What is an Adventure Bike & Does it Matter?

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What Is an Adventure Bike & Does It Matter?
Have you ever wondered why we call some bikes adventure bikes and not others? Does it have to do with styling, off road ability, comfort, crash worthiness, or some other factors? Does it even matter? Off road capability explained.
00:00 Intro
01:57 Elements of ADV Bikes
02:52 Types of Off Road
04:24 Wheel Sizes
06:34 Ground Clearance
07:20 Suspension Travel
08:52 Suspension
09:51 Crash Worthiness
10:31 Weight!
12:05 Conclusion
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@BigRockMoto 2 года назад

@SamAnand1015 2 года назад

Well said

@mohamedzainudin9359 3 года назад

in India, Asia and Africa people go everywhere with tiny 125-200cc bikes, its the mindset, not the bike. and most of the time they are carrying a pillion and heavy luggage. yes they will be slow but will get to wherever they need.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

Good point

@vivekrao8958 3 года назад

Totaly with you 👍🏻. I think because of the much better & bigger highways in developed nations, unless you're ok with not being at par with other traffic, there's always going to be that internal conflict for adv motorcycles. Here in India 🇮🇳, you really cant go that fast on highways anyway. Been riding on 150cc for all my & treks in the Western Ghats (with pillion & luggage)...on dirt, gravel and even crossing dried up river beds.

@faridelfadani5404 3 года назад

Theres a RU-vidr who travel the world with tiny honda c90

@avijitdatta9655 3 года назад

@@faridelfadani5404 ed marchi, c90 adventure

@reyrodriguezp 3 года назад

Not only there, all throughout Latin America we ride small motorcycles, on my first ever off-road my friends took me to a trail they called "mild", as we were trying to go down a small hill full of fine dust a guy wearing rubber flip flops in a 125 cc messenger type bike with street tires just rolled up the hill as if he was on flat ground... 🤣 😂 😅.

@adventuremulemoto 3 года назад

For me it doesn’t matter how big, how small, how light, or how heavy, expensive or inexpensive…An adventure bike is any motorcycle you load yer gear on, ride it to your destination and return home under its own power…C90, TW200, T7, GSA, whatever. In the end who really cares as long as you don’t die in the process! 😀

@vzheka1981 2 года назад

for me doesn't matter too cuz i do not have a bike:)

@AT2021Rocker 2 года назад

You are absolutely right on!

@94SexyStang Год назад

But it DOES matter!!....I think people are confused on what exactly they intend to do....it's ALL compromise with Dual Sport and Adventure....... A BMW is Never going to follow a 450cc off-road, period......and a dirt bike is Never going to be a BMW on the highway. People need to understand What they are getting into. There is No "do it all" Dual Sport or Adventure bike.....it's compromise.

@edouardl2 Год назад

This is simply not true, there are many places where you won't go with a street bike at all. Try to gp with a goldwing on a steep trail and you will be down after 50 meters. If it is to ride in your garden, Goldwing is ok if you did cut grass b4.

@JakeBarlow Год назад

Heck yeah for the C90 shoutout! This guy properly adventures on a bike that is actually 1200 CCs smaller than mine: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_2LEgowbzSc.html

@neilmackinnon3371 3 года назад

I'm in the UK and your closing comments reflect a conversation I had with a newer rider yesterday. 40 years ago when I got my licence there were just bikes, they may have been British, Italian, Japanese, whatever but mostly they were all just bikes, now.... well, take your pick of category. To me, they are all still bikes and the people that ride them are biker's, I'll give a wave or a nod to anyone, if they choose not to wave back because I am on the 'wrong' bike then they have been taken in by marketing, cos when you boil it down, they are all just two wheels and an engine.

@itsmybike1078 3 года назад

Im British too... 2021 Bikers today have nothing in common with each other at all' so riding a motorbike counts for nothing.... Its all about weather your in the club or not! 1000cc plus Bikes today cost anything from £10,000 - £30,000 and the value of your motorbike reflects what club your in.. sad i know but thats how it is today regardless if any of these people actual use thier bikes as they were indended.. You know how it goes when meeting new bikers of today? The conversation will quickly go to 1 of 3 things.. 1, whos is more expensive, 2, whos faster 3, whos the better rider....

