Here at BikeBound, we’re big fans of scramblers, desert sleds, dirt bikes, rally bikes, and adventure machines — anything with knobby tires, skid plates, and an appetite for dirt. So are you, our readers, as several of the machines that made our list of the Top 10 Custom Motorcycles of 2023 were built for trails as well as tarmac.
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 Dirt Bikes of 2023, presented in alphabetical order by builder.
• A&J Cycles: Honda CRF110
• Carrera Moto: Royal Enfield “Patagonia”
• Custommade C.A.: Honda CM200 TwinStar
• GPgarage Moto: Honda “XR628”
• Tuchi Hamazu: Yamaha SR400
• JZ Handmade: KTM 890 SX-F
• Kradhaus Bikes: Dähne Scrambler
• Mestiere Works: Honda Tiger 2000
• Warkot Motorcycles: Honda CX500
• Roy Welton: Triumph Scrambler 865
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