Here at BikeBound, we’re big fans of scramblers, desert sleds, rally bikes, and adventure machines. So are you, our readers, as several of the machines that made our list of the Top 10 Custom Motorcycles of 2022 were built as much for dirt as tarmac, running knobby tires, skid plates, and high-mount exhausts.
We decided to follow up with a list of the most popular scramblers, dirt bikes, and desert sleds we featured this year, based on traffic and social engagement — this is the most objective ranking we could achieve. Without further ado, here are the BikeBound Top 10 Scramblers and Desert Sleds of 2022, presented in alphabetical order by builder.
• Brutal Monkey Workshop: Honda CB150
• Crispy Club: Yamaha Ténéré 700
• Custommade C.A.: Honda Varadero 1000
• Good Times Racing: Hooligan Enduro Sportster
• Heiwa Motorcycle: Suzuki TU250
• Lord Drake Kustoms: Harley Sportster 883R
• Parr Motorcycles: Honda “XR680R”
• Slipstream Creations: Honda CL350
• Rodando Sur: Honda XR250
• Rusty Butcher: Harley Sportster Desert Racer
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