Dirt bikes are manufactured for off-road riding and can handle rougher terrain, whilst still maintaining high speeds. They have robust tyres and strong suspensions that enable them to cope with steep inclines and landing hard against the ground from jumps.
Dirt Bike Racing - This is on a good day.Smaller dirt bikes have 50cc engines and are usually used by children and beginner riders. There are bikes with engines in excess of 400cc, but these are reserved solely for advanced riders who can handle the extra power.
Dirt bike racing is incredibly popular with each style of race requiring its own set of skills. Endurance racing through difficult terrain is perhaps the most difficult of all races and can take days to complete the course. Freestyle dirt biking is much less gruelling but riders must have a high level of skill to complete various tricks and jumps to compete with the best.
We've put together a detailed dirt bike section right here, with information on where you can race, the best places to buy parts and all kinds of other cool stuff.
