Best bikes for long tour - offroad, travel, adventure bikes, Price, Specs

 Introduction

When it comes to travel the bike becomes the top and the best choice as it help you to connect with nature directly and provide you the wider view without any cover. And also this is very convenient for exploring the places which don't have the wider or proper roads and help you to get socialize and you get many more new experiences.

And also about the cost it costs less than traveling with car and you feel everything is in your control and have more freedom go explore anywhere you want. In countries like India and Nepal these are the top best bike which you can take with your journey.

1. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650:

    The Royal Enfield Interceptor with its 648cc air/oil cooled engine produces 47 hp and 52 Nm of torque that makes it possible to fit in this list as you know now what it is capable off.

This bike can be a good choice for the long tour in India and Nepal because it is budget friendly higher cc bike which can go at anyplace you can take and the dual exhaust help you to be in street fighter mode and the torque help you to conquer the mountains. It comes with all new LED setup for your bright visibility and with cast alloy wheels and the BYBRE brakes.

The Interceptor 650 also has the premium switch cubes which is for convenient and with grip makes you travel for longer ride. And the USB port that will always keep you active at anyplace. And the most important suspension are also of good quality to suffer all that roads condition.

Key Highlights of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650:

    - All new LED lighting setup for visibility.

    - Powerful engine with torque and power combination.

    - Accessories available

    - Fuel capacity of 13.7 liter

    - Dual channel ABS with BYBRE disc

    - Mileage of around 23 kmpl

    - Can reach to the top speed of 170 kmpl

The price of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 in India is 3,32,000 INR (ex-showroom).

The price of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 in Nepal is Rs. 7,84,260.

Fewer cons are also of this bike as you go for long ride this might not be perfect as the position is little bite sport one so long hour ride can be backpain and seat is also not that big for plain rider so if single good. And the bike is very heavy around 215 kg so not for beginner.

2. KTM 390 Adventure:

    390 Adventure name tells what this bike is for the powerful engine of 398.63cc of liquid cooled engine which produces the power of 46 PS and the torque of 39 Nm which is good enough to take you from plain to mountains everywhere you can go. This also can be a good choice because of it's unique features like cruise control, Cornering ABS, Traction control, and tubeless spoke wheel which is most important in touring bikes.

The quick release shifter and the riding modes makes this bike more attractive. The seats are also wider and bigger which help to reduce pain and the suspension is also of good quality, The TFT digital console provides your all bike information al at one place and the dual channel ABS with perfect ground clearance.

Key Highlights of KTM 390 Adventure:

        - Sporty build with all terrain access

        - Riding modes with cornering ABS control and cruise control

        - Dual channel ABS with Soke wheels for better off-roading experience.

        - Digital TFT console with quick shifter

        - Comes with fuel tank of 14.5 liter

        - Weight is 182 kg.

        - Provides mileage around 30 kmpl

        - Top speed of this bike is 155 kmph

The price of KTM 390 Adventure in India is 3,67,000 INR (ex-showroom).

The price of KTM 390 Adventure in Nepal is Rs. 10,75,000.

The cons of KTM 390 is that less but it can improve it seat and the mileage as it is low and other wise the bike is good in all segment and you can buy this for the touring purpose in India and as well as Nepal. 

3. Kawasaki VERSYS-X 300:

    This is another option in touring bike from Kawasaki, as Kawasaki carries forward the race and speed in it spirit, This bike also carries forward it legacy with some addition of other capability of off-roading and long touring. The Kawasaki VERSYS - X 300 comes with 296cc twin cylinder and liquid cooled engine which produces massive power of 29 kW and torque of 26 Nm which makes it capable to doing all the stuff.

The design and look is aggressive and fully modern with graphics and features which include assist and slipper clutch and dual channel ABS. The seat is comfortable and long for providing comfortable ride with upside suspension and versatile enough to ride in street as well as the off - track. And you can also add the accessories to make it more functional and ready go bike anywhere.

Key Highlights:

    - Bigger and Height for the all terrain capacity travel.

    - Modern and aggressive design

    - Accessories available and carrier also available to take extra luggage.

    - Comes with economic riding indicator

    - Comes with fuel capacity of huge 17 liter perfect for long rides.

    - It provide the Mileage of around 22 kmpl

    - Top speed is of 132 kmph.

The price of Kawasaki VERSYS-X 300 in India is 3,79,900 INR (ex-showroom).

The price of Kawasaki VERSYS-X 300 in Nepal is over 10 Lakh.

The bike availability is little issue in Nepal as it is not officially available to purchase but you can import. The bike is little expensive considering the market of India and Nepal and Mileage is also low which is expected to be little more and considering Kawasaki top speed is also low as more than this KTM provide.

4. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450:

    This is another bike in list from Royal Enfield and in touring purpose this one is also considerable bike in segment. It has 542cc liquid cooled single cylinder engine that produces 40.02 PS of power and 40 Nm of torque. It is named as it is made for the more of the touring purpose than riding at the simple so this is all touring ready bike in budget considering the countries like India and Nepal

The bike has the features like modern and unique design which shoots the tag Himalayan and also comes with spoke wheels which is most important in touring bike to keep the tyre safe and absorb the jerk. It comes with navigation with digital console and the seat are comfortable according to the touring bike purpose. And the riding and handling is good.

Key Highlights:

    - Powerful liquid cooled engine.

    - Budget friendly for India.

    - Dual channel ABS with branded braking.

    - Tank capacity of 17 liter

    - Top speed of Himalayan is 165 kmph.

    - Mileage provided is 30 kmpl.

    - Navigation with turn by turn assistant

The price of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in India is 2,85,000 INR.

 The price of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in Nepal is Rs. 9,89,500

This bike is a good choice as it is in budget and made for the terrain of India and Nepal so if you want then you can go for it. But it has some cons like not fully digital display and also not any wireless technology and also not available with traction and cruise control like features.

These are the bikes which are best for touring in mountains. Let me which you would choose?