Adventure Rider, known as ADVrider, has released a new quiz focused on big-bore single-cylinder motorcycles, often called thumpers. The quiz covers models like the Kawasaki KLR650, Suzuki DR650, and Honda XR650L, including both US and European variants. It targets enthusiasts familiar with dual-sport and adventure riding.
ADVrider, a popular online community for motorcycle enthusiasts, has long served as a gathering place for fans of BMW motorcycles, or Beemer geeks, as well as riders interested in dual-sport and adventure biking on big-bore single-cylinder machines. The site recently published a quiz titled 'New 650 Quiz! / Do You Know Your Dual Sports?' on March 6, 2026.
The quiz highlights 650cc thumpers such as the Kawasaki KLR650, which the article describes as not particularly sleek or powerful, alongside the Suzuki DR650 and Honda XR650L. These bikes are praised for their versatility, having carried riders across local dirt roads, to destinations like Mexico and Alaska, or even around the world. The content refers to them as the 'gateway drug to adventure riding' for many users, noting that for some, these machines represent all the capability needed for their adventures.
Designed for both US-market and Euro models, the quiz is presented as accessible to those who have spent time on ADVrider, even if they have not personally encountered all the featured bikes. The publication encourages participants to aim for a good score based on community knowledge.
Additionally, ADVrider mentions ongoing technical adjustments, having switched to Google Sheets for quiz management. Some users experience issues, such as a 'Wall Of Black' display if they do not scroll back to the top of the page after completing the questions. The site requests feedback on problems, including details on devices like phones, tablets, Macs, PCs, or Linux systems, and browsers used. It also notes that other site pages function normally for affected users. ADVrider selected Google Sheets as the most usable quiz solution available and hopes to resolve these hangups soon.
