MOTOTRIALS

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What is MotoTrials?

Motorcycle trials is the oldest form of Motorcycle sport

Riders attempt to negotiate a series of obstacles without putting a foot down, falling off, or stalling the bike.

This requires balance, throttle and clutch control and good motorcycle handling techniques

There are classes and grades for all ages, genders and skills.

Mototrials is a family motorcycle sport. It is not unusual for fathers, grandfathers, sons and daughters to all be competing together.

Many of the skills perfected in Mototrials are essential in other Motorcycle disciplines. Many International champions honed their skills in Mototrials.

Why Ride MotoTrials?

It’s fun, rewarding, and challenging.

It’s the safest form of motorcycle sport as there is no speed involved.

Bikes are relatively inexpensive.

Bikes are reliable and low maintenance.

No Body amour required except for helmets and sturdy boots.

Tyres can last all season

The Bikes.

MotoTrials is usually done on special bikes designed for the sport. These bikes are very light, and well balanced, having soft suspension and powerbands designed for grip.

There are importers and dealers for all 6 major brands of Trials motorcycles in Australia, and plenty of beginners start MotoTrials on very affordable

second hand trials bikes. These can often be found for sale at events, on the dealer or importers websites, or at www.trials.com.au

Where are events held and where can I ride?

Events are held on properties throughout Australia. There are also dedicated commercial Motorcycle parks. Even just a few logs and rocks scattered in the yard can keep you pretty busy!

The Sections.

A section is typically a taped out area of natural terrain, incorporating obstacles such as rocks, creeks, mud, tree stumps, etc. Different colour markers within the section determine the passage through the section (“line”) a particular graded rider must take.

For example an A grade rider will ride between red markers, B grade follow yellow markers and C grade follow blue markers. Clubman riders do not need to follow any markers, and can choose any line through the section. The higher the grade, the more difficult the line.

Costs.

In the clubman class, you can compete on nearly any "off road" bike - (trials tyres which have a soft compound, and provide great grip are a good start!!!). Price, style, make & model are up to you. You will however, fi nd that a specialist trials bike is needed once a rider progresses from the clubman class.

- You need to be a member of an affiliated motorcycle club (~$40/year)

- Entry fee to each trial (~$50)

- You’ll need a "one event" competition licence (~$75), or

- A MA "Restricted National Competition" Licence ($175/year), or

- A MA National Competition Licence ($270/year).

So, with some basic riding gear - helmet, boots, and gloves - you could be riding for less than $2000!

The sport of Trials is by far the safest and cheapest form of motor sport. At the same time we doubt you will believe the places a bike can go. So if you're looking for excitement, take a look at MotoTrials. You won't believe what you see!

MotoTrials Competition Scoring.

A rider “earns” one point each time he/she puts a foot down (a “dab”). After three points in any one section the rider may continue to dab or stop without incurring any more points. If the rider falls off or stalls the bike with their feet on the ground or if the bike moves backwards they are given five points (a “five”). At the end of each lap the section scores are totalled to give a lap score, and when the rider completes the designated number of laps a total score is tallied. The rider with the lowest score is the winner. A typical course consists of 8 - 15 sections spread over an area of varied terrain, with riders completing 4 or 5 laps.

This information is bought to you by:

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Australian importers of:

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And many fine MotoTrials products and accessories.

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More Information The hub of the MotoTrials sporting community in Australia is the Trials Australia website www.trials.com.au It’s full of the current news, links to clubs, dealers, riding areas, bike manufactures etc. It also has a very active forum where people can exchange ideas, sell bikes and components and generally keep in touch with everything MotoTrials in Australia.