New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Adventure bikes, also known as adventure tourers or ADVs, have become one of the fastest-growing motorcycle segments in India. From well-established offerings such as the Hero Xpulse 200 4V or the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, to upcoming models like the TVS Apache RTX 300, there is no visible end to what the Indian motorcycle market has to offer. To this end, manufacturers have also been launching their high-displacement flagship tourers, think BMW R 1300 GS and Ducati DesertX, to cater to the ever-increasing demand that stretches across a wide range of budgets and preferences.

This was not always the case, and for the longest time, these bikes were accessible to the few with pockets deep enough to indulge in their ...