Welche A2 Reiseenduro bietet das beste Paket? 5 Adventure Bikes im Vergleich

Product reviewed / compared

The video compares five A2 adventure/enduro-touring bikes (all “fully fueled” with rider-like setup) to determine which offers the best overall package depending on the use case.

Bikes mentioned:

• BMW F 450 GS (Trophy / includes mention of EasyRide clutch)
• KTM 390 Adventure Air
• Honda NX500 (with “Easy Ride/E-Clutch” centrifugal/electronic clutch system)
• Kawasaki KLE 500 SE
• QJ Motor SRT450 RX (Chinese brand; multiple mentions of vibrations/control issues)

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Overall verdict (concise)

• Best all-around / most balanced: BMW F 450 GS Wins most categories tied to “overall package,” engine feel, chassis/handling, and mixed riding.

• Most off-road capable (within segment): KTM 390 Adventure Air Best for moderately challenging terrain and hardcore-ish obstacles (notably suspension/ground clearance).

• Best for relaxed riding / stop-and-go city: Honda NX500 Very smooth clutch behavior and low rider fatigue.

• Best value highlighted outside the main 5: CFMoto 450 MT (and also Royal Enfield Himalayan) Argued to be better value than BMW/KTM in the broader market context—though they weren’t part of the main test.

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Key features and what the testers liked/disliked

1) Bike selection by rider height / seating & ergonomics

• Tall riders (190 cm+):
  • KTM (chosen by one tester): praised for great ground clearance, high seat, and relaxed knee angle.
  • Kawasaki (supported by another tester): praised for highest handlebars and a very suitable standing/sitting tourist position; handled tall riders well even with a 19-inch wheel.

Takeaway: Tall-ergonomics preference splits between:

• KTM: ground clearance + seat height
• Kawasaki: cockpit/handlebar height

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2) Stop-and-go commuting (“valley traffic”)

• Winner: Honda NX500
  • Super smooth clutch / “Easy Ride/E-Clutch” described as active at start and in super-slow range.
  • Transitions around 3000 rpm (centrifugal system).
  • Smooth gear changes because the clutch assists every gear change.
  • Low fatigue due to narrower handlebars.
  • Additional note: some smoothing/weaving through traffic helped; learning may be needed for first-time riders.

Implied con: Requires learning/adjustment for first-time riders using this clutch approach.

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3) Long-distance cruising / country roads at constant pace

• BMW picked (with caveats):

  • Strong praise for ergonomics/seating position and overall touring feel.
  • Comfort suspension (not adjustable) and wind protection (claimed best among the group).

• KTM close, but single-cylinder smoothness criticized:

  • Single-cylinder “cannot offer this smooth running.”

• Honda downside: helmet turbulence / wind protection not great.

Takeaway: BMW wins long-distance mainly via wind protection + rider comfort, with Honda/KTM not far off elsewhere.

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4) Best engine / smooth power delivery / overall power package

• Winner: BMW

  • Even with 420cc, described as having strong, present torque throughout the range.
  • Can pull from low revs into low-end torque, then still rev when needed.
  • Repeated credit for BMW’s torque curve + well-chosen gearing.

• Honda and Kawasaki: not “bad,” but geared “too long,” so in mountains they can feel like “nothing is happening” outside the top rev range.

• QJ and KTM criticized:

  • QJ: vibrations, not-perfect short-ratio gearing, and struggles with engine control/details.
  • KTM: vibration/single-cylinder smoothness issues contrasted with BMW.

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5) Chassis/suspension for bad asphalt and rough paved roads

• Contested but BMW and KTM both praised; lean toward BMW for confidence:
  • One tester: BMW extremely good on bad asphalt; noted firmer/sportsier suspension giving confidence.
  • Another tester preferred KTM for sporty performance and compliance:
    • Longest suspension travel: 230 mm front & rear
    • Excellent absorption over broken paved sections.

Summary: BMW praised for stability/line-holding on faster curves; BMW acknowledged as having less “leeway” than KTM on very bad roads.

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6) Twisties / curves

• Winner: BMW
  • Testers agree it’s the most coherent overall package.
  • BMW has by far the best brakes in the group.
  • Discussion includes wheel setup: 19-inch wheels improving road comfort vs 21-inch.

