Comments on: Stupid question about off road bikes?

By: KB2002

KB2002 — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:05:59 +0000

Dual purpose bikes are for on and off road use and can be registered for road use. The Suzuki DR200SE would be a good beginners bike for her.

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/DR200SEK7/Default.aspx
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By: preachershoe

preachershoe — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:42:59 +0000

The answer to your question depends on what state you live in. Laws vary by state. In New Hampshire where I live, you CAN make a dirt bike street legal. You need to have a head light, tail light, brake light, and DOT tires.

The 3 and 4 wheel atv s can't be put on the road, tho.

There are dirt bikes new at the dealerships that already have the equipment you need to register them for the road. The dealership would also be a good source of info about the laws in your area.
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bikercell.com

By: Baron_von_Party

Baron_von_Party — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:55:59 +0000

No, she isn't going to "invest" in a bike. An investment is something you make money on. She is going to "purchase" a bike, lose interest in it, and lose her shirt when she sells it 2 years later. So tell her to "purchase" a cheap bike so she won't lose as much.
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By: jocho

jocho — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:39:59 +0000

Enduro Honda 650xr, road bike with a dirt bike heart.
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By: Don E

Don E — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:24:59 +0000

Take a look at the Suzuki DR Series.
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By: FACTORY FIVE RACER

FACTORY FIVE RACER — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:49:59 +0000

get a bmw dakar
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By: mybuttstinks2001

mybuttstinks2001 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:03:59 +0000

It depends on your local laws. You can register a dirt bike for the street in Vermont. Generally you need to add turn signals, running lights, brake light and DOT approved tires. You may be better off purchasing a dual sport bike that is already street legal. Good luck and dont get a scooter!
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By: Heads up!

Heads up! — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:51:59 +0000

You can buy a pure dirt bike that comes usually a 2 stroke engine ,with a plastic gas tank ( resists dents if you drop it )and no signal lights or mirrors , they are light weight and have a longer travel suspension and knobby tires.
Or you can buy an enduro style dirt bike that is designed to be dual purpose off road and on road. The difference is they are usually 4 stroke engine (no oil mixed with gas ) they are heavier therefore stick to the road better , they have steel gas tanks , turn signals , mirrors and are certified for road use. If you buy one try to get a radiator cooled one instead of air cooed so it does not over heat when you are trail riding.
You can not convert over a pure dirt bike for road use typically , it depends on where you live , in Canada it is not allowed as it is deemed unsafe.
A good size engine to learn on would be 250 or 350 cc.
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I have both. Driven motorcycles and dirt bikes for over 30 years.