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The best lightweight adventure & dual sport bikes for 2027! We are spoiled for choice. We will start with the lightest. The Ducati Desmo450 EDS. Ducati has detuned their enduro model and it's similarly priced to 450 and 500 enduro motorbikes. Early ride reports are very encouraging. Looking for a lightweight adventure motorbike? Welcome to Cross Training Adventure, we are into all things dual sport and adventure on the east coast of Australia. The Kawasaki KLX300 is probably the best lightweight Japanese dual-sport motorbike because it has the best suspension in its class. The Honda CRF300L is just slightly heavier and is only let down by poor suspension that isn't adjustable. The Honda CRF450RL. It's an enduro model that has been detuned and made more road-friendly.The Kawasaki KLX300 XPL will be available in the USA in January 2027. Keen on adventure riding in Australia? Check out our vids. The Beta Alp 4.0 is an interesting new dual-sport model. The ZXMoto 450 Rally. Orders are only just starting now but it's so interesting we had to include it. The Honda CRF300 Rally. It's essentially the CRF300L model with a larger fuel tank, fairing and longer suspension travel.The Suzuki DR-4ZS! The old DRZ400 was finally updated with upside-down forks, LED headlight, fuel injection, traction control and ABS. The Kove 350 Rally. This is probably lighter than the DRZS as the Kove has a large 21L fuel tank. The Voge 300 Rally. China's response to the Honda Rally. Rieju Aventura Rally 307 It was designed in Spain but manufactured in China. Our first dinosaur! The Honda XR650L. Sadly this is only really available in the USA now. If you like dual sport riding in Australia then you might like our adventure riding vids. And finally the BMW F 450 GS. The good news? If BMW isn't lying about the weight then it's lighter than other 450 to 500 twin cylinder models. It's manufactured in India so it doesn't have the usual high BMW price tag. Early reports are very positive. Cheap. Reliable. A very tall seat height. It's a shame it has been discontinued in most countries. The Kove 450 Rally. It has a massive fuel capacity so it's only fair to show it's weight with just 13L of fuel - 155kg or 342lb. Check out our reviews of various adventure bikes and dual sport bikes. The KTM 690 or Husqvarna 701. It's been a long-term favourite of adventure riders wanting loads of horsepower from a lightweight single cylinder model. The AJP PR7. This rally model has been around for 10 years and is becoming increasingly popular as the most 'adventure-ready' motorbike straight out of the box. It's the Suzuki DR650. Like the Honda XR650L, it's no longer available in most countries apart from the USA, Canada and some Latin American countries. The Suzuki V-Strom 250SX. It is incredibly cheap but only available in Australia, Asia and Africa at the moment. The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is quite similar in its bias toward road riding due to a 19 inch front wheel. It's our first twin-cylinder engine and is substantially more powerful than the 300 models mentioned so far. The BMW G310 GS. Again, the 19 inch wheel pushes this little Beemer closer to road riding and easy dirt roads. In 2027 this Beemer is being replaced with the new 450 model. A final note. Over the years we have heard many riders complaining about the lack of lightweight adventure motorbikes that combine light weight, good performance, long oil change intervals, a large fuel tank and a windscreen. What do you think the ideal lightweight adventure motorbike is? The KTM 390 Adventure. It started with a 19 inch front wheel but now has a 21 inch wheel. It's weight and limited suspension travel suggest it won't be the best option for rougher trails but the price is great when compared to most KTM models. The KTM 690 Rally. It's essentially the usual 690 but with a rally tower, larger dash, and two front fuel tanks. The good news? It will directly compete with the AJP PR7. We look forward to some reviews.
INDEX & FURTHER NOTES!
0:43 Ducati Desmo450 EDS
1:00 Japanese 250/300s
1:54 Honda CRF450RL
2:18 Kawasaki KLX300 XPL
2:36 Beta Alp 4.0
2:58 ZXMoto 450 Rally
3:26 Honda 300 Rally
3:50 Suzuki DRZS
4:21 Kove 350 Rally
4:38 Voge 300 Rally
4:59 Rieju Rally 307
5:22 Honda XR650L
5:39 Kove 450 Rally
6:16 KTM 690/701
6:41 AJP PR7
7:08 Suzuki DR650
7:32 Suzuki Vstrom
7:50 Kawasaki Versys
8:07 BMW G310 GS
8:17 KTM 390 Adv
8:46 KTM 690 Rally
9:09 BMW F 450 GS
9:33 Lowest to tallest seat heights
9:59 Lowest to highest prices
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