Best Yamaha Motor Adventure Touring Bikes

Hugely underrated – I have owned and ridden probably 30+ bikes over the years, from sports bikes to tourers to adventure bikes. As a bike to own, this one is my… Read more

surprise favourite.

If you read any magazine review it watch the videos, the S10 always gets an average review. However do some research on owner reviews and you may find that most owners rate them highly.

I was expecting an average, generic Japanese ride, yet for some unknown reason I just 'clicked' with this bike. It's as if Yamaha came and measured me and built it just for me.

I'm a fan of the BMW GS and KTM Adv bikes but honestly, I now prefer my S10. The engine character is similar to the GS boxers, riding position like the KTM 990. Suspension works well and the handing is more than good enough for the road. I don't experience any of the 'top heavy' feeling the journos keep going on about.

Engine performance is more than enough for road use, plenty of grunt when needed. It's no superbike but still plenty to get you before the court if desired.

They are also reported to be very reliable.

Fuel consumption is only average and there is no big tank option from the factory, probably the only things limiting it as being the perfect road bike for Australia.

I'll be keeping this bike for a long time.

Brilliant – Owner of over 30 motorcycles! Should have bought one of these years ago . It will take you anywhere you point, it will do legal highway speeds all… Read more

day , super light agile deceptively quick of the mark very frugal on fuel, cheap to maintain , anyone can ride the xt 250 from learners to world champions and have fun all day simple and low demanding of either skill or fitness! Only fault is could be a slightly larger capacity by no means a deal breaker

Great bike for shorter and not as strong ladies! – Great bike, easy to throw around - and reach the ground! Love the electric start. Would be good to have a kick start for a backup (new ones do),… Read more

although after 3 years have never had a problem with electrics. Was ready to give up riding until I bought this bike. Price is great! Low seat height and controllable power, but can still (almost!) keep up with the boys.... Suspension is not crash not, but for the price shouldn't complain. Does get put over some pretty rough stuff though.

Excellent – I decided to step up from my other bike. I spent a lot of time researching 250cc bikes that were not full enduro bikes. End of the day the 250r was… Read more

the best. Got it, put bark busters on, bash plate, dropped a tooth on the front, put offroad tyres on and put a FMF powercore on it.

Use it at our farm, and to date it has been flawless. I was pleasantly surprised recently when it out climbed a KX250 on a hill climb to the point where the guy on the KX gave up, turned around and went back. Although only 20cc more than the TTR230 we have (also a good bike) the power is vastly higher. It will whip up to 100km quite easily and catches the 230 without trying.

The reviews are correct, its not a beginner bike, especially as it it bogs down at low revs and likes to be revved, thus the few times i have come off are normally when im trying to be careful at low revs and stalls when i go for power. Simple answer is to drop a gear and keep them up.

If you don't have the money for a 250r, id personally look at the current KLX250.