Top 5 Adventure Bikes in India

Exploring is something that is an integral part of human nature. Adventure is something that comes from the want of exploring. Keeping these two things in mind bike manufacturers have come up with machines that can keep going on even when the road ends. These machines are proudly called Adventure tourers. Here we are listing five of them which have done well in the Indian Market. Along with that they also are versatile machines.
Scroll down to find out how fun doesn’t need to end when the road does.
Hero Xpulse 200
The Hero Xpulse 200 is a bike which is a move over Impulse that was a bike that was the first bike after Hero Honda tie-up ended. This bike did well but was discontinued in the year 2017. This year Hero launched Xpulse 200 and targeted the Adventure lovers. At around Rs.1 Lakh, this is one of the most affordable Adventure bikes available in India. It has basic features like navigation and smartphone connectivity. The suspension is also decent providing a good off-road ability.
It has a ground clearance of 220 mm
Xpulse 200 Specifications | |
Displacement | 199.6 cc |
Maximum Power | 18.4 HP @ 8000 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 17.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 1 |
Number of Gears | 5 |
Seat Height | 823 mm |
Ground Clearance | 220 mm |
Kerb/Wet Weight | 153 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 litres |
Royal Enfield Himalayan
This bike is as of now is the most used adventure tourer in India. To add to it it is the most practical bike in this segment. It is priced at 1.78 Lakhs and is a good and a price worthy of what it offers. The engine feels a bit lacking but as its a Royal Enfield, fans of the bike will overlook this. The Royal Enfield Himalayan offers features of panniers and touring kit on the Himalayan Sleet version. Above all, it offers a special paint scheme with the Sleet Edition.
It has a ground clearance of 220 mm
Royal Enfield Himalayan Specifications | |
Displacement | 411 cc |
Maximum Power | 24.5 HP @ 6500 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 32 NM @ 4250 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 1 |
Number of Gears | 5 |
Seat Height | 800 mm |
Ground Clearance | 220 mm |
Kerb/Wet Weight | 191 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 litres |
Top Speed | 145 kmph |
BMW G310 GS
This is a bike that is a strategic entry to the BMW’s G310 GS. he motorcycle is based on the same platform as the G310R Roadster and even shares the same engine but of course in a different state of tune. The bike is locally made and so is the most affordable bike in BMW’s line-up. BMW has not compromised the offering of electronics at this price range. The motorcycle was appreciated throughout the globe for its comfortable seating position, long suspension travel, wider handlebars, and switchable ABS which also happens to be one of the main features which we all look for in an Adventure Tourer. This bike is offered at a price of 3.49 Lakhs.
It has a ground clearance of 220mm
BMW G310 GS | |
Displacement | 313 cc |
Maximum Power | 33.6 BHP @ 9500 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 28 NM @ 7500 rpm |
Number of Gears | 6 |
Seat Height | 835 mm |
Ground Clearance | 220 mm |
Kerb/Wet Weight | 169.5 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 litres |
Top Speed | 143 kmph |
Kawasaki Versys X 300
This Kawasaki bike is priced at 4.6 lakhs and is a decent gain for a parallel twin offering. The bike gets a dual-channel ABS. However, the only downside is that it has a halogen as the primary headlight which is a bad offering at this price range. This bike has got a good response from the Kawasaki fans. However, lack of power is felt but the power delivery is linear due to the parallel-twin. This bike also offers accsesories like Aux lights which are very much adventure focused. All in all the bike is a complete package and will give you the feeling of driving a premium vehical. This bike is at par to the new Benelli TRK 502.
It has a ground clearance of 180mm.
Kawasaki Versys Specifications | |
Displacement | 296 cc |
Maximum Power | 40 HP @ 11,500 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 25.70 Nm @ 10,000 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 2 |
Number of Gears | 6 |
Seat Height | 815 mm |
Ground Clearance | 180 mm |
Kerb/Wet Weight | 184 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 litres |
Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
The Triumph Tiger 800 XCX is an adventure tourer that’s used widely over the premium class. The Triumph Tiger is definitely one of the most appreciated and capable Adventure Tourer available in the World and is the only motorcycle that gives a tough competition to the popular BMW GS range. Just like the GS range Triumph also offers the Tiger with a number of different engine specs. Tiger 800 XCX is the most popular. This is because it is powered by an 800cc, liquid-cooled, three-cylinder engine that produces about 94bhp 78.8Nm of torque and is paired to a 6-speed gearbox.
The Tiger gets a lot of luxury features. These include Heated seats and grips, height-adjustable windscreen and adjustable suspension. The motorcycle also gets plenty of safety features as well including ABS, Rider mode and traction control. The Triumph Tiger is famous for its reliable engine.
It has a ground clearance of 203mm
Tiger 800 XCX Specifications | |
Displacement | 800 cc |
Maximum Power | 93.7 BHP @ 9250 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 79 NM @ 7850 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 3 |
Number of Gears | 6 |
Seat Height | 840 – 860 mm |
Kerb/Wet Weight | 221 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 litres |
Comparative Price Chart
Price Structure | |
Adventure Tourer | Price |
Hero Xpulse 200 | Rs.0.97 – 1.05 Lakh |
Royal Enfield Himalayan | Rs.1.79 – 1.82 Lakh |
BMW G310 GS | Rs.3.49 Lakh |
Kawasaki Versys X 300 | Rs.4.69 Lakh |
Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Rs.11.99 – 15.16 Lakh |
2 Comments
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nice blog
I think BMW Motorrad is almost on equal footing with little variations compared to Triumph, Honda, Suzuki, Harley, Royal Enfield, Ducati, KTM, etc in terms of fuel-efficiency , speeds, safety everything.