Off-road bikes - there are no impassable paths for enduro

A motorcycle is the transport of daredevils and romantics. Bikers are considered more shocking, adrenaline-loving, free than motorists - stable ones, hidden in the cabin from the fresh wind. Even if a two-wheeled car really resembles a bulky car, rolls no more than 60 km / h, it causes more admiration than the coolest car. We'll talk about the best enduro motorcycles below.

The motorcycle is better!

A car, of course, is a comfortable form of movement, has a lot of advantages, but it will never replace a motorcycle. "What's better?" - an eternal argument, like a skier with a snowboarder in the movie "Yolki". But any car in this dispute will get stuck on the first bump. There are, of course, questions to the bike about winter riding, but there are also undeniable advantages:

• high speed and maneuverability - whatever one may say, but in traffic jams and off-road the bike looks like a more useful transport;
• garage for a motorcycle - how much less space is required for a motorcycle, visible to the naked eye;
• price - if you do not take fancy models, motorcycles are much cheaper than a car;
• gasoline - it will take much less to travel the same distance by car;
• maintenance - less whimsical in terms of repair, maintenance, spare parts also cost less car parts;
• style and beauty - the motorcycle loves the desperate, strong, young in spirit, which is why girls like bikers.

What an SUV consists of

If we talk about history, then a two-wheeled gasoline car appeared in Germany a year before the car. The wooden invention "for riding" developed a furious speed - 12 km / h. The flowering of the motorcycle movement began in the twentieth century and turned into a subculture. Today there are many types and types of this technique, differing in various parameters, ranging from the number of wheels, design, and ending with engine size and purpose.

We will talk about off-road vehicles, the most popular motorcycle type, which has several varieties. We will not consider purely sports models, only bikes as a means of off-road transportation.

It is not necessary to delve into the details of the design and devices, but you need to understand something about the device. The main components and schemes are the same on all motorcycles.

1 - the fork of the front shock absorbers, the springs are hidden under the "pants";

3 - speedometer;

4 - front brake;

5 - gas handle;

6 - clutch lever;

7 - gas tank;

8 - air cleaner;

9 - rear shock absorber;

10 - exhaust pipe ("glushak");

11 - rear fork (swingarm);

12 - chain drive;

13-18 - engine parts;

19 - brake pads.

The power unit of an all-crawling bike differs from a car in compactness and weight.The engine is arranged in a crankcase with a gearbox and clutch, the lubrication system is the same. Enduriki are distinguished from other motor vehicles:

• wheels (18 and 20 inches);
• inverted telescopic fork;
• disc brakes.

Dual purpose bikes

Motorcycles designed for normal and bad roads, riding in their complete absence, belong to the enduro class (endurance - endurance). Enduro is one of the first off-road motorcycles. The whole motorcycle industry started with him. At the beginning of the twentieth century, asphalt was a rarity, so a transport was needed that could ride on stones, mud, virgin lands, and forests. At the same time, it is important that the equipment does not fall apart on another bump and does not reach the driver by shaking. This is how the enduro motorcycle appeared.

Now these bikes are divided into touring and racing. Tourists are not very fast to ride long distances on a dirt road and light off-road. Racing ones manage to rush along vertical cliffs, conquer a swamp, not get stuck in the sand, but on the asphalt it is an elephant in a china shop.

The enduro features are as follows:

1. Design:

• for riding on bumps and irregularities, the suspension is made with long travel;
• steering wheel - high with a jumper, hand protection is present;
• half-duplex frame (strength rings are combined);
• the front wing is increased in size.

2. Wheels: the tread has a pattern that helps to ride both on asphalt and on a dirt road. Casting is not encouraged - better knitting needles.
3. Engine: the bulk runs on one cylinder, tourist (from 650 cm³) - two-cylinder V-shaped. Exceptions are Yamaha and BMW bikes.

Several important differences between a sports bike and a walking bike:

• the "sportak" has no headlight;
• kickstarted;
• is not allowed to ride on the carriageway.

Varieties of "household" enduro

The design is based on a powerful engine, light frame, progressive suspension, comfortable pilot's seat. Non-sporty types of these motorcycles are registered as vehicles and can safely ride on the streets and highways, there is a frame for hanging a license plate.

