Verdict

Or, put another way, the latest all-round sports tourers flogged across that there France. The new Triumph Tiger Sport 800 and updated Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and BMW F900XR go on a mini-break

Five great adventure choices beyond the usual suspects

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Can the new BMW R1300RT maintain its crown as the ultimate tourer?

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