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If you've just stepped into the world of off-road adventure riding, look no further than the Xpulse 200 and the Himalayan.

Today, the motorcycle market is full of ADVs. Adventure biking has become one of the most aspirational forms of riding, something that reflects in the fact that almost every manufacturer's product portfolio seems incomplete without an ADV. I know many people who aren't avid bikers, and yet they dream of an epic motorcycle journey. There is something simple, yet magnificent, about adventure riding, which motivates a lot of people towards adopting or at least experiencing this lifestyle.

Many a time, both new and seasoned ADV riders make the mistake of thinking that bigger is better. The...