2021 CB500X Perfect ADVENTURE bike!!! I just rode over 700km in the Philippines rainforest thru mud, clay, dirt, gravel and water and I must say, the CB500X never let me down. If you are considering buying a ADVENTURE bike, check out our videos here on UA-cam where I explore the Mountains and rainforest of Palawan Philippines on my CB500X.
husqvarna 701 enduro 344 lbs wet weight 74hp. Wheels 21 front 18 Rear. LR version 6.6 gallon capacity for a 310 mile range. Although white and yellow get dirty fast. Best bike not mentioned.
I have with mst rally kit, 28 ltrs for 500 km!!! Velocity in inroad 197km/h and off road 158km/h, The power of horse, what only pilots with experience know, i ride to 2 years for suramerica next go to africa, hysky 701 rally the power of horse ✊🏍👍
I own a 2019 CB500X it’s a bloody ripper of a bike I’m not that tall only 5’10” and I have struggled with taller bikes but having taken the CB500X into the middle of Australia and back I highly recommend it
tobiojr Thank you for that.The CB500X is in my crosshairs,and I hope I get a chance to ride one soon.It’s a great looking bike and just the right size.Stay safe down there!👍
You own and love the cb500x? I'm on the market and in research I'm finding that is super reliable and affordable..a big plus. I'm going cross country in Thailand and read there's vibration in the handlebars over long trips and it's underpowered compared to others in its class. Thoughts, suggestions? Also, have you used it off-road? Thank you for your help 🙏🙏🙏
I like the Honda CB500x for casual off/on road with legendary Honda reliability and $7k price which is usually negotiable at larger dealers. Would like the Tenere, but too long wait and will likely sell at or above MSRP.
I've owned the Versys 650 and the tiger 800 xca. Both are great bikes, they only suffered the mistreatment of a bad rider. The Versys is great for roads and dirt roads, but I wouldn't take it farther than that. The tiger suffered more off-road with me and behaved excellent. I would buy both of them again.
YOU NEED TO TEST ADV MOTORCYCLES FULLY LOADED WITH PANNIER CANS OR SIDE BAGS AND TAIL. THATS THE REAL TEST IN OFF-ROAD ROCK, GRAVEL, DEEP SAND CONDITIONS. WE ALL KNOW PAVEMENT WILL BE FINE EXCEPT IN AGGRESSIVE TWISTYS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE LIGHTEST ADV BIKE WE CAN GET, ALL THE MODELS ABOVE ARE STILL OVER 400LBS. UNTIL THAT BARRIER IS BROKEN, I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT THEY’RE TOO HEAVY FOR A LONG RIDE TO BAJA -CABO AND BACK MOSTLY OFF-ROAD.
It's really hard to say which model, because it does not exist, but the top manufactures need a model that weighs less than 400lbs wet somewhere in the 375lbs range. With at least 70-80 HP preferably a twin, fly by wire throttle cruise control, ABS, TTC off road/ road suspension. There are many models that come close but they can not handle all aspects of a Baja adventure.
any bikes above 600 cc is not anymore medium ......in terms of weight , Horse Powe, medium bikes are 350 cc to 650 cc ..above is Big , no more medium ....
@@evanm.2300 Around 10k usd from dealers - comparable euro prices as well. The MT-07 platform that its based on is 7.6k usd directly from Yamaha without dealer discounts.. 2.4k extra just for it being an adv style is way too much.
You should of added the Versys X 300. I tried to get a Honda 500 x but could not get one, so I went with the Versys 300 X and glad I did. Thanks Honda for not having it available, lead me down a better path. It came with spoked wheels, engine guard, and center stand, I added some extra lights, and went with trekker 33 liter side bags., also heated grips, hand guards, and a power outlet. With the 17 liter gas tank I get around 450 kilometers per tank. It is geared great for light off road using the first 3 gears and the top 3 for the highway. I do mostly back roads and some light trails, the roads I ride on are 80 - 90 km. but it will handle 100 km roads no problem. Love this little bike at 71 yr don't need the weight of the bigger bikes, or find any reason to go 150 Km + per hour. I have been riding for well over 50 years and this is one of the most fun bikes I have ever had, great for running through the gears on the windy roads. I have had many bikes of 450 to over 1000 cc and did not enjoy them as much as I do the Versys 300 X. PUTS A BIG SMILE ON MY FACE EVERY TIME I TAKE IT OUT.
I’m just starting to shop, any recommendations for a very tall guy, 193 CM at 88 kg (6’4” 195 lbs). Experienced rider of street and motocross but not dual. I live in Thailand so not all models available and need to stick with Japanese or BMW for service. KTM just pulled out of Thailand which is unfortunate as the 790 looks perfect. Thanks
Hi! Thanks a lot for the video! If I were about to change my bike I would definitely pick a Tenere 700. I like also CB 500 X but I think spoked rims are mandatory in this class. I wish you a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR and only safe trips in 2021!
@@automotiveterritory Thank you very much. Sorry about seeing your answer so late and I hope you won't blame too much for this. No, my NC 750 x is still new and it still does a good job. So I won't change it so soon -:)). Wish you all the best!
For me I would love a BMW just for the badge haha but then it would be either the tenure or ktm and if I cant the cb500x would have to do... all great bikes!
The tigers and gs are expensive for me to buy and maintain as well and the 390 adventure and himalayan are a little underpowered (for 2 up )and have single cylinder so i would choose vstrom 650 xt with suzuki reliability
I had the Honda cb 500x, for a few months but didn't get on with it. I am over 6ft and felt it was a little small and under powered for me. Admittedly it wasn't the latest model which has both a larger front wheel and more power, I believe. I traded in for the new Tenere 700 which I fell in love with on the first test ride. No frills, but very torquey. I absolutely love this bike. It is deserving of all the attention it has received. It handles really well, it is light and has a surprising amount of power for the engine size/ bhp.
