Your Complete Dirt Bike Buying Guide

Picking the best dirt bike for your needs involves more than simply pointing at a random model at your local dealer. Dirt bikes vary in size, power, and features. You should find a model that is durable enough to last through all of your off-road adventures. You can find out more about dirt bikes using this helpful guide. Our team at Road Track & Trail is also available to show you around our latest models. For more information, you can visit us in Big Bend, Wisconsin. Our dealership serves Waukesha and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

Pick a Bike for Your Experience

You cannot start with the most powerful dirt bike on the market if you are a beginner. Your amount of experience plays a significant role in what model of bike you should purchase. The engine displacement should fall somewhere between 125cc and 200cc. Otherwise, your dirt bike may be too much for you to handle. Of course, if you weigh a bit more, you may need a more powerful engine. 

Beginners should also avoid dirt bikes designed for motocross racing. If you are not a professional racer, then there is no reason you should have one for casual riding. 

Choose the Right Size Bike

The size of your dirt bike also matters a lot. And the right size bike for you will depend on your height. You should be able to put both feet on the ground while straddling your dirt bike. Check that you can rest your feet flat on the ground, or at least on the balls of your feet. 

It can be dangerous if you must stop suddenly and cannot hold yourself and the bike up. You can end up getting your leg caught under your heavy dirt bike when it falls. 

Take It For A Ride

If you can get your hands on a dirt bike before you buy one, do it. Going for a ride is a great way to understand more about the feel of different models. You do not want to purchase a dirt bike, take it home, and figure out that you cannot handle it. 

Some dealers host demo days to give potential customers a chance to take their top models out. You might also find a place to rent a dirt bike for a day. The main goal is to get yourself on a bike and get a feel for it.

The perfect dirt bike is waiting for you, but you need to go out and get it first. Find your ideal dirt bike today when you visit Road Track & Trail. Our dealership, located in Big Bend, Wisconsin, welcomes customers from Milwaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin.