The Best Enduro Motorcycles [2024 Edition] ❤️

Best Enduro Motorcycles

Best Enduro Motorcycles – You may be thinking about entering an enduro race or rally. You might not even think of racing, but enduro bikes appeal to you. We understand that dirt riding is the best! We can help you find the best enduro bike in 2024.

It’s harder than choosing between different Ben and Jerry’s flavors to choose an enduro bicycle. There are many great options, and nearly every brand offers at least one of these bikes.

KTM is an undisputed rally champion, but Huskies have a look all their own. The Yamaha WR is a true beast on the trails. But, a Honda CRF can be used as a dual-sport when necessary…

You don’t have to feel overwhelmed if you ride an enduro motorcycle. In 1913, the first Enduro motorcycles were introduced at the International Six Day Trial in Carlisle (England). They are still loved by riders more than 100 years after their invention.

There are so many brands and types of enduro bikes on the market that it can be difficult to find the right one. We can help you find the right enduro bike for you.

This article highlights the Best Enduro Motorcycles on the market in 2024. These top enduro Motorcycles are chosen based on many criteria, including power, speed and tank capacity.

Honda CRF450RL

Building a great dual-sport bike has to be one of the most challenging jobs in motorcycling but also one of the most rewarding. And that’s why we’re so proud of our Honda CRF450RL.

About versatility and features, it’s way better than just a motocrosser with a license plate. And when it comes to off-road riding, it offers stellar performance where others compromise.

Why is this bike so good? One cause is that we start with Honda CRF450X, its six-speed transmission system and ideal chassis geometry.

And it’s not what we’ve added but what we haven’t—how we’ve kept the Honda CRF450RL light and smart.

What you get is a true dirt motorcycle that can handle a wide range of terrain, that’s built for long-term reliability, and that lets you ride just about any trail or landscape a motorcycle can handle—including pavement, which makes finding fuel (or lunch) a lot more comfortable. So, ditch the pickup or the trailer: discover the world on a Honda CRF450RL.

Honda CRF450RL Price

BASE MSRP: $9,999 Destination Charge: $400.00 Freight Surcharge: $200.00

Honda CRF450RL Specs

Engine:

Engine Type	450cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder
Bore And Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Valve Train	Unicam® OHC; four valves per cylinder
Induction	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm downdraft throttle body

Brakes:

Front Brake	Single 260mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc

Tyres:

Front Tire	IRC GP21 80/100-21
Rear Tire	IRC GP22 120/80-18

Suspension:

Front Suspension	49mm leading-axle inverted telescopic Showa coil-spring fork with rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 12.0-inch travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 11.8-inch travel

Transmission:

Transmission	Wide-ratio six-speed
Final Drive	#520 Chain; 13T/51T

Dimensions:

Wheelbase	58.9 inches
Rake	28.5°
Trail	4.8 inches
Seat Height	37.2 inches
Ground Clearance	12.6 inches
Fuel Capacity	2.0 gallons
Curb Weight	291 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel)
Miles Per Gallon	TBD

Yamaha WR250F

The Yamaha WR250F builds on Yamaha’s excellent motocross race platforms—the Yamaha YZ250F™—with added features and different settings designed to optimize the WR for enduro riding.

A forged piston, aggressive cam profiles, high-compression cylinder head, cylinder geometry and much more work together to provide Yamaha WR250F riders with a broad spread of useable thrust with superior high-rpm power.

Yamaha WR250F fitted with the convenient push of a button start that features a compact starter motor system battery.

Yamaha’s bilateral beam aluminum frame is derived straight from the Yamaha YZ250F to centralize mass and give an excellent balance between straight-line confidence and cornering feel.

Yamaha uses KYB spring-type forks on the Yamaha WR250F motorcycle, with industry-leading functionality and simple tuneability for a wide range of conditions.

Yamaha WR250F Price

Price Starting at $8,799 + Destination Charge: $430

Yamaha WR250F Specs

ENGINE

Engine Type	250cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 4 valves
Bore x Stroke	77.0mm × 53.6mm
Compression Ratio	13.8:1
Fuel Delivery	Mikuni® fuel injection, 44mm
Transmission	Wide-ratio 6-speed; wet multiplate clutch
Final Drive	O-ring chain

SUSPENSION

Suspension / Front	KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable, 12.2-in travel
Suspension / Rear	KYB® single shock; fully adjustable, 12.5-in travel

BRAKES

Brakes / Front	Hydraulic single disc brake, 270mm
Brakes / Rear	Hydraulic single disc brake, 245mm

TIRES

Tires / Front	80/100-21 Dunlop® MX3S
Tires / Rear	110/100-18 Dunlop® MX3S

DIMENSIONS

L x W x H	85.6 in x 32.5 in x 50.0 in
Seat Height	37.6 in
Wheelbase	58.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle)	27.2°
Trail	4.6 in
Maximum Ground Clearance	12.6 in
Fuel Capacity	2.15 gal
Fuel Economy**	n/a
Wet Weight	254 lb

WARRANTY

Warranty

30 Day (Limited Factory Warranty)

Zero FX

The Zero FX is more to the dual sport side of the dirt world, but it is definitely capable of being a competent Enduro machine. The Zero FX has two specs, 3.6 kWh and 7.2 kWh.

I would select the 7.2 battery, which has a range of 91 miles and a curb weight of 289 lbs. There is plenty about switching to a Zero that will be new, but professional riders will adapt quickly.

