We all know that “adventure bikes” have been the runaway success in terms of popularity of style for well over 10 years now.
From big, brash, go-anywhere 1300cc beasts right down to 125cc mini-adventures, there is now something for everyone in that sector.
While the big-capacity adventures have the obvious appeal of superbly powerful engines, I have long advocated that smaller machines, around the 800 or 850cc mark, are more than adequate for most riders and most requirements, being that bit lighter and more manageable.