Beginners GuideTo Pocket Street Bikes
Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2005
by Charles and Susan Truett
Pocket street bikes are miniature Grand Prix racing
motorcycles. These bikes are also known as minimotos, mini
GPs, or pocket rockets. While they're only 1/4 of the size
of a regular cycle they are very accurate in details and
proportions in comparison to world-class Grand Prix bikes.
The most common features consist of sturdy lightweight
aluminum or aluminum alloy frame, front/rear disc brakes,
racing tires, small two-stroke gas engines, and fairings.
These bikes have the look and feel of a real Grand Prix
racing motorcycle.
on the model and horsepower. Smaller industrial-motored
models like those used by Junior class racers typically are
capable of speeds of over 25 mph, whereas the 4.2 hp and
6.2 hp on average will reach speeds of 40-45 mph, and the
open class bikes are able to reach speeds of over 50 mph.
Prices of these now popular bikes can range anywhere from
$300 to several thousand dollars depending on the bikes
quality and features. Be sure that when purchasing a lower
priced bike that you stay with a good brand name. Many of
the in-expensive and off-brand pocket street bikes
available are of poor quality.
Pocket street bikes are specifically built for racing and
their use is intended only on speedways, go-kart tracks, or
closed parking lots. This form of racing is currently most
popular in Japan and Europe with its popularity increasing
daily in the USA. These bikes have provided and less
expensive way to live out ones fantasies of Grand Prix
racing stardom or as a method of gaining entry into
full-sized motorcycle racing.
Pocket street bikes are often purchased for young children
or for the purpose of street racing. Neither of these
options is acceptable. While children may appear to fit on
these bikes more appropriately than an adult, the bikes are
actually designed for adults or those that are experienced
in racing and the operation of pocket bikes by young
children may cause serious injury. The racing is to be done
on tracks or locations made specifically for pocket bike
racing.
You can now buy Pocket Bikes online. To view our complete
and comprehensive selection of Pocket Bikes, visit:
http://buy-pocket-bikes.partnersinsuccess.net/
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