First off, there is no clutch. You have one gear and a regular power progression as you twist the throttle. Second, there is huge torque. With 78 ft-lb peak torque available instantly, this Zero FX bike can easily pull you out of all situations.

Lastly, it is so quiet. You will hear just the belt turning and the wheels over the ground. At first, it is bizarre, but then it quickly becomes great.

ZERO FX Price

Price: $12,995 MSRP

ZERO FX Specs

Range

City	91 miles (146 km)
Highway, 55 mph (89 km/h)	56 miles (90 km)
Combined	69 miles (111 km)
Highway, 70 mph (113 km/h)	39 miles (63 km)
Combined	54 miles (87 km)

Motor

Peak torque	78 ft-lb (106 Nm)
Peak power	46 hp (34 kW) @ 4,300 rpm
Top speed (max)	85 mph (137 km/h)
Top speed (sustained)	70 mph (113 km/h)
Type	Z-Force® 75-5 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux, interior permanent magnet, brushless motor
Controller	High efficiency, 550 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration

Power system

Power pack	Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent integrated
Max capacity	7.2 kWh
Nominal capacity	6.3 kWh
Charger type	650 W, integrated
Charge time (standard)	9.7 hours (100% charged) / 9.2 hours (95% charged)
With one accessory charger	4.1 hours (100% charged) / 3.6 hours (95% charged)
With max accessory chargers	1.8 hours (100% charged) / 1.3 hours (95% charged)
Input	Standard 110 V or 220 V

Drivetrain

Transmission	Clutchless direct drive
Final drive	90T / 18T, Poly Chain® HTD® Carbon™ belt

Suspension

Front suspension	Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension	Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front suspension travel	8.60 in (218 mm)
Rear suspension travel	8.94 in (227 mm)

Brakes

Front brakes	Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan dual piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc
Rear brakes	Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc

Tire

Front tire	Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 90/90-21
Rear tire	Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 120/80-18
Front wheel	1.85 x 21
Rear wheel	2.50 x 18

Dimensions

Wheelbase	56.6 in (1,438 mm)
Seat height	34.7 in (881 mm)
Rake	25.4°
Trail	4.1 in (104 mm)

Weight

Curb weight	289 lb (131 kg)
Carrying capacity	341 lb (155 kg)

Economy

Equivalent fuel economy (city)	486 MPGe (0.48 l/100 km)
Equivalent fuel economy (highway)	207 MPGe (1.13 l/100 km)
Typical cost to recharge	$0.81

Warranty

Standard motorcycle warranty*	2 years
Power pack warranty*	5 years/unlimited miles

Beta 500 RR-S

The Beta 500 RR-S can stretch your arms with lots of low-end grunts and a very light 243lb wet weight.

To get the power down, the rear shock has new compression damping settings with independent high and low-speed damping rates delivering the rider wi78 FT-LBth the adjustability for both individual settings.

The Beta 500 RR-S front fork also gets a small valving change, and the clutch diaphragm is new, delivering lighter pull and more advanced control.

Beta improved the front LED headlight and the overall color and graphics scheme, so you should be more visible on the road and trail.

Beta 500 RR-S Price

MSRP: $11,299.00 Destination Charge: $439.00

Beta 500 RR-S Specs

Engine

Type	Single cylinder, 4-valve, (Titanium intake and Steel exhaust) 4-stroke liquid cooled, cooling fan, electric start. (back-up kick start available as an option).
Bore	100mm
Stroke	60.8mm
Displacement	477.5cc
Compression Ratio	11.86:1
Ignition	Dual map Kokusan. 200 watt output
Spark Plug	NGK LKAR8A-9
Lubrication	Twin oil pumps with cartridge oil filter. Separate oil for engine and clutch
Fuel System	42mm Throttle Body w/ Dual Injectors
Clutch	Wet multi-disc
Valve Train	Titanium Intake & Exhaust
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	O-ring chain

Chassis

Frame	Molybdenum steel/double cradle w/quick air filter access
Wheelbase	58.7”
Seat Height	37”
Ground Clearance	12.6”
Footrest Height	16.3”
Dry Weight	243 lbs. (wet weight, no fuel)
Electrical	Trail Tech Voyager GPS unit.
Fuel Tank Capacity	2.4 US gallons
Front Suspension	48 mm Sachs Open Cartridge with compression, rebound, & spring preload adjustment
Rear Suspension	Aluminum Body Sachs shock w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression
Front Wheel Travel	11.6”
Rear Wheel Travel	11.4”
Final Gearing	15t front, 48t rear (Comes with a 13T front for off road use)
Front Brake	260mm rotor
Rear Brake	240mm rotor
Front/Rear Rim	21” (Front) 18” (Rear)
Front/Rear Tire	DOT Maxxis Enduro
Warranty	12 month Limited Warranty

KTM 350 EXC-F

The KTM 350 EXC-F motorcycle is a dual-sport to be reckoned with thanks to its ultra-light chassis and torquey 350 cc engine equipped with a 6-speed PANKL gearbox.

Its powerful combination of 250-like agility and 450-like power makes it the best choice of riders looking for a class-leadering dual-sport possessing sheer rideability and competitiveness across any landscape.

KTM 350 EXC-F Price

Price: * MSRP: $ 12149 plus $ 535 freight

KTM 350 EXC-F Specs