Nowadays, adventure bikes are all the rage. But not all of us have the means to purchase a premium Ducati Multistrada V4 or settle for a budget-friendly option like the Royal Enfield Himalayan. There must be a middle ground. There are, and you’re probably familiar with them as middleweight adventure bikes.
Top 10 Middleweight Adventure Bikes
1. BMW F850 GS Adventure
A premium adventure touring motorcycle is the BMW F 850 GS Adventure. To deliver a remarkable off-roading experience, it sports a strong parallel twin engine that offers great power. Along with numerous practical features, it has a wealth of sophisticated safety devices. Additionally, it has an eye-catching outer design that enhances the wearer’s sense of style.
| DISPLACEMENT | 853 cc |
| MAX POWER | 93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 92 Nm @6250 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 197 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | – |
| PRICE (IN RS.) | 13,75,000/- |
2. Ducati Desert X
The Ducati DesertX is the perfect middleweight adventure motorcycle if you want everything extra. The Ducati ADV promises a unique experience, from its Dakar-inspired livery option to its 875 mm seat height. The 937cc Testastretta engine, which produces 110 horsepower and 68 pound-feet of torque, is the engine’s crown gem. The Italian behemoth has added wheelie control, riding modes, power modes, a bi-directional quick-shifter, and engine brake control since that is a lot of power in low-grip terrain.
| DISPLACEMENT | 937 cc |
| MAX POWER | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 92 Nm @6500 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 209 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE (IN RS.) | 17,91,000/- |
3. Triumph Tiger 900
One of the bikes for the company with the best sales is the Triumph Tiger 900. This has been made feasible by the product’s strong brand recognition, excellent features, and performance, as well as the price. Last year, the renowned Tiger 800 was replaced by the Tiger 900, which offered better value.
The Tiger 900 comes in two variations; the GT version is for the road, while the Rally version is for off-road use. Both variations are lighter than the previous model, have more features, and have undergone significant design changes.
| DISPLACEMENT | 888 cc |
| MAX POWER | 93.9 bhp @ 8750 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 87 Nm @ 7250 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 200 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE (IN RS.) | 13,89,989/- |
4. Ducati Multistrada V2
To take on the Triumph Tiger 900 lineup and the BMW F 900 XR, the new Ducati Multistrada V2 has arrived in India to replace the Multistrada 950. The Multistrada V2 and Multistrada V2 S are the two variations of this sub-1000cc adventure tourer, unlike the Multistrada 950.
| DISPLACEMENT | 937 cc |
| MAX POWER | 111.3 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 96 Nm @ 7750 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 182 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE (IN RS.) | 16,05,000/- |
5. Moto Morini X-Cape
Moto Morini’s middleweight adventure motorbike is called the X-Cape 650. It was introduced in a market where there are few motorcycles but there is a lot of promise. That gap, according to the X-Cape 650, is filled.
The 649cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that drives the Moto Morini X-Cape 650X has a maximum output of 60 horsepower at 8250 rpm and a maximum torque of 54 Nm at 7000 rpm. A six-speed gearbox is connected to the motor.
| DISPLACEMENT | 649 cc |
| MAX POWER | 59.17 bhp @ 8250 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 54 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 175 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE (IN RS.) | 7,30,000/- |
6. SUZUKI V-STROM 650 XT
The V-Strom 650 XT, a middleweight adventure tourer from Suzuki Motorcycle India, has undergone mechanical improvements to meet the BS6-compliant emission standards. However, the styling has not changed with the switch to BS6.
Thus, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT BS6 keeps the LED tail lamp, tall windscreen, beak-like front fairing, and vertically stacked headlamp. Champion Yellow and Pearl Glacier White are the two hues that are offered for the motorcycle.
| DISPLACEMENT | 645 cc |
| MAX POWER | 69.7 bhp @ 8800 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 62 Nm @ 6300 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 190 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE (IN RS.) | 8,92,902/- |
7. Kawasaki Versys 650
Kawasaki introduced the 2022 Versys 650 in India for Rs. 7.36 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). For 2022, it received some significant improvements, including new functionality and design changes. In India, Kawasaki offers two color jobs for the Versys 650: lime green and Metallic Phantom Silver.
A stylish split LED headlamp arrangement is added to the Kawasaki Versys 650. A translucent windscreen with four steps of adjustment sits atop it. The tall handlebar and center-set footpegs, which contribute to the bike’s ADV nature, give it a tall stance and an upright seating position.
| DISPLACEMENT | 649 cc |
| MAX POWER | 65.7 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 61 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 199 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE (IN RS.) | 7,76,929/- |
8. Triumph Tiger Sport 660
In order to compete in the middleweight adventure tourer market, the new Triumph Tiger Sport 660 has entered the Indian market. In the adventure-tourer series offered by the company, this is the most economical model. Compared to the other models in the Tiger series, the motorbike has a sharper, sportier appearance. The new Tiger Sport 660 has a semi-fairing design, a big windscreen up front, a powerful fuel tank, a step-up seat, and an underbelly exhaust as part of its aesthetics.
| DISPLACEMENT | 660 cc |
| MAX POWER | 80 bhp @ 10250 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 64 Nm @ 6250 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 220 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE (IN RS.) | 9,46,959/- |
9. BMW F900XR
Launched in India, the 2022 BMW F 900 XR middleweight adventure tourer. Compete with models like the Triumph Tiger 900 GT and the Ducati Multistrada V2.
The most recent version of the F 900 XR keeps the 895cc, parallel-twin cylinder, liquid-cooled, BS6-compliant motor that produces 92Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm and 103.2bhp of power at 8,500 rpm. The manufacturer claims a top speed of over 200 kmph and a 0-100kmph acceleration time of 3.6 seconds.
| DISPLACEMENT | 895 cc |
| MAX POWER | 103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 200 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE (IN RS.) | 12,54,954/- |
10. Triumph Street Triple RS
The Street Triple 765 line from Triumph Motorcycle has been made public for the global market in 2023. The three models in the 2023 lineup are the R, RS, and Moto2 Edition. However, only the R and RS models will be available in India.
A 15-liter fuel tank, a gullwing swingarm, radiator cowls, a sharper-looking twin-pod LED headlight, An aggressive body design, and visual improvements to the bodywork are all included in the 2023 Triumph Street Triple RS.
| DISPLACEMENT | 765 cc |
| MAX POWER | 128.2 bhp @ 12000 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 80 Nm @ 9500 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 220 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE (IN RS.) | 12,06,973/- |