@harshavardhanmp2031 2 года назад

@@itsmybike1078 yes too shallow way to look at life but that's life u r right self-worth is based on ur pocket size, not your real potential, what actually u can do with the bike, ego is big not common sense

@FlIckme23 Год назад

I agree with you. I recently changed my fancy triumph for an nc750 due to triumph reliability issues. I just wanted something that worked.. completely different attitude from other bikers on this bike to the triumph. I love adventure bikes for the practicality, for off road I would use something dual sport based. I can't see that a big heavy bike is for off road personally.. It's a bit like people buying range rovers and expensive 4x4 cars that never see dirt ☺️ Give me a crf250 anyday 😂

@christophepoteaux3932 3 года назад

To each its own definition of adventure. For me, it's taking off on a bunch of twisty roads to arrive at the remote campsite at the end of day. Be able to carry enough gears but not too much. Be able to go down a gravel or unpaved road but it's not a necessity. At the end of the day, it's called touring and the most fun for me is riding twisty roads with great vistas as far away from civilization as possible while still able to pick up a few beers for the nighttime campfire.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

well put

@thejohnnerparty 3 года назад

This guy is really good. Seriously. .... To your question at the end of the video - I'm nearly 80 years old, but I'm still interested in ADV riding. For me, it's all about weight & control. Luxury is not my highest priority. I think I'm down to say 300 cc's. I'd like something bigger, but just don't think I can deal with the weight. Reality. :-/

@Hallnadventure 3 года назад

I agree John, I have been riding the large, BMW 1200 and 800GSAs the past 8-9 years. This summer I bought a 300 KLX. I’m having a blast on it. It is it for everything, including many 80-100 mile highway round trips. It is a blast on the forest roads.

@Hallnadventure 3 года назад

And I’m 66

@PeterVred 3 года назад

A 2021 HondaCRF 300L! Or a used CRF250L, like I did, for days when I’m (68) not up to the big bike.

@dalecolegrove6652 3 года назад

Versys-X 300

@ricardofabia 3 года назад

@@dalecolegrove6652 same as mine but I just started riding last year. I am probably going the other direction as far as weight goes at least for a while (44) but planning on keeping the small one.

@colinstorrar449 3 года назад

Have a 2019 V Strom 650XT and I consider it an adventure bike because it gets be where I want to go. The most off-road my bike gets is the odd forest road, so off-road capability wasn’t high on my list of needs. Comfort, reasonable mileage and reliability however were. The Strom may not be the most glamorous of bikes but its all the Adventure bike I need.

@kevinhawtin4677 2 года назад

Less is more I love my vstrom 650🏍️👍

@stefanjepp6612 Год назад

You are right. I would rather spend money for a big adventure than buy a BMW GS. These bikes are too expensive for me! You can get 2 v Stroms instead of one GS. Saving so much enables you to go on a long trip with the strom.

@olevegn 3 года назад

On saturday 19/6-21 I drove 1000 kilometer in one day. From Bergen Norway, to Sävsjö Sweden, where my daughter lives. 10 ‘celsius in Bergen 05.30 o’clock in the morning. 7 ‘c on Gol with alot of rain. Mildly wetather in Oslo, an warmer and warmer towards Sävsjö.. Eight o clock in the evening, I was there, tired but Happy. And I could ride more…. I’m 54 year old, had my license for 4 years. My 2018 r1200GS, is AMAZING and goooood. The cruisecontrol is the most importaint thing. And I dont have ESA on my bike, but I have TFT and led. The motorrad app is amazing

@ferkuzuel 3 года назад

After having the BMW 1150gsa and a 1200gs, and now riding the V Strom I can agree the BMW's are more capable for off road, but unfortunately am not, so the v Strom is just enough for what I can do. Thanks for sharing the video Cheers !

@younjooil 2 года назад

Ah! Thanks for leaving a nice post. I'm riding an r1200gs and want to buy a vsstrom1050xt. However, I'm worried about the 1050xt because I don't trust it. Would the 1050 be as good as the gs? You are the one who can answer me. thank you. If you ever see...

@ferkuzuel 2 года назад

@@younjooil Imo the v Strom is very reliable, a well documented engine, and is more easier on your wallet when it comes to maintaining it.

@PeterVred 3 года назад

You are right about adventure riders, the group attitude. I’m there…my confidence isn’t always, because I’m learning on a bike that’s almost too big for my age and strength. I don’t have the expensive gear yet, but you know I want it, and the protection it offers.

