The 9 Best Beginner Adventure Motorcycles: Best Entry-Level ADV Bikes for New Riders

Finding the best beginner adventure motorcycle for you can be a difficult task. There are a ton of entry-level ADV bikes to choose from and they have widely varying engine sizes, capabilities, and features. In my opinion, the most important factor when choosing the best beginner ADV bike is confidence. A new ADV rider needs to feel like they are going to be able to handle both the bike and the terrain, and that's why I recommend starting with a small or medium sized adventure motorcycle or even an adventure-style dual sport motorcycle. I've compiled a list of my 9 favorite entry-level ADV bikes for beginners. Now, entry-level ADV bike doesn't mean crappy or not fun to ride. Skilled riders can still enjoy all of the awesome adventure motorcycles on this list, but these 9 best beginner adventure bikes are the most confidence-inspiring and easy to find choices out there, so these are the beginner ADV bikes I recommend. Chapters: 00:00 Intro to Best Beginner ADV Bikes 01:08 Consider a Dual Sport Instead 01:20 Why These Are Good Beginner Adventure Bikes 02:32 Suzuki V-Strom 650 03:47 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 05:43 Honda CB500X 08:01 Dual Sport Bikes That Are Also Adventure Bikes 08:26 Kawasaki KLR 650 10:44 Suzuki DR650 12:53 Honda CRF250L Rally/Honda CRF300L Rally 15:00 Royal Enfield Himalayan 16:40 Honorable Mention: KTM 390 Adventure 17:15 Honda Africa Twin Beginner ADV Bike videos mentioned in this video: V-Strom 650 Test Ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBUyX-nvt3o Versys-X 300 Test Ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov_fURQHwQU Honda CB500X Off Road Test Ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV1wcRfWgRU Kawasaki KLR 650 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElUzHkgmwGk&list=PLxZusmLTzMeGrh7bA-GRm51viKOby8oRx Honda CRF250L Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsofPgS5DhM&list=PLxZusmLTzMeGy9E5fCUUQ1JwEYshQsAFn Royal Enfield Himalayan Test Ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU3NBhub39s&t=166s KTM 390 Adventure Test Ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIOVlt6T3ko Honda Africa Twin Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxXtVQXyal4&list=PLxZusmLTzMeGPKNPEfCC3dxxCKMk1zcGI SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans! http://bit.ly/dorkintheroad Check out http://www.dorkintheroad.com for all your dorky motorcycling needs! Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKYAp8fkN8yCbxcNK375rA/join Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/dork-in-the-road-2 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/adorkintheroad Twitter: https://twitter.com/ADorkInTheRoad Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26709234 Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links: Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: https://bit.ly/3tYzpXq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aDkk4z Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Giant Loop: https://www.giantloopmoto.com/?ref=dork Save 20% on Gaia GPS Premium with this link: https://www.gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=dork Dork in the Road’s Riding Gear Picks on RMATV/MC: https://bit.ly/3t8fgOC Dork in the Road’s Dual Sport Mods on RMATV/MC: https://bit.ly/3yzVuws Dork in the Road’s Adventure Bike Mods on RMATV/MC: https://bit.ly/3zGFHxg Select music courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Use this link to get a free 30-day trial: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vsdb0u/ Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description.