64.9
/ 100
Best Adventure Motorcycles in 2026, ranked
Small commuter-friendly ADVs and rally-bred middleweights, ranked within their classes. Range, suspension travel and crash survivability count for more here than headline power.
Ranked by score, recomputed whenever spec data changes. No sponsored placements.
Number 1
KTM 890 Adventure R
The rally-bred benchmark for riders who actually leave the tarmac.
65.4/ 100
- Fully adjustable WP XPLOR suspension with 240 mm of travel
- Low-slung tank design keeps weight where offroad riders want it
- 105 hp with cornering, offroad and optional rally electronics
The rest of the field
- 2
- 3
63.4
/ 100
- 4
60.3
/ 100
- 5
55.9
/ 100
- 6
52.1
/ 100
- 7
52.0
/ 100
Frequently asked
- What is the best adventure bike overall in 2026?
- The KTM 890 Adventure R. It scores 65.4 of 100 on our within-class points system, the highest of the 7 bikes ranked here. The formula is public on the methodology page.
- Which offers the best value?
- The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 takes the strongest value score in this group: €5,950 list with services every 10,000 km.
- Which is easiest for newer riders?
- The CFMOTO 450MT, on the numbers: a 820 mm seat and 175 kg wet make it the most manageable bike in this ranking at a stop.