Bikes

The bike we have the most of, for good reason: a light, forgiving Honda 250 that is happy on tarmac and rough village tracks alike. Big twin headlamps throw real light after dark, and the 14-litre tank covers long days between fuel stops. The easiest way into off-road riding, made for one rider.

• 250cc four-stroke single, 28 hp
• 6-speed gearbox
• Seat 860mm, 119 kg dry
• 14-litre tank
• Big twin headlamps

A TVS NTorq 125, the 2025 model: an automatic scooter with no gears and no clutch, just twist and go. Light, low and easy to ride, with a Bluetooth-connected display. Ideal for towns, coast roads and short hops, and the gentlest way onto two wheels. Not made for gravel tracks or long mountain days.

• TVS NTorq 125, automatic (CVT)
• 125cc fuel-injected single, 9.4 hp
• Low 770mm seat, 111 kg dry
• Bluetooth-connected display
• Best for towns and coast roads

The Himalayan's street-scrambler sibling: the same 411cc engine with a smaller 19-inch front wheel, a lower seat and less weight, so it is easier to handle in traffic and through winding hill roads. Royal Enfield character with a lighter feel.

• 411cc air-cooled single, 24.3 hp
• 5-speed gearbox
• 19-inch front, 17-inch rear wheel
• Low seat, about 795mm
• 15-litre tank

Royal Enfield's newest adventure bike: a liquid-cooled 452cc engine with far more power than the 411, a 6-speed gearbox and long-travel suspension. The strongest bike we have for long, steep mountain days, and the most comfortable when the road runs out.

• 452cc liquid-cooled single, about 40 hp
• 6-speed gearbox, ride-by-wire
• 21-inch front, 17-inch rear wheel
• 17-litre tank
• TFT screen with navigation

A versatile dual-sport, equally at home on rugged dirt trails and everyday roads. A responsive liquid-cooled 250, long-travel Showa suspension and a light chassis give agile, confident handling on rocky paths and muddy tracks, and the slim, upright riding position stays comfortable all day. Best for riders with some trail experience.

• 250cc liquid-cooled DOHC single, 24.4 hp
• 6-speed gearbox
• Long-travel Showa suspension
• Tall seat, 875mm; 138 kg dry
• 7.8-litre tank

The same Honda XR 250 in a newer model year: a light, forgiving 250 made for one rider, happy on tarmac and village tracks alike. The 12-litre tank covers long days without hunting for fuel.

• 250cc four-stroke single, 28 hp
• 6-speed gearbox
• Seat 860mm, 119 kg dry
• 12-litre tank

A tough, lightweight off-road bike built for reliability on the trail. The torquey 400cc engine and durable suspension make it ideal for dirt tracks, enduro-style riding and rough terrain. Simple and strongly built, it is a dependable choice for experienced off-road riders.

• 400cc four-stroke single, torquey
• 5-speed gearbox
• Seat 855mm, 119 kg dry
• 9.7-litre tank
• Best for experienced off-road riders

A light, forgiving Honda trail bike made for one rider. It shrugs off potholes, gravel and village tracks, and the 12-litre tank covers long days without hunting for fuel. A great first bike for riding off-road.

• 250cc four-stroke single, 28 hp
• 6-speed gearbox
• Seat 860mm, 119 kg dry
• 12-litre tank
• Best for mixed tarmac and trails

For riders who love a classic, legendary motorcycle: the Royal Enfield Classic 350, with its famous thump and relaxed, upright ride. The best bike in the fleet for couples, comfortable two-up with a large luggage carrier, and it runs around 40 km to the litre, so long days go by without stops.

• 350cc Twinspark single, 19.8 bhp
• Torquey: 28 Nm at 4,000 rpm
• 5-speed gearbox
• 13.5-litre tank, about 40 km per litre
• Comfortable two-up

The CRF 250L built for adventure touring: a tall windscreen, a skid plate and a bigger tank, on the same light, liquid-cooled Honda 250 with long-travel suspension. Smooth over rough ground and comfortable over distance, it is made for multi-day routes through rugged mountains and along the coast.

• 250cc liquid-cooled DOHC single, 24.4 hp
• 6-speed gearbox
• Tall windscreen and skid plate
• 12.8-litre tank for longer range
• Seat 885mm, 142 kg dry

A dependable adventure bike for riders who want both highways and off-road terrain. The 411cc air-cooled engine gives smooth, steady torque, while long-travel suspension, a rugged frame and comfortable ergonomics keep it stable and relaxed on long days. Right at home in Sri Lanka's hill country.

• 411cc air-cooled SOHC single, 24.3 hp
• 32 Nm of torque, 5-speed gearbox
• Seat 800mm, about 199 kg with fuel
• 15-litre tank
• Best for long days on mixed roads