@@automotiveterritory so, again, for the marketing effort, the manufacturers missed the majority of potential buyers…….not the smartest decision made ! Thanks for your response and vid. 🇺🇸👍🏻
Adventure motorcycles have to be able to go long distances with long service intervals. They should also be competant on dirt/gravel roads. Forget anything with a 17" front wheel. Tyre choice is very poor. My comments..... BMW, now questionable reliability and expensive repairs/servicing. Yamaha Tenere stone reliable, good technical. Suzuki, low maintenence VStrom 650 (my pick except for technical riding where Tenere is better.) Honda CB500X. Low torque 17" front wheel on earlier models. Expensive to upgrade. Forget anything from Italy. Triumph...poor reliability from the triple. KTM...expensive, horrendours frequent servicing intervals and durability issues. Best suspension. Shame.
AGREE with you, we think alike, I wish he would of added the Versys X 300 it is under 500 cc, but a great little bike for touring just get the trekker 33 Lt side bags. Got one last year only got 8,000 so far as got it late in the year,
@@jpeterman9699 Yes it is quite good on the highway, the seat takes about 2000 km to break in then it is fine. We have a lot of wind hear on the island and it handles it better than a lot of heaver bikes. I have just over 8,000 on it, and most of that was one the roads of 80 km and 90 km it is still good at over 100 km. I have had bough my 33 liter bags full of groceries, and a very large bag of dog food (40 lb) on the back with no problem, did not even notice any difference in the rid or handling. It is also great on gravel and dirt roads. Running it through the gears on a windy road will put a big smile on your face.
@@jpeterman9699 I for got to add that I am getting over 450 km per tank of gas, and I like to run it up to speed quick, so if you are a little easier on the taking off I could see very close to 500 Km per tank, or better. Great not having to worry about running of gas, when out in the middle of no where.
Honda cb500x is small but in the real world is cheap, cheap to run, service and extremely reliable. A secondhand v Strom 650 seems an amazing machine. The triumph 800 is lovely.
Produced in China under strict supervision of Benelli engineers..... Where do Benelli engineers exactly come from? What did they build before the trk ?
I find VERSYS the most pretty (i am still owner of the 2008 model) of all. But i must say that i WANT the TENERE, not because of it's beauty, because you can do anything you want with this bike. The only thing i miss with VERSYS is off road rides, not it's stong feature, but on road is such entertaining.
Adventure hah..220+kilos elephants, u got a handful of adventure by itself, that's for sure...Guzzis 800, triumphs 800, BMD 750-850...How would u call those cows "adventure bikes"? what kind of adventure are they capable of handling? Shopping adventures? Espresso drinking one's? Saint Tropez night club adventures? Maybe, but they can;t handle real off road, mud, wet dirt or sand riding.So, get serious, honest, and, please, show some respect to our hard earned money! Just compare them to any real adventure bike, something less than 160 kilos...
Yeah all pro riders going all out, most with no baggage on board, fully loaded. Need the average rider, riding with 3 bags fully loaded off-road in all types of terrain, see how that goes, especially marblized deep sand and jagged big rocks. Real tests....thx
It's not just a matter of less expense, I personally just don't like bikes that are huge/heavy or overpowered off road. On-road, either, for that matter. A light, highly maneuverable bike that you can give 3/4 throttle without worrying about it trying to wheelie or kick out from under you is just a lot more fun to me than something super fast and stable that's hard to do anything with and will land me in jail if I really give it the beans. Hell, most of these bikes are bigger and more powerful than I want. I ride a TW200 (albeit heavily modified) most of the time. Yeah, it's slow, but it will go ANYWHERE effortlessly, and you can ride it absolutely flat-out in relative safety and legality in most situations. I also have a G310GS with all the Rally Raid off-road stuff on it for when I want to take a longer and/or faster ride, and I think it's just about perfect, but I know they're terribly unreliable and wish there was a similar bike from one of the 'Big 4'. If only Yamaha built like a sub-500cc Tenere variant, I'd buy one tomorrow. Luckily, adventure-type bikes have been trending smaller, and I think that sort of thing will come along soon enough.
Boys, I’ve had a GS and two XT600 Teneres in my time. Ridden thousands of miles round Europe and Australia and I have just bought a Himalayan. Why? Because it is simple, rugged and capable. Parts are cheap and it’s easy to fix. Most of these “Adventure” bikes will never go on an adventure. You can knock Itchyboots but she’s out there doing it, whilst your at home watching videos.
@@petittrainguernsey3297 no she's doing it because she's privileged enough to be doing it..You don't go on adventures like that unless you have loads of disposable cash. If i won the lotto tomorrow I'd be doing the same thing..
Marky mark and the bunky funch Absolute rubbish. The only thing stopping you is you. All of these bikes on this clip cost at least twice as much as a Himalayan. And do the same job. You could buy a Himalayan and use the cash saved to go travel. I’ve known of people going round the world on 30 year old 125’s. There’s one bloke who went from Northern Finland to Turkey on an East German moped! Read “Running with the Moon” by Johnny Bealby if cost is holding you back. Itchyboots personal circumstance is none of my business. She is a lone woman traveling the world, does a great Vlog and has over 300,000 subscribers and all you do is knock her? Jealousy leaps to mind. Himalayan sure is a great bike though. £4000 on the road, £200 go anywhere fully comprehensive insurance. Proven itself through hundreds of you tube vids. Itchyboots isn’t the only one out there.
There are much better non strangled non Euro 4/5 bikes out there second hand. Do we really need all the electronic extras ie rider modes = Throttle control . Traction control= Throttle control. Cruise control =2 same. Cornering abs NO!
@@automotiveterritory yeh . KTM 950 /990 adventure . YAMAHA XT 660 Z Early BMW 650/ 800GS the list is endless. All capable go anywhere bikes without most electronic aids that we dont need, bar abs for a fraction of the price.
Appreciate your suggestions. In this video, though, I concentrated only on the currently produced models. Gotta think of making a used bikes episode as well
@@automotiveterritory I bought it new in 2006, around $7500 otd. Like I said, I love my Vstrom. Absolutely no repairs, just maintenance, 36k miles. It does everything I need and want it to do except full off road capabilities which I have a crf450 for.
