Dirt Bike
Last Updated: September 2026
Planning a first dirt-bike tour? These guides cover who can ride, license, dirt bike versus ATV versus MTB, clothes, cost, and whether you need motorcycle time. Search a ZIP when you are ready to find an operator.
The first-timer product is you on a motorcycle on dirt, guided. Quads: ATV. Pedals: Mountain Biking.
Start here
- Can Anyone Ride a Dirt Bike?
- Dirt Bike vs Dual Sport vs ATV vs MTB
- Do I Need a Motorcycle License?
- Is Dirt Biking Hard?
- What Does Dirt Biking Feel Like?
- What to Wear Dirt Biking
- What to Bring Dirt Biking
- Common First-Time Dirt Bike Questions
Planning
- How Much Does a Dirt Bike Tour Cost?
- Do I Need Motorcycle Experience?
- Where to Ride a Dirt Bike in the United States
Quick Facts
- Motorcycle, not a quad
- License rules vary by state and trail
- Helmet issued
- Best first step: Dirt Bike vs Dual Sport vs ATV vs MTB
Find this near you
Search a city, state, or ZIP and filter to Dirt bike / dual sport tours. Or browse Wheels. Independent directory, not a booking service. Book on the operator's official website.
Find operators
Browse Wheels for Dirt bike / dual sport tours operators, or jump to one of these live listings:
- SoCal Off-Road SchoolSan Diego, CA
- Adrenaline Driven AdventuresGrand Junction, CO
- Leadville Offroad AdventuresLeadville, CO
- Lake Tahoe Tours & RentalsStateline, NV
- AreaBFEMoab, UT
- Moab Tour CompanyMoab, UT
- Mountain SlayerzSaratoga Springs, UT
- Speed & Sport AdventuresPark City, UT