@wjvanderwesthuizen 2 года назад

Sir, you are most probably one of the most knowledgeable and experienced person when it comes to reviews and general topics that has to do with bikes simply because everything you say can always be backed by good science and that's the reason why I love watching your videos. Most of what I know about "biking" I got from following your good advice. Thank you so much for that. You are an excellent tutor and teacher.

@BigRockMoto 2 года назад

Wow, thanks

@scottjackson163 3 года назад

I’m 5’6” and 152 lbs. I pay a great deal of attention to weight and seat height. I wouldn’t ride a 1250 cc BMW if you gave it to me. When you play tennis, do you use a 10 lbs. racket? The idea of taking a 550 lbs. motorcycle off-road is ridiculous to me.

@coomeallafellablk3858 3 года назад

5’6’ 152lbs lol stick to a pee wee 50 mate

@scottjackson163 3 года назад

@@coomeallafellablk3858 I would ride circles around you.

@98durangopack 3 года назад

You guys sitting here talking shit about a 500+ bike. Grow up. I've had my KTM 1090 in more places than your pathetic 250 ever has. Not the rest of the world's fault your short and can not ride.

@videosbruno 3 года назад

@@98durangopack the terrain you're riding your 1090 on looks like a motorway dude. Get real.

@jaronard1 3 года назад

Short jokes from keyboard warriors, wow. Classy folks 😉. In my experience, shorter riders generally develop much better skills that serve them better in the long run, like significantly better balance. But of course, it doesn’t really matter anyway because it’s something we do for fun, no matter how we do it.

@christopher9626 3 года назад

Fantastic vid! You covered more in 14 minutes than most do in 40! As always, Your in depth information was spot on and I appreciated how thorough you were and also how you presented to dummies like me. My first 4 bikes were sport bikes and I took them everywhere, even off road where I shouldnt have. My last bike, a ktm super adventure 1290 R was my first 'Adventure ' Bike and there really was a big difference. I could easily doo a 500+ mile day with minimal discomfort. I could easily go offroad just about anywhere I desired due to the suspension, ground clearance, crash bars and skid plate. It really opened my eyes and my heart to True adventure Bikes. I still love my previous 4 bikes, but I realize now how lucky I was to not have any stories about how I ripped out an oil pan 20 miles from a paved road, or bent a rim, or cracked the side of my engine after falling.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

thanks for the nice words

@davereinhart9933 3 года назад

Great video. I love your final comments on how the adv community is becoming like the Harley group. It is becoming exclusive in many ways including financially. I hope the inexpensive adv bikes make riding on / off road more accessible to people with average incomes.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

well said, i agree

@johnpagejr.7628 3 года назад

Dave Reinhart I agree with you also. Dork in the road just gave a little rant about not being a stuck up snob to beginner riders and not so experienced riders. We all where beginners once and if we want to grow the sport we need to be welcoming to new riders and help them to get to be better riders. I am 70 years old and am thinking about buying a CRF300L because I can not pick up these big heavy bikes. I have a Honda NC700X that I have ridden off road a little bit put it is way to heavy for me to pick up by my self and I am alone on my bike most of the time. I also have a Honda CRF230L but it is very under powered for highway use.

@davidrichardson8183 3 года назад

I think the most important thing is bike stability. So many bikes just feel squirrelly on even gravel roads. With stability you can relax and concentrate on other things.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

very good point

@garryr2589 3 года назад

If you’re going to buy an adventure bike to ride on unsealed road then learn to ride a dirt bike first. I came from dirt bikes to a triumph tiger 800 and only being 5’4” it has been an advantage to have experience on the dirt.

@irishflyer6377 3 года назад

Good video. I like your comment about sheep, when I ride my Africa Twin all the adventure riders nod but when I’m on my Yamaha TW then I’m invisible to them. Remember any 2 wheels is better than 4.

@TDub_ADV 3 года назад

Same here.... Funny thing is when it comes to "adventure" i can take my TW places my Africa Twin simply cannot go.

@irishflyer6377 3 года назад

@@TDub_ADV The world needs more TWs that will really go anywhere but I must say the Africa Twin is amazing for long and fast when mostly on good roads, or at least on roads or some kind. The TW is the winner when there are no roads.

@TDub_ADV 3 года назад

@@irishflyer6377 100%, they both have their place for sure. I do take my Africa Twin off road but nowhere near the places i can take my TW. Its just too heavy.

