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Specification:
Power: 125cc
Starting system: Kick start
Maximum speed: 65 mph (est.)
Engine type: 4 stroke
Drive train: Chain driven
Braking system: Front & rear disc
Carrying capacity: Up to 300 lbs
Motocross is a form of motorcycle or ATV racing held on enclosed off-road circuits and is the most popular form of amateur motorcycle racing. Motocross is derived from the French, and was originally called Scrambling when the sport was invented in the UK. The name "motocross" is a contraction derived from the words "Motorcycle" and "Cross Country".
Motocross racing
Motocross racing Form of motorcycle racing in which cyclists compete on a closed course marked out over natural or simulated rough terrain. Courses vary widely but must be 1.5–5 km in length, with steep inclines, hairpin turns, and mud. Motorcycles are grouped into classes according to engine displacement. It is probably the most physically demanding motorcycle sport.
Races vary in lenght of duration, usually measured in time elapsed plus one or two laps. GP or Pro AMA races tend to be long, eg 30 minutes plus 2 laps. At the other end of the spectrum ameuteur races by beginers can be as short as 10 minutes (or shorter). When the designated time duration of the race is complete a finish line flager indicated via a board or flag signals to the racers that there is one or two laps left, and the race is finsihed by a Racing flags.
Races are ran in sessions called motos. There are two motos in a race and the riders place in those heats are averaged together to get their overall finish.