Of course, these bikes are equipped with quieter mufflers so as not to rumble in populated areas. They have a rear wheel an inch less than a crossover. But there are some technical differences between different endurics.

1. The hard enduro is a cross-country bike adapted for non-competitive life. It has a sporty focus, rigid suspensions, but there are headlights, a dashboard, an electric starter, a side stand, a brake light. Cubic capacity is produced from 400 to 650 cm³, are air-cooled. On such a motorcycle you can ride through forest thickets, mountains, sandy areas, overcome water obstacles (swamp, river mouth, puddles). Due to the great similarity with a sports crossover, problems with the traffic police may arise.

2. "Soft" (civilian) - differs from the cross-country by soft suspensions, the ability to sit together, dual-use rubber, the presence of a trunk, a powerful brake, a battery and a modified engine. Engine displacement from 125 to 650 cm³... Speed ​​is not very important here, the emphasis is on safety.

3. "Tourist" - a unit for the Paris-Dakar rally, a long off-road ride. He has a powerful plastic body kit, a windshield, a powerful engine, a large tank, light that allows you to move in fog, a comfortable seat, a luggage space. But this trucker has more weight and less cross-country ability. Only an experienced pilot can operate such a technique.

4. "Parquet" (semi-passable) - the ability to drive on good and bad roads with equal success. This type has an engine from 650 to 1200 cm³ and weight ∓ 200 kg. Suspension short-stroke, low ground clearance, wheels with wide-profile tires and cast disks, powerful brakes, enlarged windshield, maximum body kit. Double comfortable seat, trunks with wardrobe trunks.

Manufacturers and brands

There are not so many clear leaders in the SUV market; Asians and Europeans are fighting for the palm. East is still ahead, the list looks like this:

1. Kawasaki is a Japanese concern, the largest manufacturer of motor vehicles and equipment;
2. BMW is a German brand where everything is assembled by hand, finished models are checked by computer diagnostics of the main parameters;
3. Suzuki - unique Japanese quality and superior technical performance;
4. Yamaha is another Japanese corporation engaged in exceptionally light, high-spirited motorcycles;
5. Honda is a company that produces not very budgetary, but very high quality units;
6. KTM (Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen Sportmotorcycle AG) is an Austrian brand that produces mainly sports enduros.

TOPs, ratings, polls

Various people, sales experts, pilot drivers, buyers make lists of the best models. Each of them singles out their own evaluation parameters - quality, price, speed, type, technology.

Three from TOP-12

In the ranking, compiled by the drivers, the three best models are presented in each class of bikes. Among SUVs these are:

• KTM 690 Enduro R - absolutely all-passable;
• Lifan LF200 gy-5 - affordable;
• Kayo CRF801-7L Basic 17/14 - flies like a butterfly.

KTM 690 Enduro R

RUB 749,900

This model is called the "universal soldier". The Austrian bike has powerful shock absorbers that allow you to quite comfortably overcome road bumps and cut city traffic. Off-road, he has few equal. But he will obey only an experienced pilot.

The wheels are different - the rear is wider. The tank is 12 liters, the wings are narrowed, the steel spatial frame - all this made it possible to lighten the structure up to 140 kg. 690 cc motor with 67 l / s, although only one cylinder. The maximum speed is 167 km / h. The engine is cooled by liquid. Transmission - 6 gears. Seat height - 91 cm, ground clearance - 28 cm, fuel consumption - 4 liters per 100 km.

• powerful, high torque at the bottom of the motor;
• lightweight, obedient, good handling;
• high cross-country ability;
• free fast transition to neutral, gears do not fly off;
• the chain does not sag over time, does not stretch.

• the steel frame is not very strong;
• no sharpness when speeding up;
• spare parts are not very budgetary.

Lifan LF200 gy 5

RUB 79,900

The economy class model is in high demand. Cross Lifan has the basic required minimum. The engine is single-cylinder, volume - 197 cm / cu. Maximum power - 16.3 horsepower. Not a beast, of course, but quite smart. Air cooling does not make it possible to load the motor for a long time, it overheats. The tank is designed for 10 liters of gasoline. The weight of the bike is 122 kg, the maximum speed is 100 km / h. Disc brakes. The body is made of shock-resistant, frost-resistant plastic.

