Five top adventure tourers for less than £5,000 Big, comfy, and built to go far: Here are five secondhand adventure-touring bikes that won’t kill your wallet.

From the 'fit and forget' Super Tenere and iconic R 1200 GS, to the surprisingly hooligan-esque V-Strom 1000, here are the five best used adventure tourers you can buy right now for less than £5,000. #motorcycle #adventurebike #BMW #Yamaha #Suzuki #Honda #Triumph #MotoGuzzi #RideFarBeAwesome

Alloy vs spoked: Which is the right wheel for your motorcycle? Apart from just looks there are a number of differences between spoked wheels and alloy wheels. Here’s a look at them and why they matter.

Confused about spoked vs alloy wheels on your motorcycle? Here are the pros, cons, and performance differences for off-road, road, and classic bikes. #motorcycles #RideFarBeAwesome

What I can afford: 2008 Honda CBF250 This customized take on a mid-2000s commuter bike is surprisingly affordable. Actually, looking at it, it’s not that surprising…

This customized Honda CBF250 looks loud, uncomfortable, and unsafe. Which makes me kinda want to buy it. #motorcycles #Honda #CBF250 #RideFarBeAwesome

2026 is the new 2016 in motorcycles Hey look! I’m down with the kids, and jumping on that 2016 trend. Here’s a look at where Dancing the Polka was 10 years ago.

Hey, let’s jump on the bandwagon. Here’s Dancing the Polka’s own ‘2026 is the new 2016’ reflection on the decade that’s been. #motorcycles #RideFarBeAwesome #2016

Indian set to release more powerful Scout Bobber, filings suggest Indian Motorcycle appears set to celebrate its 125th birthday in style – giving riders the gift of a more powerful Scout Bobber.

Like the Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber but wish it had more power? It looks like Indian’s close to granting your wish. #IndianMotorcycle #ScoutBobber #motorcycles #RideFarBeAwesome

Dancing the Polka’s 10 most-read stories of 2025 Here are the 10 articles that Dancing the Polka readers were most interested in this year.

From love for Kawasaki’s adventure touring platform, to Chinese bikes and a prescient criticism of Indian Motorcycle, here are the 10 stories that were holding readers’ attention most in 2025. #motorcycle #RideFarBeAwesome

2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra – Ride review Harley-Davidson’s flagship touring machine is a big, beautiful beast. But it has one flaw that’s impossible to ignore.

Suddenly Europe is too small. Check out my review of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra. #motorcycle #HarleyDavidson #StreetGlideUltra #RideFarBeAwesome

2025 Harley-Davidson FXLRST Low Rider ST – Ride review Strap yourself in for a whole lot of Harley love, because this motorcycle is very, very good.

I spent a few weeks with the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST and came away with nothing but good things to say.
#Harley-Davidson #LowRiderST #motorcycle #RideFarBeAwesome

2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 review The 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 reviewed: A touring bike with power, comfort, and tech upgrades.

Big, fast, and ridiculously comfortable, Kawasaki's tall-rounder touring rig has been updated for 2025. Does the bigger engine deliver bigger smiles? I did research so you don't have to.
#motorcycle #kawasaki #ridefarbeawesome #versys1100
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Givi Airflow windscreen – review A review of the Givi Airflow windscreen, praising its ability to reduce fatigue and provide excellent weather protection for motorcycles.

Sometimes a thing is so good you want to write an article about it, even though that thing is a windscreen and no one really gets excited about windscreens. If you're someone who does, though, this is the article for you!
#motorcycle #givi #ridefarbeawesome
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2013 Harley-Davidson XL 883 L (Sportster SuperLow) – First Ride Riding a Harley-Davidson 883, one appreciaties its power and excitement, but ultimately finds it uncomfortable for long rides.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: 2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow (XL883L) – First ride
Random quote: "Yes, as a matter of fact, it is like riding a tractor... (but) TRACTORS ARE F*CKING AWESOME!!!"
#motorcycle #harleydavidson #sportster #ridefarbeawesome
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2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide RR Harley-Davidson's limited-edition CVO Road Glide RR boasts 153 horsepower, a $110,000 price tag, and race-inspired features.

