Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special review
WEBMar 11, 2022 · It was so reminiscent of my tour of the Faroes, but with one huge difference. The Sportster was a handful in such conditions, and, in truth, the ride was grim and fraught with tension, whereas the Pan America was comfortable, capable, stable and confidence inspiring. I arrived back in Gloucester with the view that for a first attempt at an all ...
11 of the best 125cc adventure bikes money can buy
WEBMar 6, 2024 · A meagre 10.6bhp offers little in the way of power and a top speed of 62mph might end up frustrating many riders, especially on a longer distance ride. As a commuter and casual weekend green laner though, the KLX125 is great. Price: from £1,700 used) Performance: 7.9kW (10.6bhp) Fuel capacity: 7 litres. Weight: 113kg.
KTM 390 Adventure review: The best value motorcycle on the …
WEBSep 24, 2020 · Time and sales will tell if the 390 Adventure is that bike. By providing big bike quality on a small machine, for just £5,499, KTM is offering a very tempting package and great value for money, especially when you consider I achieved around 200 miles between fill-ups of the 14.5l fuel tank.
Is the new Honda NC750X the ideal mid-capacity touring bike?
WEBNov 11, 2020 · For 2021, the parallel-twin engine found in the Honda NC750X now produces 57.8bhp, an increase of 4bhp over the 2019 bike. Torque is increased by 1Nm to 69Nm @ 4,750rpm, and the engine is also now EURO5 compliant. The redline is now at 7,000rpm, an increase of 600rpm from the previous model. It’s a small injection of power to an engine which ...
Benelli TRK 502 X Motorcycle Review - Adventure Bike Rider
WEBSep 26, 2018 · As an off-roader: As with most larger boned adventure bikes, the TRK 502 X doesn’t excel as an off-roader – it’s too heavy, too wide and too breakable. If you want to go off road, get a dirt bike, not a Benelli. As a continental road tourer: Thanks to a great riding position, comfortable ergos and a competent engine, the Benelli would be ...
Aprilia Tuareg 660 review - Adventure Bike Rider
WEBMar 15, 2022 · That’s a world away from the Tuareg’s adventure touring and trail riding credentials, so Aprilia has brought down the power and increased torque, particularly at lower revs. It produces 80bhp and 70Nm of torque, 75% of which is available at 3,000rpm. But don’t let this fool you into thinking this is a toothless bike.
Long-term review: A year with the KTM 790 Adventure
WEBJanuary/February 2021 - Issue 61. After a year with the KTM 790 Adventure, James Oxley bids a fond farewell to a motorcycle he rates as one of the best adventure bikes he has ever ridden. As farewells go, it was a low-key affair. I pulled into KTM’s UK offices at Silverstone, unloaded the 790 Adventure from the back of the ABR work van, and ...
The Trans Euro Trail: Europe’s epic off-road motorcycle adventure
WEBAug 25, 2017 · The Trans Euro Trail (TET) is an epic off-road route that has been designed with lightweight motorcycle adventure at the forefront of its mind. This thrilling 21,126-mile dirt track route takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through 30 European countries and will give you the opportunity to soak in some of the best landscapes, culture and ...
9 of the Best Adventure Motorcycle Boots in 2021
WEBFeb 4, 2021 · Touratech Destino Adventure – £299. Now then, here’s something you won’t have seen in a motorcycle boot before. The Destino Adventure boot from Touratech is an innovative product that uses a technology that we’ve seen recently in the world of outdoor footwear, most notably from premium brand Arc’teryx.
The secret to finding green lanes near you - Adventure Bike Rider
WEBFeb 4, 2022 · To find your local green lanes you’ll want to grab yourself a local OS map. Most users tend to opt for a 1:25,000 map which can show the area in much more detail (many of these lanes are small and can be easy to miss on a larger one). With your OS map in hand it’s worth clarifying that a ‘green lane’ isn’t actually a recognised term ...