Hot Adventure and Dual-Sport Bikes of EICMA 2024

[Seymour Asscrack]

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It’s that time of the year again. No, I’m not talking about Christmas. It’s the time when EICMA takes center stage and motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world get bedazzled sparkly new bike updates and releases. This was a great year for adventure and dual-sport motorcycles!

It’s tough to put a confirmed number of new adventure motorcycles that were on show at this year’s EICMA for a few reasons. That’s because ‘new’ doesn’t necessarily have the same definition for every manufacturer. Some manufacturers released their bikes a few days before EICMA while they were put on display at the event for the first time in the flesh. For others, this meant upgrades of existing models. For some, it meant concept bikes that aren’t actually production-ready yet. Finally, there are a few that won’t make their way to the States in the foreseeable future due to lack of distribution.

Nevertheless, this was a tremendous event for adventure motorcycles at EICMA, with many of the hottest models coming from smaller brands. Let’s check out a few of the latest offerings from around the world ordered by displacement.

• Honda CRF 300L and CRF 300 Rally

The Honda CRF300L CRF 300 Rally are a couple of the best dual-sports on the market. For 2025, they come with some small but useful updates. They feature the same engine with a small tweak in radiator fan orientation for better heat management. The new headlight and turn signals are LED while the suspension sees a tweak in damping. The bikes also come standard with handguards alongside a USB-C charging port on the dash. That’s more or less it.

• Suzuki DR-Z 4S

It took Suzuki more than 20 years to update the cult-favorite DRZ4S and we have to say the wait was well worth it - minus one key upgrade. First and foremost, Suzuki has brought electronic fuel injection replacing the carburetor alongside a ride-by-wire throttle for its 398cc single-cylinder engine that features titanium intake valves and sodium-filled exhaust valves.

Suzuki has also fitted it with a fresh twin-spar steel frame with a modern KYB adjustable suspension. The clutch now includes Suzuki’s Assist System for easier control and permits minor clutch slip when decelerating while decreasing the tension on the cable-operated clutch lever. The one thing it still misses out on is a six-speed transmission.

The DRZ also gains three ride modes — A, B, and C — that adjust throttle response, and four-level traction control, including an option to completely turn it off. Enhanced with Bosch ABS which is switchable for both wheels, the bike now gets LED lighting and wider footpegs with removable rubber inserts. The LCD is also larger and more informative.

• BMW F450GS

BMW took the world by surprise when it revealed the F450GS concept. It’s built to sit between its G310 GS and F900 GS ADVs and we have to say it looks set to on the likes of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and CFMoto Ibex 450.

It will feature an inline twin 450cc cylinder engine producing 47 horsepower. BMW designed the inline twin from scratch which, by the way, employs magnesium to keep its overall weight low, resulting in a high power-to-weight ratio. Pretty trick!

It also has fully adjustable USD front forks has an adjustable mono-shock at the back. The concept also includes the BMW Connectivity 6.5-inch TFT display and lean-sensitive ABS with adjustable riding modes. On the outside, it looks like a scaled-down version of the 1300 GS, which should be perfect for those looking for a practical ADV that looks like it belongs to the big leagues. Although it gets 19-inch front wheels instead of 21 inches, it still looks like a proper workhorse.

What’s more, while many brands are looking for affordable mid-sized entries, this one appears to be offer more of a “premium” build and feature set. We’re eagerly awaiting more details on this concept bike, but it looks pretty close to production.

• MotoMorini AllTRHike 450

If the BMW F450GS concept is any indication of where the ADV market is headed, the MotoMorini AllTRHike further solidifies that claim. It is fitted with a 450cc twin-cylinder engine that generates 44 horsepower and 32.4 lb-ft of torque.

It comes standard with a 21-inch front wheel with a mono-shock having remote spring preload adjustment, and a 42 mm Kayaba fork with 7.8 inches of travel. The braking system comprises a disc brake with a four-piston caliper up front and a disc with a two-piston caliper down back. ABS is standard and can be turned off. With an 847 mm (~33 inches) seat height, the AllTRHike only weighs a reported 375 lbs.

Its appeal comes from an aggressive front end, which includes two circular headlights, an adjustable windshield, and a high-mounted fender. There are USB and USB-C ports on the dashboard, along with a navigation system.

