Adventure bikes are great things and they can go just about anywhere. Many riders would be quite surprised at the obstacles you can comfortably negotiate on an adventure bike.
But the key to riding adventure bikes and tackling terrain that is at the upper limit of where they should be ridden is decision making. You need to consider what bike you are on and what the consequences are of riding it into certain situations.
When it comes to water crossings, they need to be tackled carefully, as how deep the water is and what the surface is like under the water are huge factors in determining if you will make a successful