The main part of the game is the championship mode, where the player controls a 125cc motorcycle in various different leagues on different continents.
The tuning of the bike is also important to consider. The player can buy new parts or update the existing ones, and choose between three, four or five gears - inexperienced players can select automatic.
During the race, the goal is to be the fastest rider by using all the tricks in the book, including stunts like wheelies, risky jumps, sliding, or forcing the competition out of the way. Winning a race results in prize money that can be reinvested in better gear.
The game features two training modes: a time race and a training race against seven other riders on a course of choice. The game also has a scenery editor to create own courses, but it's not possible to save unfinished work. Additionally, there is a competition editor that allows the creation of new leagues with old or new courses.
International Moto X was released for the PlayStation in 1996 .