Dirt Bike FAQ

Pretty broad question…

there are varying different bikes designed for all different types of dirt event…

the KTM EXC / MXC / XC and yamaha WR / YZF & honda CRF both of the later with certain mods, are all great enduro, harescrambles, cross country, desert bikes.

the top 4 Jap (Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki) and KTM pretty much dominate both SX & MX.

then there are others like the big Honda XR and the big bore KTM 525 that are more dominating in the desert & higher speed events.

then just fun trails type bikes include the Suzuki DRZ, Honda XR 200/250/400, Kawasaki KLX,

A duel sport bike is a great way to start, the 450cc plus bikes are fine on the freeway and decent in the dirt. The 250s are fine for around town but a little small for extended high speed. The bikes are light and agile and don't get damaged so bad if you lay one down and you learn alot by riding off road…and it's fun.

The Japanese bikes are all good, the KTM and BMW are awesome but expensive.

I would sure hope so. KTM bikes is the leading manufacturer of off road and trial motorcycles and is headquartered in Austria. One would think that they have a reason for being the number one.

There is also an annual international hill climb competition in Austria that draws crowds of thousands of people.

If I were you I would get a CRF 150. It should fit you well and give you more than enough power needed, but at the same time, wont throw you off the seat. This bike is a four-stroke so it is more timid than a two stroke but it will allow you to learn the clutch much easier. This way you wont have to worry about being in the power band all the time. Good luck

P.S dear A K… its a logging road you fuck tard

I ride a Yamaha TTR250 4 stroke , Im the same height as you and find this bike takes me through anything , very easy to ride and a good height for me as well, shop around , I bought a 2nd hand bike that has been well looked after, have dropped it many a time and replaced a few indicators and levers but thats off roading for you ,most of all enjoy !!!

I am nearly the same size an weight as you, and I ride a Honda cr250. It is a 2 stroke and believe me it is not exactly a beginners bike! I would definitely suggest a 4 stroke Yamaha or Honda bike. You wont do any better as far as reliability and rideability goes. Since you are a beginner I would suggest you go for a 250cc 4 stroke bike since it is the perfect combination of controllable power and still having enough to be fun. As you ride for a while you will probably want the power of a 450cc or a 250cc 2 stroke, but I would not suggest starting out on either of these bikes. Have a good time, and dont be discouraged on your 1st day of attempting to ride!!!!!!! If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

U need to register it for on road use, but for off road, not really

50cc if she's petite or short statured and not very adventurous, 100cc if she's tall for her age and wild. Keep in mind that you can restrict a faster bike, or you can tune a slower bike to be faster. No matter what decision you make for her, so long as the bike fits her stature and frame, you can make the engine what she wants.

The first all dirt only bikes were made in the late 40's to early 50's. Before that they used modified street bikes for early motocross competition and hare scrambles. I think that the earliest form of off road racing on a motorcycle was in the 1920's….

New Jersey Off Road Vehicle Park, Inc.
PO Box 501
Chatsworth, NJ 08019-0501
Phone: (609) 726-0900
Fax: (609) 726-1941

Park Hours
Friday through Sunday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tracks Close at 6:30 PM
Park Closes at 7:00 PM
Monday through Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tracks Close at 5:00 PM
Park Closes at 5:30 PM

I've included their home page for more info,
Matt