Triumph Explorer XRT £15,000
New and improved for 2016, the Explorer's more powerful, gruntier, more aerodynamic, comfier and, Triumph claim, 5% more frugal than the 2012 original. The XRT is the fully equipped road-biased version with semi-active suspension.
BMW R1200GS £12,185 (TE version £14,640)
We couldn’t have an adventure test without the bike that defines the class. In recent years it’s remained the best-selling bike in this category. Since 2013 the R1200GS has been powered by a water-cooled Boxer engine.
KTM 1190 Adventure £ 14,149
Launched back in 2014, the 1190 KTM quotes a mighty 150bhp; only the 160bhp Ducati claims more. It was the first bike to have lean angle-sensitive ABS and also comes equipped with three-axis traction control and rider modes.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin £10,499
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