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and see more on an adventure motor-
cycle than you can in a Jeep. (I know, I
own a Jeep.)
Single-cylinder and lighter
dual-sport bikes can also go where
ADV bikes can but can't cover the
miles like an ADV bike can.
Four: I mentioned this earlier, but
adventure bikes are known for their
exceptional comfort due to their focus
on ergonomics, which certainly relates
to riding off-road as well as the street.
When riding an adventure bike, your
upper body is upright, your legs are
comfortably positioned right under
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neath you, and your arms are level with
the handlebars,
so there is no pressure
on your forearms. Your hands won't
have the tendency to go numb on you,
either. Plus, their seats usually provide
excellent support. Most ADV bikes also
have decent wind and hand protection.
road occasionally; at least on an ADV
bike, you have the opportunity to give in
to those temptations. It's nice to have
that option. Plus, ADV bikes handle well
on the street, and even the lowest-grade
ADV suspensions can deal well with
anything pavement can divvy out.
Two: Most ADV bikes can carry a
ton of stuff, so an overnight stay (or
two) is not out of the question. Even if
your ADV bike didn't come with travel
bags, there are plenty of reputable ADV
accessory aftermarkets out there that
can not only dial you in with luggage
options but with anything else you
might want for your bike, such as navi
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gational devices and mounts.
Three:
Sure, capable 4x4 vehicles
can go almost anywhere an ADV bike
can, but certainly not as efficiently. You
can cover much more off-road ground
Home for a couple of days.
