Ultimate ADV Motorcycle Requirements

What are the requirements for the ultimate ADV motorcycle? The Dirty Crew weighs in.

Last Minute Ryan
My "top three" [sic] high-level requirements are:

• Style
• Super comfortable
• As light as possible; no more than 400 pounds unladen
• As simple as possible to work on; no 4-hour oil changes need apply
• Decent suspension travel and ease of adjustment; KLR 650 is the bare-bones minimum benchmark here

MotoBum
Here's my initial Ultimate ADV requirements list:

• Dry weight: 300 lbs
• Range: 300 miles
• Easily obtainable fuel source
• Energy storage replenishment time < 5 minutes
• Power: ~50hp with wide powerband
• "Clutchable" drive
• Low maintenance, easy maintenance
• Great wind & weather protection
• DOT knobby tires
• 21" front wheel
• Long suspension travel for rough roads and light off-road use
• Highly comfortable

Swamp Monster
I agree with MotoBum, but would like to add:

• 6 speed
• Smooth at highway speeds
• Adjustable suspension for carrying loads
• Capable of "Doing the TON"
• What kind of oil? ANY
• Does it wheelie? Yes!

Ghostface KLR

• With a matching "helment" [sic].