TOP 5 Premium Dualsport Motorcycles for 2023

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Got a Husky FE501s about 2 months ago. Best bike I’ve ever ridden. Super light and nimble on single track, still runs down the highway at 75 somewhat comfortably. Tons of power, but very manageable even in gnarly stuff. No flameouts with stock setup here. Thought it’d be too tall for me, I’m only 5’6, but after setting the sag correctly it’s easy to get used to, and I don’t even have a low seat yet. 100% recommend the FE501/EXC500 platform.

I own a 500 EXC-f, set it up for only desert riding. It is just fabulous, makes riding over dunes like a dream. Simply the best

Sherco, swm, fantic, Kove are a couple of brands that will need to be considered in the future. For today, I would agree with your list.

Good job! I agree with your list!

Good list !

If it is not street legal it is not a DUAL sport, you Einstein!

I absolutely love my Husky fe350s, ya it’s not the most powerful but it’s a ton of fun to ride and it’s perfect for trails. If you put a little money into it the bike would be even more lighter and powerful but I really like the linkage rear feeling compared to the KTM version but they’re all pretty great bikes out of the box.

Good honest review 👍

Great video

Nice to see the Suzuki DRZ400 come out on top of another list.

701 Husqvarna rider here. Ya I agree, the 701/690 platform can be used to ride big Hwy miles and does trail work ok too. I rode mine from Portland to the Arctic Ocean last year but still use it as a dual sport. Always wanted to try a 500/501. They ride circles around me on the trails.

Fascinating to compare the CRF450RX (or RR) with the KTM EXC 450. I own the Honda, but find the KTM much easier to ride and more forgiving

Bought the KLX300 after owning it for a few years I plan to upgrade to one of these bikes once I find out for sure what all my needs/favorite kind of trails to ride are.

Ill take 2 dr650's instead of any on this list. Sure its a relic, but it will do all that these bikes do and can be affordably customized to suit your exact needs by the absolutely bonkers aftermarket support it has. IMHO, the words "premium" and "dual sport" should never be uttered next to each other. Im sure all these bikes are great and im sure the DR is considered crap by the people who would want any of these, but for the power, weight and smiles a DR gives you the price can not be beat and its VERY competant. Ive done Black diamond single track and 75+ mph 2.5 hr rides to charlotte. Relic or not it fits the name "dual sport" to a tee. It isnt premium, fancy, or modern, but neither is a hammer and we still use those.

Great video. I don’t do hard enduro stuff so my choice is the CRF450RL. It’s much smoother than the 500EXC-F. With the GET ECU it’s golden.

What about Yamaha WR450?

Yep, truly comes down to how and wherr you ride. For me, what you call heavy, is the same weight as my DRZ400. Which to me, the way and where i ride, the 690 checks off all the requirements. That my bike with close to double the power. As mine has been modified to put out 42HP on the dyno when used with street tires. But agree with the 500exc. As far as a true dual sport, the 500 Reigns King of them. But for my riding, kind of what you do on your 790, the 690 would suite me best. Long pavement rides to the BDR routes. Or some days just doing pavement rides only. I will be buying....adding a new bike soon. Just hard to choose. Looking at 890 standard, the transalp, just in case i want to ride two-up. But if i never two-up, the 690 would be my number one choice. Thanks for the vid, hadnt seen any in a bit.

For a first time buyer, I know I will be on normal street roads more often then on trails. My purpose is to ride it to my gym 2-3 miles away, but occasionally once a month take it to a trail. What do you suggest? (no highway riding)

I just called today to order the ktm 500 and was told $13,599 before taxes and tags! But still worth it I believe