…of Mt. Lemmon which is also popular with dual sport and Adventure Touring riders. The odometers were around 350 miles by the time we finished and five different riders took turns on KTM updated its 450 trail bike. Take a look at the 2012 KTM 450 XC-W Shootout Video to see the changes. each bike. Our…

" Honda has brought a new offering to the beginner dual-sport market with a street legal version of its popular CRF230. A helmet, scratched and chipped to hell, can be the best indicator of a great ride - but one that's crushed? The chinguard, virtually sheared off, serves as a token reminder of the…

…dual-sport of 2010. Best Dual-Sport Motorcycle: Yamaha WR250R Dual-sports are perhaps the most adaptable motorcycles on the market. And for those seeking the utmost in performance, versatility and of course fun, look no further than Yamaha ’s WR250R – the winner of our 2010 250 Dual Sport Shootout…

…pricetag, but there’s no denying that it answers all the needs of an adventure touring bike. If I really want to ride 80% dirt then I’ll get a big dual sport. That’s not really what these bikes are about for me. The comfort of the GS is undeniable whether it’s on pavement or off. I absolutely adore…

…East) made sure that we didn't get in over our heads. It wasn't like a SoCal dual-sport ride, that's for sure. You may remember that the dirt-only 2006 450 EXC earned high praise from many testers in our 450cc Enduro Shootout earlier this year. The street-legal 2007 450 EXC is very much like that competent…

…remains a favorite adventure touring machine. Find out why in our 2012 Kawasaki KLR650 Comparison Video . The dual overhead cam Single is easily the most underpowered engine in this shootout. Bore and stroke is the same as the BMW at 100 x 83mm but it makes use of a Keihin CVK40 carburetor. The dated…

…steed to a roached out 250cc jalopy held together with bailing wire and bungees. The 650 platform is a popular one that is at the upper end of the dual sport size spectrum and the bottom end of the adventure touring displacement. That allows manufacturers to take different approaches. MotoUSA rounded up…

…new motorcycles, the 2013 TR650 Strada (top) and TR650 Terra (above). Husqvarna uses the 652cc Single from parent company BMW to generate two new dual sport models for the 2013 lineup. The TR650 Terra is targeted at more light-duty off-road riding and the TR650 Strada aims at the urban crowd. They fill…

…comparable with the BMW F800GS. Keep an eye out for the shootout article and video on the pages of Motorcycle-USA.com to see who tops the charts. Related Articles 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 First Ride 2010 BMW R1200GS Adventure First Ride Mammoth Dual-Sport and Motocross Adventure Backtracking Forward - ADV…

…some of the potential front fork flex and wobble. Galfer brake pads front and back were installed to improve braking and durability. My favorite dual-sport tires, Avon Gripster AM 24’s, and heavy duty tubes from IRC, were installed for better mileage and off-pavement exploring. At the other end of…