The major innovation of the title is the Rider Reflex system, which allows the player to independently control the vehicle with the left analog stick and shift the rider's weight with the right. This enables spectacular jumps, sharp turns, and last-minute avoiding of falls. Additionally, the game features real-time terrain deformation: each lap changes the track's topology as the tires carve deep grooves into the dirt, directly affecting handling and strategy for the upcoming laps.