• Kawasaki KLE 500

Now that’s a surprise, isn’t it? The manufacturer partially displayed a motorcycle within a box that read "Life's a Rally. Ride it" and "KLE" at their EICMA stall. Among the visible components were a 21-inch spoke wheel in front, two header pipes, and a respectably large radiator surrounding it. The bike appears to be a serious off-roader based on the suspension travel.

Although there are currently no specifics available, the production version of this Kawasaki is anticipated to launch globally in 2025. We’re only guessing it will get power from their 500cc motor (actually 451cc) found in Kawasaki’s Z500 and Eliminator. Whether the Versys X-300 will be replaced by the KLE 500 is still up in the air but we feel Kawasaki will make this model available in North America before too long. This may be the long-awaited entry from Team Green we’ve been waiting for.

• Yamaha Tenere 700 

The most capable middleweight adventure bike gets several small upgrades, all of which put together make a world of difference. Beginning with a new fully adjustable USD fork, which provides 8.3 inches of travel and 9.4 inches of ground clearance. There’s also a lowered version, featuring a 7.5-inch front travel and an 8.9-inch ground clearance, which offers a reduced seat height of 33.9 inches down from 34.4 inches on the stock.

Further up, it also gets subtle tweaks to the frame, an enhanced new shock with progressive linkage, and a new seat intended to help with shifting your weight around when off-roading. Yamaha has also redesigned the 4.2-gallon fuel tank to help shift some of the weight further lower and further forward.

You also get wider footpegs with refreshed bodywork for the new Yamaha Tenere 700. Electronic tweaks include a 6.3-inch TFT screen with ABS and traction control, while a brand-new ride-by-wire throttle allows for both a softer-edged Explorer mode and Sport riding mode. The CP2 parallel twin is the same, but it now has a new, shorter intake that increases torque. In addition, the gearbox ratios have been adjusted, and the clutch cover has been modified to be less invasive to your lower leg.

• Honda XL750 Transalp

Honda's mid-weight ADV has received a makeover for 2025, which includes a new twin LED projector headlight Inspired by its sibling, the Africa Twin. There's a new windscreen with an intake duct and adjustments to the upper fairing, which is intended to increase airflow around the rider's body and head.  There is a new 5′-inch TFT color display behind that revised fairing.

Honda has also chosen to modify the Transalp's suspension for 2025, making the non-adjustable Showa USD fork's damping a little softer in compression and preload and the rear shock, which can be adjusted for preload, stronger. Other than that, the Transalp pretty much remains the same for 2025.

• CFMoto 800-MTX

When CFMoto unveiled the 800 MT-X, it practically caught everyone off guard. It is built on KTM's 790 Adventure platform and is an enhanced version of the brand's 800MT tourer. It is similar to some of the other rally-inspired ADVs, such as the Aprilia Tuareg 660 and the KTM 890 Adventure Rally.

It makes use of a frame that is almost exactly the same as its KTM counterpart, as well as the 799cc variant of KTM's LC8c parallel twin. With a different tuning, the engine is said to produce 90 horsepower at 8,250 rpm and 63.4 lb-ft at 6,500 rpm. The 800MT-X even adopts KTM's unique low-slung fuel tanks, which set it apart from the Ibex 800.

The MT-X is packed with a ton of high-tech equipment in typical CFMoto flair. It gets everything, right from fully adjustable suspension, remote diagnostics, real-time GPS, Bluetooth, and all those fancy jargons. Much more than anyone could possibly require.

• Benelli TRK 902 Xplorer

Benelli hopes to build on the reputation of its TRK 502 and 702 offerings with the introduction of an all-new concept - the TRK 902 Xplorer. The 904cc engine that powers this brand-new design is expected to produce 100 horsepower and 66.3 lb-ft of torque.

It boasts an LED headlamp with accessory beams mounted outboard and lower, an electronically adjustable windshield, and the classic ADV beak perched atop a chopped-up front end.

The 5.8-gallon fuel tank of the TRK 902 is supported by a steel tube trellis frame. The tires are Pirelli Scorpion Rally, and the wheels are 19/17-inches in front and back. That’s all we know about it… for now.

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For more information on these releases, head on to the official EICMA site or individual manufacturer websites.

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