Your First Dirt Bike: New Rider Buying & Setup Course

Stop guessing. Start riding with a plan.

Getting into dirt biking as an adult can feel unnecessarily complicated.

Which bike should you buy?
Two-stroke or four-stroke?
New or used?
How much should you really budget?
What gear is essential?
How should the bike be set up before the first ride?

The wrong answers can cost thousands of dollars, leave you with a bike that does not fit your needs, and turn what should be an incredible experience into frustration.

Your First Dirt Bike gives complete adult beginners a clear, practical path from “I want to start riding” to choosing the right motorcycle, setting it up properly, and approaching the first month with confidence.

No industry jargon. No ego. No assumption that you grew up riding.

Just the information you actually need, in the order you need it.

Built from 15 years of real-world experience

This course is not based on theory or generic advice pulled together for a quick online product.

Kyle Brothersen entered dirt biking as an adult in his 30s and has spent the last 15 years riding, testing motorcycles, helping friends and family enter the sport, raising young riders, producing more than 1,500 Dirt Bike Channel videos, and answering thousands of emails, comments, calls, and questions from riders trying to make the same decisions you are facing now.

The course distills the most common questions, expensive mistakes, and useful lessons from thousands of hours spent living and documenting the sport.

What you will learn

By the end of the course, you will have a much clearer understanding of:

• What type of riding you actually want to do
• Which category of dirt bike fits that riding
• Whether a two-stroke or four-stroke makes more sense for you
• How to choose an appropriate motorcycle size
• Whether you should buy new or used
• What to inspect and consider before purchasing
• How much the bike, gear, maintenance, and accessories will realistically cost
• Which gear is essential and which purchases can wait
• How to establish basic suspension, controls, and tire settings
• How to approach your first rides without doing too much too soon
• Which common beginner mistakes create unnecessary expense and frustration
• When upgrading makes sense—and when it does not

This course cannot make the final decision for you. It gives you the framework to make a much better one.

Inside the course

You receive 124 minutes of focused video instruction across 13 lessons.

Module 1: Choosing the Right Dirt Bike

Welcome

Understand the course, the process, and the decisions ahead.

What Type of Riding Are You Actually Doing?

Trail riding, motocross, desert riding, casual recreation, and other riding styles require very different motorcycles.

Two-Stroke vs. Four-Stroke—in Plain English

Understand the practical differences without getting buried in technical arguments.

Sizing the Bike to You

Choose a motorcycle that fits your body, ability, goals, and intended terrain.

New vs. Used: Which Is Right for You?

Evaluate the financial and practical tradeoffs before buying.

Budget Reality

Understand the true cost of the bike, riding gear, maintenance, tools, transportation, and the purchases people often forget.

Module 2: Getting Set Up Properly

Controls and Ergonomics Basics

Set the motorcycle up around your body instead of adapting yourself to a poor setup.

First Suspension Adjustments

Start with the basic adjustments that influence balance, comfort, traction, and control.

Tire Pressure and Traction Basics

Understand why tire pressure matters and how it changes the feel of the motorcycle.

Must-Have vs. Nice-to-Have Gear

Separate the equipment you genuinely need from the products that can wait.

Module 3: Your First 30 Days Riding

First Ride Plan

Approach your first ride with realistic goals instead of trying to prove something.

Building Confidence Safely

Develop control and comfort without progressing faster than your skills.

Common Beginner Mistakes

Avoid the decisions that cost new riders money, confidence, and riding time.

When It Is Time to Upgrade—or Not

Learn why a different motorcycle or expensive modification is often not the solution.

Four practical PDF checklists included

The videos explain the decisions. These downloadable resources help you apply them.

New Dirt Bike Setup Checklist

A practical list of items to inspect and adjust before putting meaningful time on a new motorcycle.

Pre-Ride Checklist

A repeatable inspection process to help catch preventable problems before every ride.

Post-Ride Checklist

A simple system for cleaning, inspecting, and preparing the motorcycle for the next ride.

Backcountry Dirt Bike Riding Pack Essentials

A field-tested guide to the tools and supplies worth carrying when a small problem could otherwise end your day.

Who this course is for

This course was designed for an adult who:

• Has little or no dirt-bike experience
• Did not grow up around motorcycles
• Feels overwhelmed by conflicting online advice
• Wants to avoid buying the wrong motorcycle
• Wants a realistic picture of the total cost
• Values safety, preparation, and long-term progression
• Wants straightforward guidance without being talked down to

It is also useful for a spouse, parent, or family member helping an adult beginner make a thoughtful purchase.

Who this course is not for

This is not an advanced riding-technique program, mechanical repair certification, or substitute for professional hands-on riding instruction.

Experienced riders who already understand motorcycle categories, suspension basics, gear selection, and beginner progression will probably know much of this material.

It was built specifically for the person starting at the beginning.

Lifetime access

Purchase once and return whenever you need a refresher.

Your access does not expire, and you can revisit the lessons and download the checklists as you move from researching motorcycles to purchasing, setting up, and riding your first bike.

Seven-day satisfaction guarantee

Go through the course and evaluate it for yourself.

If you decide within seven days of purchase that it does not provide the clarity or value you expected, contact us for a refund.

Launch pricing

Launch price: $59
Regular price: $79

One incorrect motorcycle purchase, unnecessary upgrade, or poor equipment decision can cost far more than the entire course.

Start with a plan instead of learning every lesson the expensive way.

Get lifetime access to Your First Dirt Bike

Choose your bike. Set it up correctly. Start riding with confidence.