This machine is fun, fast and extremely outrageous. I do trail riding along with some track riding and it's great for both. The clearance is great. I can get through most of what the 4 wheel drives can. The ride is great. So smooth that even a 120 lb pip squeak like me can hang on in the rough spots.If your debating between a straight axle and an IRS go with the IRS, it makes a huge difference on just about everything. The only problem I had was getting used to the feel of the IRS, but that was only for about uhhh 5 minutes. HA HA HA Catch me if you can.