The adventure biking segment in India has been growing rapidly as more riders are now opting for lifestyle vehicles rather than just bikes that mainly facilitate daily commute. There is a growing segment of customers in India who often undertake long rides and do not hesitate from exploring the uncharted terrain. And then there is a segment of riders that want practical motorcycles that are well-suited for our Indian weather and road conditions. Customers in both these segments have started to lean towards adventure motorcycles, including adventure-tourers, and automakers are increasingly catering to these needs with new products. Let’s take a look at the top five adventure motorcycles (including adventure tourers) launched in India this year.
Hero Xpulse 200 started the budget-friendly adventure bike segment in India in 2019 and then took things up by a notch this year with the Xpulse 200 4V variant that gets a four-valve configuration for improved power delivery and refined performance. The ADV is powered by the 199.6 cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that puts out 19 bhp and 17 Nm of peak torque as opposed to 18 bhp and 16 Nm on Xpulse 200 2V. This engine comes paired to a five-speed gearbox but the gear ratios have been tweaked for better performance. Hero Xpulse 200 4V costs ₹1,28,150 (ex-showroom, Delhi). 
Honda CB200X is the Japanese brand’s entry-level adventure tourer that draws power from a 184 cc air-cooled engine in combination with a five-speed gearbox. This powerplant develops 17 bhp with 16 Nm of peak torque. The CB200X looks the part of an adventure-tourer bike, thanks to elements like front visor, under-cowl, semi-fairing, tank extensions, and upswept exhaust. However, a low ground clearance of 167 mm doesn’t make it an ideal motorcycle for navigating tough terrains. Honda CB200X will set you back by ₹1,44,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Royal Enfield launched the updated Himalayan adventure bike this year with a raft of changes, including a redesigned front rack, a new windscreen, a more cushioned seat, and an additional plate on the rear carrier for secured fastening of luggage. The ADV also gets Tripper navigation system from Meteor 350 for turn-by-turn navigation. At the heart of the Himalayan is a 411 cc unit that delivers 24 bhp, 32 Nm of torque, and is offered in combination with a five-speed gearbox. The ADV also gets switchable ABS for the times when you want the rear wheel to skid. The Himalayan’s price in India starts from ₹2.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Benelli’s latest addition to its India portfolio is TRK 251. Launched earlier this month at ₹2.51 lakh (ex-showroom), the TRK 251 is an adventure-tourer motorcycle powered by a 249 cc single-cylinder engine making 25 bhp and 21 Nm. This engine is offered in combination with a six-speed gearbox. The highlight of this bike is the USD suspensions setup with 41 mm diameter forks. 
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport makes use of a liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder 888 cc engine that develops a maximum power output of 84 bhp at 8,500rpm and 82 Nm of maximum torque at 6,500rpm. The engine is paired to a six-speed gearbox and features multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection. This adventure-tourer comes equipped with features such as angle-adjustable handlebars, adjustable screen, adjustable seat height, and adjustable high specification Marzocchi rear suspension.
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