Pocket Bikes - Why So Popular?
What exactly is a pocket bike? The easiest and quickest answer would be to say it is a miniature motorcycle. This is why another name for pocket bikes is mini bikes. Since a mini bike is a copy of a full size motorcycle, it has all the important parts and design choices that a full size bike has. Pocket bikes are most often equipped with a four stroke gas engine, but can also be powered by two stroke engines or electric engines. Since a pocket bike is only 2 to 3 feet tall it is a popular first step into racing for kids, but powerful pocket bikes are also being raced by professional motorcycle racers.
If you care about having a stylish machine that doesn't look like anyone elses, or simply like to customize your ride, the pocket bike world will make this very easy. To begin with, you can get the machines in a large variety of colors, patterns and designs. Add to that the ability to further customize by adding decals, changing handlebars and so on. The general design of minibikes follows real size bikes very closely. So a chopper mini bike will look like a miniature chopper, a pit bike will look like a miniature motor cross and a mini pocket rocket will look like a smaller version of a GP racing bike. A good price point for your first pocket bike would be around $350. You can get a pocketbike for much less than that, but then compromises will have to be made. Most importantly you will get a frame that is made from inferior metal alloys making it heavier and less sturdy.
You will probably have to ride the pocket bike on private property only as they are usually banned from road use. Check you neighborhood for places to ride before buying one.
I will have to say that at first glance, most pocket bikes do look like toys. However it is a big mistake to think this way about these machines. They can reach very high speeds and when coupled with the fact that many people ignore wearing proper safety equipment, a simple fall from a pocket bike can have disastrous consequences. It wont be as bad as a real motorcycle crash, but on the other hand, most people wear safety gear while riding those.
Hopefully you will keep some of these things in mind while riding. I hope you have loads and loads of fun on your minibike! - 21392
If you care about having a stylish machine that doesn't look like anyone elses, or simply like to customize your ride, the pocket bike world will make this very easy. To begin with, you can get the machines in a large variety of colors, patterns and designs. Add to that the ability to further customize by adding decals, changing handlebars and so on. The general design of minibikes follows real size bikes very closely. So a chopper mini bike will look like a miniature chopper, a pit bike will look like a miniature motor cross and a mini pocket rocket will look like a smaller version of a GP racing bike. A good price point for your first pocket bike would be around $350. You can get a pocketbike for much less than that, but then compromises will have to be made. Most importantly you will get a frame that is made from inferior metal alloys making it heavier and less sturdy.
You will probably have to ride the pocket bike on private property only as they are usually banned from road use. Check you neighborhood for places to ride before buying one.
I will have to say that at first glance, most pocket bikes do look like toys. However it is a big mistake to think this way about these machines. They can reach very high speeds and when coupled with the fact that many people ignore wearing proper safety equipment, a simple fall from a pocket bike can have disastrous consequences. It wont be as bad as a real motorcycle crash, but on the other hand, most people wear safety gear while riding those.
Hopefully you will keep some of these things in mind while riding. I hope you have loads and loads of fun on your minibike! - 21392
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