There was a time when the ‘adventure’ term in the motorcycling world used to be about the raw thrill of exploration. They were designed around a simple idea — go anywhere, regardless of the road conditions. No complicated electronics, no massive dimensions, and no stress. It was just you and your machine. But, somewhere along the line, things progressively drifted away from the core ethos. While modern flagship adventure bikes are incredible engineering marvels, they no longer feel approachable. That shift has created a growing demand for lightweight adventure motorcycles that focus on integrals.

Source: https://www.topspeed.com/bike-makes-you-fall-in-love-with-adventure-riding/