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Default Re: So you wanna get a sportbike?

Originally Posted by Saavedro88
Haha, I just meant that it's light and has ZERO power, so it hasn't gotten away from me yet. What makes a dirtbike the best starter?
The geometry creates a stance that allows for better control of the front wheel at slow speeds.

They are designed to be dropped and cause minimal damage.

They are, for the most part, lighter than almost every single other class of bike.


Only real downsides are that they are not street legal and the big ones have a tremendous seat height if you are a shortie.