It is distinguished from a sporty one by the presence of space for a passenger, a trunk, protection of the steering wheel and hands. Excellent lighting technology.

• light and nimble;
• economical - eats only 2.3 liters per hundred square meters;
• high-quality body assembly;
• excellent cross-country ability, keeps the track;
• service is convenient, simple, fast.

• the tank is too small;
• not the most powerful, and the exhaust is loud;
• the look is not very: neither retro nor stylish;
• two people will not take away.

Kayo CRF801-7L Basic 17/14

RUB 60,990

The Chinese pit bike has a single-cylinder, four-stroke engine cooled by air and oil lubrication. Four speeds, all forward. Disc brakes, pads on the front and rear wheels. Front wheel - 17 inches, rear - 14. Tubular frame, lightweight, weight - 71 kg.

Saddle height - 88.5 cm, ground clearance - 37 cm, which provides good off-road passability. The steering wheel is straight, the rear dimensions are set under the seat. Very convenient for tall drivers - the distance between the wheels is 1 m 22.5 cm. Power - 11 l / s.

• the lightest, most maneuverable;
• made simple, convenient to repair;
• kick starter, 4 stroke, suspension;
• straight-through muffler.

• the handlebars are deformed when dropped, the chain stretches quickly;
• the headlight is weak, it is better not to drive at night;
• no electric starter.

Best 4 SUVs

The list was compiled by experienced travelers taking into account the functionality, quality and price of bikes. In their opinion, an off-road motorcycle should have good geometric cross-country ability, balance of mass and power. And the price can be reduced by purchasing models of the early years of production, it is significantly lower with excellent product quality.

BMW F 800 GS

RUB 802,000

The German BMW enduro bike is always the right choice. The suspension, always fine-tuned, withstands bumps when driving over bumps at 100 km / h. The crankcase is protected by a steel frame, strong and sturdy, ready for any load. The two-cylinder engine (in-line), producing 85 l / s, accelerates the bike by more than 200 km / h. The cooling system is liquid. Transmission - 6 gears, height - 85-88 cm, weight - 214 kg. The volume of the tank is 16 l, the consumption (mixed surfaces) is 5.3 l / 100 km.

The manufacturer's customer care is visible in the seat, which can be adjusted for height, as well as the footrests, steering wheel. Riders with a height of 160-190 cm will feel comfortable on the bike. The company guarantees, the consumer confirms that a reliable BMW engine will pass 250 thousand km without major repairs.

Of course, in the event of a breakdown, you won't be able to repair the engine yourself. This is what caused BMW to take second place in the corporate ranking. If you operate it with timely technical inspections, there will be no accidents on the road. Know-how and excellent quality cost a lot of money, but if you take the equipment of 2005-2006, it will cost exactly half the price, without losing its main advantages.

• electronic injection engine;
• reliability and build quality;
• power and agility.

• it will not work to repair the engine on your own - difficult;
• the price of a fresh model is under a million.

KTM 990 Adventure

449,000 - 650,000 rubles.

The Austrians meticulously thought through the technical aspects of the design of the SUV. Its cross-country ability is comparable to a crossover with a 500 cc engine. This became possible due to the low weight of the wheelbarrow and the increased suspension travel. The motor is powerful - 110 horses, on asphalt it accelerates up to 220 km / h, on off-road the pace is different for everyone, depending on the skill and experience of the pilot, as well as on the state of the surface. The fork has three adjustment levels, the rear shock absorbers have 4.

Riding quietly on the bottom is very economical. In competition, this bike will work wonders. The seat can be adjusted for yourself, the passenger feels comfortable. The new model costs about 800 tr., The early years of release will not drain the wallet very much.

• straight landing - you ride proudly over the cars;
• tall, heavy, but easily controlled, even over a hundred, especially on the ground;
• tuning a lot of useful things;
• the reaction to gas is instant.

• it loses in braking to road bikes if you drive above 150 km / h (narrow front wheel);
• change oil and filters - the floor of the car must be disassembled, also with a candle on the front cylinder.

Yamaha TDM 900

RUB 240,000 - RUB 400,000

If the driving style is not aggressive, there is no desire to jump on jumps, and off-road beckons, choose the Yamaha enduro. The model is designed for asphalt, the suspensions are tuned for low travel and stiffness. But on gravel roads and other irregularities, it is quite obedient and manageable. Gentle braking in front of large pits - everything will be comfortable.

