Gear and Bike
Gear Requirements
What adventure motorcycle gear to wear and bring to class, and which boots and tires meet the standard. Protection matters, expensive gear doesn't.
Georgia
Standard and Enhanced Gear
ADV Training outside Idaho uses the standard. Every Idaho class and Sunday School use the enhanced standard.
Bring any bike you'd ride in the dirt; a smaller one is usually easier. Bikes aren't included, but in Idaho you can rent one locally. Borrowing a bike? Fit crash protection first.
Standard Gear
ADV Training outside Idaho
- Full-Face Helmet
- Gloves
- Long Sleeves
- Long Pants
- Off-Road Boots That Meet the Boot Rules
Body armor strongly recommended. Hot weather: MX armor under a loose jersey.
Enhanced Gear
All Idaho classes and Sunday School
- Full-Face Helmet With Eye Protection
- Gloves
- Long Sleeves With CE2 Elbow Armor
- Long Pants With CE2 Knee Armor
- Tip-Over Protection on Levers and Critical Controls
A face shield is enough eye protection, and MX armor is fine for elbows and knees.
Adventure Motorcycle Boots
Allowed in Every ClassMX and off-road boots with good or maximum protection.
- Alpinestars Tech 10
- Gaerne Fastback Enduro
- Gaerne SG12
- Gaerne SG22
- Sidi Crossfire
- Sidi X-Power
- Sidi X-Power Enduro
- Alpinestars Tech 7
- Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro
- Forma Pilot Enduro
- Forma Pilot FX
- Leatt 5.5
- REV'IT! Expedition GTX
Minimal ProtectionFine for ADV Training. Not allowed in Idaho classes.
- Alpinestars Corozal
- Alpinestars Toucan
- BMW VentureGrip GTX
- Forma Terra Evo
- Gaerne Balance
- Gaerne Dakar GTX
- Gaerne G-Adventure
- Klim Adventure GTX
- REV'IT! Discovery GTX
- Sidi Adventure 2
- TCX Drifter
- Tour Master Highlander
- Tour Master Trailblazer WP
No Adequate ProtectionNot recommended anywhere. Not allowed in Idaho classes. Includes street, hiking and work boots.
- Alpinestars Belize Drystar
- BMW Gravel EVO
- Forma Adventure
- Forma Adventure Low
- Forma Terra Evo Low
- REV'IT! Pioneer GTX
- Sidi Adventure 2 Mid
- Tour Master Breaktrail WP
Dual Sport Tires
Knobby and 50/50 TiresBest choice.
- Bridgestone Adventurecross AX41
- Continental Twinduro TKC80
- Dunlop Trailmax Raid
- Heidenau K60 Ranger
- Kenda Big Block
- Metzeler Karoo 4
- Michelin Anakee Wild
- Motoz Tractionator Adventure
- Motoz Tractionator RallZ
- Pirelli Scorpion Rally
- Shinko 804/805
- Tusk 2Track Adventure
- Tusk DSport
70/30 TiresMinimum for Georgia.
- Dunlop Trailmax Mission
- Heidenau K60 Scout
- Mitas E-07
- Mitas E-07+
- Motoz Tractionator GPS
- Pirelli STR
90/10 TiresNot recommended. Not allowed in Georgia.
- Avon Trailrider
- Bridgestone A41
- Bridgestone Battlewing
- Bridgestone Trail AT41
- Bridgestone Trailwing
- Continental TKC70
- Continental Trail Attack 3
- Heidenau K76
- Metzeler Karoo Street
- Metzeler Tourance
- Michelin Anakee 3
- Michelin Anakee Adventure
- Michelin Scorcher
- Pirelli MT90 Scorpion
- Pirelli Trail II
- Shinko 705
Still unsure? Ask Bret's ChatGPT guides: Bike Guide · Boot Guide (with Atomic Moto)
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Gear Questions
Which Tires Do I Need in Georgia?
At least a 70/30 tire. 90/10 tires aren't allowed in any Georgia class, because the ground can turn to wet clay.
Do I Need Expensive Gear?
No. Protection matters, price doesn't, and many affordable boots and jackets meet the standard. If cost is a concern, get in touch and we'll help you find budget options.
Why Are the Gear Rules Strict?
Slow-speed tip-overs are part of learning. The right boots, tires and protection cut the risk of injury, and insurers, landowners and local rules require them.
What If a Physical Limitation Affects My Gear?
Get in touch before you book, and we'll talk through what will work for you.
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