Which Do I Want: Dirt Bike Or Dual Sport

There’s nothing like the rush you get from off-roading on your own motorcycle, but that leaves you with two options: a dirt bike or a dual sport bike. Where a dirt bike is specialized for maximum off-road performance, a dual sport bike gives you solid performance both on and off roads. We here at Car Corral Polaris know it can be hard to choose between the two, so we’ve put together some information on both dirt bikes and dual sport bikes to make life easier for you. To learn more, or to see our inventory, contact our stores in Carmi and Flora, Illinois, today!

Dirt Bike Benefits

It can be tempting to assume that the bike that can go more places is the better choice, but a dedicated dirt bike has a number of key advantages to consider.

Only Needed For Off-Roading

If you’re happy with your existing street vehicles and have a convenient way to transport a dirt bike, it wouldn’t make much sense to pay for a motorcycle that can do those jobs—and that overlap can cause a decrease in off-roading performance. Dirt bikes are optimized for non-paved terrains, making them better for anyone whose main goal is an off-roading adventure. This way, you get the most bang for your buck.

This also means that if you’re looking to tackle more difficult landscapes, a dirt bike will serve you much better. They’re better designed to handle mud, sand, and other treacherous terrain, making them safer and more fun to ride anywhere nature challenges you.

You Want To Race

If you’re a more competitive rider, a dirt bike is the way to go. One of the key structural differences between a dirt bike and dual sport bike is that dual sport bikes are much heavier. This conveys a few advantages, but for competitive off-roading, it can really eat into your speed. For racing, a dirt bike is the way to get the gold.

Dual Sport Benefits

That said, dual sport certainly has its perks. 

Flexibility

If you’re in need of a street vehicle and off-roading vehicle, both, you can get it all with a dual sport bike. They provide the aesthetic and efficiency of a motorcycle while still opening up the option to explore trails and easier natural terrains.

Safety And Durability

A dual sport bike also has more safety features, since it includes features that make city riding a safer bet. Those features can reduce the chance of crashes and accidents, and they’ll also lessen the effects of any such incidents. These models are also a bit more durable long-term, since they’re designed to handle both manmade and natural dangers.

Ready to get started? Contact us at Car Corral Polaris for more information, or if you’re ready to shop the models we have available. We proudly serve the people of Flora and Carmi, Illinois—let us serve you today!