WHAT ABOUT THE KTM 690 ENDURO R MOTORCYCLE AND THE HUSQVARNA 701 25 LITER PETROL TANK VERSION MOTORCYCLE. THESE ARE THE 2 BEST MOTORCYCLES TO GO OFF ROAD ON.
@@automotiveterritory U should be more carefull.The above are proper adv bikes.The ones u show are travelling bikes,nothing to do with adventure.The only adventure u get is only when u drop them on anything except tarmac...
I agree, it’s hard to listen to. I can’t believe that that’s an accent so why the hell do they choose to use an awful robotic voice, it sucks all of those the life out of what looks like a fun and interesting write up/review.
The information about prices comes from official press releases. I also included the links to all official webpages for the models, so current prices may be double checked there.
I know it is only 300 cc but the Versys X 300 could be added. It is more than capable for long distance touring and light off road. I put Trekker 33 liter hard bags on and it came with center stand and engine guard, added heated grips and LED lights. Will take this bike on any road paved or dirt, and it will get over 400 km per tank . Have done some light off road but not a lot of ground clearance. It also comes with spoke wheels. Have got just over 7,000 km so far and loving it. I have over 55 yr of riding under my belt and as much as 50,000 miles in one year on every thing form 250 to over 1000 cc and the Versys x has to be one of the most fun to ride. It loves the windy roads, and you can run it through the gears with out breaking the speed limits. Just plane fun. and It will do a tun (160 Km per hour.)
How is your experience regarding having it fully packed (side bags and a bag on the back rack as well) and a pillion? Im looking at options around 500 to 650 but if its reliable and holds a good speed when fully loaded a 300 wont bother me. Im just wondering if it will hold up on long trips and uphill. Considering the cb500x, trk502x, versys300 and some other options. Efficiency and bang for buck is my goal, im not a speed guy i just want a quality reliable machine.
@@danieln3757 Loaded up no problem but only ride by my self, most of the time. Have found hills no problem, I stay mostly on the back roads and the speed is from 90 km to 80 km and there is no problem pulling out and passing . I have seen videos where people are 2 up on it on the highway and having no problems. This is a all round bike great for back roads, good on the highway, and some off road at proper speeds. It is geared with a 6 speed the first 3 for off road work great and the top 3 for road and highway, If you do not want to do any off road you can change the front sprocket to keep the revs down, but I like it the way it is. It is a very fun bike to run through the gears, it likes to rev. It is the same engine that is in the Ninga and people have well over 100,000 Km on them with no problems. If you just like to put it in gear and ride it will do quite good but running through the gears it will get up and go. With the 17 liter gas tank you can get over 400 km per tank so not all ways looking for gas. I did not like the Kawasaki bags and I think they are much too small and like the way the Trekker 33 liter bags go on, much more solid. I was looking at the Honda 500 x but could not find one, so looked at the Versys X 300 and glad I did, this is a great bike, light , great through the corners, and just plane fun, also like the spoked wheels, as they are better for off road. The only thing I would change on this bike are the tires, there are not bad but would like a little better for ware and handling off road. By the way gravel roads no problem . Good luck on what ever you get. If you are ever in PEI Tyne Valley is where I am at, drop in . PEI is a great place to go for a cruse, lots of back windy roads with great scenery and great people.
KTM 390 Adventure is a good bike. Just wished they had made the 690 duke into an adventure model. I think for adventure you really need a 600-660cc. The Honda is a little underwhelming on the highway.
Just seen a 1090 adventure s for £2k less than the 790. It would be the better bike for me. Might just have to see if I can convince her about buying a new machine!
road touring. not offroad. need low rider. Seems yamaha, honda missed the boat this yuear. cb500x to hi to get on unless your 6'4 or 190 cm tall ! Tenere would be good if it was 500/600; Again too tall and $ for Asia market
How ist the BMW Adventure bike line-up complete?! The 310 GS lacks power for longer journeys on highways. But then one step up you directly double the engine size resulting in an enormous increase in price and fuel consumption. So: we need a F 550/650 gs that has enough power to easily ride 130 km/h carrying you, your special someone and language, but no need to go 200km/h+
Forget about the doohickie. It was fixed 2nd gen. Lack or periodic adjustment now is your fault. 3rd gen even better. No one has a 2022 model yet?? Kawi should had them in the showroom before the launch. May or June. Prayers and thoughts accepted cheefully.
I recently bought an NC750X. Kinda like the cb500x but bigger. Not tons of horsepower but economical (75mpg) and an awesome built in storage compartment. Great bike.
It's really a no- brainer......KTM "performes" the best out of the box. However I would go with the 700 Tenere for reliability, price, and simple oil change. In California there are none available right now.
Big brother had a KTM 790. Very capable bike, but the display kept going black very often. He got rid of it because their warranty was worthless. I blame that on their dealership in Asheville NC. Their customer service sucks. When I was shopping for a dual sport bike, I looked hard at KTM, but everyone I know had the same opinion: great bikes until you have to get parts or get warranty service.
@@automotiveterritory Yes Sir. I have been to the highest roads in the world in Leh- Ladakh region twice on Himalayan. I rode with India's famous lady biker Shilpa Shinde (her UA-cam channel BikeMySoul). Himalayan is very reliable and very easy to handle bike. Also Himalayan do not have any plastic parts. I dropped it several times without any fear of damaging any part. The spare parts are also dirt cheap and one can easily replace them at home. At least in India, the cost of the bike is a major factor while choosing a bike. Himalayan is the best adventure bike which is pocked friendly.
@@automotiveterritory Honda CB500x probably due to price, size and reliability pf Honda.... Although the Honda 300 CRF Rally might work too since I don't highway ride.
I like the looks of that moto guzi plus I'm shorter and that looks like it has a low seat..Man its expensive though and I'm sceptical about its reliability..
Guzzis are very reliable and you can service them and fix most things on the road because they are old school. Their only downside is their weight but this is a problem for most adventure bikes.
