These are some of the best dirt bikes to check out today
Dirt bikes bring an extra bit of freedom to motorcycling, but what are the best picks from the segment?
The Cazoo editorial team
Published on 26 February 2026 | 1 min read
For as long as motorcycles have been around, there has been a need to head off-road.
That’s where dirt bikes come in. They’re focused on being as good as possible over the rough stuff and while that might mean they sacrifice on-road comfort, for getting across difficult terrain, they’re hard to beat. Many are available today, too, but which one is right for you? Let’s take a look and find out.
Yamaha WR250F
Yamaha’s WR250F is a capable and lightweight enduro bike with a punchy 250cc engine on board. Like the championship-winning YZ250F before it, the WR250F aims to bring agile handling that’ll help when you’re trying to ride over seriously challenging terrain.
It’s equipped with lightweight hubs for the wheels and a slim profile to help with handling.
KTM 450 SX-F
KTM is one of the biggest names in the off-road motorcycling sector and one of its key dirt bikes is the 450 SX-F. Aimed at dirt racers, the 450 SX-F has a lightweight design and uses a range of upgrades and components that have been tested by KTM’s racing team.
Even the engine has been designed to be as light as possible, while new Factory Edition bikes gain an Akrapovic slip-on exhaust that increases power and reduces weight further.
Triumph 250-X
You might think of elegant cafe racers and powerful sports bikes when you think of Triumph, but the British manufacturer has a solid range of dirt bikes, too. The TF 250-X, for instance, is a motocross-focused bike with high-performance parts.
Designed with durability and agility in mind, the 250-X has just been updated with a new airbox and a revised silencer to help it meet all the relevant racing regulations.
Honda CRF300L
Honda’s CRF300L is billed as a dual-purpose motorbike, which means it’s legal to use on the road but is primarily focused on life off it.
With a robust single-cylinder engine and long suspension travel, the CRF300L has all you need to conquer the great outdoors and, with Honda’s well-known reliability, it shouldn’t cause too many mechanical headaches either.
KTM 690 Enduro R
We’re back with KTM and its popular 690 Enduro R. Like the Honda, this is a dual-sport bike which can be used comfortably on the road but will still deliver when things get slippery.
The Enduro R packs a 693cc engine and at 146kg, the whole bike is very light and easy to move around. A relatively low seat height makes this a manageable option for riders of all sizes, too.
Sherco SE 250
Sherco has a broad range of Enduro bikes and it has recently added to it with 250 and 350cc options, bringing greater flexibility to riders.
With chunky suspension, a rugged swingarm and easy-to-replace plastics, the SE bikes are great for riders who like to push things to the limits. All bikes get mud-plugging knobbly tyres as standard, too.