Best Enduro Bike for trail riding
Best Enduro Bike for trail riding
Trail riding can mean flowing paths, tight turns, rocky climbs, and long stretches between breaks, so a useful choice balances manageable engine size, suspension suited to uneven ground, fuel range, and a price that fits your budget. Seat height matters too: the bikes listed here are tall, and even the lowest seat in these picks is 930 mm. The catalog does not specify a price limit, so these recommendations include options at different US list prices. For trail use, the 2-stroke 250–300 cc models are sensible starting points for riders who want smaller-displacement engines; the Honda CRF250RX is a 4-stroke alternative with a lower listed price. I have included published weights only where available, and they are not directly comparable: some are measured without fuel, others curb with a full tank or dry. Suspension travel and fuel capacity help describe the bikes, but do not by themselves establish which one will suit every trail or rider.
Top Picks
Beta 300 RR X-Pro (2025)
292.6 cc 2-Stroke, 103.5 kg (dry), seat 930 mm, tank 9.5 L, Carburetor, with electronic oil injection, rear: Shock with linkage, 290 mm travel, starter: Electric, US list $9,899
The Beta 300 RR X-Pro’s 292.6 cc 2-stroke engine and 930 mm seat height make it a compelling trail option for riders who value a lower seat among these picks. It has linkage rear suspension with 290 mm travel, a 9.5 L tank, electric starting, and a $9,899 US list price.
Beta 300 RR X-Pro verified specs
GasGas EC 250 (2025)
249 cc 2-Stroke, 107.6 kg (without fuel), seat 956 mm, tank 9 L, Throttle-body fuel injection, rear: WP XACT shock with linkage, 300 mm travel, starter: Electric, US list $10,499
The GasGas EC 250 pairs a 249 cc 2-stroke engine with a 9 L tank, a useful combination for riders looking for a smaller-displacement enduro for trails. Its rear linkage suspension offers 300 mm travel, it has electric starting, and its listed weight is 107.6 kg without fuel; US list price is $10,499.
Husqvarna TE 300 (2025)
293.2 cc 2-Stroke, 107 kg (without fuel), seat 952 mm, tank 8.5 L, Throttle-body fuel injection, rear: WP XACT shock with linkage, 300 mm travel, starter: Electric, US list $11,699
The Husqvarna TE 300 is a 293.2 cc 2-stroke with electric starting, a 952 mm seat, and an 8.5 L tank, fitting riders seeking a 300-class trail bike. Its linkage rear suspension has 300 mm travel, and the catalog lists it at 107 kg without fuel and $11,699 in the US.
Husqvarna TE 300 verified specs
Honda CRF250RX (2025)
249.4 cc 4-Stroke, 109.8 kg (curb, full tank), seat 958 mm, tank 7.9 L, Fuel injection, rear: Showa shock with Pro-Link linkage, 307 mm travel, starter: Electric, US list $8,699
The Honda CRF250RX offers a 249.4 cc 4-stroke alternative for trail riders who prefer that engine type, with electric starting and a $8,699 US list price. It has a 958 mm seat, a 7.9 L tank, and 307 mm of rear suspension travel; its listed weight is 109.8 kg curb with a full tank.
The Verdict
For a lower seat and lower listed price, start with the Beta 300 RR X-Pro; choose the GasGas EC 250 for a smaller-displacement 2-stroke or the Honda CRF250RX for a 4-stroke.