@jokermtb 3 года назад

I wave to those Can-Am trike riders….if I don’t, I feel as if I kicked a puppy.

@richiedewen9289 3 года назад

Any bike is an "Adventure" bike, as every ride is an adventure! My 2 brothers and I are buying 125cc bikes (even though we all own big capacity "adventure bikes" a Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC, a KTM 890 Adventure S and my own Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT Tour) we are planning on doing a 500 mile wild camping trip later this year, I'm erring on getting either a Suzuki Van Van or a Honda Supercub 125. Who cares which clique is best, I don't ride my bike to look good, I ride it to feel good and have fun.

@OscarCalvete 2 года назад

That is exactly what we did at home, I sold my Suzuki GSX 1250 FA and got a Moto Guzzi V84 TT and a Yamaha XT250, my partner got a Van Van and is really happy with it. I love my XT250. The Guzzi end up being my commuter bike, rides well, good suspension and cruise control, too big for me to take it on technical terrain.

@ironhorsegladiator5034 3 года назад

You are absolutely correct, but I have to add, it is not the bike, but the rider that can make a street bike pass a GS offroad, and again, you have to have a lot of money to not care if you know all the dropping and damages you will cause on your street bike taking it offroad or damaging your GS regardless if it was not designed to do 40 degree incline hill climbs, but there are riders out there that will happily damage their expensive bikes and move on to purchasing another.

@shashimenon1000 3 года назад

Excellent video content and presentation. Cleared up several doubts in my mind. Thanks.

@danielecrivello6412 3 года назад

Great overview! I believe that adventure riding should be a personal expression of whatever your adventure dictates. So, if you want to ride a continent on the highway and someone else wants to ride it only on backroads, the ideal bikes will vary. Making your adventure differ from the rest of the pack is what an adventure motorcycle is all about.

@nazarreyaz7882 3 года назад

Another great video from the maestro. There is so much discussion of detail in the ADV community it is nice that the video takes us back to basics and to a philosophical conclusion.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@shashimenon1000 3 года назад

Being an older guy (71) and getting back to riding after a 28 year hiatus till 6 years ago, all this made sense for me- reintroductions through a cruiser and retro (both 650 cc) to my present (890 cc) all terrain (well limited off road for me). All your points make complete sense. Riding solo is great for me especially getting in practice, then distance travel and finally going with limited grpups. Only the essential off-road, so the current bike is good for all three approaches. But how you feel is most important keeping in mind your physical capabilities in particular. Off all this, if you are enjoying yourself, then you are on the right bike for you.

@7arkhwf 2 года назад

Ian, kind hearted Ian, you know that your videos are of those few, one wishes they don't end! Very informative (I for one, almost completely, agree on what you say.) G.luck & keep them coming! Safe riding bro.

@oldmanvatne2911 2 года назад

This is a great 101 on differences. I'm considering a new bike after many years. I've been looking at a few and know I'm looking street only, but like the position of being up and comfortable. This confirmed a few things I thought. Your explanation of thinks like why different tire sizes, or suspension angle are clear and easy to follow. I'll point more people to this video, it's well done.

@MarcasAndrews 2 года назад

Awesome educational video! I've learned more from this video than the two hours I spent at the bike shop asking questions!! Thanks for the info!

@trondneergaard8395 3 года назад

Hi, I've watched your latest videos recently, great stuff! I've been riding motorcycles more than 40 years. I started with street bikes and for some years ago I changed my Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS to an older Honda Dominator (which I fixed up) to test out adventure riding, this year I stepped up and sold my Dominator and got a BMW 1250 GS. When it comes to mc gear I think good protection is the most important (I know from my own experience) Personally I invested in a top notch Rukka Realer dress, Schubert E1 helmet and Alpinestars boots. All gore-tex and high level of protection and comfort. Having an adventure bike gives a lot if freedom to ride routes that are more entertaining and wild. I live in Finland and this year a buddy of mine and I will drive up north following the Trans European Trail to Lapland. Stay safe and have fun!

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

Awesome

@georgetumino9652 3 года назад

Great video explaining some fundamentals about adventure bikes and matters to consider. Thanks

@kodekun7267 3 года назад

Subscribed. Thanks for your information, experience and explanation. Cool stuff

@rocketrollsvlogs7625 3 года назад

This was a very well done video with great points. Thnx. I do think we overthink the definition. Pick the tool for the ride is my philosophy. I'm commuting to work thru the city on my Africa Twin today. LoL

@j1j1j1j1j1 3 года назад

Hey, I met you on top of Palomar with my R1100s and you were on the Suzuki 1050. This video was on my suggested feed. Im happy I found your channel!

