SuperTuning Pocket Bikes

Pocket bike racing, also called Mini GP racing, is a type of auto racing using smaller versions of full size racing motorbikes, called pocket bikes. Pocket bike races usually use go kart tracks. It’s a very popular form of racing in Japan and Europe, and is becoming increasingly popular in many other countries, particularly in North America.

Typically a pocket bike is around one quarter the size of a normal motorcycle, and has an engine of about 45cc producing somewhere between 3 and 15 horsepower, which varies with the particular model. Pocket bikes have no suspension, instead they rely on any bumps being absorbed by the tires. Most weigh around 40 pounds. Models for newcomers generally output approximately three or four horsepower, while models designed for more experienced riders are more powerful. The ideal pocket bikes for racing provide a good power-to-weight ratio. Modifications are often used to enhance acceleration and speed. Even though they are tiny, both adults and children can reach speeds of at least fifty five mph under good conditions.

Pocket bikes are small and easy to transport, and they are cheap to buy which adds to their attractiveness for both children and adults. The cheapest pocket bikes from China are around $300 for a no frills model, although you could pay as much as as $5500 for a top of the line Italian bike. Children as young as six can learn the motorcycle racing and adults can feel the excitement of bike racing without the danger and high cost involved in the usual full size motorcycle racing.