What is the coolest motocycling sport?

[98tls]

So many aspects to bikes, hard to pick, like a toddler's nose. I like em all, drags on a good day are awesome too. I took this a few years ago at Champion and interviewed Brett, he's a wild man for sure.

Sweet photo mate,what sort of time does he clock on that?

[Ocean1]

awesome contact there. Would love to go down this weekend but have to be in taranaki this weekend. where is Maungakotukutuku Valley? Might try to make that one next month.

Just south of Paraparaumu.

[Ocean1]

If you were looking to give it a go with a limited budget and an intense dislike of two strokes what would you reccomend as a suitable mount,i have seen the odd TL250/125 come up from time to time.

I prefer thumpers myself, but a limited budget more or less rules out any of the later 4 strokes, and while the old TL's make good trail bikes compared to anything less than 20 years old they're utterly outclassed for competition trials. Can't remember what a TL250 weighs, not a hell of a lot less than an XL. A modern trials bike is 70KG, 'nuf said? Go to a meeting dude, talk to the boys, if nothing else it's a good afternoon's entertainment.

[cowboyz]

sweet. thanks for that. I will put in in my calender now.

[98tls]

I prefer thumpers myself, but a limited budget more or less rules out any of the later 4 strokes, and while the old TL's make good trail bikes compared to anything less than 20 years old they're utterly outclassed for competition trials. Can't remember what a TL250 weighs, not a hell of a lot less than an XL. A modern trials bike is 70KG, 'nuf said? Go to a meeting dude, talk to the boys, if nothing else it's a good afternoon's entertainment.

Cheers.....do they have a classic class do you know,that way at least an old TL or similar wouldnt be to far out of its depth,i probably still would be though

[banditrider]

You forgot Ice speedway..Am I the only one that has seen On any sunday

Awesome movie - must check out the 2nd one one day.

[Bullitt]

Awesome movie - must check out the 2nd one one day.

I got the three pack off ebay new for about NZ$40. That was when the exchange rate was abit better but its still cheap.

The other two discs arnt a patch on the original but still worth watching.

I pick trials, not sure whether I prefer indoors or outdoors, probably in.

Havnt had a go on one and doubt I ever will, dont have the talent to even get close to attempting anything.

[idleidolidyll]

trials is awesome and i say that as an ex motocrosser and road racer

i stand in awe

[Motu]

Flattrack.All this action is at over 100mph.

[deanohit]

Hmmmm, may have to look at more of this flat tracking, looks like fun an should improve my bike drifting skills which, Ejkddorai will agree, are sadly (and funnily) lacking.

[Ocean1]

Cheers.....do they have a classic class do you know,that way at least an old TL or similar wouldnt be to far out of its depth,i probably still would be though

Yes, club events are very relaxed anyway but there is a class where you can elect which grade within each section you want to attempt. Usual rules about buying anything apply, do yourself a favour and ride a newish one eh?

[Wolf]

Should have been a multi-pick poll, I wanted to tick FMX, Moto-X and Trials. Settled on trials as a marginal favourite (can't do it but shit, I could watch it for hours).

[Ocean1]

I pick trials, not sure whether I prefer indoors or outdoors, probably in.

Havnt had a go on one and doubt I ever will, dont have the talent to even get close to attempting anything.

Neither do I, but it hurts a bit less than the other disciplines when you fuck up. It's also not as expensive as most, and very family friendly.
And then once in a while you surprise yourself y'know?

[Wolf]

Flattrack.All this action is at over 100mph.

Looks excellent.

A question: are flat trackers better designed/set up for drifting than most bikes? I've seen a person drift a 225cc factory flat-tracker on tarmac. Is that because the set up of the bikes makes it easier to do or is it entirely the rider?

[nudemetalz]

Now, for me it's got to be Supermoto - esp watching those awesome Aprilia v-twin 550's going for it.
Then trials for sure (funny how so many people here have mentioned it).

But seeing Kenny Roberts on a TZ750 Flat-Tracker has got to be something else. Anyone got any footage of that?