Today, weirdly this episode is the one you have been asking for, the ADV Bike shootout.

ADV Bike Shootout:

We are going to be rating this on 6 categories, and 1 subjective:

• Engine Size in CCs
• Tank Size in gallons
• Weight (Wet)
• Drivetrain Type: Shaft, Chain, Belt
• Power (HP and TQ)
• Cost
• Looks the coolest, which will be ranked at the end

Make	Model	Engine	Tank	Weight	Drivetrain	HP/TQ	Cost
Yamaha	Super Tenere	1199 liquid-cooled inline 2-cylinder	6.1 gal 23 liter	584lbs wet 261 kg	Shaft	108HP 84 ft/lbs	$16,199

 

• -ABS, TC, Cruise and UBS (Unified Braking System) aka linked brakes, all standard
• -2 riding modes
• -tooless adjustable seat height (1inch) and windscreen (2.3in)
• -side and center stand are included

Make Triumph

Model Tiger 1200xr

Engine 1215cc Liquid-cooled in-line 3-cylinder

Tank 5.2 gal 19 liter

Weight 534 lbs 242 kgs

Drivetrain Shaft

HP/TQ 141HP 90 ft/lbs

Cost $16,500

 

• -3 rider modes
• -.79in adjustable seat height
• -Switchable ABS and TC, Cruise standard
• -center stand

Make KTM

Model 1290 Super Adventure R

Engine 1301cc Liquid cooled vtwin

Tank 6.1 gal 23 liter

Weight 529 lbs 239 kg

Drivetrain Chain

HP/TQ 158HP 130 ft/lbs

Cost $18,499

• -15,000km/9320 mile service interval
• -Adjustable Controls
• -Tooless adjustable windscreen
• -Offroad ABS, TPMS, Offroad TC, Cruise Control, Keyless Entry, Auto cancel turn signals Standard

Make Honda

Model Africa Twin CRF1000L2

Engine 998cc liquid-cooled parallel twin

Tank 6.4 gal 24 liter

Weight 532 lbs 241 kg

Drivetrain Chain

HP/TQ 94HP 73 ft/lbs

Cost $15,099

 

• -7 riding modes
• -Switchable ABS
• -crash bars standard
• -heated grips standard

Make Kawasaki

Model Versys 1000 SE LT

Engine 1043 cc liquid cooled 4 cylinder

Tank 5.5 gal 20 liter

Weight 566 lbs 256 kg

Drivetrain Chain

HP/TQ Unk. HP 75 ft/lbs

Cost $17,999

• -Electronically controlled adjustable suspension
• -Cornering Management Function
• -Switchable Traction Control
• -Switchable ABS
• -quick shifter
• -Cruise Control
• -4 riding modes
• -28 liter saddlebags included
• -cornering headlamps

 

Make BMW

Model R 1250 GS

Engine 1254 cc air/liquid cooled flat (boxer) twin

Tank 6.3 gal 24 liter

Weight 549 lb 249. kg

Drivetrain Shaft

HP/TQ 136HP 105 ft/lbs

Cost $17,695

 

• -Switchable ABS
• -2 riding modes (rain/road)
• -Adjustable windshield
• -adjustable seat
• -TC
• -Hill start control
• -LED lighting
• -no cruise

Can add:

• -Dynamic TC
• -Keyless
• -Gear Shift Assist (quickshift)
• -Ride Modes Pro (6 modes instead of 2)
• -GPS Prep (bracket for BMW nav)
• -Chrome Exhaust
• -Heated Grips
• -TPMS
• -Cruise Control
• -Hand Gaurds
• -Saddle Bag Mounts

 

All for $3,050 ($20,745)

Make	Model	Engine	Tank	Weight	Drivetrain	HP/TQ	Cost	Looks (1-10)
Yamaha	Super Tenere	1199	6.1	584	Shaft	108HP 84 ft/lbs	$16,199	RB: 7 UK: 6 JB: 7.5
Triumph	Tiger 1200xr	1215	5.2	534	Shaft	141HP 90 ft/lbs	$16,500	RB: 8 UK: 8 JB: 6.5
KTM	1290 Super Adventure R	1301	6.1	529	Chain	158HP 130 ft/lbs	$18,499	RB: 8 UK: 9 JB: 8.5
Honda	Africa Twin CRF1000L2	998	6.4	532	Chain	94HP 73 ft/lbs	$15,099	RB: 5 UK: 5 JB: 8
Kawasaki	Versys 1000 SE LT	1043	5.5	566	Chain	Unk. HP 75 ft/lbs	$17,999	RB: 7 UK: 6 JB: 4
BMW	R 1250 GS	1254	6.3	549	Shaft	136HP 105 ft/lbs	$17,695	RB: 9 UK: 10 JB: 9

Closing Argument:

When choosing a first bike, what is the number 1 thing a new rider should consider?