Dirt Bike Resource Center

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 Resource Center. Pedals: Mountain Biking Resource Center.

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?

Getting Started

• 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

Ready to Find an Operator?

Search dirt bike tours near your ZIP. Start at /motorsport. Independent directory, not a booking service.