Pocket Bikes - What Are They And Why Should You Care?

By Greg Warner

People spend money on all kinds of crazy things these days. One of the latest is that of mini motorcycles, or pocket bikes. These tiny bikes are good for not only children but also adults. They're even races now using pocket bikes which are somewhat of a major hit in Japan and even the US. The best thing of all about pocket bikes is that they are fairly cheap and you can get some as low as $200. In the following article I will explain features a pocket bikes and how you can obtain one for yourself.

You can get pocket bikes in all different shapes and sizes. Their engine sizes range from as small as 49cc to around 110cc for the racing variety. Depending on what you will be using them for, the smaller size or the larger size might be best. Obviously if you won't be doing any racing you can save yourself quite a bit of money by going with a smaller pocket bike.

You have to be careful with pocket bikes because the mini bikes are not exactly street legal in most states. But you can freely use them on dirt tracks or go kart racing courses and around your neighborhood. Most pocket bikes lack the safety features available in most full-size motorcycles. If you do decide to go racing then please make sure that you wear full safety gear including a full-size helmet. Pocket bikes may seem like toys but they most certainly are not. In fact they can be more dangerous than a full sized bike if you don't know what you're doing.

If you're looking to race these mini bikes you should be aware of the other type of pocket bike which is called the super pocket bike. Super pocket bikes, or pocket rockets as they are sometimes called, are highly modified racing vehicles that are used for racing obviously. The bad thing about these types of bikes is that they can be quite expensive. Depending on the quality of the manufacture and how many modifications are made it can be anywhere from $4,000 to over $10,000 for a single super pocket rocket.

The best place to buy pocket bikes are either online at several different stores that sell pocket bikes and will deliver them straight to your home or you can try the various dealerships around the country. Make sure you ask all your questions before you take the plunge and purchase one. Most dealers will be more than happy dance any questions you might have.

If you will follow the advice listed above then you'll be well on your way to buying your own minibike which is fun for your whole family. Just make sure that you understand the different pocket bike features and ask any of your questions they you buy have before you take the plunge. - 30406

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