The two-cylinder 86 bhp motor, the frame and body components are made of aluminum, which is 29% lighter in weight. Liquid cooling. It can accelerate to 220 km / h, but above two hundred, a comfortable ride will end. Acceleration to 100 km occurs in 4 seconds. Instead of a carburetor - an injector, 6 gears, front brakes, weight - 221 kg. Saddle height - 82.5 cm. Gas tank - 20 liters, reserve - 3.5 liters. Average fuel consumption is 5-6 liters per 100 km. Weight -193 kg.

Of course, this motorcycle is not suitable for forests and swamps, but it will ride perfectly on dirt roads, country roads, off-road tracks.

• great car for balanced drivers and medium lousy roads;
• wide network of salons - spare parts are easy to find and specialists;
• injection injection system.

• on the real off-road will not work.

Honda Transalp 650

255,000 - 310,000 rubles.

Touring motorcycles traditionally have good power and cross-country ability. But these advantages will disappear in the event of a breakdown on the road, if the equipment cannot be repaired on site by yourself. But this can happen far from the asphalt roads. Thinking about such options, you need to choose the Transalp 650 - simple and reliable.

This is the best bike adapted to the Russian off-road. It is lightweight, has a powerful V-shaped engine. Fuel tank - 19.6 liters, 55 horses make it possible to accelerate on asphalt up to 180 km / h, off-road you can drive at 120 km / h. When loading, the speed drops, but it is enough for long distance movement. Liquid cooling, five-speed gearbox, disc brakes on both wheels. Saddle height - 85 cm, weight - 194 kg. Maximum - 172 km / h, acceleration to hundreds - in 5 seconds. Gasoline consumption is 5.2 liters per 100 km.

The main advantage of Honda is its simplicity. A conventional carburetor engine works in the Sahara, and in snowy Siberia, and in the Caucasus mountains. In the event of a breakdown, it is repaired using conventional tools. With proper care and use, the unit will pass 300 thousand km without repair.

• strong, reliable, hardy, ready to travel around the world;
• can be repaired in the field;
• spare parts and service centers are in abundance.

• discontinued but used models can be found.

TOP-5 Premium

For fans of motorcycle adventures who are ready to purchase a reliable iron horse for off-road freaks, this list has been compiled. Dirt, long roads, wind in your face and record speed - everything is in these bikes!

Yamaha WR250R

537,750 - 600,000 rubles.

Weighs 134 kg, very durable, nimble, engine for 250 cubes, 30 horses - it will pull out of any mud. The maximum speed is 151 km / h, the tank is 7 liters, the saddle height is 93 cm, the transmission is six-speed, the wheels are 21 and 18 inches. Fuel consumption - 4l / 100 km.

• improved traction at lower rpm;
• the suspension is soft, more comfortable;
• the exhaust is quiet, environmentally friendly;
• easily shifted and rotated;
• there is a side step and good light.

• vibrates at high speeds, goes badly above a hundred;
• rolls badly off-road, normal on asphalt;
• a big drawback - very high, the foot does not reach the ground, it is unsafe.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

RUB 549,990

A reliable horse that won't let you down even in a swamp. The V-shaped engine pulls powerfully at low and medium revs. The hard worker will cope with the long road not only on asphalt and gravel road, he will obey the "off-road", a very maneuverable enduro. If you haven’t calculated your speed when entering a corner, this bike will help you round out your trajectory.

The frame is aluminum, diagonal. Wheels - 19 and 17 inches, front two-disc brake. The windshield is adjustable, improved ergonomics, clear, comfortable dashboard. Saddle height 83.5 cm, weight 214 kg. Gas tank - 20 liters, maximum - 197 km / h. Fuel consumption - 4 l / 100 km.

• improved dashboard, adjustable glass - everything for a person;
• the seat is adjustable for height;
• nimble at low speeds, stable at high speeds;
• speed bumps slip by imperceptibly, the suspension clearly works out holes and ditches.

• the price would be lower.

KTM 1190 Adventure

615,000 - 990,000 rubles.

