The Machine

Trials motorcycles are purpose built to be light and go anywhere. In order to achieve this, the gearing is low and therefore a big engine size is not always beautiful. A modern 250cc trials bike is ample for most adult riders and you are unlikely to need a bigger size.

Fortunately, most are this size or less and usually two-stroke, although most manufacturers are now switching back to four-stroke. The choice of bike will depend mainly on the size of your wallet. You can pay as little as £400 for an early twin-shock or as much as £8,000 for the latest model, but all will carry you around. Whichever you choose it will be fun, though you should expect to get through a few levers etc. when you drop the bike!