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

awesome! glad my videos are hitting the feeds. see you up there again soon!

@sdgptube 3 года назад

Abolutely agree with you. In the end it's up to you whether you are a fashionist or a real adventurer. If you are a real adventurer, you'll need the proper bike and gear, regardless of "the mainstream"... and you'll know what you need.

@mancavemoto 3 года назад

Nicely done V, a great overview.

@NahumPrz 2 года назад

Great video. A couple of your videos have me considering buying the V Strom 650 in the future, once I get more experience (and money) since I only have less than a 1000 kilometers in the odometer of my first bike. Thanks for the great content.

@nabiha37 Год назад

You always do a good job explaining things. Thanks. Keep it up and don’t let sponsors take away your sincerity when it comes to reviews.

@gregnixon4350 3 года назад

"Adventure bike". I dont think anyone can define it because so many people have different views on it. Do you need a bike at all to go on an adventure? With that said I think that is the main problem in a definition. To me, I think an adventure bike is simply a bike i would use to go on an adventure. Adventure: going places i havent been before to "see whats out there". That doesnt mean i need to be on some easy/difficult offroad trek. For some its the difficult places theyre looking for, which is what they want. I have a friend that walked the Appellation Trail. An adventure indeed.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

well said

@kevinkelley2313 3 года назад

Appalachian

@gregnixon4350 3 года назад

@@kevinkelley2313 my bad, should have looked that up.

@verdonrocksphotography3510 3 года назад

skills and tires, nice overview, cheers V!

@endurofly 2 года назад

With famous BMW R 1250 GS you can really go to places where only rescue operation with lot of people and equipment can bring home you and your bike.

@jf2569 Год назад

The truth is those are 3 beautiful bikes. Everyone loves to have them

@jokermtb 3 года назад

Back in the 90’s, there was a bandit trail area people would drive pickups, dirt bikes, all thru the two track trails and open fields of dirt and scrubland- I’d ride my 1984 GPz750 around there and had a blast. One day a kid on a dirt bike asked me what kind of strange dirt bike I was riding. Told him “it’s a KX750!”. I used to race MX, so it was not a problem handling that unsuitable bike off road. Adventure riding is what YOU make it…. (I ride a 2006 vstrom 650 now, and it’s seen some fun)

@FirstLightAdv 3 года назад

1) Can it survive one or multiple crash, 2) Can you pick it up

@corporateborg2 3 года назад

Great editing. You're very good at explaining things in a way that a neophyte can understand, I appreciate that as a new motorcyclists. Do you rent out your bikes? Rideshare? What cameras do you use? What editing software? Thanks for the video.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

I don't rent bikes (maybe someday?). I use a combo of Canon R6, M50, Go Pro 7, and a galaxy s20 on a gimbal, I like to have a variety of options. I edit with Resolve.

@Paeload 11 месяцев назад

I’m late to the party with a comment…… 2016 Vstrom 1000 with mods for my 6’3 245lb frame. 2-up riding 75% (wife is a tiny 120-ish). 80/20 street to gravel road riding mix. Rain, snow (sometimes), cold, etc. doesn’t stop us from riding the roads of Ohio and West Virginia 80% of our time. We’re 60 years young who aren’t afraid to ride nor get dirty. Skill mostly will overcome the motorcycle’s capabilities (that and a good skid/bash plate). Having fun, knowing your own skill level, good personal gear, practice riding in all weather, bike protection mods, and not fearing dropping your motorcycle all add up to “your adventure”. The most important aspect is to get out there and do “stuff” so you can have experiences on whatever it is you ride. I hope to see you out there somewhere!

@markmazzella5222 2 года назад

Again nice job with all the descriptions, my thoughts, Adventure bikes, go on a road trip like RVing, Duel sports , ride to your off-road destination and have fun in the dirt!!!!!

@knifecharlatan8912 3 года назад

Excellent video and points!! I define an adventure bike as a bike that one adventures on. I did a lot of "adventure" riding on a cb750 although I didn't know that's what it was called at the time. Love it!

