With the next crop of enduro and trail bikes arriving for 2024 in the next couple of months , we take a look back at some of the bikes we ’ ve tested this year . It ’ s a mix of new and cutting edge motocross and enduro machines as well as a couple of trail bikes and a joker in the pack in the form of a heavily updated but well used , hard enduro machine .

Words : KR Test Team Photos : Geoff Osborne

The YZ250F has had some significant and numerous chassis changes for this year , which will be well received by those with previous models . The braking is strong and stable ( power is up there with the Brembos on Euro brands ). The rider triangle is quite roomy and it ’ ll suit most riders from short to tall , but the seat height is up there . The YZ250F has got the looks , handles well and feels light and nimble to ride , the only thing to critique is the bottom end power for coming out of turns , it takes a bit to get it going , but once it gets into the revs it flies .

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