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Best Lightweight Adventure Bikes in 2026

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 19, 2026

Whether you’re a grizzled ADV veteran or a new rider feeling dirt-curious, we can all agree that lighter, more compact bikes deliver their own special brand of fun.

If you’re looking for the best lightweight adventure bikes to take for a spin this year, we’ve got you covered. 

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BMW 1300 GS Review: Reinventing an Icon

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 15, 2026

The BMW 1300 GS is a ground-up redesign of one of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. Has BMW jumped the shark with the new GS, or is a lighter, more powerful boxer what we needed all along?

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9 Best Adventure Bikes on the Market in 2026

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 15, 2026

If you're shopping for an adventure bike in 2026, we've got good news for you: You've got more choices than Nick Cannon has children.

Unfortunately, that also means picking a favorite has never been harder, but we managed to round up 9 of the most exciting options of the year for your consideration. 

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9 Best Dual Sport Motorcycles in 2026

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 15, 2026

Who says you need a 500-pound adventure bike to get off the beaten path? Keep your all-terrain exploits pure with the best dual sport motorcycles on the planet.  

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5 Best Adventure Bikes for Two-Up Riding and Touring

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 16, 2026

Some folks buy an adventure bike for all-terrain thrills. Others buy them because they make outstanding two-up touring bikes for tall people. Those two things don't have to be mutually exclusive.

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The Best Used Adventure Bikes Under $5000 Worth Buying in 2026

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on March 11, 2026

Finding an adventure bike for under $5,000 is easy. Finding one that's actually worth buying is another thing entirely. 

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Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Adventure Review: Is the Baby Versys Still Worth It?

Posted by Garrett Galván on December 5, 2025

The little Versys has a cult following for a reason. On paper it doesn’t look wild: a 296cc parallel twin, modest suspension, and a spec sheet that won’t impress the “1,000cc-or-bust” crowd.

In the real world though, the Versys-X 300 punches way above its weight as a beginner-friendly, ultra-manageable, go-anywhere travel bike.

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2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on August 24, 2025
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Our review of the new 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700: Is a higher tech T7 really what adventure riders want, or do added electronics just make for added weight? Here's our take after a few months in the saddle.

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Harley Pan America Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 23, 2025

We never thought we'd see the day, yet here it is: A proper adventure bike from the Milwaukee Motor Company. Can this hog do ADV? We took the Harley Pan America down our favorite Oregon backcountry routes to find out.

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Ducati Desert X Review In Patagonia: The Good and Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 20, 2025

What better way to test the Ducati Desert X than a 1,000-mile romp through Patagonia? Here's our take on Ducati's first dirt-specific ADV after a week of wind, rain, dirt, and pavement.

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