Sidecarcross

While regular motocross riders use solo machines, sidecarcross involves a different type of motorcycle chassis operated by a team of two people: a driver and a sidecar passenger.

Many sidecar outfits (particularly the heavier ones) have leading link swingarm front suspension, as conventional telescopic forks are less capable of absorbing the stresses incurred.

Several sidecar manufacturers (for example VMC, Bastech and EML) in Europe make special chassis, usually with corresponding shocks, except for the engine, wheels, plastics, and other components from commonly available large-bore motocross bikes such as the Honda CR500, Kawasaki KX500, and large KTMs.

A World Championship is held over several rounds at top motocross venues throughout Europe, with a season-ending Sidecarcross des Nations.

The sport is very popular in Western and Central Europe, but the sidecarcross scene in North America and Australia is much smaller.