The Sport of Pocket Bike Racing

Pocket bike racing, which is also known in some places as Minimoto or Mini GP racing, is a type of racing using smaller versions of full size racing motorbikes, which are known most commonly as pocket bikes. Pocket bikes are raced around tracks designed for karts. It’s a very popular form of racing in Europe and Japan, and is gaining enthusiasts in other parts of the world, especially in North America.

A typical pocket bike is around a fourth the size of a full sized motorbike, and uses an engine which is about 50cc outputting between three and fifteen horse power, depending on the exact model. Pocket bikes have no suspension, instead they rely on the tires absorbing bumps. Most models weigh roughly forty five pounds. The entry-level models generally produce about three to four h.p., but the more expensive racing models can be much more powerful. The very best pocket bikes for racing have a good power-to-weight ratio. Performance enhancements are sometimes added to increase speed and acceleration. Even though they are tiny, both children and adults race pocket bikes at speeds of up to sixty five m.p.h when raced in good conditions.

Because they are small pocket bikes are easy to transport, and they are cheap to buy which increases their appeal for both adults and children. The cheapest pocket bikes from China are as low as $350 for a no frills model, although you could pay as much as as $6000 for a top of the line Italian bike. Children from around six can learn the motorcycle racing and adults are able to feel the excitement of bike racing without the high costs and heavy risks associated with full-sized motorcycle racing.