If you said that mini bikes, or pocket bikes, as they also are called are just shrunk down full size motorcycles you wouldn’t be far off. These small and sleek machines looks just like smaller motorcycle with a smaller price tag attached, which is great news for all kinds of motosports enthusiasts and collectors all over the world. A mini bike will have all the important parts and design choices of a full size motorcycle built into a frame only 2 to 3 foot high. Powered by either a gas engine or a electrical engine these little machines can be used for professional racing or recreation and are very popular among all age groups.
There are many various designs of pocket bikes, all of which usually follows the designs of their larger siblings. For example, there are mini choppers which obviously looks like chopper motorcycles, mini racing bikes and mini pit bikes which looks like small versions of a motorcross bike. The designs can often be customized to your liking with different colors, decal and so on. The prices for a good pocket bike go as low as $350. You can get lower priced ones as well, but they usually wont be as well made as the more expensive ones. Features like semi automatic transmission, hydraulic disc brakes or a 125cc air cooled engines are well worth paying a little bit extra for. Another thing worth mentioning is that the more expensive models usually use a better metal alloy in their frames making the bikes more sturdy and lighter at the same time.
Before you take your new ride out for a spin remember to check the regulation and laws in your state or country. Most places forbid the sues of pocket bikes on public roads.
Even though all these different variants of minimotos are small, most of them, with some few exceptions, should not be used as toys. They can reach high speeds, and while safer than a full sized motorcycle, a fall at high speed will still be painful, and may cause serious injury if you are not wearing the proper safety equipment or if you are plain unlucky. So remember to wear proper safety equipment.
I hope you will take these tips to heart, ride with the proper gear, and above all, have fun!
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