If you have the option, look at Aprilia's Pegaso 650 Trail. It's not produced new anymore, but if you can find a used one with low miles/km, then it's a proper bike that can easily handle highway as well as the dirt. It's also much lighter than most of the bikes in this list, and very cheap to buy and run. And don't worry about the reliability, the engine is the 660cc single produced by Yamaha and is bulletproof - and Aprilia are known for their decent wiring. It's only 50hp but has tons of torque.
@@TheMarky26 Yes I am, but it's not like Aprilias are cheap here either. However, the Pegaso 650 Trail in particular is very cheap second hand in most parts of the world compared to what you get, it being an Aprilia doesn't really have an effect on its price point. Same with the older Pegaso 650 models
I've had one for over a year. No problems. Take it to Florida and Arizona. Travel Edition. It's fine for light off roading. Think of it as a more powerful KLR with less maintenance and cruise control.
2021 CB500X Perfect ADVENTURE bike!!! I just rode over 700km in the Philippines rainforest thru mud, clay, dirt, gravel and water and I must say, the CB500X never let me down. If you are considering buying a ADVENTURE bike, check out our videos here on UA-cam where I explore the Mountains and rainforest of Palawan Philippines on my CB500X.
husqvarna 701 enduro 344 lbs wet weight 74hp. Wheels 21 front 18 Rear. LR version 6.6 gallon capacity for a 310 mile range. Although white and yellow get dirty fast. Best bike not mentioned.
I have with mst rally kit, 28 ltrs for 500 km!!! Velocity in inroad 197km/h and off road 158km/h, The power of horse, what only pilots with experience know, i ride to 2 years for suramerica next go to africa, hysky 701 rally the power of horse ✊🏍👍
Appreciate the correction
I own a 2019 CB500X it’s a bloody ripper of a bike I’m not that tall only 5’10” and I have struggled with taller bikes but having taken the CB500X into the middle of Australia and back I highly recommend it
tobiojr
Thank you for that.The CB500X is in my crosshairs,and I hope I get a chance to ride one soon.It’s a great looking bike and just the right size.Stay safe down there!👍
You own and love the cb500x? I'm on the market and in research I'm finding that is super reliable and affordable..a big plus.
I'm going cross country in Thailand and read there's vibration in the handlebars over long trips and it's underpowered compared to others in its class.
Thoughts, suggestions?
Also, have you used it off-road?
Thank you for your help 🙏🙏🙏
No bad reviews for the Honda l hear it's an outstanding bike for the money. Would be my choice.
I like the Honda CB500x for casual off/on road with legendary Honda reliability and $7k price which is usually negotiable at larger dealers. Would like the Tenere, but too long wait and will likely sell at or above MSRP.
Both of the bikes you mentioned are awesome choices.
yes it will be reliable but it is no offroad bike. Like most SUV cars, its just image
I like it but it will be more nice and great for offroad if the engine was covered with protective metal sheet
I've owned the Versys 650 and the tiger 800 xca. Both are great bikes, they only suffered the mistreatment of a bad rider. The Versys is great for roads and dirt roads, but I wouldn't take it farther than that. The tiger suffered more off-road with me and behaved excellent. I would buy both of them again.
Hi 👋👋👋
Suzuki DR650 is the Best !
Nice choice!
YOU NEED TO TEST ADV MOTORCYCLES FULLY LOADED WITH PANNIER CANS OR SIDE BAGS AND TAIL. THATS THE REAL TEST IN OFF-ROAD ROCK, GRAVEL, DEEP SAND CONDITIONS. WE ALL KNOW PAVEMENT WILL BE FINE EXCEPT IN AGGRESSIVE TWISTYS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE LIGHTEST ADV BIKE WE CAN GET, ALL THE MODELS ABOVE ARE STILL OVER 400LBS. UNTIL THAT BARRIER IS BROKEN, I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT THEY’RE TOO HEAVY FOR A LONG RIDE TO BAJA -CABO AND BACK MOSTLY OFF-ROAD.
What models would you recommend from your personal experience?
It's really hard to say which model, because it does not exist, but the top manufactures need a model that weighs less than 400lbs wet somewhere in the 375lbs range. With at least 70-80 HP preferably a twin, fly by wire throttle cruise control, ABS, TTC off road/ road suspension. There are many models that come close but they can not handle all aspects of a Baja adventure.
any bikes above 600 cc is not anymore medium ......in terms of weight , Horse Powe, medium bikes are 350 cc to 650 cc ..above is Big , no more medium ....
Teneré 700 beats all - just wish the starting price was not so absurd for what it's based on. It should be around 8k..
How much is it?
@@evanm.2300 Around 10k usd from dealers - comparable euro prices as well. The MT-07 platform that its based on is 7.6k usd directly from Yamaha without dealer discounts.. 2.4k extra just for it being an adv style is way too much.
You should of added the Versys X 300. I tried to get a Honda 500 x but could not get one, so I went with the Versys 300 X and glad I did. Thanks Honda for not having it available, lead me down a better path. It came with spoked wheels, engine guard, and center stand, I added some extra lights, and went with trekker 33 liter side bags., also heated grips, hand guards, and a power outlet. With the 17 liter gas tank I get around 450 kilometers per tank. It is geared great for light off road using the first 3 gears and the top 3 for the highway. I do mostly back roads and some light trails, the roads I ride on are 80 - 90 km. but it will handle 100 km roads no problem. Love this little bike at 71 yr don't need the weight of the bigger bikes, or find any reason to go 150 Km + per hour. I have been riding for well over 50 years and this is one of the most fun bikes I have ever had, great for running through the gears on the windy roads. I have had many bikes of 450 to over 1000 cc and did not enjoy them as much as I do the Versys 300 X. PUTS A BIG SMILE ON MY FACE EVERY TIME I TAKE IT OUT.
It's not 500-800cc, it is a lightweight adventure bike and he added the Versys 650.
Yamaha Tenere 700 looks the most Frankenstein bike of all with less electronics and NASA technologies
Exactly... I am a Yamaha fan boy from india
@@FazzyKVlogs yamaha hates india
@@sivvinod3187 I know
@@sivvinod3187 why?
