| In the 70s, the term pit bike meant any small | | | | quality of your pit bike, and there is no point in buying a |
| motorcycle or mini bike used to get from place to | | | | large, powerful engine if you are only buying the bike |
| place in the pit area or surrounding track. Today pit | | | | for a child. On the flip side, professional racers who |
| bikes, or mini bikes, have become a familiar sight not | | | | want to use the pit bike for more than getting around |
| only at the racetrack but around town as well. But | | | | town or the track should take this into consideration. |
| even the first non-racetrack pit bikes have evolved | | | | Another important aspect of buying any pit bike is its |
| since they were introduced to the market. | | | | manufacturing. In recent years, Chinese pit bike makers |
| These small bikes are given the same treatment as | | | | have flooded the market with poor quality bikes; |
| traditional big bikes--bigger engines, handlebar kits, the | | | | consumers have reported bits falling and breaking off |
| works. What started out as a 50cc engine that made | | | | with shocking ease. While this is not true of all Chinese |
| 3.5 horsepower is now punched and stroked to 200cc | | | | pit bikes, it pays to educate yourself on the issues |
| and can make in excess of 22 horsepower. Because | | | | surrounding each pit bike maker. Make sure the |
| pit bikes come in so many different forms and sizes, | | | | manufacturer you buy from meets factory standards. |
| here are a few points of advice to help you on your | | | | Even though the forms of pit bikes are ever-changing, |
| way to biking bliss. | | | | one fact remains the same: Whether you plan on |
| To get the best value for your money, one thing to | | | | racing them or just cruising around town, pit bikes are a |
| consider when buying a pit bike is the bike's owner. | | | | fun and exciting investment. |
| Engine size is an important factor in the price and | | | | |