| There is nothing more exhilarating than riding a dirt bike | | | | engine capacity of between 200 and 300 cc is the |
| on a sunny afternoon! If you are interested in buying | | | | best choice. You can progress to a more powerful |
| one of these bikes, especially if it is your first, you will | | | | bike when you are more experienced. |
| need some information to help you choose the right | | | | Shocks and suspension |
| one for you. Hopefully this short guide will prove useful. | | | | Once you've decided on the type and size of the |
| Dirt bikes come in a wide variety of brands, sizes, | | | | engine for your new bike you will need to make sure |
| colours and styles.They have gained in popularity | | | | the shocks and suspension are high quality. After all, |
| enormously over the last few years so manufacturers | | | | these bikes are not ridden on nice smooth highways |
| have begun to produce them with a great many | | | | but over bumpier ground and shocks and suspension |
| options. | | | | will take a hammering. You will want to make sure |
| A two stroke or four stroke dirt bike? | | | | they can stand up to this level of abuse. |
| The first thing to consider is the engine. They usually | | | | Test driving the bike that you intend to purchase is a |
| come in two choices, two stroke or four stroke | | | | good idea. You can get a feel for how it handles and |
| engines. While two stroke engines tend to be easier to | | | | how it fits with your body weight and shape. |
| handle and are lighter and more powerful they do | | | | The last consideration, although many people will |
| have some disadvantages. Two stroke engines are | | | | mistakenly put this first, is the look of the bike. This |
| less efficient than four stroke engines as far as fuel is | | | | comes down to individual preference of course, but, |
| concerned and tend to have a shorter life. However | | | | provided you have taken into consideration all the |
| for a beginner a two stroke engine is a good choice | | | | above points feel free to choose the bike that takes |
| and you will find it easier to ride and get used to. If you | | | | your fancy. |
| find you love dirt bike riding (as we are sure you will!) | | | | Conclusion |
| then you could progress to a four stroke when you | | | | There are many things to consider when buying your |
| feel more comfortable. | | | | new bike so don't rush into it. Take your time, do your |
| What about engine size? | | | | homework and make sure you buy the perfect bike |
| A modest level of power is a good idea when you are | | | | for your level of expertise. Dirt bike riding is great fun |
| starting out as a beginner will find more power harder | | | | so selecting the right bike is important in your quest for |
| to handle. You don't want to end your bike riding the | | | | a safe, exhilarating riding experience. |
| first day by crashing your new bike! For a beginner an | | | | |