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ADVENTUREBIKES<br />
Recommended retail price shown<br />
/ Only models available in SA shown<br />
BMW R1200GS Adventure<br />
Price: R249 990<br />
Max Power: 125 hp at 7.750 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 125 Nm at 6.500 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 263kg<br />
Key features: Brilliant electonics,<br />
great motor, ultra comfy<br />
Our test rating: 8/10<br />
BMW G310GS<br />
Price: TBA<br />
Max Power: 33 hp at 9.500 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 28 Nm at 7.500 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 169kg<br />
Key features: Begginer adventure, a ride<br />
for the masses, loads of fun<br />
Our test rating: Not tested yet<br />
Honda Africa Twin<br />
Price: From R186 500 / R208 500 (DCT)<br />
Max Power: 87 hp at 7.500 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 92 Nm at 6.000 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 245kg<br />
Key features: Amazing adventure,<br />
easy to enjoy<br />
Our test rating: 8/10<br />
KTM 1290 SuperAdventure T<br />
Price: R237 999<br />
Max Power: 160 hp<br />
Max Torque: 140 Nm<br />
Weight (wet): 249kg<br />
Key features: Soooo much power,<br />
comfortable, superb electronics<br />
Our test rating: 9/10<br />
BMW R1200GS<br />
Price: R225 990<br />
Max Power: 125 hp at 7.750 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 125 Nm at 6.500 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 244kg<br />
Key features: Brilliant electonics,<br />
great motor, ultra comfy<br />
Our test rating: 8/10<br />
Ducati Multistrada Enduro 1200<br />
Price: From R252 000<br />
Max Power: 160 hp at 9.500 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 136 Nm at 7.500 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 254kg<br />
Key features: Electronic suspension,<br />
Brembo brakes, big power<br />
Our test rating: 8/10<br />
Honda CRF250 Rally / CRF250L<br />
Price: R84 999 / R74 999<br />
Max Power: 23 hp at 8.500 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 22 Nm at 7.000 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 144kg / 148kg<br />
Key features: Entry adventure, easy to<br />
use and enjoy<br />
Our test rating: 7/10<br />
KTM 1290 SuperAdventure R<br />
Price: R214 999<br />
Max Power: 160 hp<br />
Max Torque: 140 Nm<br />
Weight (wet): 240kg<br />
Key features: Soooo much power,<br />
superb electronics, offroad weapon<br />
Our test rating:<br />
8/10<br />
BMW F800GS Adventure<br />
Price: R172 990<br />
Max Power: 85hp at 7.500 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 80 Nm at 5.750 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 207kg<br />
Key features: Adventure made easy,<br />
punchy engine, smooth and comfy<br />
Our test rating: 7/10<br />
Ducati Multistrada 1260 & S<br />
Price: R211 000 / from R253 000 (S)<br />
Max Power: 158 hp at 9.500 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 129 Nm at 7.500 rpm<br />
Weight (dry): 225kg<br />
Key features: That engine, comfy,<br />
awesome styling<br />
Our test rating: 8.5/10<br />
Kawasaki Versys 1000<br />
Price: R159 995<br />
Max Power: 120 hp at 9.000 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 102 Nm at 7.700 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 250kg<br />
Key features: Comfortable, easy to enjoy,<br />
great everyday ride<br />
Our test rating: 7/10<br />
KTM 1290 SuperAdventure S<br />
Price: R210 999<br />
Max Power: 160 hp<br />
Max Torque: 140 Nm<br />
Weight (wet): 240kg<br />
Key features: Soooo much power,<br />
awesome dash, electronic suspension<br />
Our test rating: 8/10<br />
BMW F800GS<br />
BMW F700GS<br />
Price: R157 990<br />
Price: R151 990<br />
Max Power: 85hp at 7.500 rpm<br />
Max Power: 75hp at 7.300 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 80 Nm at 5.750 rpm Max Torque: 77 Nm at 5.300 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 207kg<br />
Weight (wet): 212kg<br />
Key features: Punchy engine, smooth and Key features: Punchy engine, smooth and<br />
comfy, easy to ride<br />
comfy, easy to ride<br />
Our test rating: 7/10<br />
Our test rating: 7/10<br />
Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak<br />
Price: R309 000<br />
Max Power: 158 hp at 9.500 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 129 Nm at 7.500 rpm<br />
Weight (dry): 206kg<br />
Key features: The ultimate Multi,<br />
Ohilns electronic suspension<br />
Our test rating: 9/10<br />
Kawasaki Versys 650<br />
Price: R115 995<br />
Max Power: 69 hp at 8.500 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 64 Nm at 7.000 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 214kg<br />
Key features: Comfortable, easy to enjoy,<br />
great price<br />
Our test rating: 7/10<br />
KTM 1090 Adventure R<br />
Price: R181 999<br />
Max Power: 125 hp<br />
Max Torque: 108 Nm<br />
Weight (wet): 230kg<br />
Key features: Superb motor, great<br />
handling, offroad weapon<br />
Our test rating: 8/10<br />
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Ducati Multistrada 950<br />
Price: From R184 000<br />
Max Power: 113 hp at 9.000 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 96 Nm at 7.750 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 229kg<br />
Key features: Ultra comfortable,<br />
easy to enjoy, great suspension<br />
Our test rating: 8/10<br />
Kawasaki Versys-X 300<br />
Price: R74 995<br />
Max Power: 39 hp at 11.000 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 27 Nm at 10.000 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 175kg<br />
Key features: Comfortable, easy to<br />
enjoy, good entry level<br />
Our test rating: 7/10<br />
KTM 1090 Adventure<br />
Price: R167 999<br />
Max Power: 125 hp<br />
Max Torque: 108 Nm<br />
Weight (wet): 230kg<br />
Key features: Superb motor,<br />
great handling, brilliant electronics<br />
Our test rating: 8/10<br />
Pictures shown may differ from actual model. Specs are claimed by manufacturer and not tested. Prices as of April 2017. Prices may change so please contact local dealer.<br />
Suzuki DL1000<br />
Price: R154 700<br />
Max Power: 100 hp at 8.000 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 103 Nm at 4.000 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 228kg<br />
Key features: Great price, great allround<br />
machine, ABS<br />
Our test rating: 8/10<br />
Suzuki DL650XT<br />
Price: R109 500 XT ABS<br />
Max Power: 69 hp at 8.000 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 69 Nm at 6.400 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 215kg<br />
Key features: Great price, great allround<br />
machine, ABS<br />
Our test rating: 7/10<br />
Triumph Explorer 1200<br />
Price: TBA<br />
Max Power: 137 hp at 9.300 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 123 Nm at 6.200 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 279kg<br />
Key features: Heated rider and<br />
passenger seat, ultra comfy<br />
Our test rating: 8/10<br />
Triumph Tiger 800<br />
Price: TBA<br />
Max Power: 94 hp at 9.250 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 79 Nm at 7.850 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 221kg<br />
Key features: Riding modes, cruise<br />
control, adventure made easy<br />
Our test rating: 8/10<br />
Yamaha XT 1200 ZE<br />
Price: R199 950<br />
Max Power: 112 hp at 7.250 rpm<br />
Max Torque: 117 Nm at 6.000 rpm<br />
Weight (wet): 262kg<br />
Key features: Tough spoked aluminium<br />
wheels, ABS, traction control<br />
Our test rating: 8/10
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