Top 10 Adventure Bikes of the Decade

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2016 BMW G 310 GS

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2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA

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2017 BMW F750 GS

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2017 BMW R 1200 GS

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2010 Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré

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2019 Honda CB500X

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2018 BMW F850 GS

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2019 Ducati Multistrada 1100

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2018 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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2012 KTM 990 Adventure

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