@johncoleman1935 3 года назад

Same here, 68 Honda 350 scrambler. Knobby on the back, jumps, hills ,streams. Rode from OH to FL, OH to SC several times. Never forget the look on some real "dirt" bike guys, after blasting up a hill they all were all riding. Just didn't know any better back then

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

well said

@bertsbike 3 года назад

Great Video! Very informative. 💪

@sergioguillen1037 2 года назад

Very good explanation. Thank you very much!

@leroyjones769 2 года назад

Great video. Just what I was looking for.

@cotesud1764 Год назад

My adventure bike is a Triumph Street Triple R 765. None of a dirt bike but I made a road trip end of last April from France to south Morocco crossing Spain. More than 3000 miles riding through mountain roads and to the desert. Great adventure riding experience with a street bike though!

@MotoCampNerd 3 года назад

Well said👏 Nice overview!

@drkanishksalunkhe8297 3 года назад

Right on point, mate! Thanks for saying all this.

@bicycle697 3 года назад

Great overview! I'm interested in the Africa Twin, wish had had one for comparison. Although I know you have done other vids about it. Thanks!

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

stay tuned.... hint hint

@SamAnand1015 2 года назад

Great video. I own a GS150R from Suzuki, I have driven in crazier terrains and of course just like you said, there is more to the skillset than that of the specs. Honestly everything contributes to the experience. Hey, it's just about getting the job done. The tyres, the gearing, the wheel size everything matters, but there is always a workaround to getting things. It's just the skill that matters the most and the will of-course.

@juanmartinbelloni 2 года назад

I loved this video. Really interesting how you presented this one.

@mikespaulding1118 3 года назад

I have a 2009 v strom 650 with crash bars, radiator guards, luggage and a good bash plate. The most important “limiting factor of this bike is weight. Ok for fire roads chancy on unknown single track. You can spend a lot more for a BMW and have the same limitation, to an even greater degree. I love the v strom, but if I get intomore serious ADV I’m gravitating to smaller bikes, cb500 x or smaller.

@Liberty4Ever 3 года назад

I always rode small displacement thumpers, since 1975, but I always wanted a small displacement ADV bike, even before there were ADV bikes. We finally have small ADV bikes that are off road capable but more comfortable on road and with a rack to carry luggage, but the industry treats them as ADV Lite or intro/beginner bikes for the ADV lifestyle. I want tubeless tires on heavy duty spoked rims, quality suspension, ground clearance, aluminum bash plate, crash bars, high intensity LED auxilliary lights, durability and reliability. The biggest oversight - an ADV bike needs a 6+ gallon fuel tank. Yes, even the 300cc to 400cc ADV bikes.

@SamiNami 3 года назад

Thanks for the video

@shawnliau13ify 3 года назад

Thanks for the Nice video .good explanations and points. I used to and still say...we dont need an adventure bike to become adv biker..what u need is juat a little bit of adventurer spirit inside. no matter what bike u ride...everytrip will become ur adventure....

@stephenrichie4646 3 года назад

I would like to have acquired, when younger, off road skills. At 82, that ship has sailed. I ride a Suzi GSX1250FA, a street bike with no pretentions to off road capability. Flat graded gravel roads aren’t a problem, but deeply rutted rocky roads strike fear into my heart. Alas my Garmin GPS doesn’t know the difference. 😬

@PeterBaumgart1a Год назад

Well said. Agree 100%. Riders need to keep honing their skills, and that's where the best adventure (and most satisfaction) is: Right near the edge, pushing yourself a little towards challenges, while not being stupid about it (like could happen on group rides). Be safe but not "too safe"!

@UncleWally3 3 года назад

Not so facetiously, what distinguishes an adventure bike from other bikes requires a simple test: Take the bike in question off its stand and let it fall. If you feel bad, it’s not an adventure bike.

@Hallnadventure 3 года назад

Good narrative on a subjective subject... I have had everything from a 1200GSA and 800GSA to what I’m riding this summer, a Kawasaki 300 KLX. You are correct in that many of the riders that get hung up on specs, don’t look nearly as close at the rider, themselves and their abilities, to handle a challenging situation. As you know, many off-road adventures are manageable... until you hit that “section” that ya go. “How the heck am I gonna get through this”. Haha! That’s why this summer I’m having a blast on my 300 KLX. I miss the creature comforts of the GSA, but dang, my skills and confidence are at a very high level. Ride on!