@@captainalex157 just look at the indian lineup of yamaha, we don't get any of the bikes that yamaha is known or praised for.
DR650?
DR 650 - The Best !
Dualsport
Those italian bikes, if they perform even half as good as they look... just beautiful
Oh but they do!!
I’m just starting to shop, any recommendations for a very tall guy, 193 CM at 88 kg (6’4” 195 lbs). Experienced rider of street and motocross but not dual. I live in Thailand so not all models available and need to stick with Japanese or BMW for service. KTM just pulled out of Thailand which is unfortunate as the 790 looks perfect. Thanks
I’m 6’3 197lbs. I fit very comfortable on a BMW 750/850 (they are the same size. And the older 800 GSA is also very comfortable
Benelli now Chinese owned, what a tragedy.
I hope you tried riding one before commenting. I was surprised by my trk502x, I love to ride it and does everything I want it to at a lot less cost.
Probably better than before.
Hi! Thanks a lot for the video! If I were about to change my bike I would definitely pick a Tenere 700. I like also CB 500 X but I think spoked rims are mandatory in this class. I wish you a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR and only safe trips in 2021!
Happy New Year to you as well! With a new bike or not , hope 2021 will be filled with tons of safe and exciting rides!
@@automotiveterritory Thank you very much. Sorry about seeing your answer so late and I hope you won't blame too much for this. No, my NC 750 x is still new and it still does a good job. So I won't change it so soon -:)). Wish you all the best!
Its not a 2020 Tiger 800cc its a 900cc for 2020 and there is not price release yet
As soon as you go off road a rock will get trapped between the fender and front tire and. Yo ass is had it! Lmao😂😂😂
Ya!! to any one of these machines!
Suzuki DR650SE- BEST FOREWER !
For me I would love a BMW just for the badge haha but then it would be either the tenure or ktm and if I cant the cb500x would have to do... all great bikes!
The tigers and gs are expensive for me to buy and maintain as well and the 390 adventure and himalayan are a little underpowered (for 2 up )and have single cylinder so i would choose vstrom 650 xt with suzuki reliability
Thanks for your input. Which model do you ride these days?
Those prices are anything but middleweight!! The Honda CB500X is the only one that qualifies as far as pricing
It's also by far the least capable of this list. It's much like a crossover in that it looks a bit tall and bulky but it's absolute shit off-road.
Just buy 502x then if you want good price
I just bought a new 2019 NC750X for 7K.
Enjoy the new bike!
I had the Honda cb 500x, for a few months but didn't get on with it. I am over 6ft and felt it was a little small and under powered for me. Admittedly it wasn't the latest model which has both a larger front wheel and more power, I believe. I traded in for the new Tenere 700 which I fell in love with on the first test ride. No frills, but very torquey. I absolutely love this bike. It is deserving of all the attention it has received. It handles really well, it is light and has a surprising amount of power for the engine size/ bhp.
Glad to hear that you've found a bike that suits you perfectly. How much did you get our Tenere for?
Taking a look at some of the best middle-weight adventure bikes that are currently available for purchase. Which one do you like the most?
AJP PR7 for REAL off-road enjoyment
CF Moto 650MT but of course it's not in there.
Get a used, well preserved , simple,real adv bike,one you are capable of lifting 2 or 3 times and one that will endure you dropping them.
The demonstrating rider are going faster, riding far more aggressive than the majority of potential buyers. Is that marketing ? Or dumb ?
Marketing. These riders are professionals and probably were tasked to showcase the extreme capabilities. For a non pro buyer that would dumb
@@automotiveterritory so, again, for the marketing effort, the manufacturers missed the majority of potential buyers…….not the smartest decision made ! Thanks for your response and vid. 🇺🇸👍🏻
Adventure motorcycles have to be able to go long distances with long service intervals. They should also be competant on dirt/gravel roads. Forget anything with a 17" front wheel. Tyre choice is very poor. My comments.....
BMW, now questionable reliability and expensive repairs/servicing.
Yamaha Tenere stone reliable, good technical.
Suzuki, low maintenence VStrom 650 (my pick except for technical riding where Tenere is better.)
Honda CB500X. Low torque 17" front wheel on earlier models. Expensive to upgrade.
Forget anything from Italy.
Triumph...poor reliability from the triple.
KTM...expensive, horrendours frequent servicing intervals and durability issues. Best suspension. Shame.
Thanks for the quick roundup! Upvoting your comment
AGREE with you, we think alike, I wish he would of added the Versys X 300 it is under 500 cc, but a great little bike for touring just get the trekker 33 Lt side bags. Got one last year only got 8,000 so far as got it late in the year,
@@hildtonmcconnell5626 Do you find the versys comfortable on the highway?
@@jpeterman9699 Yes it is quite good on the highway, the seat takes about 2000 km to break in then it is fine. We have a lot of wind hear on the island and it handles it better than a lot of heaver bikes. I have just over 8,000 on it, and most of that was one the roads of 80 km and 90 km it is still good at over 100 km. I have had bough my 33 liter bags full of groceries, and a very large bag of dog food (40 lb) on the back with no problem, did not even notice any difference in the rid or handling. It is also great on gravel and dirt roads. Running it through the gears on a windy road will put a big smile on your face.
@@jpeterman9699 I for got to add that I am getting over 450 km per tank of gas, and I like to run it up to speed quick, so if you are a little easier on the taking off I could see very close to 500 Km per tank, or better. Great not having to worry about running of gas, when out in the middle of no where.
i am glad they put the swm in this. can'y wait for my rs500 to get here
Have fun riding it. When will you get it?
@@automotiveterritory not sure. It was in Texas Monday. Has to get delivered to Pennsylvania. I hope by first week in October
The2000redrocket enjoy it!
Robot voice....👎
What kind of voice?
Honda cb500x is small but in the real world is cheap, cheap to run, service and extremely reliable. A secondhand v Strom 650 seems an amazing machine. The triumph 800 is lovely.
Produced in China under strict supervision of Benelli engineers..... Where do Benelli engineers exactly come from? What did they build before the trk ?
