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About Our Selections

These selections considered ease of use, rideability, price, and how effective each motorcycle was in helping the beginner or newer rider learn the intricacies of riding. We are confident that any of these bikes will be superb starter or second bikes for most riders.

To further define what we are meaning by "long distance riding," we have set our sights at a full day trip or, at the upper limit, a weekend away. If you are looking for motorcycles for trips that are multiple days or even weeks in length, we do have a list of the best touring motorcycles for beginners.

KTM 390 Duke

The ultimate small displacement hoon-machine

KTM 450 EXC-F Six Days

No muss, no fuss, no extras. KTM's most serious enduro racing bike that just also happens to be a road legal dual sport

KTM 250 SX

A small and ultra-light 250cc supercross legend

KTM 640 Adventure

The bike that kickstarted KTM's ADV models

KTM 990 Supermoto R

Superbike levels of power in a supermoto body. A recipe for fun!

KTM Freeride E-XC

Proving that eMotos have a place playing out in the dirt

KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo

One of a handful of hyper naked bikes in the world that actually earn the title

KTM 890 Adventure

KTM's latest and greatest ADV bike is also one of its best ever

KTM 690 SMC R

A balance of sheer hoonability with respectable road manners, it is one of KTM's most "real world" models