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Motorcycle sports are the form of competition or recreation involving motorcycles. There are a lot of forms and style with different kinds of motorcycles like a competition of speed or riding skills and acrobatic ability in-road and off-road. Motorcycle Sports are extreme sports with a lot of hazards but very popular in the world and have a lot of fans. Motorcycle sports have many categories and subcategories with different rules and regulations. Below are some popular motorcycles racing:
Road Racing: Road Racing is a form of speed motorcycle competition in a paved road, it can be in an enclosed track or street circuit. Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) is the most popular competition in road racing.
Motocross: Motocross is a form of speed competition in an enclosed off-road circuit. The tracks include jumps and hard turns. FIM Motocross World Championship is the most important competition in Motocross.
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Freestyle Motocross (FMX): Free Style Motocross (FMX) is a form of Motocross competition based on rider’s ability and skills on acrobatic tricks over jumps and scored by judges. X Games event which is produced by ESPN is The most popular FMX competition.
Enduro: Enduro is a form of Motocross competition in an extended off-road course with a lot of challenges. The bike is like Motorcross combined with the equipment which is required for public roads. World Enduro Championship (WEC) is the most popular competition for Enduro.
Trials: Motorcycle Trials is a form of competition based on rider’s skills and ability to control the bike on rocks and obstacles. The main rule is the feet don’t touch the ground. Usually, the bike is lightweight with no seat. The FIM Trial World Championship and FIM X-Trial World Championship are the most famous competition for Motorcycle Trials.
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Stunting: Motorcycle Stunting is a form of competition based on rider’s ability and skills on acrobatic tricks such as Wheelies, Stoppies, Burnout, Switchback, Highchair Endo, Hyperspin, Christ and … on the ground and scored by judges. Stunt riders usually equipped their bike with some accessories to modify them for the sport.
Rally: Motorcycle Rally is a gathering of motorcycle lovers for entertainment. The gathering usually mixes with motorcycle stunting, live bands, games and etc. although there are some serious Rally competitions with cars and bikes like the World Rally Championship organized with FIM.
Drag Racing: Drag Racing is a form of competition with two bikes line up in a straight track and start together. The first who reach the finish line wins. The track usually is 400 meters.
There are other Motorcycle sports like Track Racing, Ice Racing, Grass Track Racing, Mini Motocross, Speedway, Motoball, Hill Climb, Gymkhana, Sidecar Racing and …
Motorcycle sports in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada have a lot of fans and various kinds of choices. There are many events and competitions like the Canadian Superbike Competition. To ride a motorbike in British Columbia you have to get a license.
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The majors’ manufacturers of Motorcycles are BMW, Ducati, Harley Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, Triumph, Yamaha and …
Useful Links:
https://www.motorcyclingcanada.ca/
