Mini Dirt Bikes are emerging to be the most popular new class of motorcycles. They are lightweight, well-built motorbikes that share a common design theme: lower, narrower frame and a high power to weight ratio.
These specialized groups of motorcycles could be considered incomplete without mini dirt bikes. These pocket-sized motocross bikes also feature downsized price tags that go with their lighter weight.
Light yet powerful, dirt mini bikes retail for under a thousand dollars, a good price for a fully assembled cheap dirt bike. They’re cheap yet the fun of riding them remains the same. Just pop these beauties up in your pick-up, take them to the nearest dirt bike trail or track and they’re ready to go.
What makes mini dirt bikes stand out from the rest is its wheels and long travel suspension. Pocket bikes and its many variations are built around the idea of a high power to rate ratio. They live or die on power to weight ratio. A pocket dirt bike which is equipped with an 110cc engine and has a dry weight of 100 pounds sells for under a grand. That’s a truly amazing combo for fast and agile mini dirt bikes. They’re cheap or you could say dirt cheap clean fun.
It’s not saying that they’re safe to use though. Mini dirt bikes are speed attractants so you still need to wear safety and protective gear while riding them. Still, they’re the most fun you can have with your clothes on.
Mini ATVs are a different matter though. They start at less than five hundred dollars, which practically make them in the league of a Christmas present category. Mini pocket ATVs is a 200 pound ball of fun. There are different versions but at least one comes with an adjustable angle to the handlebars. Powered by a powerful 47cc engine, mini ATVs incorporates all of the latest technological design and materials. Mini ATVs usually have a 50/50 weight distribution, which is optimum in this type of vehicle.
Mini ATVs are excellent for racing and handy around a small property. You can optimize its use by either hard riding or just tooling. Wait for about an hour at most before refueling.
The phrase “adult supervision required” may acquire a different meaning when referring to these brutes. It might mean that you need to supervise the adults, instead of the young ones, once they get their hands on these powerful kids dirt bikes.
Mini dirtbikes are available everywhere but as always, “caveat emptor”, let the buyer beware. You should consider two things first before making a purchase: the manufacturer’s name and the warranties available. That should also include the availability of spare dirt bike parts and compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations.
Local bike shops may carry mini dirt bikes or mini ATVs but if they don’t, then you probably need to make friends with your local distributor or mechanic for advice.