As people are traveling more and more on bikes. The demand for adventure bikes is rising day by day. Many brands are coming up with their adventure bikes from Yezdi’s to BMW. Here is the list of the best adventure bikes available in India.
Hero Xpulse 200 4V
Hero recently launched the updated version of the Xpulse 200. Now the bike gets 4-valve engine technology which makes the bike a lot smoother than the previous 2-valve bike. The Hero Xpulse 200 is the most affordable adventure bike available in India. Hero also have a rally kit for the Xpulse 200 which makes the ground clearance up by 50mm.
Specifications:
| Engine | 199cc, oil-cooled, 4-valve engine |
| Max Power | 18.8 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 17.35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Weight | 158Kg |
| Ground Clerance | 220mm |
| Seat Height | 825mm |
| Tyres | Front: 90/90 - 21 Rear: 120/80 - 18 |
| Price | Rs 1,58,963 (ex-showroom) |
Yezdi Adventure
Yezdi has introduced the competitor of Royal Enfield Himalayan, the “Adventure”. The bike is quite similar to the Himalayan in terms of looks. On paper, the bike churns out 29.7Bhp and 29.9Nm of torque from a 334cc liquid-cooled engine. The bike is mated with a 6-speed gearbox, Dual-Channel ABS, full-LED headlights, turn-by-turn navigation in the instrument panel, USB port, and saddle stays as standard. The bike also have ABS modes (rain, road, and off-road).
Specification:
| Engine | 334cc, Liquid-cooled, 4 Valves, BS-VI engine |
| Max Power | 29.7 bhp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 29.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Weight | 188Kg |
| Ground Clearance | 220mm |
| Seat Height | 815mm |
| Tyres | Front: 90/90 - 21 Rear: 130/80 - 17 |
| Price | Rs 2.46 Lacs - Rs Rs 2.56 Lacs (ex-shoroom) |
Royal Enfield Himalayan
As the name suggests the Royal Enfield Himalayan is meant to take you to the Himalayas. Launched in 2016, the starting phase of the bike was not that good because of quality issues. But later, Royal Enfield worked on the negatives of the bike and made them the positives of the bike. Royal Enfield Himalayan have a 411cc which produces 24Bhp and 31Nm of torque. The bike comes with Dual-Channel switchable ABS, a 21inch front wheel, and 17 inch rear wheel.
Specifications:
| Engine | 411cc, Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC |
| Max Power | 24.3 bhp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 32 Nm @ 4,500 rpm |
| Weight | 199Kg |
| Seat Height | 800mm |
| Ground Clearance | 220mm |
| Fuel Tank | 15L |
| Price | Rs 2,52,600 (ex-showroom) |
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KTM Adventure 390 And KTM Adventure 250
KTM is known for the electronics and components that they provide in their bikes. KTM Adventure 390 is equipped with a lot of goodies like switchable dual-channel ABS, traction control, cornering ABS, riding modes, USD forks, TFT display, and many more.
KTM Adventure 250 is also a very good option as the bike has a good amount of power. It produces 29Bhp and 24Nm of torque. The negative of the bike is its price, the on-road price of the KTM Adventure 250 is 3 Lacs plus. That is why we don’t see much Adventure 250 on the roads.
Specifications:
| KTM 390 Adventure | KTM 250 Adventure | |
| Engine | 373cc, Liquid-Cooled engine | 248cc, Liquid-Cooled Engine |
| Max Power | 42.3 bhp @ 9,000 rpm | 29.5 bhp @ 9,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Seat Height | 855mm | 855mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200mm | 200mm |
| Weight | 163Kg | 177Kg |
| Wheels & Tyres | Alloy Wheels Front: 100/90 - 19 Rear: 130/80 - 17 Tubeless Tyres | Alloy Wheels Front: 100/90 - 19 Rear: 130/80 - 17 Tubeless Tyres |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5L | 14.5L |
| Price | Rs 3,92,562 (on-road delhi) | Rs 2,80,956 (on-road delhi) |
BMW G 310 GS
BMW G 310 GS is one of the most premium and expensive sub 300cc adventure motorcycle available in the Indian market. The bike produces 34Bhp and 28Nm of torque. BMW G 310 GS is priced at Rs 3.05 Lacs ex-showroom. The bike comes with Dual-Channel ABS, slipper clutch, and LED headlights. The service of the bike is on the expensive side. The bike is recently updated with some new paint schemes.
| Engine | 313cc, water-cooled,BS VI engine |
| Max Power | 33.52 bhp @ 9,250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Weight | 176Kg |
| Ground Clearance | 220mm |
| Seat Height | 835mm |
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels Front: 110/80 - 19 Rear: 150/70 - 17 Tubeless |
| Fuel Tank | 11L |
| Price | Rs 3.48 Lacs (on-road Delhi) |
