Best Enduro Bikes

Very good but heavy – A great bike for long distance riding and long term ownership. I have two of the first GS1200 water cooled models 2013 and 2014. One now has… Read more

118,000km and the other 58,000km. Switches on the bars on the 2013 were not working properly so dissassembled and cleaned with electrolube, shaft drive unijoints gave up so replaced shaft, and also replaced both clutch micro switches on both bikes. Prices on parts high so purchase from Motorworks in the UK if required. Shaft drive replacement quote in Melbourne was $1490 for shaft and around $2500 to complete the job. To do it yourself is a 50minute job and the part cost was $650 secondhand from England and some lithium grease on the splines. Considering its an adventure bike note the driveshaft is not waterproof and the rubber boots will not prevent mud and water collecting inside the shaft drive assembly and rusting splines/final drive unit. Happy with the bikes after getting Platinum motorcycles Keilor) to sort out the snatchy throttle at low speeds. The suspension units standard on these bikes is very poor considering the original purchase price, and aftermarket units like Wilbers, TFX, Tractive etc add around 4 thou upwards for both front and rear replacement's but are a must for serious off-road adventure. Many early GS1250 bikes blew the front shock oil seal on rocky/off-road terrain, likewise the spoked wheels are not great and aftermarket tubeless wheels from Kite, Alpine add around $3500 but are the quality you would expect already fitted in view of the prices new for these machines. Traction control is great likewise the modes/abs/display/cruise control/tyre pressure monitoring and alerts when you get a puncture. I purchased both of mine 2nd hand for around $22,000 both with panniers and topboxes. Servicing and general maintenance is a piece of cake, likewise clutch replacement, fork seals, air/oil filters, battery. Its surprising how well these do offroad unless you happen to be alone and drop it -heavy to pick-up. Torque and power is great and the bike can be used for track day fun as well as general touring. Handling/braking is exceptional due the telelever front end. The motors seem to last forever and the comfort is very good. Gearbox clunky but long lasting. Buying secondhand suggested and use the money saving to fit better shocks front and rear.

Great Bike, but still very heavy – I sold my KTM300 after six years and went over to a Four Stroke. The WR and Yamaha for that fact need no introduction and have a reputation for… Read more

amazing build quality and reliability. A trademark of Japanese companies. The 300 is a powerfull bike and very fast but its lightweight handling and low tip weight it never felt like it was a handfull in the Bush. The WR trumps the 300 for power and for a big bore four stroke revs to the moon. This thing has serious mumbo and puts it down to the ground as well, making it deceptively fast. The WR is at home on more open tracks as it has a tendency to flame out(Stall) at low speeds and you need to over the clutch to avoid this hapening when tackling technical terrain. I love the WR the build quality, the power. the looks, the brakes but it is a handfull and very heavy when compared to the 300. On paper it is only about 17kgs heavier than the 300 but it feels like 30kgs. Overall a wicked bike but Yamaha still needs to shave some weight of this beast. If i was to go again i would go the WR250 as TBH the 450 is way too much bike for all but the Experts among us.

Yeah nice – Heaps of power and low to the ground. Top KTM quality. You can’t go wrong with this bike. Unless you’re a full moron. Get on and give it some stick. Show details

I always rode four strokes XT600 & XR , I bought the burg after the boys at the shop put me onto it FE650 I thought how much difference could 50cc… Read more

make . When I twisted the throttle I was shocked unbelievable, as for handling incredible I could hit the tracks in the bush & the front end would never drop out if you could hold it the burg would never fail you . They are definitely not for the faint hearted

Awesome machine – Built to last. Awesome machine. Will outlast most machines of comparison.

Fun bike, but other 250's are better. 2007 Modal – Good on fuel. Easy to maintain and like any bike lots of fun to own. :) But it was always a pain to start on cold starts, my mates owned a 2006… Read more

and 2009 KLX250's, both of theirs didn't like to start too when cold, which was a pain when you work late shifts and trying to start your bike at 1am in the morning and all you want to do is go home and sleep. :s

I sold it and bought a DRZ 400, it is just as reliably as the klx, a little bit heavier, but the power of the DRZ and the fact it always starts in Really cold or hot weather is a deal breaker.

Would i buy another? Nah, I'd look at other makes before going KLX 250 again. But in saying that, if you don't have the money for other makes, the KLX250 is a cheap bike for the money, i paid $1,700 with rego.

great alrounder – this bike for the price is an awesome machine highly recommend it to anyone wanting something other than an expensive European bike great power great… Read more

handling fast bought it From Mick Muldoon Motor Cycles In Bathurst with great service and fast bikes go hard on the green machine. came with hand guards

WR250F 2006 Model – I had a WR250F for about two years, it was used for trail bike riding, I found it very reliable, power was adequate for a 250. The four stroke motor… Read more

never missed a beat. Electric start was a great feature. Servicing was easy , Yamaha quality was great. Seemed to be very economical. I cannot really fault this bike. It performed just as I expected. It did not feel large and heavy. I could easily pick it up when I fell off. I only sold it as I am now 67 years old and falling off it, hurt too much, basically I always went too fast in the wrong places, thinking I was 25 again. Always make sure you have a nice new sharp front tyre for off road stuff. Just saying....:)

No complaints here – I own a 2021 V Strom 1050xt. Mine is the silver/grey with blue rims. My previous bike was a 2011 Honda VFR1200F and it was truly, a very good machine… Read more

but after 10 years and being in my 60s I was finding the "lean forward" riding position a little taxing. I felt I needed to have a more upright riding position and after sitting on and riding a few different bikes the V Strom 1050xt was the one that impressed the most. I'm also tall (195cm) so the height of the bike was not a problem. After owning and riding the V Strom for over 3 years now I can honestly say it's the most comfortable motorcycle I have ever ridden. The fully adjustable front long travel suspension (compared to the VFR) and the preload and rebound adjustable rear shock perfectly iron out all the snotty bumps found on many of Queensland's roads. The big V Strom has a very robust frame and handles exceedingly well in all situations. The engine is an absolute gem. I love the sound of the gear driven cams and yet it still achieves a high redline. The 90° V Twin is ultra smooth with no vibes that I can detect. There's tons of low-down grunt and the power is more than adequate for any situation. It really is quite a suprisingly fast and effortless point-to-point machine. The cruise control works very well and is great on long trips. IMHO this is one of the most underrated and best value for money bikes of all time. I've no complaints at all.

Excellent – great bike, handles like a 250, good quality brakes, wouldn't own anything else. looks trick from factory without having to spend big $$$ on extras… Read more

goes hard, handles great, awsome suspension, easy air filter access, hydraulic clutch makes life easy on the big rides no radiator overflow bottle, over heats a little too quick on hill climbs

Happy camper – Bike is smooth, well balanced and has enough go to keep all but pros happy. Fuel injection is spot on and componentry is top shelf. Ive fitted a few… Read more

of the piece of mind items like another inline fuel filter, fuel sock, Dirt Tricks timing chain tensioner, etc and all good in 5000km of riding. Power delivery, quality build and parts A little heavy for mid capacity bike (around workshop)

Top Quality 250 4 stroke enduro bike – This bike has fantastic build quality, and great features, fuel injected, 6 speed tranny, electric boot, and is very forgiving for novice riders and… Read more

handles like it's on rails...has wide range of ajustments for all types, and just enough power to control and improve rider skills. Very reliable, cheap to run, lots of parts and after sales service around Brisbane, fantastic quality. upsets riders of other bikes