| Mini bikes are the latest craze throughout the world, | | | | are usually more expensive than other bikes on the |
| with more and more people getting involved in the | | | | market but are far greater quality with more parts |
| mini bike scene. So are you wondering whether or | | | | and performance bolt ons available. |
| not to get a mini bike? Well there are several factors | | | | If racing these mini bikes is not for you then you can |
| which must be taken into account beforehand. | | | | look at the more affordable mini motorbikes, these |
| Firstly, do you know exactly what a mini bike is? Mini | | | | are just as much fun, but do not come with the large |
| bikes are miniature replicas of larger motorcycles, | | | | price tag. These bikes however must be used on |
| most have a petrol engine, and are usually 39cc or | | | | private property, with the owners permission, or you |
| 49cc although many of these pocket bikes are now | | | | could face prosecution. Alternatively there are open |
| being produced with a higher engine displacement, in | | | | races set up where bikes like this will be allowed to |
| some cases up to 200cc. Mini bikes are capable of | | | | enter. |
| very high speeds, with the slowest bikes still being | | | | There are many different types of mini bikes |
| able to easily reach 35-40mph. | | | | available for you to buy so selecting the correct style |
| Well now you know what a Mini bike is it is time to | | | | depends on what you want the bike for. The most |
| decide whether or not they are for you. If you think | | | | common style of mini bike is the small road style mini |
| you would love the feeling of riding at 40+ mph, | | | | bikes, also known as pocket bikes or mini motos. |
| inches from the ground then you have found your | | | | These have road tires and look like road racing bikes. |
| ideal sport! Mini bikes are a great way of getting into | | | | Usually these bikes do not come with any suspension |
| motor racing, as they are relatively cheap with all the | | | | and a very low ground clearance so make sure if you |
| spills and thrills of racing larger bikes. | | | | want a bike like this then you have a smooth, flat |
| If you are still interested in buying a mini bike then | | | | surface to ride on. |
| you must ask yourself what you want from it. For | | | | The next style of mini bike is the mini dirt bike, these |
| example are you buying a mini bike to ride around | | | | are smaller versions of larger dirt bikes, they are built |
| with your mates? Or are you buying it to become | | | | for going off road with larger wheels and more |
| the next Valentino Rossi? Well whatever your needs, | | | | suited tires, as well as a more robust build. So if you |
| there are certain regulations which must be taken | | | | want a mini bike which you can ride around a field all |
| into account. | | | | day then a mini dirt bike is probably the best choice. |
| Mini bikes are illegal when ridden in a public place, and | | | | If you want a comfortable bike with a 'cool' image |
| can be crushed if used illegally. So if you do not have | | | | then I think it is fair to say that the best mini bike |
| any private property or a track which you can go to | | | | for you will be a mini bike chopper, these look great |
| then maybe you should rethink buying one. | | | | with the looks of the larger choppers available today. |
| If you are still up for getting into the craze, then you | | | | These are commonly seen at bike shows, with a lot |
| are ready to decide what type of bike you want to | | | | of the bigger bikes and do not look out of place. |
| ride. There are so many different types of mini bikes | | | | Finally, if you do not feel too steady on two wheels |
| available so you may get lost. So what do you want | | | | then maybe a mini bike quad is the answer, these |
| a mini bike for? | | | | are tiny quad bikes, about the same size as a mini |
| If you want to race the bikes in a league then the | | | | bike but with four wheels. These also usually have |
| mini bike you buy must comply with regulations and | | | | the same engine as most smaller mini bikes. These |
| must therefore be a race certified mini bike, these | | | | are great if you prefer riding quads over motorbikes. |