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Adventure Touring

HONDA VRF1200X CROSSTOURER Delivering the fun and excitement of a sports tourer with the comfort of an adventure
machine, the VFR1200X is a motorcycle fi t for all purposes. Designed to excel on hugely
$18,299 varied road surfaces, the front and rear suspension offer generous amounts of controlled,
bump-absorbing travel.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled four-stroke Unicam Seat height: 850mm
16-valve 76° V4 Kerb weight: 280kg
Displacement: 1237cc Fuel capacity: 21.5L
Power/Torque: NA Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
Transmission: Six-speed, shaft drive unlimited km/NA
Tyres: F: 110/80R19 R: 150/70R17

VERDICT: FLEXIBLE TOURING

The NC750X has an adventure-oriented edge with comfort for rider and pillion, featuring HONDA NC750XA $9599
distinctive adventure styling plus LCD instruments with personalised colour options. It comes
complete with a 22L utility compartment big enough to hold most full-face helmets and
then some. It’s safe, secure and convenient — you’ll use it every time you ride.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled, parallel-twin Seat height: 830mm
Displacement: 745cc Kerb weight: 219kg
Power/Torque: NA Fuel capacity: 14.1L
Transmission: Six-speed, chain fi nal drive Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 160/60R17 unlimited km/NA

VERDICT: PRACTICAL ALL-ROUNDER

HONDA VFR 800X CROSSRUNNER Honda’s premium adventure sports tourer delivers hard-riding excitement. It features
ample mid-range torque and top-end power and sharp adventure styling along with
$15,099 ABS as standard. It’s made to easily handle all situations and is quick to respond to more
aggressive rider input, whether carving through twisty mountain roads or riding through
the urban jungle.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled four-stroke 16-valve Seat height: 815mm
DOHC 90° V-4 Kerb weight: 245kg
Displacement: 782cc Fuel capacity: 20.8L
Power/Torque: NA Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
Transmission: Six-speed, chain fi nal drive km/NA
Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 180/55R17
VERDICT: CROSS-COUNTRY TOURER

If you could use a little more adventure in your life — and who couldn’t? — the CB500X HONDA CB500XA $7999
can deliver on that idea at a surprisingly affordable price. You don’t have to save up your
CB500X for that once-in-a-while adventure tour either, as it also serves as a versatile ride to
fulfi l those everyday needs.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled parallel-twin Seat height: 810mm
Displacement: 471cc Kerb weight: 196kg
Power/Torque: NA Fuel capacity: 17.5L
Transmission: Six-speed, chain fi nal drive Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 160/60R17 unlimited km/NA

VERDICT: LAMS ALL-ROUND ADVENTURER LAMS APPROVED

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