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7) Light off-road / dirt course (moderately challenging terrain)

• Winner: KTM for moderate terrain

  • Called a very light motorcycle that’s easy to place/control.
  • Advantage of being able to run knobby tires (mention of 21/18-inch capability).
  • Mud + ruts favored KTM.

• Runner-up viewpoints: BMW / Kawasaki

  • One tester still prefers BMW for best engine + chassis but felt KTM’s terrain advantage still matters.
  • Another tester strongly favors Kawasaki for the most comfortable standing position, citing 21-inch front and longer suspension travel.

Takeaway: KTM wins when terrain includes ruts/mud and tire choice matters; BMW/Kawasaki win on comfort/overall engineering feel.

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8) Electronics off-road (intuitive / deactivatable ABS & traction modes)

• Winner: BMW (with very close runner-up)
  • KTM mentioned as second/close because electronics can be deactivated clearly, and traction control works even in light off-road.
  • Honda criticized: cannot deactivate ABS and offers no riding modes (less flexibility).
  • Kawasaki criticized: handling changes needed; ABS deactivation described as limited by at least one tester.
  • QJ: electronic logic described as “strange” and constrained by menu/button workflow; includes discussion of:
    • deactivating rear off-road mode
    • “farmode” (normal vs sport throttle response)
    • turning off traction control

BMW praised for:

• easy-to-navigate operating concept
• similar instruments/system philosophy to larger BMW GS models

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9) Rocky edges: best rolling over stones

• Winner: KTM

  • Cites 230 mm suspension travel, 21-inch tires, and under 180 kg weight.

• BMW close: agreement that larger wheels help on hardcore terrain; wheel discussion includes cast vs spoked.

Cons for BMW spoked wheels:

• spoked wheels are hard to get (delivery delays; not normally available in configurator)
• substantial surcharge considered a negative

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10) Steeper descent / confidence when braking downhill

• Winner: BMW (confidence/braking feel)

  • Better “pressure point” and braking behavior on road.
  • Some criticism of KTM front softness/vague feel.

• QJ and KTM notes:

  • QJ: described as having “unbelievable digital” braking behavior (either not braking or braking to the limit).
  • KTM: downhill steering/ergonomics acceptable but control may be less ideal for beginners depending on ABS setup.

Debate detail: ABS usage

• Kawasaki: “forces you to completely deactivate ABS,” which can be risky for beginners.
• Honda: forces ABS to stay on (positioned as safer for A2 beginners needing immediate front control).

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11) Uphill vs downhill ergonomics (standing riding)

• Going uphill preference: BMW (one tester)

  • Low engine/low handlebars make active standing easier.
  • Wheelies and confidence cited.

• Downhill preference: Kawasaki (one tester)

  • Very high handlebars; “almost hanging off them” helps downhill.

• KTM standing: workable but described as “bending far forward.”

• Honda:

  • narrower bars feel strange during trail input
  • heels can bump the exhaust

• QJ: standing position makes sense, but criticized for:

  • weaker engine feel
  • strong vibrations
  • not as smooth as BMW / “50 GS-like smoothness”

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12) Mixed tour (50/50 asphalt & dirt)

• Winner: BMW

  • “Most balanced overall package.”

• If road share increases (80–90% paved + some dirt tracks): Kawasaki still credible due to coherent on-road behavior and not falling apart off-road unless conditions get very rough.

• If terrain becomes rougher (e.g., Balkans with rock edges): KTM should be favored.

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Price-performance ratio (numerical prices included)

BMW is explicitly noted as the most expensive in Austria. (German/Swiss pricing referenced separately in the description.)

Prices mentioned (Austria)

• BMW F 450 GS (Trophy with EasyRide): just under €75,000

  • plus €835 stated as an extra
  • (video also implies “€8300 and a bit more,” wording unclear, but BMW is clearly highest)

• Honda NX500 i Clutch (Trophy variant implied): ~€7900 (subtitle shows “7900”)

• Kawasaki KLE 500 SE: ~€7900

• Kawasaki KLE 500 (standard): ~€7100
• KTM 390 Adventure Air: ~€7800
• QJ SRT450 RX: ~€6590 (just under €6600)

Price-performance winner (within the 5)

• Winner by vote: KTM (vs BMW)
  • KTM is cheaper and offers many options spanning road to rough terrain.
  • Still: BMW is argued to be the most coherent all-around despite the price.

