The list below includes the 10 best upcoming adventure tourer bikes and their estimated prices and key features.

1. KTM 890 Adventure

The KTM 890 Adventure now features an engine with more power than its predecessors. The bike is ready for long journeys on both paved roads and gravel. The new model's handlebars are adjustable, which allows riders to make minute adjustments as needed to control the bike's acceleration or deceleration.

In addition to its powerful engine, the bike offers various electronic rider aids such as ABS (anti-lock braking system) and traction control to aid riders in various road conditions.

Expected Launch Month: August 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, DOHC Parallel twin
• Engine Displacement: 889 cc
• Maximum Power: 104.6 PS @ 8000 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 100 Nm @ 6500 RPM
• Fuel Capacity: 20 litre
• Kerb Weight: 196 kg

2. Hero 450 ADV

This 450 adventure from Honda is set to be launched in July, which can directly rival the likes of the KTM 390 adventure, Baja Dominar, etc. So far, it has been revealed that the bike would feature a 450 cc engine generating a power of 50 PS.

Apart from that, nothing has yet been clarified on the design and other features that this bike may sport.

Expected Launch Month: August 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Displacement: 450 cc
• Maximum Power: 50 PS

3. Indian Challenger

The Indian Motorcycle Company has begun taking bookings for the all-new Challenger at a price of Rs 1 lakh. The launch of the motorcycle in India follows the launch of the Challenger range in the US, comprising the Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse and Challenger Limited. The new motorcycle will be powered by a new liquid-cooled V-twin engine, making it India's most powerful production model.

Expected Launch Month: August 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: PowerPlus liquid-cooled V-twin motor 
• Engine Displacement: 1769 cc
• Maximum Power: 122.5 PS @ 5500 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 178 Nm @ 3800 RPM
• Fuel Capacity: 22.7 litre
• Kerb Weight: 377 kg

4. Ducati DesertX

The Ducati DesertX is a purposeful, rugged, and practical motorcycle with an imposing stance. Also, its large wheels and rugged tires add to its allure. The 21/18-inch wheel setup is shod with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres, which undoubtedly increases its off-road capabilities.

Expected Launch Month: October 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled Testastretta 11° Desmodromic valvetrain engine
• Engine Displacement: 937 cc
• Maximum Power: 111.5 PS @ 9250 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 92 Nm @ 6500 RPM
• Fuel Capacity: 21 litre
• Kerb Weight: 202 kg

5. Husqvarna Norden 901

This Norden 901 from Husqvarna is set to be launched in November, which can directly rival the likes of touring bikes manufactured by bigger players in the Indian market like Royal Enfield, Honda, etc.

Expected Launch Month: November 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Displacement: 900 cc

6. BMW F 750 GS

The BMW F 750 GS adventure motorcycle has various updates, as well as changes to the powertrain and suspension. It gets a full LED headlamp with LED daytime running lights (DRLs), a 6.5-inch full-colour TFT dashboard with Bluetooth connectivity (available as an optional extra), keyless ignition, gear shift indicator Pro, and Dynamic ESA, and eCall connectivity.

Expected Launch Month: December 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Water-Cooled 4-Valve In-Line Two-Cylinder DOHC Engine
• Engine Displacement: 853 cc
• Maximum Power: 77.49 PS @ 7500 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 83 Nm @ 6000 RPM
• Fuel Capacity: 15 litre
• Kerb Weight: 224 kg

7. Benelli TRK 800

At the 2021 EICMA show in Milan, Italy, Benelli unveiled its largest "adventure tourer" bike yet—the TRK 800. This bike will likely hit Indian shores towards the end of next year and go on sale worldwide by the second half of 2022.

Expected Launch Month: December 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, four valves for cylinder double overhead camshaft DOHC
• Engine Displacement: 754 cc
• Maximum Power: 76.13 PS @ 8500 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 67 Nm @ 6500 RPM
• Fuel Capacity: 22 litre
• Kerb Weight: 226 kg

8. KTM 490 Adventure

KTM plans to launch a new 500 cc-class adventure touring motorcycle by 2022. This will be the first bike to be launched under the company's new "500 cc platform", which was announced in 2019.

Expected Launch Month: December 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: 4-Stroke Air Cooled SOHC 2 Valve
• Engine Displacement: 490 cc
• Maximum Power: 76 BHP @ 7500 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 78.5 Nm @ 6000 RPM
• Fuel Capacity: 13 litre
• Kerb Weight: 119 kg

9. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 was spotted in March undergoing testing, which suggests the new model could be launched soon. It will appeal to customers looking for a capable adventure touring motorcycle with modern features like ride-by-wire throttle and switchable traction control.

Expected Launch Month: December 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: To be updated
• Engine Displacement: 450 cc

10. Royal Enfield Scram 450

Royal Enfield Scram 450 was spotted recently for the first time on a test. The street-going scrambler is a more affordable version of Royal Enfield's flagship ADV bike, the Himalayan 450. However, unlike the ADV, which uses an inverted fork up front and features twin-shock absorbers at the rear, the Scram 450 employs a telescopic fork up front.

It also ditches the tank braces and seat cowl that distinguished its sibling from other Royal Enfield models. The engine will likely be tuned to produce 40 PS like in the Himalayan 450, so expect similar output figures from the Scram 450 as well.

Expected Launch Month: December 2022