What is the best offroad motorcycle?

This is a highly subjective question, with many contenders for the top spot, including the Ducati Multistrada Enduro, the Honda Africa Twin, and the KTM 790 Adventure R. However, the BMW R1250GSA is considered by many to be amongst the very best off-road motorcycles currently on the market. The latest in the highly lauded GSA line, this 134bhp horsepower bike, with a boxer engine and 1254 cc capacity, reviewed very well and can come with a range of additional features, including keyless start, cornering ABS, an SOS button on the handlebar, and dynamic electronic suspension.

Which Adventure motorcycle is best?

Adventure motorcycles are a specific type of motorcycle designed for both on-road and off-road motorcycles. There are a few entries in this category, as well, but the Honda Africa Twin is considered by many to be the quintessential adventure bike. With a 998c parallel twin-engine, Unicam head design, and 270-degree crank, these high-performance bikes are helped by an excellent chassis design that holds its balance both on and off the road.

What is the best motorcycle for on and off-road?

When people ask this question, they are primarily asking about which is the best adventure motorcycle, which can also be called a dual-purpose motorcycle. As such, the same answer above still applies. Though different riders will have their own opinions, the Honda Africa Twin is largely considered the best motorcycle for on and off-road.

Is the Honda Africa Twin automatic?

Yes, the Honda Africa Twin is available with DCT (or Dual Clutch Transmission) which is a form of automatic transmission that emulates the feel of manual transmission.

Adventure bikes for sale

With 5,219 Adventure bikes available on Auto Trader, we have the best range of bikes for sale across the UK.

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Harley-Davidson ADVENTURE TOURING RA1250S PAN AMERICA 1250 SPECIAL 1249cc
2022 (22 reg) | 8,968 miles
£9,995
Adventure | 1249cc | Manual | Petrol
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BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 1130cc
2003 (03 reg) | 78,000 miles
£1,895
Adventure | 1130cc | Manual | Petrol
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Voge DS900X Call Today, Nationwide delivery 895cc
2025 (25 reg) | 218 miles
£7,395
Adventure | 895cc | Manual | Petrol
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Kawasaki Versys 1100 Call Today, Nationwide delivery 1099cc
2025 (75 reg) | 1,190 miles
£11,495
Adventure | 1099cc | 132BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Zontes ZT703-F Euro 5 699cc
2025 (25 reg) | 1,320 miles
£5,795
Adventure | 699cc | 93BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Yamaha Tenere 700 YAMAHA WORLD RAID, 2023/23, 10,466 MILES WITH FSH EXTRAS FITTED 689cc
2023 (23 reg) | 10,466 miles
£8,499
Adventure | 689cc | 72BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Kawasaki Versys 650 KAWASAKI GT, 2024/24, 3,878 MILES WITH FSH, FULL GT SPEC 649cc
2024 (24 reg) | 3,878 miles
£6,649
Adventure | 649cc | 65BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda NX500 471cc
2025 (25 reg) | 1,965 miles
£5,595
Adventure | 471cc
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Triumph Tiger 800 XCA Adventure Petrol Manual Euro 4 (95 ps) 800cc
2017 (67 reg) | 7,114 miles
£6,999
Adventure | 800cc | 94BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure TE Petrol Manual Euro 4 (125 ps) 1170cc
2017 (17 reg) | 39,000 miles
£6,250
Adventure | 1170cc | 123BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Honda NC750X Adventure Petrol DCT Euro 5 (58 ps) 745cc
2024 (74 reg) | 198 miles
£6,350
Adventure | 745cc | 58BHP | Automatic | Petrol
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Triumph Tiger 800 ABS Adventure Petrol Manual (95 ps) 800cc
2012 (62 reg) | 15,500 miles
£4,250
Adventure | 800cc | 94BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ 999cc
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£14,899
Adventure | 999cc | Manual | Petrol
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Triumph Tiger 800 XCx Euro 4 800cc
2018 (18 reg) | 12,372 miles
£6,695
Adventure | 800cc | 94BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Yamaha TRACER 700 Adventure Petrol Manual Euro 5 (73 ps) 689cc
2021 (21 reg) | 4,047 miles
£6,000
Adventure | 689cc | 72BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure TE Euro 5 1254cc
2023 (23 reg) | 6,973 miles
£14,290
Adventure | 1254cc | 134BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW R 1250 GS Exclusive TE Euro 4 1254cc
2020 (20 reg) | 14,799 miles
£12,490
Adventure | 1254cc | 134BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Euro 4 1254cc
2019 (19 reg) | 19,354 miles
£11,595
Adventure | 1254cc | 134BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW R 1300 GS Adventure TE Cardan Euro 5 1300cc
2025 (75 reg) | 4,941 miles
£19,495
Adventure | 1300cc | 143BHP | Manual | Petrol
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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Rallye TE E LS Euro 4 1254cc
2020 (20 reg) | 24,455 miles
£12,995
Adventure | 1254cc | 134BHP | Manual | Petrol
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Your questions answered

This is a highly subjective question, with many contenders for the top spot, including the Ducati Multistrada Enduro, the Honda Africa Twin, and the KTM 790 Adventure R. However, the BMW R1250GSA is considered by many to be amongst the very best off-road motorcycles currently on the market. The latest in the highly lauded GSA line, this 134bhp horsepower bike, with a boxer engine and 1254 cc capacity, reviewed very well and can come with a range of additional features, including keyless start, cornering ABS, an SOS button on the handlebar, and dynamic electronic suspension.
Adventure motorcycles are a specific type of motorcycle designed for both on-road and off-road motorcycles. There are a few entries in this category, as well, but the Honda Africa Twin is considered by many to be the quintessential adventure bike. With a 998c parallel twin-engine, Unicam head design, and 270-degree crank, these high-performance bikes are helped by an excellent chassis design that holds its balance both on and off the road.

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