Eli5: Why do offroad bicycles have fatter tires while offroad motorcycles have skinnier tires?

Question

Eli5: Why do offroad bicycles have fatter tires while offroad motorcycles have skinnier tires?

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Answer 1

I disagree with your statement that off-road motorcycles have skinnier tires. I think the rear on my offroad is a 140 – very wide. The front is narrower but probably not more then a bicycle.

Answer 2

I disagree with your statement that off-road motorcycles have skinnier tires. I think the rear on my offroad is a 140 – very wide. The front is narrower but probably not more then a bicycle.

Answer 3

I disagree with your statement that off-road motorcycles have skinnier tires. I think the rear on my offroad is a 140 – very wide. The front is narrower but probably not more then a bicycle.