Value beyond the test (not included in the 5)

• CFMoto 450 MT and Royal Enfield Himalayan are argued to offer better value.
• CFMoto specifically described as having fewer “problem areas” than QJ while costing roughly €6000–€6500 (exact subtitle value unclear; described as “€6 to €65”).
• Claim: CFMoto/Himalayan can compete on value even if BMW/KTM deliver more refined performance.

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Pros / Cons (as stated across the review)

BMW F 450 GS

Pros

• Best/well-rounded engine torque + gearing
• Best wind protection (best for touring comfort)
• Best brakes in the group (noted “by far”)
• Most coherent overall package for road + mixed tours
• Confident chassis/handling with precise front feel
• Electronics concept praised; operating is easier; same high-end instruments

Cons

• Most expensive in the lineup
• Spoked wheels availability issues (delivery delays/not in configurator; high surcharge)
• Ergonomics for taller riders downhill may be less ideal (handlebar height “too low” for one tester)
• One rider wanted stiffer suspension control on front feel when pushed (not fully demonstrated)

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KTM 390 Adventure Air

Pros

• Best for off-road/moderately challenging terrain and ruts/mud
• Excellent obstacle compliance: 230 mm suspension travel, light weight
• Good ground clearance; can run knobby tires (wheel-size advantage)
• Electronics can be deactivated reasonably clearly

Cons

• Single-cylinder smoothness criticized vs BMW
• Vibrations mentioned
• Front feel/softness potentially odd on downhill for at least one tester

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Honda NX500

Pros

• Best in stop-and-go via advanced clutch behavior
• Smooth shifting/gliding in slow traffic
• Narrower handlebars reduce fatigue
• ABS behavior kept on (can help beginners with predictable front control)

Cons

• Electronics flexibility limited: ABS deactivation not possible and no riding modes
• Wind protection criticized (helmet turbulence)
• Standing/trail input issues: heel bumping exhaust; narrow bars “strange” under active input
• Reverse/rollback behavior during hill stopping discussed (rear-brake holding strategy + clutch behavior)

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Kawasaki KLE 500 SE

Pros

• Comfortable standing and relaxed sitting for some riders
• High handlebars good for downhill ergonomics
• Balanced for gravel/mixed tours without major road shortcomings
• Good wind protection claimed by at least one tester (not universal)

Cons

• For commuters/twisties vs BMW/Honda: less top pick
• Electronics criticized around ABS handling (one tester says it forces complete deactivation)
• Some gearing/engine pacing issues compared to BMW in mountains (felt “too long”)

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QJ SRT450 RX

Pros

• Few strong positives; one rider felt standing position made sense.

Cons

• Engine vibrations and control “finer details” criticized
• Short ratio gearing and engine smoothness issues
• Digital/inconsistent braking behavior on downhill
• Weak engine feel and not as smooth as higher-end alternatives

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Comparisons emphasized

• BMW vs KTM: BMW best overall road + mixed; KTM best for off-road capability and rough terrain absorption.
• Honda vs BMW: Honda wins commuting via clutch smoothness; BMW wins touring (wind protection, chassis, brakes, torque delivery).
• Kawasaki’s role: shines for relaxed gravel/adventure touring and strong downhill ergonomics, but loses top ranking in key “feel/overall package” categories.
• QJ’s position: frequently contrasted negatively against Japanese/German bikes for vibration, control, braking, and refinement.

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Speakers / testers (who said what)

The video includes multiple testers with largely aligned views, but some category-specific differences:

• “Wolf”

  • Multiple technical/electronics and engine/chassis arguments
  • Voted KTM for tall pilots
  • Voted Honda for commuting
  • Repeatedly supports BMW as overall best
  • Also discusses BMW spoked wheel availability and downhill braking/ABS logic

• “Bernt Himer” (champion rider)

  • Often supports BMW for touring/engine/chassis/twisties
  • Votes KTM for moderate dirt terrain and weighs wheel-size tradeoffs

• Other tester(s) contributed points such as:

  • Kawasaki excellent for tall riders due to handlebars
  • KTM best for rocky edges and suspension travel
  • BMW steering/braking confidence

Subtitle name tags are unclear in the source, but the above are the most consistent named voices.