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Off-Road Riding with Dirt Bikes

If you’re a woman wondering what motorcycle is the best for a first bike, you should keep in mind that one of the things you should consider is where you will be riding. If you are going to ride off road, then you should choose a dirt bike. Dirt bikes are best for off-road riding. If you want a motorcycle that can do well in both on and off-road rides, you may choose to look for a dual sport motorcycle.

Many women or female riders opt for the Honda CRF 230F when it comes to choosing dirt or off-road motorcycles. This model has an unbeatable four stroke engine, a longer frame for durability and a six gear transmission. It weighs 249 lbs and has 11.9 inches of clearance which allows the motorcycle to get over just about anything in its way. A woman with the height of 5 feet 4 inches and a weight of about 120 lbs will have no trouble in handling the Honda CRF 230F model.

If you won’t be riding off road often, it is wise to choose a bike that can perform nicely on and off the road such as the 2010 BMW F 650 GS, the 2009 Yamaha XT 250, The 2010 Kawasaki KLR 650 and the Honda XDR 650.