Adventure Moto Hub – Issue #1

Hi friends,

This is the very first issue of Adventure Moto Hub.

I’ve been consuming adventure bike content daily for years - specs, reviews, trail tests, gear builds, YouTube rabbit holes at midnight. So I thought… why not turn that into something useful?

Every week, I’ll share:

No fluff. Just good stuff for people who love dirt, distance, and two wheels.

Let’s get into it.

Yamaha just revealed the 2026 WR125R, a lightweight entry-level dual-sport that could become a serious gateway into adventure riding.

At around 130 kg (287 lbs dry), this thing is properly light. Early impressions praise its balance and capability on intermediate trails - perfect for newer riders or anyone who prefers riding a bike instead of wrestling one.

It feels like Yamaha understands that not everyone wants a 230 kg monster to explore backroads.

Ducati is preparing to launch the Desmo450 Enduro, and this one is interesting.

It blends motocross DNA with adventure usability:

That desmo system means high-rev performance in a street-legal enduro package. Ducati entering this space more seriously could shake things up in the mid-weight ADV segment.

A recent deep dive into the Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L reminds us why it’s still a benchmark.

The key takeaway? It handles highway miles and rough fire roads without feeling like “wrestling a refrigerator.”

That’s the magic of a well-balanced big ADV bike - power, comfort, and electronics that work with you, not against you.

Black Dog Cycle Works shared a dialed-in KTM 390 Adventure R build aimed at real travel and trail riding.

Upgrades include:

The 390 platform continues to prove that you don’t need 100+ horsepower to go far.

Big Rock Moto dropped a ride through Coyote Canyon in Anza Borrego.

Sand washes. Technical climbs. Real-world riding.

There’s a great section at 6:55 that shows endless sand riding — good reminder that throttle control matters more than engine size.

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A solid roundup ranking bikes like:

Quick 7-minute overview of specs + real-world practicality.

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If you’re more into sub-200 kg machines, this one’s for you.

Focus is on dirt-oriented ADV bikes that prioritize maneuverability over brute power.

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I genuinely believe lightweight, capable bikes are becoming more interesting than ever. The industry seems to be moving toward:

And that’s good news for all of us.

If you enjoyed this first issue, I’d love to hear from you.

What bike are you riding? What are you looking at next?

See you next week.

Ride safe.

— Stefan

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