A descendant of a sportbike - explosive and sharp. Streamlined shapes, pronounced gas tank, spectacular optics with LEDs, electronics. Motor - 148 l / s, power accessories, reinforced chassis, 6-speed gearbox, ABS system. Wheels - 19 and 17 inches, high windshield. Saddle height - 87.5 cm, it is double, split and height adjustable. Gas tank - 23 liters, weight - 230 kg. Fuel consumption - 6 liters per 100 km.

Any rider can operate this bike, the engine has different operating modes - sport, rain, city, off-road. The brake and gas are applied differently in each. In the city, the car controls acceleration, in sport mode it instantly responds to the movements of the throttle stick. "Rain" cancels wheel slip.

• control levers are soft, easy to operate;
• traction control is great safety;
• the clutch is squeezed out with one finger (hydraulics);
• the throttle handle is electronic, without any cables, the response is instant, the thrust is even.

• except for plastic pads, there is no protection in case of falls;
• a soft box makes it difficult to catch neutral in shoes;
• after 245 km / h vibration starts, the steering wheel shakes;
• more suitable for asphalt tourism.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S

1,540,000 - 1,749,000 rubles.

Expensive Italian enduro 160 horsepower. Not every car has this kind of power. Electronic control system, three modes of suspension that adapt to specific road conditions, four speeds, exclusive tires - this is a stylish, powerful machine. Ergonomics at the level: wide handlebars, straight fit, comfortable large seat.

Seat height - 82.5 cm, liquid cooling, injector, 6 gears, adjustable shock absorber. ABC disc brakes, both wheels 17 inches. Tank for 20 liters, weight - 209 kg, maximum speed - 279 km / h, fuel consumption - 6 l / 100 km.

• many electronic assistants make life easier on the road;
• cool wind protection and all the ergonomics;
• engine and suspension adjustments are a great addition;
• you can travel for a long time and not get tired.

• regular rubber is not good;
• price.

BMW S1000XR

RUB 1,187,000

Comfortable crossover motorcycle, strong 160hp, four-cylinder engine. The frame is aluminum, the brakes are hydraulic, disc. Weight - 228 kg.

Any track - dirty, mountainous, wet, desert - is not scary for this enduro. The maximum speed is more than 200 km / h, the tank is 20 liters, the consumption is 5.4 liters. It combines sporty dynamics with maximum ergonomics. It is possible to secure trunks with luggage for a long journey. There is a heated grips on the steering wheel, a system of stability on the course, quickshifter, traction and cruise control.

• from a place it is easily undermined immediately up to 140 km / h;
• the saddle is concave, comfortable, you feel safe;
• electronics - to the eyeballs: correct, help, correct mistakes;
• the ABC system, which cancels the locking of the wheels when cornering when braking is a thing;
• very beautiful bike;
• equally confident goes fast and slow.

• unaffordable price.

Russian version

Talking about foreign motorcycle off-road vehicles, I would like to note that the Russian motorcycle industry has something in this segment. Here are the TOP Russian companies that produce quite decent off-road vehicles.

Stels (Lyubertsy) - the Velomotors company is known for its ATVs and snowmobiles. Now it produces 15 types of motorcycles of different classes.

ZiD (Kovrov) - produces a cool and very passable tricycle "ZiD Barkhan".

Baltmotors (Kaliningrad) - ATVs, 10 bike models.

"Tarus" (Kaluga) is a well-known all-terrain vehicle weighing only 82 kg, but for him any off-road is easy! Take a closer look - "Tarusa 2 x 2".

Lebedev Motors (St. Petersburg) - two-wheeled all-terrain vehicles of the "Ataman" motorcycle line. They drive on asphalt and off-road.

"Vasyugan" (Novosibirsk) - this company has only one model of an all-terrain vehicle, but very powerful and versatile, with the daring name "Vasyugan". The owners of this technique say: machine beast.

Some of these brands combine the production of domestic equipment with the assembly of imported ones, everyone is studying the market, new technologies. Perhaps soon these brands will seriously compete with foreign SUVs. By the way, the prices of Russian products are much nicer.

When they say that one of the troubles in Russia is the roads, riders and bikers roll out their iron enduro horses: for them off-road is a way to prove themselves and show the capabilities of their car.

Powerful all-round enduros are waiting for their pilots - strong, risky, as reliable on the road as the "iron horses" themselves.