Description
The best midweight adventure motorbikes for 2027! A lot has changed in the five years since our last comparison with so many new models. Welcome to Cross Training Adventure, we are into all things dual sport and adventure on the east coast of Australia. Our criteria? 180kg to 220kg wet weight - the sweet spot for eating up the highway miles but still manageable riding off-road. We are only looking at brand new motorbikes available in most countries. And reasonably well established brands with a good reputation. For example, we include Chinese brands like CFMoto and Kove but leave out unproven brands like Moto Morini and Morbidelli. Interested in adventure models under 180kg? If you like dual sport riding in Australia then you might like our adventure riding vids. See our lightweight adventure motorbike comparison. We will start with the lightest through to the heaviest in our midweight category. And then compare seat heights and prices. The Kove 800X Pro is the lightest twin-cylinder adventure motorbike in its class. And one of the most powerful too. Check out our reviews of various adventure bikes and dual sport bikes. The CFMoto 450MT has shown a quality and reliability unlike previous Chinese models. The budget price is exceptional too. The KYB suspension works well. A very similar model is Kawasaki's KLE500. It's not as cheap as the CFMoto but the 2027 version now has tubeless tyres for quick puncture repairs, and a semi-automatic clutch which beginner riders may like. Previously known as the CB500X, the Honda NX500 is more road-oriented with its smaller 19 inch front wheel and less suspension travel. It will cope with smooth dirt roads but is definitely closer to being a road model. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is heavy for a single-cylinder 450 but many like the low seat height, low price and retro styling. Older models had a very limited 25HP but 40HP has been the standard since 2023. A good option if you like that 'old school' theme. Aprilia Tuareg 660! It's expensive but all the reviews rave about it's agility, handling and performance. It features a very low center of gravity and premium adjustable KYB suspension with 240mm of travel. Some owners report niggling little issues that are worth checking out before buying the Aprilia. A completely new model designed in the UK and manufactured in India - the Norton Atlas. Unfortunately the KLR650 just kept getting heavier and heavier over the years.The Yamaha Tenere 700 is incredibly reliable and became quite famous with Pol Tarres racing it in hard enduro events.The Voge DS525X. Voge is Chinese brand that is building a reputation for budget but quality models. The Honda Transalp 750. It's incredibly cheap in Australia but not so cheap in the USA. Weird. The Suzuki SV-7GX. This replaces the old V-strom 650 and it has the small 17 inch front wheel. Back to serious off-road performance. The KTM 890 Adventure R Rally. The Yamaha Tenere 900 is so new there are very few details yet. The Kawasaki Versys 650. Very little has changed since 2022. It's definitely a sports tourer with that 17 inch front wheel.The BMW F 900 GS. There are no major changes for 2027 and the price has stayed the same too.The CFMoto 800MT-X Ibex. It just sneaks in at our 220kg limit. Our second Italian beast? The Ducati DesertX. The Voge DS625X. We said earlier that Voge has been known to dramatically understate their weights. What about seat heights? This can be critical for shorter riders or beginners. Price? The Chinese brands are definitely upsetting the market with some incredibly well priced models. We are also amazed at the number of new models all competing in this sector. And most importantly, what sort of features do you want to see within this weight range for adventure motorbikes? We are keen to hear your thoughts.
INDEX
0:58 Kove 800X
1:33 CFMoto 450
2:00 Kawasaki KLE500
2:17 Honda NX500
2:35 Royal Enfield
2:58 Aprilia Tuareg
3:24 Kawasaki KLR650
3:44 Norton Atlas
4:03 Yamaha Tenere
4:26 Voge DS525X
4:52 Honda Transalp
5:17 Suzuki SV-7GX
5:37 KTM 890 Rally
6:23 Tenere 900
6:45 Kawasaki Versys
7:08 BMW F 900GS
7:31 CFMoto 800MT-X
8:00 Ducati DesertX
8:25 Koe 510X
8:47 Kove 625X Pro
9:28 SEAT HEIGHTS
9:58 PRICES
CREATIVE COMMONS FOOTAGE
Thanks to the following channels.
KLE500 https://youtu.be/_smQPc9tCC8
NX500 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TE4kvg3cJM
Royal Enfield https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1_pnb0lAQA
Aprilia 660 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFNH5vyaR7w
Norton Atlas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvEyTnJyUiI
Voge 525 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_21ljQUmf8s
BMW 900 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFGgOMEwa0Q
CFMoto 800MT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGRtOKlTguo
Kove https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnz7ZxH0iZ4
Voge 625X https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1ilu0HptMI
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