learn to ride motorcycle with dirt bike first?

Question

never riden a bike before but want to learn,would it be smart to learn how to ride a dirt bike first then later on a sports bike?

Answer 1

When I did my riders course and test, the instructors there said that if they had their way all riders would have to learn their skills 1st on a dirt bike, then a road motorcycle, then the car/truck/bus.
This is because you learn how to get out of tricky situations like dirt/debris spills on the road how to avoid oncoming objects (i.e. trees and wildlife) The road bike will enhance those learnt by the dirt bike plus give you new ones like riding with cars, truck and other objects. These then pass on to the skill of manoeuvring a car, the truck or bus.
Form what I've seen so far I think that, that would be a pretty good idea.
(I'm doing it backwards of course, learnt to drive a car, then a truck, now road motorcycle, so I am looking for the dirt to improve my road riding skills.)

Answer 2

YES, riding in the dirt sharpens your skills and reactions, it's a safer environment to learn in, and a little ( not a lot ) softer to land on than asphalt. Use your safety gear and have fun. I started with dirt bikes when I was ten, 26 bikes and 41 years later I still ride, but all harleys now. Good luck

Answer 3

My opinion, yes. I'm a 95lb. asian girl, and got a kawasaki ninja(250cc) for my birthday this year. I didn't even know what a clutch was, but I learned in time. After I had gone through grueling hours of practice while knocking over my bike several times and yelling at my dad for help because I couldn't pick it up, my friend offered to let me ride their dirtbike just to see what it's like. It was lighter, shifted a little rough, and felt different, but it was so much easier, and I finally learned how to properly start out in first gear on an uphill slope. Got on my motorcycle the next day, and I felt like a pro. It definitely helped me, and I haven't knocked it over since, lol.

Answer 4

Yes and no. You will acquire riding skills riding dirt however street riding is different. You have to remember motorist may not see you or don't care and pull out in front of you.
I have been riding since 1980 and own a street trail bike,"Suzuki DRZ400S". I would much rather ride in the woods than the street,to many cars.

Answer 5

The two are not the same, however it can help to practise with a dirtbike. Simply for experience. A road bike, especially a large cc one, has nothing in common with a dirt bike. I've ridden bikes for years, lately nothing under 1500cc, and have never ridden a dirt bike in my life.

Answer 6

The simple answer is: Yes.

You would be amazed at what you can find on about dirt bikes and their uses. I personally have found alot of the information I know from this website I found back in June. http://bestbikemotorcycles.info/ that is the link. I hope you find more of what you want there.

Answer 7

The simple answer is: Yes.

You would be amazed at what you can find on about dirt bikes and their uses. I personally have found alot of the information I know from this website I found back in June. http://bestbikemotorcycles.info/ that is the link. I hope you find more of what you want there.

Answer 8

That's a good place to start and learn the basics, dirt is much softer than pavement.Best way is to take a safety course before hitting the road.Good luck and remember gravity sucks!

Answer 9

thats a great idea! my girlfriend and i was talking about that today.she wants to learn how to ride a bike and i told her the same thing,besides it would be cheaper.dirt bikes are more durable than sport bikes are. GOOD LUCK & BECAREFUL

Answer 10

Yep, it will give you the basic idea of shifting, clutch, twist throttle, and counter steering to some degree.
Don't listen to anyone who's never ridden a dirt bike. I don't know how they could honestly give their opinion knowing they've never ridden one. Seems a little pompous and ignorant to me.