Motocross is a form of motorcycle sport that is done on an off road track. Here are some sports that are derived from motocross.Freestyle Motocross
Freestyle motocross or FMX is a newly created variation of supercross. The sport involves and focuses mainly on acrobatic stunts, techniques and exhibitions. Freestyle Motocross does not involve racing. The competitors are judged according to their style, trick difficulty, use of the course and how often the crowd reacts to their tricks. In the year 1999, FMX was introduced to the world of X-Games and mainstream audiences.
Supermoto
Supermoto race is another kind of racing that is a mixture of off road race and pavement race. The bikes used in this race are motocross bikes that are intended to be used in off road then converting it to bikes to be used in supermoto tracks, which is a mixture of off road track and pavement track. The tires for this bike have special grooves on them to have a good grip on both the dirt and pavement track. Tracks for this event usually also have jumps, berms, whoops, and blind curves.
Supercross
Supercross race is similar to motocross; the only difference is that the tracks of a super cross have tighter turns and more technical because of the limited space available. Supercross races are usually held inside football and baseball stadiums which make some of their turns sharper. The tracks on these events are artificially made by people. Professional races of this event are most of the time held exclusively.
Pit Bikes Racing
Pit bikes are a kind of motorbike that is used by racers to race during powersports events. Just recently, there have been many races held dedicated solely for pit bikes on either motocross or supercross tracks. Some upgrades are also often applied to pit bikes. Pit bikes are powered by a 4-stroke engine which is single cylinder. Commonly, pit bikes are usually a small dirt bike. Pit bikes with street tires are used in Mini Supermoto Racing.
Knowing what kind of bikes is used in specific races is very important for you if you are just starting to learn about motocross. If you are able to choose the right kind of bike for the kind of track and race you have chosen is very important in achieving your goal. Aside from the bike, dedication is another important factor in reaching your goals.