@goal7779 3 года назад

Thanx, very informative👍🏻

@Stevens007one 3 года назад

Another informative video!. I picked my bike to do my adventures on because it checked most if not all the boxes for me... after doing lots of research, making check lists and cost including all the basic necessities being a primary factor .I purchased a 1st Gen WeeStrom to start with .. it has been a good choice so far .. time will tell on whether I go up down left or right or just keep it!.. it really doesn't matter what you have .. just adapt ..go ride and have fun!

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

awesome, agree!

@gc5Hayward 3 года назад

Very well defined. Great video!

@howardcrane4258 3 года назад

A very refreshing and honest review, thank you

@mysisterfanny 2 года назад

My sinnis terrain has 17" front and back with 50/50 tyres and i take it off road for wild camping all the time. It handles all of the UK terrain that i throw at it beautifully.

@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968 3 года назад

Well done, excellent points, just perfect

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

thanks

@johnanderson9735 3 года назад

Thanks very helpful reminder about building skills and practicing. I just bought A V-Strom 650 XT Adventure, however I did a lot of research before hand and knew that it was not ready to jump right into extreme off-road riding. I traded an HD Lowrider in for this bike because I wanted a different style of riding than my Goldwing. I'm set for long distance touring on the Wing, and I can see what it is like to ride around on a multi purpose bike like the V-Strom.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@rickdelmonte1682 3 года назад

Good video. I agree with all of your points. I would add one more: throttle response. When riding on my half mile gravel drive in NC my KTM 790 Duke is very hard to ride smoothly because of how sensitive the throttle is. Even in rain mode you are surging with every bump. My R1250GS is like a tractor, it just chugs up the hill, you don’t even have to give it any gas.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

thanks good tip

@michaelmanianglung8315 3 года назад

Tnx for the very good info!

@ricardofabia 3 года назад

Excellent. Thank you for this.

@mmorlan1481 2 года назад

Great video, thank you. I have a v-strom 650 xt now that I love. But in my younger days, I rode 4000 miles around South Africa on cheap second hand suzuki 250 x7. Its all I could afford at the time but it faithfully took me around the country. 60% paved , 30% gravel road, 10% how the hell did I get through that !!!!

@kellycollinsmusic7343 Год назад

Good points, and as a BMW 850GSA rider I couldn't agree more with your comments about weight. It really is a double edge sword in that they are awesome on highways, gravel roads, fire roads, etc, but a real handful in tougher terrain. I recently was on some real trails, deep sloppy mud, ruts, narrow, the whole nine yards---and moving that bike so slowly through that muck was an exhausting endeavor at best. I managed to never actually drop the bike, but it was close. On inclines/declines where you were moving so slow and in such deep mud you had to keep putting your feet down, meaning you were off the rear brake a good bit, it was pretty much a controlled slide. Rider ability is huge, but mass is mass, and muscling a 500+ pound bike through these conditions wouldn't be possible for many riders due to size/strength. Just my two cents. Enjoy your channel, thanks for continually providing such concise content.

@HS99876 3 года назад

Very good video, good information, i think price is another important factor.

@mimi1girl2dempsey3 3 года назад

Regarding front tire size: I had an old suzuki gs 400 twin with narrow 18" rims front and back. I installed a 3.50/18 on the front and rode it off road. I then installed a 3.00/18 and it made a world of difference. So for all around front tire, I'd go with a 50/50 as narrow as possible. I have a 100/90-19 E-07 Mitas on my Versys x 300 but would be happier with a 90/90-19 if they made one.

@rbastardo7751 3 года назад

Excellent Video.

@narrator-timothymckean Год назад

I’m glad you bring up the point of durability and ability to take a crash. I ride the NC700x, which is slightly less capable than the vstrom. While it can handle most off-road when things are going well, the biggest issue I’ve had is that when it goes down so many things break. The exhaust sticks out more than any protection. The pedals get bent every time. One ride I took a low speed fall on a rock bed. One rock smashed my alternator cover, drained the oil, and ended the trip. The ability to fall down, and get back up is important.

@ronny-drz 3 года назад

You can have an "adventure" on any bike. You can have the best highway adventure on a road bike. You can have the best on-road-off-road adventure on a dual sport/enduro bike and the best off-road adventure on an off-road bike - - which gives us all a good excuse to have several bikes!! :) Thanks for the video.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

Very true!

@toby7504 3 года назад

An absolutly spot on video. Great work sir.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

Glad you liked it

@antoniorengifo1447 Год назад

Great information thank you.