I find VERSYS the most pretty (i am still owner of the 2008 model) of all. But i must say that i WANT the TENERE, not because of it's beauty, because you can do anything you want with this bike. The only thing i miss with VERSYS is off road rides, not it's stong feature, but on road is such entertaining.
i don’t understand the joy in taking a 500lb bike through trails
i’ll happily take a dual sport through those trails and have WAY more fun
That benneli TRK is look similar to Ducati multistrada.
Adventure hah..220+kilos elephants, u got a handful of adventure by itself, that's for sure...Guzzis 800, triumphs 800, BMD 750-850...How would u call those cows "adventure bikes"? what kind of adventure are they capable of handling? Shopping adventures? Espresso drinking one's? Saint Tropez night club adventures? Maybe, but they can;t handle real off road, mud, wet dirt or sand riding.So, get serious, honest, and, please, show some respect to our hard earned money! Just compare them to any real adventure bike, something less than 160 kilos...
Yeah all pro riders going all out, most with no baggage on board, fully loaded. Need the average rider, riding with 3 bags fully loaded off-road in all types of terrain, see how that goes, especially marblized deep sand and jagged big rocks. Real tests....thx
Husky 701 rally, have 28 ltrs for 500km, the power of horse ✊🏍
It's not just a matter of less expense, I personally just don't like bikes that are huge/heavy or overpowered off road. On-road, either, for that matter. A light, highly maneuverable bike that you can give 3/4 throttle without worrying about it trying to wheelie or kick out from under you is just a lot more fun to me than something super fast and stable that's hard to do anything with and will land me in jail if I really give it the beans.
Hell, most of these bikes are bigger and more powerful than I want. I ride a TW200 (albeit heavily modified) most of the time. Yeah, it's slow, but it will go ANYWHERE effortlessly, and you can ride it absolutely flat-out in relative safety and legality in most situations. I also have a G310GS with all the Rally Raid off-road stuff on it for when I want to take a longer and/or faster ride, and I think it's just about perfect, but I know they're terribly unreliable and wish there was a similar bike from one of the 'Big 4'. If only Yamaha built like a sub-500cc Tenere variant, I'd buy one tomorrow.
Luckily, adventure-type bikes have been trending smaller, and I think that sort of thing will come along soon enough.
Do you know 2021 models between 400 cc and 600 cc that will be available next year ? Do you understand my question ?
There are some models. I will try to make a video on this topic.
@@automotiveterritory thanks
Shaft driven Guzzi V85 TT for the win!👍
Awesome choice!
This makes total sense in the real world for working class bikers who want to work on their own bikes as servicing is so expensive.
KLR 650 or go home
Why would you want pig fat enduro
@@kittikorn6674 oh you don't ride motorcycles. I get it.
The Guzzis lovely but not midweight.
Itchy Boots has entered the chat
And I bet she's sad and furious because she's seeing people talking about real adventure bikes and saying not a word about the Himalayan.....
I'm pretty sure she just chose the Himalayan because of the low seat height.Either that or she's being paid by Royal enfield.
Boys, I’ve had a GS and two XT600 Teneres in my time. Ridden thousands of miles round Europe and Australia and I have just bought a Himalayan. Why? Because it is simple, rugged and capable. Parts are cheap and it’s easy to fix. Most of these “Adventure” bikes will never go on an adventure. You can knock Itchyboots but she’s out there doing it, whilst your at home watching videos.
@@petittrainguernsey3297 no she's doing it because she's privileged enough to be doing it..You don't go on adventures like that unless you have loads of disposable cash. If i won the lotto tomorrow I'd be doing the same thing..
Marky mark and the bunky funch
Absolute rubbish. The only thing stopping you is you.
All of these bikes on this clip cost at least twice as much as a Himalayan. And do the same job. You could buy a Himalayan and use the cash saved to go travel.
I’ve known of people going round the world on 30 year old 125’s. There’s one bloke who went from Northern Finland to Turkey on an East German moped! Read “Running with the Moon” by Johnny Bealby if cost is holding you back.
Itchyboots personal circumstance is none of my business. She is a lone woman traveling the world, does a great Vlog and has over 300,000 subscribers and all you do is knock her? Jealousy leaps to mind. Himalayan sure is a great bike though. £4000 on the road, £200 go anywhere fully comprehensive insurance. Proven itself through hundreds of you tube vids. Itchyboots isn’t the only one out there.
husky 701 / ktm 690 ?
it is in Somalia, we need Motorcycle Kawasaki klx250 who can hold me Yasin
You missed the best middle size adventure bike. Tom 690 r .
Tom?
Talk normal.
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Honda XL700v Transalp...😎
There are much better non strangled non Euro 4/5 bikes out there second hand. Do we really need all the electronic extras ie rider modes = Throttle control . Traction control= Throttle control. Cruise control =2 same. Cornering abs NO!
What are those models? Can you suggest some of your favorites?
@@automotiveterritory yeh . KTM 950 /990 adventure . YAMAHA XT 660 Z Early BMW 650/ 800GS the list is endless. All capable go anywhere bikes without most electronic aids that we dont need, bar abs for a fraction of the price.
Appreciate your suggestions. In this video, though, I concentrated only on the currently produced models. Gotta think of making a used bikes episode as well
Was the SWM the lightest of the bunch? It looks like a great combination...
The KTM & Triumph bikes are FRIGGIN AWESOME! #IWantBothCoach
Glad I included your top picks in this lineup.
Check out the heavy adv Tourers video ua-cam.com/video/m1QI8P81Zko/v-deo.html
HOW COULD YOU LEAVE OUT THE HUSQVARNA 701 LR ENDURO MOTORCYCLE AND THE KTM 690 ENDURO R MOTORCYCLE. THE BEST 2 OFF ROAD MOTORCYCLES IN THIS CATAGORY?
@@vittoriocostantini6917 The 701 and 690 are dual sport motorcycles, not middleweight adv bikes
Christopher Berry $$$$$$$
I love my 06 Vstrom....
Great. How much did you get it for?
