APRILIA TUAREG 660 FROM $22,230 RIDE AWAY
A midrange adventure bike which is relatively light, has off-road wheel sizes (21/18), quality suspension, advanced electronics and numerous riding modes. Comfortable, capable and versatile. LAMS and full power versions both available at the same price.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Aprilia forwardfacing twin-cylinder, fourstroke, liquid-cooled, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Power & torque: 79hp (59kW) @9000rpm / 70Nm (51.6ft-lbs) @6500rpm. LAMS: 47.6hp (35kW) @5500rpm / 61Nm (45ft-lbs) @5000rpm
Weight: 204kg (wet)
Seat height: 815mm
VERDICT: MID RANGE ADVENTURES
BENELLI TRK 251 FROM $6690 RIDE AWAY
A small capacity adventure bike aimed at new riders or anyone looking for an easy-to-handle dirt-road capable machine with an upright riding position, low running costs and easy maintenance.
“A rugged and stylish appearance with its robust build, and adventure-focused details including an adventure brake pedal, rubber footpeg inserts and a radiator protection guard.”
SPECIFICATIONS
Power & torque: 25hp (19kW) @9250rpm / 21Nm (15.5ftlbs) @7500rpm
Weight: 164kg (dry)
Seat height: 800mm
VERDICT: SMALL BORE ADVENTURES
LAMS APPROVED
BENELLI TRK 502 FROM $9990 RIDE AWAY
A midrange affordable and well specified LAMSapproved adventure bike.
Award-winning machine for its versatility, value and capability. 20L tank, 17-inch cast wheels. In white, blue, red or grey.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 499cc liquid-cooled in-line twin-cylinder fourstroke, four valves per cylinder double overhead camshaft
Power & torque: 47hp (35kW) @8500rpm / 45Nm (33.2ft-lbs) @5000rpm
Weight: 210kg (wet)
Seat height: 800mm
VERDICT: LAMSADVENTURES
BENELLI TRK 502X FROM $10,690 RIDE AWAY
A top selling bike in Italy, the TRK502X is a LAMS approved inexpensive adventure bike designed to take you places conventional road bikes won’t go.
Moderate output makes for confidence-inspiring riding, while the long travel suspension takes the hits of dirt road riding. 20L tank, optional luggage.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 499cc liquidcooled in-line twin-cylinder four-stroke, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts
Power & torque: 47hp (35kW) @8500rpm / 45Nm (33.2ft-lbs) @5000rpm
Weight: 213kg (wet)
Seat height: 850mm
VERDICT: A PROPER ADVENTURE BIKE
LAMS APPROVED
