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What are the top 5 best dirt bikes?

Dirt bikes are often the first port of call for budding two-wheeled enthusiasts. A dirt bike will teach you the basic skills you need for motorcycle control and riding dynamics, and having the best quality machine for that purpose is very important.

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Many motorcyclists got their start on a dirt bike. The skills learned from riding a dirt bike translate well onto road bikes, giving the rider a proper sense of riding dynamics. You can feel what the bike does more freely, learning to anticipate traction loss, lean angle, and braking distances.

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There is a literal slew of dirtbikes now available on the market, ranging from budget machines to competition-ready race bikes, but there are still some bike manufacturers that come out tops when it comes to choosing a model to ride. Below are the top 5 makes that continuously arise when buyers consider a dirt bike, from farm transport and weekend warriors to eager racers.

What are the top 5 adventure bikes?




Yamaha WR450 in blue
Yamaha WR450F

Yamaha WR450F

Yamaha has made a name for itself in motocross, supercross, and hard enduro, and the WR is still the go-to for thousands of Enduro racers around the world.

Kawasaki KX450 in green
Kawasaki KX450

Kawasaki KX450

Kawasaki is well known for its off-road exploits and has a number of championships to prove its machines' off-road prowess.


Husqvarna TE450 in race colours
Husqvarna FE450

Husqvarna FE450

Around the world, adventurers trust the Husqvarna name to get them out to and back from some incredible terrain.


KTM 450 XC-F in base model colours
KTM 450 XC-F

KTM 450 XC-F

KTM is trusted the world over for the hardiness of its machinery. With multiple trail, enduro, extreme enduro, and motocross wins and titles under its belt, the orange brand is by far the biggest choice for adventurous riders globally.



Honda CRF450 RX in HRC colours
Honda CRF450 RX

Honda CRF450 RX

One of the longest-running offroad-biased brands in the world, Honda has more wins in categories than you shake a stick at. The CR and CRF branding has existed longer than some racers have been alive.


Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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