| tion_start --> | | | | to popular demand, the bigger version has come into |
| Big pocket bikes are designed to be used for street | | | | being for use on the roads as well. |
| use as well as racing. Therefore they are bigger in | | | | These larger bikes are double the size of the authentic |
| size compared to the original pocket bikes. | | | | pocket bikes. And can reach the speed of 65 miles |
| The original pocket bike | | | | per hour. However, large they may be, they are still |
| Original pocket bikes are known as mini-motos. They | | | | smaller compared to mopeds but sleeker to look at. |
| are small sized motorcycles of about 47 inches long | | | | Points to remember while using a pocket bike |
| and 18 inches tall. They are usually run on gas. | | | | 1. It is obligatory to have a motorcycle license to be |
| Pocket bikes are speedy bikes. The smaller varieties | | | | able to ride on your bike on the street in some states. |
| reach the speed of 35 kilometers per hour. The racing | | | | Enquire in your states licensing office for the legal age. |
| models can reach speed up to 45 miles per hour | | | | 2. Bigger pocket bikes are not as easy to ride on, as |
| whereas the higher end ones can be as fast as 50 | | | | they require greater balancing skills, so be sure to |
| miles per hour. | | | | practice on the bike prior to hitting the road. |
| Pocket bikes have many similarities with ordinary bikes | | | | 3. Be sure to have proper lights and rear view mirrors |
| like the disc brakes, tires, fairings, light perimeter frames | | | | on your pocket bikes. |
| and swing arms. The smaller versions are portable and | | | | 4. You have to follow all the safety rules and be very |
| can be easily carried under your arms. | | | | cautious while riding on these bigger pocket bikes. |
| The bigger version of the pocket bikes | | | | The rules vary from state to state so what applies in |
| Whereas the original pocket bike is small and sleek, | | | | one state will be not applicable in the other. If you find |
| and has a 50cc engine, the bigger pocket bikes have a | | | | that bigger pocket bikes are not allowed by law to be |
| 100cc 4 stroke engine. They also have bigger | | | | ridden on your streets, please follow the instructions. If |
| structures and are bulkier. They are also known as | | | | you waive the law then you stand a chance to be |
| midi motors or midi bikes. | | | | fined and even jailed. The authorities have good |
| You are not meant to use the small pocket bikes on | | | | reasons to frame laws in order to prevent accidents |
| the streets as they are only meant for racing. So due | | | | and injuries. |