Whenever you purchase a mini motor bike you would always ask yourself if this is a bike that would truly fit your needs. Well there are several different types of mini motor bikes out there in the market today. There are pocket bikes or pocket rockets for kids 7-12 years old, but sometimes is also being used by adults for mini bike races. There are pit bikes; these are mostly used for cruising around and for used in the pits. Then there are mini choppers mini bikes modeled after their normal sized chopper brethrens. And lastly the mini dirt bikes miniature versions of motocross bikes. Below are several kinds of mini motor bikes and what they are mostly used for.
Mini Dirt Bikes- Is the most popular mini bike that you can purchase. These minis are mostly used for mini dirt bike races where the majority of the riders are kids. Although there are also adults who ride these bikes and even compete with them. There are popular professional mini dirt bike races that are held today to cater to those persons who wish to go pro with these dirt bikes. Like their cousin in motocross races, these minis also race through a dirt track. They are also sometimes used to pull off some stunts and tricks because of their light-weight frame that could easily be used when performing high jumps and tricks.
Pocket Rockets (Pocket Bikes)- These are mini motor bikes that are very popular for kids. They choose these mini bikes because they snugly fit into them and they can easily maneuver them in the track. There are also several races that are held for these pocket bikes. Nowadays its slowly becoming a professional sport where kids can compete with other kids and there's also an event for adults to compete in. These pocket bike races are mostly popular in some Asian countries such as China and Korea. Although these bikes are sometimes misused for stupid stunts that cause serious accidents, there are laws passed against the misuse of these pocket bikes. If ever a person is caught using or riding these bikes on public roads or highways then they might face a night in jail, pay a hefty fine, or their bike be confiscated by the police. Also always remember to observe proper safety, to always wear a helmet, proper safety gear and pads.
Mini Choppers- Mini choppers are considered by some to be just miniature toys that look like their chopper counterpart. These mini choppers are mostly bought by enthusiast for their kids to use. Although they can also be used by adults, these miniature choppers are mostly used to be customized to mirror their normal sized counterpart. Nowadays some of these mini choppers are also used for mini motor bike races. Where they compete against a pocket bike, mini dirt bike and pit bikes, always remember that these mini motor bikes are highly illegal to ride or drive at public roads and freeways they are only used in a track built for mini motor bikes or a go kart track.
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