| Are you an avid biking fan, and looking for something | | | | of bike) making things small is a big deal. For one thing, |
| new and unique to get into? Why not get one of those | | | | it makes them a lot cheaper and more functional. For |
| nifty super pocket bikes for yourself? Pocket bikes | | | | another, it makes them cuter! And cute is another big |
| have been around for some time, attracting the | | | | thing in Japan, though probably less for "boy toys" like |
| curiosity of biking and racing enthusiasts everywhere... | | | | racing bikes. Over in Japan, very small mobile phones, |
| though for the most part they're written off as merely | | | | television sets, and whole entertainment systems are |
| toys. | | | | accessible to just about anyone. Very small bikes are |
| But once you've gotten your hands on one of those | | | | no exception. |
| bikes, you'll know they aren't just toys -- they're a work | | | | Japan rules the Orient when it comes to developing |
| of art. Miniaturization comes with a great deal of work | | | | miniaturization technology. In the West, arguably, |
| and dedication, and only true artistes in the craft of | | | | miniaturization is bigger in Germany than in any other |
| motorcycle design can come up with something as | | | | country... and yet it is not Germany but Italy that leads |
| innovative and fun as a minibike. | | | | the way in the industry of manufacturing pocket bikes. |
| And a super pocket bike belongs to a whole new | | | | Excellent makers of regular bikes in Italy have taken to |
| breed of miniature motorcycles altogether. Make no | | | | making top-quality pocket motorbikes as well, for the |
| mistake -- just as there are many kinds of regular | | | | serious collectors. |
| motorbikes, there are also different kinds of this kind of | | | | Super pocket bikes are more comfortable to ride in |
| bike. The ones that are called "super" are larger in size | | | | than the regular minibike -- definitely a must for the |
| and bulk than the regular ones. They have earned the | | | | serious racing enthusiast. Developing these bigger "tiny |
| "super" tag primarily because of their size, but also | | | | bikes" comes with a lot of care. And as with anything |
| because they can be more powerful, faster than the | | | | else in your life, you would want quality. Reliable |
| regular pocket motorbikes - staying in that comfortable | | | | manufacturers such as Suzuki and Kawasaki should |
| middle ground between pocket size and regular size. | | | | be a good place to start looking for guaranteed quality |
| In Japan, the home of the "minimoto" or mini | | | | machines. |
| motorcycle (only one of the many names for this type | | | | |