An Introduction to Off-Road Riding, Dual Sport Motorcycle Riding
Or Adventure Riding Starts When The Blacktop Stops...Four powerful requirements for riding off-road: * What skills are required to have an enjoyable and safe ride? * What features are required on the motorcycle? * What you need to protect on the bike and yourself? * How to ride to suit the condition of the road or track? By off-road I mean a public, dirt / gravel / sand / dust road, path or track. Motocross (MX) riding isn't addressed with any detail in this article but there the comparison has some relevance. To safely undertake these types of roads there are four areas to consider i.e. The motorcycle itself, your skill level, your protective apparel and the condition of the road or track. Concentrating on the dual sport motorcycle for a bit, one commonly demands a dual sport motorcycle that provides torque at low revolutions per minute* (between 3000 and 6000 rpm), and a gearbox that offers a lower first gear and a maximum speed of less than 180kph. As well higher, harder suspens...