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Pocket Bikes - An Overview

What does the name Pocket bike suggest? A bike that can be carried in a pocket or rather a toy bike? Well, may be not literally but it is precisely so when it comes to size. But when it comes to action, it has greater stories than just being a toy.

One-fourth in size when compared to a full-fledged bike, it is maximum 50 cms in height and about 1 meter in length. It weighs a maximum of 50 lbs. But its engine works as smart as normal larger bikes. 39 to 50 cc two-stroke engines and 110 to 125 cc of four-stroke engines are packed in to these bikes. This gives them a power of about 17 to 18 hp. The two-stroke engines provide a maximum speed of 25 to 35 mp whence the four-stroke engines can master up a speed of 60 to 80 mph.

Available in a wide price range starting from something as low as US $150 to around US $7000, it suits the requirements of all classes of the society. Their manufacture was actually started by a group of bike enthusiasts with simple spare parts of bikes lying unused with them. Gradually, their soaring popularity got them the attention of famous companies like Arctic-Cat, Rupp, Taco, Heath, Gilson, and Fox. Not only so, they also gave rise to a number of cottage industries specializing in construction and customization of these types of bikes.

The main sensation concerning pocket bikes right now is the Pocket bike racing or the Minimoto racing or Mini GP racing, as they are also called. This is a miniature form of the original Grand Prix racing held in kart racing tracks using these types of bikes. This kind of race is a hot favourite among bikers of all ages ranging from six to sixty. So, do you want to own a pocket bike.

For more information, visit easypocketbikes.com or luckyscooters.com. Both sites offer information on pocket bikes, as well as pocket bikes for sale.

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