The X-ADV is an extraordinary machine that combines a scooter and an adventure bike, like a 2-wheel SUV. Naturally, this makes you want to take it off the beaten path. But if you don't want your countryside escapade to end up in a Sunday morning disaster or a Monday morning bank-breaking repair, it's better to be prepared!

Off-road with the X-ADV

Protection

Even with caution and skill, it is highly likely that the X-ADV will end up on the ground, especially when stationary. Even without falling, rock projections and crossings are likely to leave their marks. 

A page is specially dedicated to your X-ADV's protections. Crash bars and tubular protections for off-road

You'll find items to protect your scooter from falls when stationary with crash bars, Hepco Becker hand guard reinforcements, and an exhaust pipe guard bar.

For projections, you will need, for example, a SRC headlight protector and/or a R&G radiator guard.

For the more meticulous, there are also fork protectors and swingarm protectors from SW-Motech.

If you are doing a lot of crossing, you should also consider a protection skid plate from Evotech to prevent damage to the lower parts of your precious bike.

Handling

Ohlins XADV

You should adjust the suspension to be a bit less stiff, especially regarding the preload, or even change to a more suitable shock absorber like the Ohlins S46DR1, specifying during the order that the intended use is off-road.

And obviously, you will need to change the tires! Here, the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR seems by far the best! Link to the front tire.



Mud Handling

You can decide to go out mainly when it's dry, or else you'll have to deal with mud... It will pose two major problems: loss of visibility and wheel blockage.

Visibility will be fairly easy to manage with a helmet equipped with a tear-off (on the visor or goggles) for the rider and a DPM sport short windscreen, but the mud will be very problematic because there is currently no kit to remove the front fender, for example. If one becomes available... we will be the first to offer it to you!

Now you know everything about the X-ADV's off-road capabilities.

Feel free to send us your best photos if you're already riding off-road!