59.4
/ 100
Best Enduro and Dual Sport Motorcycles in 2026, ranked
Road-legal dirt bikes ranked on the same public formula. This class is thin on entries and thick on capability: both bikes here will cross a continent or a riverbed.
Ranked by score, recomputed whenever spec data changes. No sponsored placements.
Number 1
KTM 690 Enduro R
The most dirt-capable bike you can ride to the trailhead.
61.7/ 100
- 250 mm of fully adjustable WP XPLOR travel front and rear
- 74 hp LC4 single with cornering ABS and an offroad mode
- 157 kg wet undercuts every twin-cylinder adventure bike by 40 kg
The rest of the field
- 2
- 3
47.7
/ 100
Frequently asked
- What is the best enduro and dual sport overall in 2026?
- The KTM 690 Enduro R. It scores 61.7 of 100 on our within-class points system, the highest of the 3 bikes ranked here. The formula is public on the methodology page.
- Which offers the best value?
- The KTM 390 Enduro R takes the strongest value score in this group: €6,299 list with services every 10,000 km.
- Which is easiest for newer riders?
- The KTM 390 Enduro R, on the numbers: a 890 mm seat and 166 kg wet make it the most manageable bike in this ranking at a stop.