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Motorcycle trials is often utilized by competitors in other motorcycle sports such as motocross or road racers as a way to cross-train, as trials requires fine throttle, balance, and machine control

Motorcycle trial, also known as observed trials, is a non-speed event on specialized motorcycles. The sport is most popular in the world, though there are participants around the globe.Modern trials motorcycles are distinctive in that they have evolved to become extremely lightweight, lack seating they are designed to be ridden standing up and have suspension travel that is short, relative to a motocross.

Long distance trials competition incorporates a carefully planned out route for the competitors to follow and make stops at various locations incorporating places throughout many different counties, rather than one venue. This takes place not only on the main roads but also steep, rough and loose surfaced hills and lanes. Points are given to the competitor for putting his foot down on the ground or falling off. These trials can be expected to be completed within certain timescales and can mean not arriving at a particular section and or destination prior to an allocated time.

You dig the local motocross track and often brag to your pal who lives a few states over about the triple you landed. Conversely, your friend counters with exciting trips through back trails where every turn offers something new.

Your love of dirt bikes is how you got to know each other and you vow to reunite one of these days on the track or trail. So, if you're the one who ends up traveling across state lines to check out those awesome trails, can you bring your motocross bike?

Or how about that trail bike on the track?

What exactly is the difference between a motocross bike and a trail bike?

The short answer is nothing! Well, almost nothing.

Assuming it's the same make and model, both bikes probably looked the same on the showroom floor. Out of the box, both bikes function reasonably well on the track or trail. But if you're blasting through whoops or ripping along back trails eventually the upgrades needed to ride effectively gradually change the look and feel of the bikes.

Motocross is all about racing and finishing strong ahead of your competitors. A motocross bike is much lighter than a trail bike. To accomplish this aftermarket upgrades are a must. Changing the suspension is the first step. You'll need a finely tuned suspension to handle the pounding and grinding a motocross track gives.

Conversely, trail bikes give a much smoother ride and added upgrades help you navigate the more technical difficulty of trails. Think enduro when it comes to riding trails. The bikes are heavier and you might even add a headlight and kickstand - two pieces of equipment a moto bike would never have.

To grab the holeshot in motocross, you'll need to change the sprockets. Reduce the number of teeth to give you better punch at the start of a race. You won't need it as much for those long trail runs.

Once you dig a little bit the differences between the two bikes becomes increasingly evident. Primarily, you'll ride a softer suspension and more engine torque with less top end power in a trail bike.