@@automotiveterritory I bought it new in 2006, around $7500 otd. Like I said, I love my Vstrom. Absolutely no repairs, just maintenance, 36k miles. It does everything I need and want it to do except full off road capabilities which I have a crf450 for.
Thanks for sharing! Ride on for another 100k miles
trk its 235kg wet not 210
What’s a good adventure touring bike for a 5’4 girl? Also affordable 😅
Versys x300 maybe
check out the honda CB500X! Not too big for us smaller folks.
Himalayan 400
For my eyes only..............
WHAT ABOUT THE KTM 690 ENDURO R MOTORCYCLE AND THE HUSQVARNA 701 25 LITER PETROL TANK VERSION MOTORCYCLE. THESE ARE THE 2 BEST MOTORCYCLES TO GO OFF ROAD ON.
Hi there, Vittorio. Take a look at this episode instead. New Husqvarna and KTMs are here ua-cam.com/video/Jx0dYH24eU0/v-deo.html
@@automotiveterritory U should be more carefull.The above are proper adv bikes.The ones u show are travelling bikes,nothing to do with adventure.The only adventure u get is only when u drop them on anything except tarmac...
No 690R or 701 at ua-cam.com/video/Jx0dYH24eU0/v-deo.html
No other bike comes close to the KTM 790R. Except the 790 Rally, but not available and cost too much.
Not even the Yamaha T7?
is there a popular site that sells and Ship used motorcycles to many countries ?
All depends to where you are located, I'm pretty sure there are a lot of businesses that operate in this field
Superdual seems interesting. You can buy almost 3 superduals with on ktm
Superdual has this fancy engine turning into rattlegore and then into stone after around 20000km.
@@OffRoadRiderMan yes? Is this bad? I thought it was an husqvarna...
It's a Real Human Talking. No dealbreaker kiddos!!
Well, you'd have to guess.
Can't watch this because of the voice.
Loved the comment. It is so informative and spot on!
@@automotiveterritory lol
Can't read this comment because of the content.
I agree, it’s hard to listen to. I can’t believe that that’s an accent so why the hell do they choose to use an awful robotic voice, it sucks all of those the life out of what looks like a fun and interesting write up/review.
ah yes because you watch a voice
You should write first the weight of the bikes, because that is the most important data ... :)
Weight is important. My cutoff is 500lbs.
Your price of Tenere 700 is a bit high..Think it start at $ 9,999
The information about prices comes from official press releases. I also included the links to all official webpages for the models, so current prices may be double checked there.
I know it is only 300 cc but the Versys X 300 could be added. It is more than capable for long distance touring and light off road. I put Trekker 33 liter hard bags on and it came with center stand and engine guard, added heated grips and LED lights. Will take this bike on any road paved or dirt, and it will get over 400 km per tank . Have done some light off road but not a lot of ground clearance. It also comes with spoke wheels. Have got just over 7,000 km so far and loving it. I have over 55 yr of riding under my belt and as much as 50,000 miles in one year on every thing form 250 to over 1000 cc and the Versys x has to be one of the most fun to ride. It loves the windy roads, and you can run it through the gears with out breaking the speed limits. Just plane fun. and It will do a tun (160 Km per hour.)
Truly appreciate you sharing the personal experience! These are Best comments to read
How is your experience regarding having it fully packed (side bags and a bag on the back rack as well) and a pillion? Im looking at options around 500 to 650 but if its reliable and holds a good speed when fully loaded a 300 wont bother me. Im just wondering if it will hold up on long trips and uphill. Considering the cb500x, trk502x, versys300 and some other options. Efficiency and bang for buck is my goal, im not a speed guy i just want a quality reliable machine.
@@danieln3757 Loaded up no problem but only ride by my self, most of the time. Have found hills no problem, I stay mostly on the back roads and the speed is from 90 km to 80 km and there is no problem pulling out and passing . I have seen videos where people are 2 up on it on the highway and having no problems. This is a all round bike great for back roads, good on the highway, and some off road at proper speeds. It is geared with a 6 speed the first 3 for off road work great and the top 3 for road and highway, If you do not want to do any off road you can change the front sprocket to keep the revs down, but I like it the way it is. It is a very fun bike to run through the gears, it likes to rev. It is the same engine that is in the Ninga and people have well over 100,000 Km on them with no problems. If you just like to put it in gear and ride it will do quite good but running through the gears it will get up and go. With the 17 liter gas tank you can get over 400 km per tank so not all ways looking for gas. I did not like the Kawasaki bags and I think they are much too small and like the way the Trekker 33 liter bags go on, much more solid. I was looking at the Honda 500 x but could not find one, so looked at the Versys X 300 and glad I did, this is a great bike, light , great through the corners, and just plane fun, also like the spoked wheels, as they are better for off road. The only thing I would change on this bike are the tires, there are not bad but would like a little better for ware and handling off road. By the way gravel roads no problem . Good luck on what ever you get. If you are ever in PEI Tyne Valley is where I am at, drop in . PEI is a great place to go for a cruse, lots of back windy roads with great scenery and great people.
What bike is that in the thumbnail?
The list of all models is in the description.
790 adv r
Versys 650 or Honda CB500X? I'm torn.. Please help
Versys
Go sit on both of them. Pick whatever feels better. You can look at stats and prices all day, but it's gotta FEEL right🙂
I am a proud owner of a Benelli trk 502X, and was really surprised u included it in this video because its a really low price bike.
How much did you get it for?
Where's Africa Twin ??????????????????
It was featured in this video in the very end. I missed to cover it's release in time ua-cam.com/video/P_yagxn4gwU/v-deo.html
Its 1100cc, not 500-800 lol
KTM 390 Adventure is a good bike. Just wished they had made the 690 duke into an adventure model.
I think for adventure you really need a 600-660cc. The Honda is a little underwhelming on the highway.
By reading the comments i get that most of the people here are not riders at all and also.. Transalp
2020 Ktm390 adventure sounds interesting
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Just seen a 1090 adventure s for £2k less than the 790. It would be the better bike for me. Might just have to see if I can convince her about buying a new machine!