@mikemerrill175 2 года назад

Great review.

@JohnBorgJacob Год назад

great information

@jesseonamotorcycle Год назад

Great video 👍🏼👌🏼

@passinthru4328 2 года назад

I agree with the idea that you can have an "adventure" on any bike. There are enough videos on youtube to back that up.

@arturjaworski526 3 года назад

Greate video, thanks a lot.

@kawabungah20 2 года назад

Great video. It really answered some questions for me. As I get older, I'm wanting to ride a lighter bike, mostly on Street with occasional fire roads. This helps me decide. I would like to become more proficient as an of road rider. What's the best way? Are there of road schools?

@youbuyer 3 года назад

This was a nice overview of what an adventure bike is. 👍

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

thanks

@saishyamnilgiri1 3 года назад

Thank you. You've handled the topic well.

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

You're very welcome

@Gijserklh 3 года назад

The defenition of adventure riding is up for discussion, i think it is also personal. Last year i went for a trip of 2 weeks in europe, for me that was an adventure, but i did not leave the asphalt. It was a trip alone so that was outside my comfort zone.

@michaellam2622 3 года назад

great review!

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@johnholbrook6042 3 года назад

Perfect ADV bike for me is a less than 400 lb duel sport bike when fully loaded with camping & fishing gear and fully gassed up with 4 + gals and a small wind screen. Or better yet maybe a Beta 390/430 mounted on the back of my jeep filled with the camping & fishing gear.

@chewylandlive 3 года назад

Fantastic. Crash bars for my 310 are coming this sat.

@67daltonknox 2 года назад

On my third AB. Did 70,000 on a 2003 V-strom which I liked but never took off road - I had a DRZ for that. Had a 2015 Multistrada which was an unreliable, untrustworthy POS and now have a 2020 1290SAS which I rate as a fine bike and have done some trail riding on it. I'm keeping my 2005 FJR1300 in case the KTM electrics go bananas, but so far so good.

@johnjordan5111 2 года назад

Great and much needed content. What I don't see is a ratio for on/off road. Say I want to go out west and I will be 90% on road and 10% off road i.e. trail, NOT true off road, just want to get closer to mountain, lake, camp...What bike is that vs someone who is more trail/less road?

@papatorr3669 Год назад

I've been watching the ADV bike segment grow and grow, which is a great thing. I live near the Skyline drive and I've been noticing more and more Big ADV bikes, and the biggest surprise to me is how they all look the SAME as I pass them on the road. And there are very few off road opportunities there. My Vulcan 750 and Nighthawk 750 can handle the hilly gravel roads around here! In my experience, everything from my CT110 and TW200 up to the elephant 1250GS can traverse most trails. And I'm suspecting that the more things change, the more we'll get back to the Steve McQueen scrambler style bikes in the end. I think the Himalayan is a scrambler in disguise. A DR650 or G650GS is as big as you need IMO. Curios to see where this all ends up.

@roadkillbbq686 2 года назад

I love your channel, you’re doing a great job.

@BigRockMoto 2 года назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@busyflyin 3 года назад

All is well said. I have owned a Super Tenere with the desire to do all…it just doesn’t work that way for most of us. Today I ride a CRF 250 L and a Vstrom 650. Both have Advantages and disadvantages, and I have taken trips on both, on road and dirt. I can tell you that my problem is not the bike, it’s me. We all have some “wanna be “ in us!

@gregjoubert5118 2 года назад

Why did you get rid of the Super Tenere?

@busyflyin 2 года назад

It was just too heavy for me, for anything other than roads. 570 lbs.

@gregjoubert5118 2 года назад

@@busyflyin Thanks for the reply! Thats what I figured. I have one and like it a lot. But, it is definitely heavy especially with crash guards and bags.

@georgelikimani3387 3 года назад

Very informative. And you had 3 different and unique bikes to drive the point home. Obviously it's not about hard core off-road. From this video I can be able to make informed decision when purchasing a bike. Ha! The BMW is the one to go for albeit the weight, price and servicing. Then Suzuki (this bike's silhouette mimic the BMW. I have learned you have to know more about your bike - its strength and weakness. The way you give information, you give detailed information. Cheers!

@BigRockMoto 3 года назад

thanks

@kor2112 3 года назад

Any bike can be an adventure bike. I have owned a few and currently own one. But I also took my FJR to Big Bend and took it off road a bit, that was more exciting than any adventure bike lol