THE 9 Best Beginner Adventure Motorcycles

Not all adventure motorcycles are built for beginners — most are heavy, unforgiving, and expensive to drop. In this video, we break down the 9 best ADV bikes that are actually manageable when you're starting out: light enough to pick up, powerful enough to grow with, and capable enough to go somewhere real. We cover everything from budget-friendly options like the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure to proven workhorses like the Honda CB500X and Suzuki V-Strom 650 — plus a surprising newcomer that packs a premium feature list at a budget price. Whether you want to stay mostly on pavement or actually get your boots dirty, there's a bike on this list for you.