Here at BikeBound, we’re big fans of scramblers, desert sleds, dirt bikes, rally bikes, and adventure machines — pretty much 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 2024 were built for trails as well as tarmac.
We decided to follow up with a list of the most popular scramblers, dirt bikes, rally 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 2024, presented in alphabetical order by builder.
• Bullet Bob Moto: Yamaha SCR950 “Tengu”
• Cid Motorcycles: Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
• Filling Station Motel: Yamaha XT550
• Gas&Retro: Honda NX650 Dominator
• Manara Artwork: Honda NX650 Dominator
• Moto Adonis: Suzuki DR650
• OrMotors: Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
• Rendy Rides x D73 Custom: Yamaha XS650
• Solace Motor: Yamaha WR155
• Workshop43: Yamaha SR500
Honorable Mention
• FrenchMoto: Harley Sportster 1200
Best Scrambler Story of 2024
In October, our friends at Speed Deluxe Vintage Adventures hosted the Baja Vintage 1000, a five-day and 1000-mile adventure down the Baja Peninsula on pre-1981 motorcycles. Our buddy Drew Perlmutter was along for the ride, and when his Honda 250 broke down, he got some incredible shots and footage of the trip. This is one scramblin’ is all about!
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