| For those new to the world of mini bikes, a pit bike is a | | | | bike for, i.e. serious racing, fun days, for kids etc. Pit |
| small motorbike - originally used for travelling between | | | | bikes primarily differ in the power they offer, typically |
| the pits on race tracks. Today, they have gained | | | | the more the more power a bike has to offer the |
| popularity for being great fun, easy to ride motorcycles, | | | | more expensive it will be. A more expensive bike is |
| often used in racing. Pit bikes started off life in the 60s | | | | also likely to have higher quality and more resilient |
| before going through several design improvements to | | | | parts, meaning the rider could ride it harder than a |
| end up with the versatile bikes of today. Pit bikes are | | | | cheaper model. |
| ideal for areas where space is a limiting factor, in | | | | Any newly purchased bike will come with an instruction |
| addition to being much cheaper than an equivalent | | | | manual from the manufacturer, it is imperative that the |
| off-road full size motorbike. | | | | owner pay close attention to the startup procedures, |
| These bikes vary in size and specifications, starting | | | | run-in checks and maintenance guides. These will |
| from as little as 4-5HP up to around 20HP. The | | | | ensure the bike retains its top power levels as well as |
| 2-Stroke engines are high revving allowing for quick | | | | ensuring reliability. Mini bikes do not run on straight fuel, |
| acceleration, which more than makes up for their lack | | | | usually they will require mixing with specific oil in the |
| of top speed (which does not make them suitable for | | | | ration of 25 parts fuel to 1 part oil, this is essential to |
| road use). Their exceptionally small frame and lower | | | | ensure the engine is not damaged. Certain parts on |
| power output make them ideal for kids wanting to | | | | these bikes can wear very quickly (many parts are |
| have a go on a motorbike. The acceleration, simplicity | | | | designed like this purposefully) and so it is essential the |
| and relative cheapness are what make these bikes so | | | | owner become familiar with the functions of their bike |
| very fun to ride and has earned them their popularity | | | | and feel comfortable working on it. Fortunately, parts |
| today. | | | | and spares for pit bikes are cheap compared to the |
| When choosing which bike to buy, it is important that | | | | equivalent for full size bikes. |
| the buyer ask themselves what they intend to use the | | | | |