What brand of bike do you ride? And what's the reason you chose it?

I think this is a huge question that I get asked a lot on my Instagram page that I run. (@Enduroknightryder)

What bike did you buy?

Why did you buy it?

What do you like about it?

Etc.

The same answer that I always give people that are looking to upgrade, or get into the riding scene for enduro style riding, is something under the KTM umbrella of bikes, and personally in the 2 stroke 300cc range. I am a hardcore KTM fan, I love the availability of the parts and aftermarket support. They're the easiest bike to work on in my opinion, so if you do your own work on your bike then that is a key factor. The 300cc engine especially on these newer two stroke motors is SO easy to control. And with oil/fuel injection there isn't the constant need to mix gas anymore. And personally I've never had a failure, or known anyone that's had a failure. There are a ton of reasons why in my opinion they are superior.

But I am curious to hear, what do you ride? And why?

Beta Xtrainer 300! I previously loved my KTM freeride but was really tired of mixing gas haha. I wanted a lighter bike (it's still not as light as my old freeride but, nothing is) but that 2 stroke fun we all love.

I've always been a husky guy, love the 300 as well! Same reason as you, its the best for hard enduro. Currently around 210h and still going great too, I have a 600 mile baja ride next week with it, we'll see how it holds up!

14 Feb 2025, BlueMotoMegan said:

Beta Xtrainer 300! I previously loved my KTM freeride but was really tired of mixing gas haha. I wanted a lighter bike (it's still not as light as my old freeride but, nothing is) but that 2 stroke fun we all love.

I LOVE not having to mix gas anymore. Especially when we go on those long rides, we can come out of the mountains, find a gas station and gas up, and continue on. I love the KTM umbrella bikes for that reason. Beta bikes are an amazing platform as well though! I've had a few with no bad things to say with them!

15 Feb 2025, Zac_oh said:

I've always been a husky guy, love the 300 as well! Same reason as you, its the best for hard enduro. Currently around 210h and still going great too, I have a 600 mile baja ride next week with it, we'll see how it holds up!

I did a Husky last year and I agree! Great bike! My only gripe was the white plastics got dirty fast. But that's the smallest of things to even be concerned about with a "dirt" bike lol. You'll have to let me know how it goes!