Minibike

A minibike is a small motorcycle, usually for offroad use. The latest craze is adult racing on minibikes. These inexpensive minibikes originally designed for small children are often transformed for adult use by adding taller handle bars and by improving the suspension. Sometimes called Pitbike Racing, it is a less expensive form of entertainment than motocross. People who can not afford the time, expense and danger of full size motocross racing are drawn to minibikes as a fun way to experience the thrill of motorcycle on dirt.

The smallest factory built minibikes are built around a 40cc size engine and they continue up to a 110cc small two or four stoke engine. The Honda CRF50 has become a standard in minibikes related to Minibike Racing. Many other brands of minibikes have cropped up as the minibike sport has grown. The SDG 107cc Speed Mini is modeled after the CRF50, but contains a stronger engine and heavy duty frame.

An entire industry has sprouted around the modern day minibike. As a result, minibike owners have an array of choices available to them for customizing their minibike with parts and accessories unique for each minibike.

Safety

Even with an adult rider minibikes can attain speeds of over 40mph where serious injury can occur from misuse. Hence riders should wear adequate safety equipment at all times. Minibike riders should be equipped as the rider in the picture who is wearing adequate head and knee protection, as well as a pair of sturdy jeans to prevent chaffing.

Similarly, care should be taken whenever driving on public roads, and due care and attention taken of other motorists and pedestrians. Minibikes are banned in some states and many cities, including New York City and the entire state of California. Most police departments will reprimand you or voucher (confiscate) your vehicle for riding a minibike on the streets. However a pv. 1 biker test certificate will permit you to ride a minibike in urban areas and parklands in the UK.

History

Along with the go-cart, minibikes were first made out of spare parts found around the garage. They were first popularly used as "pit bikes" for drag racers to scoot around in the pits during races in the late 50's to today. They were very useful for this purpose, as they could maneuver very well in the tight pit roads, and they could fit in about the same space as a small bicycle in a trailer or pickup. As the racer brought and used them around their neighborhood, the kids thought they were pretty cool, and they started building their own. Companies started, the most famous is the Rupp corporation, which made minibikes in their factory. The minibike and go-cart craze of the late 50's and 60's started.

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