Stupidly expensive but delightfully powerful, Harley-Davidson unveils a limited-edition high-performance bagger to make you drool.
#motorcycle #harleydavidson #bagger #ridefarbeawesome #cruiser
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Benda Napoleonbob 500 The Benda Napoleonbob 500 motorcycle is coming to the UK. Quirky design, low price, but quality and support questioned.

The unique and oddly named Benda Napoleonbob 500 motorcycle is coming to the UK. Quirky design, low price, but quality and support are in question.
#motorcycle #cruiser #ridefarbeawesome #china
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Bering Norris Evo jacket review Looking for an affordable, stylish, and comfortable motorcycle jacket for urban riding? Check out this review of the Bering Norris Evo jacket, including pros, cons, and whether it's right for you.

It looks good and fits great but may be limited somewhat in where/when it can be worn. Check out this review of the Bering Norris Evo jacket, including pros, cons, and whether it's right for you.
#motorcycle #motogear #ridefarbeawesome
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Indian Chieftain PowerPlus Indian Motorcycle releases new PowerPlus-driven Chieftain and Roadmaster models with advanced tech.

Indian's new PowerPlus-driven Chieftain model isn't exactly mind-blowing or unexpected, but, at least it looks really cool.
#motorcycle #indianmotorcycle #americanvtwin #touringmotorcycle #ridefarbeawesome #chieftainpowerplus
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Pan America 1250 ST Harley-Davidson unveils the Pan America 1250 ST, a road-focused adventure touring bike based on the Pan America 1250 platform.

Harley-Davidson's pulled the cover off a new, but familiar sport-touring motorcycle, and its presence says a few things about where the company is headed.
#motorcycle #ridefarbeawesome #harleydavidson #touringmotorcycles #panamerica1250st
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What I can afford: 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 - Dancing the Polka Check out this review of the 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000, a versatile, affordable, and comfortable touring motorcycle.

The bike I can afford this month is the bike that I already have: a slightly rusty but still wonderful first-generation Kawasaki KLZ1000.
#motorcycle #kawasaki #Versys1000 #touringmotorcycle #RideFarBeAwesome
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2025 Honda GB350S - Ride review roundup - Dancing the Polka A review of Honda's GB350S retro-styled air-cooled single-cylinder motorcycle. A bike that's challenging Royal Enfield's success.

In a way, this article is an exclusive, since no other UK/US sites have posted a review of the Honda GB350S. In another way, it's just a case of me being clever enough to use the internet.
#motorcycle #hondamotorcycles #GB350S #ridefarbeawesome
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What I can afford: 2008 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic - Dancing the Polka Debating the pros and cons of the 2008-2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic. It's not perfect, but maybe it's perfect enough. Is it worth buying?

You know what would be an excellent present from me, to me? This bike. It would be a very merry Moto Guzzi Christmas! But would I be regretting it by New Year?
#motorcycle #motoguzzi #ridefarbeawesome
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2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 - First ride - Dancing the Polka Check out thiis review of the Royal Enfield Classic 650: a beautiful and affordable modern-classic motorcycle perfect for sunny-day rides.

Context is key when assessing any motorcycle. And within the context of a beautiful modern classic that you want to be seen riding, this is one of the best. Check out this review of the 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650.
#motorcycle #royalenfield #ridefarbeawesome
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Opinion: Bring back kinda-big touring bikes - Dancing the Polka Motorcycle touring bikes: A look back at the "kinda-big" tourer category. Are these bikes still relevant today?

Sure, I can understand why these kinds of motorcycles may have fallen out of fashion, but I wish they'd come back.
#motorcycle #ridefarbeawesome
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