Razie's Enduro School¶

Articles on dirt bike riding: enduro, cross-country and motocross. Techniques, tips and training ideas collected over years of riding.

A word on progression. We all start at different ages and levels of skill or experience. The basics are the same for all, and if we don't master the basics, we're doing it for nothing!

🏍️Ride · riding techniquesThese riding techniques will change your riding: throttle and clutch, cornering, traction, steering and more. 18 posts.🔧Setup · dirt bike setupA properly set-up dirt bike makes a big difference: handlebars, levers, suspension, tires. 9 posts.🛒Buy · choosing a dirt bikeWhat to weigh when choosing a bike for you or your kids: recreation or competition, motocross or enduro. 7 posts.⭐Reviews · bike reviewsReviews of the motorcycles I've ridden, from the KTM 150 XC to the 890 Adventure R. 17 posts.🛣️Road · road bike thoughtsSome thoughts specific to road riding. 6 posts.📚More · everything elseMaintenance, videos, news and other notes. 14 posts.

While these articles are aimed at beginners and intermediates, advanced riders will also find useful thoughts and perhaps new ways to look at the technique elements.

Newest posts¶

2024 KTM 890 Adventure R Review · 2024
KTM middle-weights 690 Enduro R vs 790 Adventure R vs 890 Adventure R · 2024
The first mods to do on a KTM 790 Adventure R · 2024
2020 KTM 790 Adventure R First Impressions · 2024
Common Arguments Against Dirt Bikes · 2016
Dirt Bike Videos · 2014
Dirt bike news · 2014
More online tips and information · 2014
Mushy brakes - how to bleed the air out · 2014
Two strokes vs four strokes · 2014

Other resources¶

The Offroad Fanatic YouTube channel has good videos on riding and maintenance.
Shane Watts DirtWise DVDs are highly recommended if you're getting serious about off-road riding.
Skiing is a great complementary sport: see Effective Skiing to take your technique to an expert level.

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