Alright, here's the dealio. I'm working on a dirtbike site which will much reflect what is seen here at Snowmobile Fanatics. Since I am not much of a dirtbiker (though I do enjoy riding), I need opinions on how to organize the forum. I'd like to try a different approach than here and focus more so on different brands of bikes and then break down by model / or style of bike.

What are the major brands? Within each brand, what are the major categories? Example, we all know the four major snowmobile brands and within each brand there is Mountain, Trail, Crossover, Racing sleds, etc, etc. I would like a similar setup for dirtbikes (perhaps by engine size?). I'm not sure, let me know the best way to go about organizing this.

The functionality of the site will mimic what you see here. The layout will be a little bit different, but not much. I want to get this site along with an ATV site up and running for the summer. Give me your ideas and opinions. Anything is welcome.

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I am not into dirt biking, although i would really like to. But i did a little research and found a different site with a good set up, maybe you can take that then add your own twist, mixed with a little SF or something. http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/index.php there is the site. I kind of like how they have it broke down. I dont know if that helps but i figured i would at least try and give my 2 cents.

If you dont mind me asking, is this a site that you are doing for yourself or for a company

Oh yea, and dont forget about SF!

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The major brands are honda, suzuki, kawasaki, KTM, yamaha and a couple others. and as far as catagories go i think there is only race bikes and trail bikes.

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Yamaha, Kawi, Suzuki, KTM, Honda are the main one in the states. Then there is Huskyvarna (sp) TM, and some other's over sea's

The 2 major catagories in each brand are: Motocross bikes/ and off road bikes.

for yamaha the motocross platforms are the YZ and the YZF. yz being the 2 stroke, yzf being the 4 stroke.
for offroad: WR (2 stroke), WR (4 stroke), TTR, and PW.

For Suzuki motocross: RM (2 stroke), RMZ (4 stroke).
Offroad: (dunno off hand)

Kawi motocross: KX (2 stroke), I believe it's called a KFX or is that the quad?
Offorad:?

Honda Motocross: CR, CRF
Offroad: XR,

KTM: SX, SXF?
Offorad: XC,....

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