Here Are The Cheapest Adventure-Touring Bikes From All Popular Brands

The idea of escaping on a motorcycle is not a new concept and has arguably been around since the motorcycle was invented. In recent times, a ‘travel’ segment has emerged, with bikes that offer more capability and comfort than ever before. These adventure-touring bikes are all quite different, and all offer something for each individual budget. But as a general rule, we are talking about adventure bikes that all focus a little more on touring comfort as opposed to off-road ability. While most motorcycles are developed for a very specific purpose or target market, these bikes have a broad appeal. These are motorcycles you can hop on and ride anywhere, and you will be surprised just how affordable some of these go-anywhere bikes are.

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Harley-Davidson Pan America Special

MSRP: $19,999

Harley-Davidson didn’t mess around when it came out with its first (and only) adventure bike. With a long list of high-end features, it is certainly a motorcycle that takes on the established players in the adventure touring space. Over the past four years, it has proven to be one of the brand’s biggest success stories, effectively bringing in a new wave of customers. While capable off-road, it is certainly more suited to long-distance touring.

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Moto Guzzi Stelvio

MSRP: $16,390

Moto Guzzi effectively represents the Piaggio group as a whole here. Largely based on the gorgeous V100 Mandello, it might well be one of the best-looking adventure bikes currently on the market. The unusual transverse V-twin engine layout certainly lends itself to a touring bike. While the odd dirt road excursion is certainly not out of the question, the Stelvio won’t be taking on a single-track anytime soon.

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Ducati Multistrada V2

MSRP: $15,995

Much like the Moto Guzzi, the new Multistrada is a looker. Advanced electronics and a host of standard features make this a compelling option, but that new V2 engine is still in its first year of production, so there will potentially be a few teething issues there. One thing that can be said for Ducati as a whole is that we have seen a marked improvement in reliability across the board, and we doubt anything too concerning will come up.

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Triumph Tiger 850 Sport

MSRP: $12,290

The Tiger 850 has one particularly interesting party trick up its sleeve, and that is the fact that it offers one of the lowest standard seat heights out of all the middleweight adventure bike options currently on the market. With most adventure bikes limited in this regard, it is certainly an attractive option with a 32-inch seat height which offers shorter riders an opportunity to ride an adventure bike they can actually flat-foot. It also has that peach of a triple, and over the years has proven to be one of the most reliable European bikes.

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CFMoto Ibex 800 E

MSRP: $10,299

CFMoto has surged into the conversation with a raft of competitively priced motorcycles across all segments. A partnership with KTM means this is the same engine you would find in the 790 Adventure. It is a double-edged sword though, as the reliability concerns those bikes suffer from will almost certainly affect the Ibex 800 as miles are accumulated.

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Suzuki V-Strom 650

MSRP: $9,299

Suzuki was one of the first brands to move into this middleweight segment, offering the V-Strom 650 as a more budget-friendly option to the original V-Strom 1000. Over the course of over two decades, the platform has only gotten a few cosmetic updates, and certainly can’t be described as ‘feature-rich.’ Its simplicity is a big part of why it has remained so reliable over the years, and while it certainly doesn’t inspire much with its dated everything, that V-twin makes it worth the price of admission.

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Honda NX500

MSRP: $7,399

Over $2k cheaper than the middleweight Transalp is arguably all we need to say. The Transalp offers a little more off-road ability and more power, but if you are looking for an adventure touring bike as opposed to an off-road adventure bike, then this offers a lot of value. It is a comfortable bike that will handle long trips with aplomb and will certainly make you think twice about spending more money on one of the bigger Honda adventure bikes.

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KTM 390 Adventure X

MSRP: $5,899

At this end of the market, the 390 Adventure X offers decent off-road ability. But, at its core, this platform started out as a lightweight naked bike, so it is undeniably street-oriented. It doesn’t necessarily offer the same level of comfort as the bigger bikes, but it will still get you there and back. It will also be great fun to ride in any environment, so you will only notice the fact that your rear end has gone numb once you stop for gas.

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Kawasaki Versys-X 300

MSRP: $5,699

The only real issue with the Versys-X 300 was the fact that it was priced a little awkwardly before, and Kawasaki brought it back into the conversation this year by knocking $500 off the MSRP. For those looking for an affordable entry point into the world of adventure touring, this is desperately hard to beat. It is not the most off-road capable, but it has more than enough power to cruise down the highway for extended periods and will happily handle a dirt road shortcut or two along the way.

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BMW G 310 GS

MSRP: $5,695

The impending launch of BMW’s new entry-level 450 might be sounding the death knell for this little adventure tourer. While the bike itself isn’t all that bad, there are certainly a couple of things that need to be taken into consideration. Firstly, it is a little pricey for what is on offer, and secondly, unlike the Kawasaki, this will come with BMW running costs. That isn’t ideal for those shopping on a budget.

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