Lots of neat stuff being presented at EICMA 2016 in Milan....
How about a Versys-X 300, based on the Ninja 300 engine but with more clearance and an ADV-sized 19" front wheel?
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/gharshman/v300_zpsvs2eteff.jpg)
That looks interesting.
Yep, Yamaha has one as well (another thread on here).
Also, Suzuki has the 250 V-Strom (not sure if we'll get it), and BMW introduced the G310 GS:
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/2017-bmw-g310gs-unveiled-at-eicma.html
Not quite in the same league but still an indication of the potential trend toward smaller "adventure" bikes, Ducati has the 950 Multistrada that they claim has a 470-something pound wet weight. Heavy by dual sport standards, but a veritable featherweight compared to the big 1000+ cc adventure bikes.
EDIT: Actually, I'm now reading wet weight of 500 lbs for the Multi 950, so that 470lbs must have been dry.
I'm hoping we see the CRF250L Rally ;
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2017-honda-crf250l-rally-preview.html
(http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/110716-2017-honda-crf250l-rally-f2.jpg)
Quote from: norton73 on November 08, 2016, 04:17:36 PM
I'm hoping we see the CRF250L Rally ;)
I was really disappointed with the standard CRF250L that I rented in Durango last year. I'm hoping that to Rally version has some decent improvements. At a minimum, it needs decent, adjustable suspension. A couple more HP wouldn't hurt either.
Quote from: Nice Goat on November 08, 2016, 04:46:41 PM
A couple more HP wouldn't hurt either.
A 450 version of the CRF or VersysX would be great...an honest to goodness dual sport (not a version of the CB-X) 8)