| The mini-bike craze is sweeping the world in popularity. | | | | chrome accessories and of course, to increase the |
| Associations have sprung up everywhere and are | | | | power of the mini motor bike. |
| dedicated to finding safe ways and safe places to | | | | Although the modern mini motor bike looks like a full |
| share in the fun of riding minibikes. | | | | sized motorcycle in miniature, it was originally brought in |
| Minibikes have been around for many years, they | | | | for youngsters to enter the world of two-wheel racing. |
| were not as small as they are today, they didn't go | | | | However, the smartness of these little bikes soon |
| very fast - but no one cared as long as it moved. And | | | | caught the interest of adult riders, even though many |
| with the first generation of enthusiasts graduating to | | | | of them stand at just two feet tall, on a global scale! |
| real motorcycles, they share their love of bikes with | | | | The mini bike offers the ultimate in fun, even to |
| their families and now there is a whole new generation | | | | spectators, who fill the stands to watch the |
| that has discovered the fun they can have on a | | | | excitement, as dare devils perform back flips, wheelies, |
| minibike. | | | | rail grinds and ramp tricks. From teenagers to adults |
| However, minibikes are now available with engines, | | | | the stunts are performed with precise timing. |
| brakes, suspension and headlights and horns. They are | | | | A lot of the fun is in modifying the mini bike and bike |
| the absolute identity of the full sized versions. Almost | | | | chop shops have sprung up all over. Almost every |
| with speeds to match. Some cities have banned the | | | | part you can imagine is available on the Internet, all the |
| mini motor bikes on city streets and sidewalks | | | | latest enhancements for the 49cc minibikes. They are |
| because children began seriously injuring themselves | | | | built to a max speed of approx 35mph, but with |
| by driving on streets where cars could not see them | | | | modifications, some have achieved speeds nearer to |
| because of the small size of the bikes and the size of | | | | 60mph! |
| the young drivers riding them. | | | | Since the days of the first imports, prices have |
| The new pocket rockets and super mini bikes have | | | | plummeted . Today, some of the new mini bikes can |
| never been more popular, although there has been an | | | | be picked up as low as $300, which makes them a |
| increased number of complaints and probably will be | | | | less inexpensive toy. And, for the mechanically minded |
| for some time. "They are noisy, low to the ground, too | | | | out there, you can also purchase a minibike in kit form |
| fast and hard to see around cars and trucks." But | | | | for the serious hobbyist who wants to build a fully |
| some states have adopted strict safety rules. For | | | | customized machine. |
| instance, California requires riders of motorized | | | | Although low to the ground, the minibike has gained |
| scooters be at least 16 years old and wear helmets, | | | | new stature over the last couple of years, they have |
| and the state does not allow riding after sunset. | | | | become more popular for off-roading, as they manage |
| With the mini bikes getting more faster and more | | | | well on rough terrain and are not damaged by a fall. |
| popular then ever, the latest trend after purchasing a | | | | What the Harley Davidson is the to the road, the mini |
| minibike is to totally customize it. There are loads of | | | | bike is to the track. |
| accessories available to personalise your mini bike | | | | It's the King. It's nippy and loads of fun for all! |
| such as custom saddles, handlebars, headlights, | | | | Happy and safe motorcycling. |