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Dirt Bike Weight
On Average, a Dirt BikeWeighs About
170-350lbs
Dirt Bikes, Cool, Fun, or Dangerous?
What You Need to ride a Dirt Bike
To ride a dirt bike you will need a helmet, boots, body armor, goggles, neck brace, and of course, a dirt bike.
Some Facts on Dirt Bikes
Dirt bikes are illegal on streets and highways but some states have a licensed sticker fee. Dirt bikes also can be used on trails for wilderness exploring and racing on homemade tracks. There are different companies that sell dirt bikes, like Yamaha. There are different sizes of bikes for different ages of people. Like Travis Pastrana, he was riding a dirt bike at age seven! Lots of famous dirt bike riders careers start at very young ages. Most people don’t believe a seven year old can ride a small dirt bike, but Travis did!
The Engine
Dirt Bikes are powered by either a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine. The 2-stroke mixes gasoline and oil simutanously, while a 4-stroke reuses oil like an automobile.
Difference with Dirt Bikes and motorcycles
Compared to street bikes, dirt bikes have stiffer suspension with extended forks for travel when executing jumps. They have knobby tires for traction on soft surfaces and high ground clearance to navigate hilly terrain. Dirt bikes are used mostly for motocross racing events held in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Dirt Bike History
In 1897, the first bike was made. Then, fifty years later, the Werner Brothers made the first steam powered bike. It had a motor mounted above the front wheel. The first off-road race, known as "Scrambles", took place in Camberly, Surry.
The Father Of the Modern Dirt Bike
The father of the modern dirt bike is the British-made BSA, which was the leading dirt bike among American riders when motocross became popular in the United States in the late 1950’s and 1960’s
A Dirt Bike Rider's Salary
A professional dirt bike rider earns about $45,000 a year. An entry level person earns about $33,000 a year. (That is why I want to become a famous dirt bike rider, because of the pay and excitement.)