There are many types of off-road motorcycles, classified by displacement into 90, 110, 125, 150, 200, 250, and 400. Divided by purpose:
1. Track off-road racing (commonly known as high racing, from Yamaha YZ to Kawasaki KX, from Honda CR to Suzuki RM, as well as KTM's SX series)
Features: Tall, simple, sturdy, shock-absorbing, without any unnecessary decorations or lighting fixtures. The power output emphasizes the medium and low speed range, with super strong explosive power.
Disadvantages: It's a bit difficult for those who are short, and it's best for those with low driving skills to stay away from it.
2. Lindao off-road racing (also known as endurance racing, such as Yamaha WR series, KTM's EXC series)
Features: Similar to track racing, but with smoother and more durable power, it can be equipped with simple lighting fixtures to adapt to durable driving.
3. Civilian off-road vehicles (subdivided into sport and road off-road dual-use types, with engines divided into two-stroke and four stroke. Examples include Suzuki DR, TS-R series, Honda XR, XL series, Yamaha TT-R, DT, XT series, Kawasaki KLX, KDX, KLR series, etc.). ）
Features: Simple structure, easy maintenance, suitable power performance for civilians and amateur off-road enthusiasts.
4. Long distance endurance motorcycles (also divided into civilian and professional competitive types, such as Honda Africa dual cylinder 750, Yamaha XTZ-850, Kawasaki KLE-400, etc.). ）Something that Europeans like to tinker with.
Characteristics: Generally, it has a large diffuser, tall and powerful, high-quality, powerful, durable, heavy, and high oil storage capacity.
Disadvantages: Do not run in the desert and travel long distances with less contact with it, high fuel consumption!
5. Retro off-road vehicles (also known as Grass Flying, such as Suzuki VAN VAN series, Yamaha TW series, Zongshen ZS150GY, etc.)
The characteristics are simple structure, powerful yet gentle shape, easy maintenance, low cost, and suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. The driving characteristics are 4 points off-road and 6 points highway.
6. Obstacle climbing racing (commonly known as technical climbing or climbing)
Features: Ultra lightweight, ultra rigid, flexible body, easy to control, power output emphasizes ultra-low speed, ultra-high torque, excellent shock absorption.
Disadvantages: High cost and inability to popularize.