Buying the Right Dirt Bike

Dirt bikes, also sometimes called off-road motorcycles, are thrilling, fast, and agile machines built to test your reflexes and skills in the great outdoors. With the right dirt bike, you can navigate the underbrush, dunes, mud holes, and rocky outcroppings of just about any terrain—but finding the right one is its own challenge.

We here at Fun Products Goldsboro want to make sure you get the most out of every ride, so we’ve put together some tips on finding the right dirt bike, below. To learn more, or to see the dirt bikes we have for sale, contact our store in Goldsboro, North Carolina, today!

Budget

As always, one of your first steps is to build a firm budget to avoid overspending. Dirt bikes can be a big investment, so try to build your budget around financing. You’ll need to pay 10-20% of the bike’s full price upfront, then pay the rest off in monthly installments with interest. See how much you’ll need to save up for the down payment and how much you can afford to pay monthly before you get too invested in any particular model.

Your Experience Level

First and foremost, it’s important to be realistic about how much power you’re ready to handle. Too much, and you can find yourself getting bucked off at every turn and bump. Too little, and you won’t be able to clear the obstacles and terrain you need to.

Try to find a balance between the amount of power you can control and how much you need for the terrain you plan to ride on. Beginners should lean towards more lightweight bikes with less power potential while experts may prefer the higher power potential and stability of larger models.

Engine Type and Size

The engine will play a big role in how well you can handle a dirt bike, and they come in two main varieties. Two-stroke engines tend to be more lightweight, making them much easier to handle. Four-stroke engines are heavier and have more power, so they’re more stable and can tackle more challenging terrain.

Riding Style

Next, consider how and where you want to ride your bike. Recreational riders who just want to explore the great outdoors in a fun new way will find a good fit in just about any type of dirt bike, so long as it can handle the terrain in question. Some bikes are better in the sand, some in mud, etc, and there are aftermarket modifications and upgrades you can get to ensure the dirt bike will thrive in the environment of your choosing.

Racers, however, aren’t going to need bikes capable of every terrain and will instead want to focus on high speed and a tighter turn radius.

Ready to see what a dirt bike can do for you? Contact us at Fun Products Goldsboro for more information, or to see the dirt bikes we have in stock. We proudly serve the people of Greenville, Wilson, and Raleigh, North Carolina—let us serve you today!