Going on an adventure
One of the biggest bike segments locally is the adventure bike category. These go-anywhere, do-anything machines are the best choice for our local conditions, where sometimes a sportbike just won't do.
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When it comes to adventure bikes, riders really have a choice of three weight divisions, there is the sub 500cc category, the middleweight division under 1000cc and then the heavyweights over 1000cc's. We've collated the top 5 bikes in the latter two segments as they relate to sales and popularity.
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Large displacement
Large displacement machines seem to be the main choice for the majority of adventure enthusiasts in South Africa. The top 5 bikes here are all in excess of 1000cc and are also rather heavy and may not be that suitable for serious offroad hijinks and more suited for offroad touring.
Honda Africa Twin 1100
Triumph Tiger 1200
Suzuki DL1050 DE
KTM 1290 Super Adventure
BMW 1250 GS Adventure
Middleweight
The middleweight segment is made up of various engine sizes that range from 700cc up to 900cc. These machines are lighter and more nimble and are often easier to ride in tougher terrain that feature rocks, deep ruts and soft sand.
Husqvarna Norden Expedition 901
KTM 890 Adventure
Yamaha Tenere 700
Triumph Tiger 900
BMW F900 GSA