Hope she will support your buying decision
@@automotiveterritory She likes anything Orange
road touring. not offroad. need low rider. Seems yamaha, honda missed the boat this yuear. cb500x to hi to get on unless your 6'4 or 190 cm tall ! Tenere would be good if it was 500/600; Again too tall and $ for Asia market
How ist the BMW Adventure bike line-up complete?!
The 310 GS lacks power for longer journeys on highways. But then one step up you directly double the engine size resulting in an enormous increase in price and fuel consumption.
So: we need a F 550/650 gs that has enough power to easily ride 130 km/h carrying you, your special someone and language, but no need to go 200km/h+
found a new 2018 KLR still on showroom floor. Took it home with me.
Sounds great. How much do you like it?
Fix the doohicky with stainless parts. Do it right away.
Forget about the doohickie. It was fixed 2nd gen. Lack or periodic adjustment now is your fault. 3rd gen even better. No one has a 2022 model yet?? Kawi should had them in the showroom before the launch. May or June. Prayers and thoughts accepted cheefully.
What motorcycle is the first picture you show?
Ktm adventure 790
Got update for 2021?
Sounds like a nice request for a video. I will see what I can do.
Too bad the BMW 750GS is $3,000+. USD higher than honda. Won't sell in Asia. ! But lower riding and more comfy.
I love the 500X, but I also like the Versys 300X. At 74, I am no longer in a hurry.
Both are nice options for sure.
Me too that's why I ride a NC700X. Only 50hp but good all around and a great storage compartment and 70mpg.
@@timjohnson1199 That's awesome. I only get 60 mpg on my 300X.
I recently bought an NC750X. Kinda like the cb500x but bigger. Not tons of horsepower but economical (75mpg) and an awesome built in storage compartment. Great bike.
Wtf? KLR 650 is back. And cheaper than the rest. 3 month wait to get mine. Worth the wait.
It's really a no- brainer......KTM "performes" the best out of the box. However I would go with the 700 Tenere for reliability, price, and simple oil change. In California there are none available right now.
It's a nice option indeed!
Big brother had a KTM 790. Very capable bike, but the display kept going black very often. He got rid of it because their warranty was worthless. I blame that on their dealership in Asheville NC. Their customer service sucks. When I was shopping for a dual sport bike, I looked hard at KTM, but everyone I know had the same opinion: great bikes until you have to get parts or get warranty service.
Sorry to hear that. In Europe the service is way better. Which model did you end up buying?
You didnt include Royal Enfield Himalayan in this list. Its the most affordable and most robust Middle-Weight Adventure Motorcycles
Is it your favorite option in the class?
@@automotiveterritory Yes Sir. I have been to the highest roads in the world in Leh- Ladakh region twice on Himalayan. I rode with India's famous lady biker Shilpa Shinde (her UA-cam channel BikeMySoul).
Himalayan is very reliable and very easy to handle bike. Also Himalayan do not have any plastic parts. I dropped it several times without any fear of damaging any part. The spare parts are also dirt cheap and one can easily replace them at home.
At least in India, the cost of the bike is a major factor while choosing a bike. Himalayan is the best adventure bike which is pocked friendly.
Glad to hear that you've found a model that suits you perfectly.
where do we find this bikes
The video description contains links to all of the official websites of the manufacturers.
Husqvarna Norden?
Not in production yet. But was featured in this video ua-cam.com/video/Jx0dYH24eU0/v-deo.html. Check it out
I like small bikes and I will not lie... Seriously enjoy riding petite machines or middle weights not heavy hoggish monsters.
Which bikes from this category are your top picks?
@@automotiveterritory Honda CB500x probably due to price, size and reliability pf Honda.... Although the Honda 300 CRF Rally might work too since I don't highway ride.
Nice options indeed!
Which is the super light weight adventure off road bike for ladies ?
Tenere 700 is the best!!! Period
Haha. No.
I love the Vstrom but that small front wheel. Wtf.
CB 500x Honda is best
Practical
Simple
Efficient
Reliable
Is it your favorite option?
I like the looks of that moto guzi plus I'm shorter and that looks like it has a low seat..Man its expensive though and I'm sceptical about its reliability..
Guzzis are very reliable and you can service them and fix most things on the road because they are old school. Their only downside is their weight but this is a problem for most adventure bikes.
If you have the option, look at Aprilia's Pegaso 650 Trail. It's not produced new anymore, but if you can find a used one with low miles/km, then it's a proper bike that can easily handle highway as well as the dirt. It's also much lighter than most of the bikes in this list, and very cheap to buy and run. And don't worry about the reliability, the engine is the 660cc single produced by Yamaha and is bulletproof - and Aprilia are known for their decent wiring.
It's only 50hp but has tons of torque.
@@Real_MisterSir im going too guess your in Europe? Im in North America here and nothing Aprilia is cheap..
@@TheMarky26 Yes I am, but it's not like Aprilias are cheap here either. However, the Pegaso 650 Trail in particular is very cheap second hand in most parts of the world compared to what you get, it being an Aprilia doesn't really have an effect on its price point. Same with the older Pegaso 650 models
I've had one for over a year. No problems. Take it to Florida and Arizona. Travel Edition. It's fine for light off roading. Think of it as a more powerful KLR with less maintenance and cruise control.
guess the Honda NC750 didn't make the top 10
Nice bike for off road🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
Which one of these? Or do you mean every single mid weight model?
@@automotiveterritory love the BMW....COMFORT...& COLL🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
Desert Sled?
probably too expensive for this list lol.
Benelli is also sold in Mexico
Great to hear that. Are you planning on getting one over there?
KTM had the best promo video...just sayin.
I just bought a KTM 890 Adventure and I would not trade for anything else.
Glad to hear that you've found a bike that suits you so well. How much did you get it for?
KTM 1290 super adventure
It's a decent option for sure.
A man's bike. Offroad you need real skills.
Really boring narrative
Sorry about that, doing my best to improve my narration skills. Hope the tech info and visuals were of interest to you