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The Six WORST Adventure Motorcycles for Beginners

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There are a ton of great options out there for beginner adventure motorcycle riders...but they can be hard to find just because there are so many adv bike choices available these days. If you're looking for the best beginner adventure motorcycle, let me help you narrow down your choices by sharing my personal choices for the six worst adventure motorcycles for beginners. These are bikes you should 100% avoid if you're a new adventure bike rider. 00:00 Intro/Disclaimer 01:07 Worst Beginner ADV Bike 1: Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 02:11 Worst Beginner Adventure Bike 2: KTM 1290 Super Adventure 03:15 Worst ADV Bike for Beginners 3: BMW 1300GS 05:01 Worst Adventure Motorcycle for Beginners 4: Suzuki V-Strom 1000 06:31 Worst Beginner ADV Motorcycle 5: Triumph Tiger 800 07:54 Bad Beginner ADV Bike 6: Yamaha Tenere 700 10:52 Suggested Videos and Outro SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans! http://bit.ly/dorkintheroad Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKYAp8fkN8yCbxcNK375rA/join Dork in the Road stickers and other merch available at: https://motocampnerd.com/collections/dork-in-the-road-merch?ref=dork Teespring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/dork-in-the-road-2 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/adorkintheroad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorkintheroad Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26709234 Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links: Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: https://bit.ly/3tYzpXq Flying Eyes: https://flyingeyesoptics.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD (save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad") Mosko Moto: https://moskomoto.com/dorkintheroad Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aDkk4z Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Cyclops Adventure Lighting: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15 (save 15% with promo code "dorkintheroad) Save 20% on Gaia GPS Premium with this link: https://www.gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=dork Save 10% on https://butlermaps.com/ with promo code "dorkintheroad." Save 10% at https://www.quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad" Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description. FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI. Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.

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joe_hammond 1 month, 1 week ago

I'm at 40k miles on my Tiger 800XC, love it. Tall, bit top heavy... But with a few small mods (windscreen!) great on the highway, good fun on the trails

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ethan.santos 1 month, 1 week ago

I started on my dads 72 suzuki ts125 20 something years ago. Loved it and then stepped up to his Harley sportster 1200xl and now am stepping back to dirt. Pavement is boring. But have no idea what to go with. Looking at the klr650 or its honda or suzuki counterparts

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bryanmyst97 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I really like your reviews.. Sober and valid points without fuzz!!

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trinidad_apodaca 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hope you get a chance to review the 2026 Tenere 700. Looks like several changes since the 2022 including lower center of gravity and more advanced stability and traction control. As a 6’3” 220 lb experienced street rider I’m hesitant to purchase a small bike like the CRF300, even to “learn” on if I’m having to ride with my knees banging my elbows. Love ALL your videos and advice! Keep ‘em coming!

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gerolfechoing17 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Thanks for the advice

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graham_harvey 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Phew! I am so glad you did not mention the KTM Super Adventure S or the Multistrada V4 Rally!!!

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lauragallegos937 7 months ago

Hi there I ride endurance bikes over the country but due to some changes in life I am looking at a honda nx500 what's your thoughts its not going to get a lot of use as will always take the drz 250 in the Mt etc but this is more for the road. Keep in mind our roads are 90 percent gravel

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taylorsmith924 7 months, 1 week ago

I’m 64 now. Been riding and mx,desert racing since 10. I own a KTM 1190 Adventure R and a BMW 1200GS. I’m heading to Alaska for the 5th time next year on my 2” lowered BMW single cylinder GS650. One last bit of advice for any off pavement rider, leave the hard sided panniers at home and get good soft ones. Less chance of a broken leg.

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corinne.daniel 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Thank you sir for putting this video out to all the inexperienced riders. I wish more people with a platform like yours would educate on this topic. I've seen lots of folks go out and spend a ton of money on a big bike only to find out it was a bad decision.

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brendanhollow27 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Picked up a 2018 Tiger XRt recently and aside from picking up a nail in the rear tire and replacing the battery it has been a great bike so far over the last 1000 miles. I’d be interested in seeing the difference between the XC and XR lineups and if one is better over the other. Great list!

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megan_miller 9 months, 2 weeks ago

what if we wanna start with a classic? a 1990s super tenere (750) or an africa twin rd03 or rd04?

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karen_larson 9 months, 3 weeks ago

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your help in finding my first dual sport bike. After researching a ton, I found your channel, and it was very helpful. Being a fellow Oregonian and short, the Yamha XT 250 was my bike of choice. It has been a great choice. I love it. Thanks.

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leonard_bender 10 months, 1 week ago

I'm 6' 5" tall with a 36" inseam & weigh 280lbs. Which ADV do you think I should get?

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bradley.page 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Loved 800 XCx. Never let me down and took me through swamps and deserts.

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mandy_butler 11 months, 1 week ago

I've never had an issue with my 2018 Tiger 800 XCa. I have almost 30,000 miles on it. Love it.

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vanessa_carlson 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Several years back I owned a new VStrom 650 which put me in hospital following a tank slap on moderate rubble. Coincidentally, a highly experienced off-road rider friend, got tankslapped into hospital on a VStrom 650 at the same time in outback Queensland (Australia). VStrom may be a very comfortable cruising road bike, but is NOT an off-road bike.

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daniel_garcia 1 year ago

Just found your channel. Great stuff - knowledge with entertainment

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christopher_moon 1 year, 1 month ago

Dude. I'm 73. Hard to pick anything up. Lol.

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lakshmiatlas43 1 year, 2 months ago

series question, would you recommend a tiger 900 rally pro for somebody whos never owned a bike before? I've ben looking at bikes recently and cant take my eyes of the tiger 900.

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advika_tara 1 year, 2 months ago

My bike was an honda elsinore 250 .it went up steep pipelines and through rough trails don't know how well these big bikes would do where I used to ride ?