Adventure motorcycles have suited India the best, owing to their upright riding posture and good suspension travel to take on our receding roads. Two-wheeler makers have also seen success in various displacement segments with adventure motorcycles and there are more coming our way by KTM, Hero MotoCorp, and Royal Enfield.
Top 3 upcoming adventure motorcycles
KTM 390 Adventure
KTM has been making the news and the upcoming 390 Adventure is something enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for. The new 390 Adventure will be available in two variants — X and R, with the latter being more off-road focused. The KTM 390 Adventure R will feature adjustable suspension with 220mm of travel, along with a host of electronic aids and 21-18-inch wheels, while the X version will be more road-focused with slightly lower suspension travel and alloy wheels. The motorcycles are expected to make their debut at EICMA this year with the India launch expected next year.
Hero XPulse 210
The Hero XPulse has seen a lot of success over the years and has proven to be a capable machine. Some just a little bit more power from the engine and Hero’s got a solution — the 210cc liquid-cooled motor from the Karizma. The engine makes 25bhp, which is ideal for the XPulse and when launched, Hero is expected to offer other updates as well with the motorcycle.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Rally
While a lot of images are becoming popular, off-road maestro CS Santosh is currently testing the motorcycle that features top-spec components such as adjustable USD forks and other bits. There have been multiple sightings on the road as well. It will be nice to see a more hardcore version of the Himalayan and the motorcycle is expected to be showcased at EICMA this year, alongside the 650 Scrambler and the all-electric Royal Enfield.
