MX Bikes
45 guides
Getting Started
MX Bikes Beginner Guide
MX Bikes is a realistic motocross simulator focused on bike physics, multiplayer, dedicated servers, modding and competitive riding.
MX Bikes Current Build Guide
beta21e is the current official MX Bikes build.
MX Bikes Early Access Guide
MX Bikes remains an Early Access title on Steam.
Mods
MX Bikes Modding Guide
MX Bikes officially supports mods and provides tools/documentation for creating bikes, tracks, helmets, protections and more.
MX Bikes Custom Tracks Guide
Custom tracks are supported through official modding tools/documentation.
Driving
MX Bikes Braking Guide
Motocross braking depends on soil grip, ruts, bike pitch and rider position.
MX Bikes Controls Guide
MX Bikes demands independent control of throttle, brakes, steering and rider movement.
MX Bikes Jump Technique Guide
Jump timing determines distance, pitch and landing stability.
MX Bikes Physics Guide
MX Bikes uses a scratch-built physics engine with a tyre model inspired by automotive-industry simulation practices.
Physics
MX Bikes Chassis Flex Guide
MX Bikes models chassis flex as part of motorcycle dynamics.
MX Bikes Dynamic Terrain Deformation Guide
Terrain deforms dynamically as riders circulate.
MX Bikes Wet Terrain and Weather Guide
MX Bikes simulates wet terrain and wet weather.
Servers
MX Bikes Dedicated Server Guide
MX Bikes includes dedicated-server support and a server license is not required.
MX Bikes Direct Connect Guide
MX Bikes supports launching directly into a server by IP and port.
MX Bikes Race Numbers and Team Tags Guide
Whitelist entries can enforce race numbers, names and prefixes such as team tags.
MX Bikes Server Configuration Guide
Dedicated servers expose extensive configuration options.
MX Bikes Server Track Rotation Guide
Dedicated servers support up to ten configured track slots and rotate on restart.
MX Bikes Whitelist and Blacklist Guide
Servers support whitelist and blacklist files using GUID or Steam ID.
Setup
MX Bikes Suspension Setup Guide
Suspension affects bump absorption, rut behaviour and landing stability.
MX Bikes Tyre Pressure Guide
Tyre pressure is adjustable in the garage and affects feel and grip.
Technical
MX Bikes Performance Guide
MX Bikes remains an evolving simulation with ongoing physics, multiplayer and performance updates.
Hardware
MX Bikes VR Guide
MX Bikes supports native Oculus Rift and SteamVR, including HTC Vive and Valve Index.
Competition
MX Bikes League Racing Guide
Dedicated servers, whitelists, track rotation and result export make MX Bikes well suited to organised leagues.
MX Bikes Live Timing Guide
MX Bikes provides live timing support through its server/documentation ecosystem.
MX Bikes Racecraft Guide
Multiplayer racing requires clean passes and predictable lines.
MX Bikes XML Results Export Guide
Dedicated-server metadata can be added to XML results export.
MX Bikes Starts and Holeshot Guide
Starts are decisive in motocross because early track position shapes traffic and rut choice.
MX Bikes Time Trial and Hotlap Guide
Even without a built-in modern ranked ladder, lap-time competition is natural to MX Bikes.
Support
MX Bikes Updates and Development Guide
MX Bikes is still actively evolving in Early Access.
MX Bikes Competition Version Control Guide
Because MX Bikes is evolving and heavily modded, build and mod-version mismatches can invalidate fair comparison.
Online
MX Bikes Multiplayer Guide
MX Bikes supports online and LAN racing with integrated matchmaking.
Limitations
MX Bikes AI and Career Availability Guide
MX Bikes does not include AI opponents or a Career Mode.
Creative
MX Bikes Paints and Rider Customisation Guide
MX Bikes supports custom paints for bike, helmet, kit, boots and gloves.
Analysis
MX Bikes Plugins Guide
The simulator supports external plugins through its realtime-data interface.
MX Bikes Telemetry and Plugin Interface Guide
MX Bikes provides a plugin interface for external programs to receive real-time simulated-bike data.