You don’t need an amusement park full of thrill rides to get your kicks when you’ve got a dirt bike. Indeed, a dirt bike never saw a hump, bump or jump it didn’t like. Throttle through a wooded trail out in the middle of nowhere or get airborne on a motocross course—a top-notch dirt bike takes it all in stride. We know you’re dying to indulge your adventurous spirit, so we commanded the 3LUXE research team to kick up some serious dust to find you our three “Best Of” dirt bikes. These powerful, yet nimble machines are built to take a pounding and keep performing at peak levels.
When virtually every publication that covers a certain industry raves about a product, it gets your attention. It’s a good indication that you’ve got a “Best Of” on your hands, which certainly is the case with the KTM 450 EXC-R dirt bike. If you’re looking for a tough, off road enduro racebike that you can ride on the road, this KTM is your ticket to fun. Winner of both Cycle News and Dirt Rider’s “Best 450 Off Road Shootout” and Cycle World Magazine’s “Best Dual Sport of the Ye... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $7,600
Much like a thoroughbred horse, it’s wise to look at a dirt bike’s pedigree when you’re seeking a “Best Of” machine to conquer course and trail. If reputation and track record are important to you, then it’s a safe bet you’ll be happy with the Honda CRF450X dirt bike. Bred from the legendary CRF450R that dominated recent motocross competitions and was named Cycle World’s MX bike of the year for 5 consecutive years, the CRF450X takes trail-riding to a new level. The CRF450X features ... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $7,400
The hallmark of a “Best Of” product is something that gets better every year. That’s when you know the company isn’t resting on its laurels, satisfied to keep pumping out the same product no matter how good it is. If you’re in the market for a world-class dirt bike that’s built on years of continuous improvement, hop aboard the 2008 Kawasaki KLX450R. Kawasaki has improved on what was already a great handling motorcycle and dominant AMA and World Supercross GP Championship winner. Cycle... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $7,300
