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The early events were a test of rider skill and motorcycle reliability. [3] The earliest ISDE courses used the dirt roads common in that era. Today, most of the routes are off-road. [3] In 1980, the ISDT was renamed the International Six Day Enduro (ISDE). Until 1973, the ISDE was always held in Europe. [3]
This is a list of companies that formerly produced and sold motorcycles available to the public, including both street and race/off-road motorcycles. It also includes some former motorcycle producers of noted historical significance but which would today be classified as badge engineered or customisers. It includes both companies that are ...
These are slow-speed off-road motorcycles designed for use in the most rugged terrain. Some are capable of 35 mph or more, but typical top speed is about 20 mph. Current models are the Trail-Breaker, Ranger and Scout. When ascending very steep hills speed may be 0.5 mph.
A dual-sport motorcycle is a type of motorcycle that is designed for varying degrees of off-road use while still being street-legal.Dual-sports are equipped with lights, a speedometer, mirrors, a horn, registration plates, turn signals, and a muffler with spark arrestor and decibel noise output to comply with government regulations.
In 2012, Cycle World called the R1200GS "the most successful motorcycle in the last two-and-a-half decades" and credited it for creating the adventure touring category. [ 20 ] In 2016, BMW Motorrad increased sales for the sixth year in a row, with a nearly 6% growth in sales compared to 2015 according to sales figures released by the company.
Starting to manufacture complete motorcycles in 1964, Hodaka/PABATCO is credited by some with starting the trail bike craze in the United States. This was due mainly to the design by the off-road motorcycle enthusiasts at PABATCO. On the second year of production Hodaka experimented with reed valves and almost brought them to market.
The company started making motorcycles in 1948. Focusing on two-stroke street bikes through the 1950s and 1960s, the company began development and production of off-road motorcycles in the late 1960s with the introduction of the 100 cc motocross model XC-100 in 1967. [4] The off-road models were initially observed trials bikes. [5]
Pages in category "Off-road motorcycles" The following 60 pages are in this category, out of 60 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Aprilia RXV/SXV; B.