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How To Choose The Right Dirt Bike

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Make the Right Choice

Make the Right Choice

Dirt biking in one of the most popular outdoor sports for a number of reasons - there is no age limit, no gender or size restrictions, and no experience necessary to start. Whether you are just starting out, or have ridden since you were a kid, dirt biking is fun and challenging for riders of all ages and experience levels. In order to fully enjoy this awesome outdoor sport, it's important to know how to choose the right dirt bike for you. The first question to ask yourself is what kind of riding you want to do.

There are two main types of riding - mountain riding and dirt track or motocross riding. Which type of riding you plan on doing is going to affect what type of used dirt bikes you should be looking at. For example, when my wife and I bought dirt bikes for our first anniversary, we specifically looked for the dirt bike features that are ideal for mountain riding.

For mountain riding, you'll want to look for a four stroke dirt bike. A four stroke is designed to have more low end torque power, which is ideal for climbing steep passes and going over rough terrain. The size of engine you choose is going to depend on your experience. A 200cc motor is going to be ideal for a beginner, as it is easier to handle; this is the size we bought my wife, since she was just starting out. A 600cc engine is best for someone who has lots of experience and can handle the power, which is the size I got.

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Four Stroke or Two Stroke Dirt Bikes?

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Deciding on the Bike That's Right For You

A Honda CRF450R - A Powerful 4 Stroke

A Honda CRF450R - A Powerful 4 Stroke

If you're looking at buying a dirt bike, there is one key thing that is important for you to know. When it comes to off road bikes, there are two different options as far as engine types: four stroke or two stroke dirt bikes. In order to get the best ride for your needs, it's important to understand the differences between these two types, and the benefits of each. The engine type you choose is going to depend on this understanding, combined with what type of riding you plan on doing.

A four stroke dirt bike engine is designed to have low end torque power. What this means is that its power is slower; when you hit the throttle, the bike isn't going to jump out from under you. Four strokes come in different engine sizes, typically 200cc engines up to 600cc engines. The smaller the engine size, the less power it has. Four strokes are awesome engines for people who do a lot of riding off the track.

Two stroke dirt bikes have more high end torque, are more powerful than four stroke bikes, and their power is quicker to respond when you hit the throttle. Because two stokes have more power ane are snappier to respond, they are perfect for motocross and trick riding. Two strokes come with the same size engines as the four strokes; however, a 200cc two stroke is going to be twice as powerful as a 200cc four stroke.

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