In recent times motorcycling world has discovered a newfound love for adventure motorcycles – and rightfully so, these motorcycles offer a perfect balance between outright performance and comfort. There’s an ADV for every need and use. There are models suited for long hauls, and certain models cater to riders seeking off-road thrills.
The UAE, a country renowned for its affluence, is not behind this trend, which is generally associated with exotic cars and over-the-top automobiles. However, it has slowly found affinity towards two wheels, and Adventure motorcycles are leading the charge.
UAE offers a diverse range of terrains from longstretched highspeed highways to acres of desert allows for opportunities for these bikes to go on extended adventures and dune bashing, making them an ideal two-wheeled companion.
These are the five most popular adventure motorcycles in the country.
1 BMW R 1300 GS
BMW’s ‘GS’ is highly regarded as the benchmark for the Adventure touring segment, renowned for its ability to balance long-distance cruising and off-road action. The BMW R 1300 GS is no different, being a successor to the much-regarded R 1250 GS and takes the standards a step above with its refined ergonomics and mechanicals.
The R 1300 GS is powered by BMW’s latest 1,300cc flat-twin motor, delivering more power and reduced weight. The boxer twin makes 145 hp and 149 Nm of torque. Power is sent through a 6-speed gearbox and BMW’s low-maintenance shaft drive, ideal for dune bashing in thedesert without the fear of chain failures.
2 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
The Honda CFR1100L Africa Twin is an iconic Adventure model highly renowned for its agile platform and future-proof tech suite.
The Africa Twin is powered by a 1,084cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine producing 102 hp and 105 Nm of torque, paired with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or Honda’s optional Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).
3 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro
The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro is another globally recognised Adventure motorcycle renowned for its off-road-centric hardware and technology, blended with British elegance and sophistication.
The Tiger 1200 Rally Pro is powered by Triumph’s 1,160cc liquid-cooled inline three-cylinder engine, producing 150 hp and 130 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and a shaft-drive system ideal for off-road-centric adventures.
4 KTM 1390 Super Adventure
The KTM 1390 Super Adventure is KTM’s rendition of its hardcore off-roading philosophy based on the Dakar-winning Rally 450. The Super Adventure sits at the top of the KTM adventure lineup and is by far the most powerful model in the list. The 1390 Super Adventure features top-of-the-line electronics and off-road-centric hardware borrowed from the Dakar-winning machine.
The 1390 Super Adventure is powered by a 1,350cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine producing 170 hp and 145 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and a chain final drive.
5 KTM 890 Adventure/ Adventure R
The KTM 890Adventure and its off-road-centric version, the Adventure R, strike a sweet balance between performance and practicality, while being equally at home cruising long highways. It is an ideal first ADV motorcycle for riders who feel the litre class models are expensive and heavy.
The KTM 890 Adventure and Adventure R are powered by an 889cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine producing around 105 hp and 100 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive.
