Adventure

Europe's second best-selling 750cc to 1000cc bike from 1991-2001. Says it all really.

KTM are to be congratulated for the most single-minded bike here. It’s the least practical, but the most fun. Only the dedicated need apply

A wonderfully capable all-rounder that will satisfy your need for speed or go the whole distance. It's just a good job you don't have to look at it when you're riding it.

Giles enjoyed his months with the Triumph adventurer, although he was never really sure of the colour...

Vastly improved recently and with a few little nudges – trick bars, sticky tyres, fruity cans, suspension – could be a real scream. Maybe a full decade after its birth then, the TDM’s time has come

Alex Hearn reviews BMW's 1150 Adventure with mixed views

The Adventure is the ultimate GS – it’s got the sheer usefulness of the stocker, but with bolt-on practicality and a stack more attitude

Capable on/offroad big trailie that benefits from Aprilia's customary big twin thump

CCM's new R30 is a step closer to a competition bike and arguably the firm's best-looking to date. Mackenzie says: "CCM needed a bike like this - they've been too bulky in the past.

If you want an R, make sure it's this one and not the underpowered smaller brother. Not a bad bike all things considered

A bike that is simply so capable it refuses to lie down and die, even when superceded by the 1200 variant. Awesome

A fun Africa Twin or 1150GS alternative, provided you don't want to cross the Sahara.

Bizarre looking Philippe Starck concept bike with Pegaso engine

Claimed to be the first factory produced supermoto

Paris-Dakar rally replica. Reliable, economical motor lacks performance

De-tuned Daytona engine packs enough power for the big adventure-tourer