great choice, as I’m sure you’re aware."
"I’d shoot for a 650 or even an adventure bike."
#4
Yamaha
4.3
(28)
"You'd want a windscreen, new seat, etc, etc. The T7 comes that way."
"It’s a great bike that’s ultra reliable, relatively easy to work on, and great looking."
"I have a T7 and it feels like a giant dirt bike. 10/10 would highly recommend."
"If you have a dealer there definitely get the Tenere 700."
"I’ve just drove Tenere for the first time and made first 80km."
"YAMAHA TENERE 700."
"Go the tenere."
"T7 is what I own and ride because it’s super reliable."
"Yamaha XT660Z well worth a look."
"T7 here as well. It's a heavy pig. But I love it."
#5
BMW
4.4
(24)
"Air cooled R1200GS. Smooth power delivery. Low maintenance. Capable. Lighter than modern watercooled versions. Easy parts availability and service network."
"Camhead r1200 of any trim - GS, R, RT, RS. Bulletproof, lots of inventory and affordable."
"I have a 2016 F800GS. It's an excellent bike."
"I just spent two weeks on a BMW GS1300. It was incredible."
"Bmw F850/F800 GS. I’m 32’ inseam and tiptoed on both sides on one."
"800gs is my first adv bike and i have more fun on it than my yamaha fz8 on road. not to mention how nimble it is offroad."
"I ride a BMW F800GS and a Honda XR 650L and love them both."
"I took a trip around Pennsylvania on my '15 GSA and in one day went from rocky two-tracks through the woods, to gravel farm roads, to windy mountain roads, to Interstate 80."
"I beat the crap out of my 09GSA. I can't believe the falls this bike can take and keep going."
"I can ride it all day no problem. It's windy. Fire roads? A walk in the park."
#6
KTM
4.6
(14)
"23 ktm 890 adventure R is good to go. Definitely one of the easier bikes to ride off road and has so much performance."
"Ktm 1290 adventure R, but the adventure S is more road oriented."
"Hell yeah man, Ive ridden the top adventure bikes from most manufactures."
"You will fall in love with a 390 Adventure."
"390 adv + touring setup (Panniers and the topbox)"
"Just sold a Dr 650 and bought a ktm 390 adv. Couldn't be happier."
"If you like KTM, just get a 790/890 Adventure."
"I’d point you at the KTM 790 adventure (probably the best adv bike out there right now)"
"After riding cruisers for years I switched over to an adventure bike (KTM 1290 Super Adv) and can say the KTM is very comfortable for long trips."
"I love my KTM 790 but that would probably be too big for you."
#7
Triumph
4.1
(14)
"A friend of mine bought a Tiger 800 XRT last year and he loves it."
"Triumph Tiger ftw."
"I own a Triumph Tiger 800 (2015) and love that thing."
"It’s been a super bike IMO for 2 up and touring."
"Id prolly get the 900 myself, but i lean towards the triumph Tiger 1200 between these too"
"The Tiger 1200 is awesome, might be 'overkill' for what's described."
"Get a triumph rp 900."
"I’ve been riding a Tiger 1200 for the last six months."
"Triumph tiger 900 is a very good adv, that is not overly heavy for off road."
"Tiger 900 and the vstrom 800 are both worth looking into."
#8
Royal Enfield
4.0
(8)
"Royal enfield himalayan."
"I love my RE Himalayan. It is perfect for forest service roads, getting to trailheads, etc."
"Your description perfectly suited Himalayan 450."
"Himalayan over triumph anyday."
"RE Himalayan is a proper tractor - plods up anything, just in its own time."
"How about a 400cc Royal Enfield Himalayan! They are inexpensive."
"Currently looking at the RE Himalayan or the Honda CB500x."
"I really want that Royal Enfield Himalayan. I also don’t need anything too quick but as a tool they seem to be fantastic."
#9
Moto Guzzi
4.7
(3)
"I have a v85 and i love it. It is really nimble and easy to ride."
"V85tt. In my eyes the best looking adv on the market."
"Guzzi v85 for a light weight adv."
#10
Surly
5.0
(2)
"The surly bridge club is an awesome all-rounder."
"+ Surly Bridge Club"
#11
Raleigh
4.5
(2)
"I recently got a Raleigh Willard 2 on sale and am totally pleased with it."
"The Willard is a great bike, I owned one for months and it performed very well."
#12
Niner
4.5
(2)
"Niner is made of 853 steel. Best ride you're gonna find right at 2k area imo."
"Based on your description I was going to say check out Jensons sale on Niner right now"
#13
Ducati
4.0
(2)
"I ended up with a Ducati Desert X. It’s comfortable on the freeway, and good both on and off road sport riding."
"Desert X a close second and it looks way better"
#14
Benelli
3.5
(2)
"Benelli TRK 502X is a good choice also plenty of power and cheap to maintain."
"I have a benelli trk 502x its a cracking bike."
#15
Brody
5.0
(1)
"I have a Brody MegaTour. You should check it out. I love it and it is very versatile."
#16
Marin
5.0
(1)
"The Marin dsx 1 or 2 are both awesome bikes."
#17
Rivendell
5.0
(1)
"A Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L bicycle. If this sounds appealing."
#18
Bombtrack
5.0
(1)
"I have Bombtrack Beyond 2 (not the stock version though, I build it up myself) and loving it."
#19
Husqvarna
5.0
(1)
"Husqvarna 701 Supermoto . Doooo it !"
#20
Giant
5.0
(1)
"I have the Giant Toughroad, which is the flat-bar version of the AnyRoad."
#21
Motoz
4.0
(1)
"I ride Motoz Tractionator GPS on VStrom 1050XT. Works for me."
#22
Salsa
4.0
(1)
"Salsa journyer comes to mind as a good budget bike."
#23
Kona
4.0
(1)
"You may want to check out a Kona Dew Plus. It hits your marks."
#24
Himalayan
4.0
(1)
"Not sure of the A2 requirements but the Himalayan has a low seat height and is capable."
#25
Vosges
3.0
(1)
"Can't choose on your list but can add the Vosges 300 Rally."
#26
Hawk
3.0
(1)
"Hawk 250, 1600$, ships to your house, it will break so you can learn to maintain bikes."
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