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Adventure Touring
Adventure Touring

HONDA CRF250 RALLY $9999 This race rally replica has long-travel suspension, large-disc ABS brakes and excellent
weather protection from the CRF450 RALLY-inspired bodywork, making it an ideal entry
into adventure touring. It’s ready for weekend adventures, long-distance touring or the
daily commute.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled single-cylinder, DOHC Seat height: 895mm
Displacement: 249cc Kerb weight: 157kg
Power/Torque: NA Fuel capacity: 10.1L
Transmission: Six-speed, chain fi nal drive Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
Tyres: F: 3.00R21 R: 120/80R18 unlimited km/NA
VERDICT: ENTRY-LEVEL ADVENTURER LAMS APPROVED

The Versys-X 300 is an adventure-styled touring model that builds on the any-road any- KAWASAKI VERSYS-X 300 $6399
time performance of Kawasaki’s Versys models by adding increased capability on unpaved
roads. As you would expect from a bike designed to be the ideal travel partner, it offers the
best comfort and convenience of any 300cc model. More manageable in both weight and
power, and more readily available than many larger-displacement models, the Versys-X 300
offers easy access to motorcycle adventure.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke parallel-twin Seat height: 815mm
Displacement: 296cc Kerb weight: 175kg (wet)
Power/Torque: 29.3kW @ 11,500rpm/26Nm Fuel capacity: 17L
@ 10,000 rpm Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet unlimited km/NA
clutch, chain fi nal drive
Tyres: F: 100/90R19 R: 130/80R17

VERDICT: CAPABLE LIGHTWEIGHT TWIN LAMS APPROVED

KAWASAKI KLR 650 $8199 Wherever the destination, whatever the distance, over any kind of terrain, the KLR650 is
the motorcycle to get you there in style and comfort. With its large powerful engine, long
travel suspension and massive fuel-carrying capacity combined with rock-solid reliability and
unbreakable toughness, the big KLR makes short work of rugged forest trails, wide open
deserts and inner-city traffi c alike.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke single Kerb weight: 194kg (wet)
Displacement: 651cc Fuel capacity: 22L
Power/Torque: NA Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
Transmission: Five-speed, multi-plate wet unlimited km/NA
clutch, chain fi nal drive
Tyres: F: 90/90R21 R: 130/80R17
Seat height: 890mm

VERDICT: OLD FAITHFUL LAMS APPROVED

The KTM 1090 ADVENTURE R stares down anything in its path. Bespoke WP suspension, KTM 1090 ADVENTURE R $19,995
offroad wheels and a tough yet fuel-effi cient engine are ready to rumble. Decades of rally
raid victories roar within. As shrewd as it is chiselled, this bike uses the same state-of-the-art
technology as the KTM 1290 ADVENTURE R and even though its engine capacity is smaller,
it’s still big on power: 125 hp (92kW). The world is yours - devour it.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder, four- Tyres: F: 90/90R21 R: 150/70R18
stroke, 75° V-twin Seat height: 890mm
Displacement: 1050cc Kerb weight: 230kg (wet)
Power/Torque: 92kW/NA Fuel capacity: 23L
Transmission: Six-speed, slipper clutch, chain Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
fi nal drive unlimited km/15,000km

VERDICT: BRING IT ON

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