| As the latest craze of Minimoto Madness continues in | | | | BRAKES: Wavy Twin front & single rear discs |
| the United Kingdom. The demand for pocket bikes | | | | FILTER: Large K&N Style performance cone filter |
| means that the consumer is now looking for more | | | | START: Pull cord |
| better quality products which are not only affordable | | | | TYRES: Street Tyres |
| for the average earner but also produce great | | | | COOLING: Water cooled radiator with water pump |
| horsepower and fast speeds. | | | | EXHAUST: Performance exhaust with large |
| Price range of liquid cooled minimotos? | | | | expansion chamber |
| Only a few months ago it would have been almost | | | | SPEED: Up to 60mph (depending on weight / weather |
| impossible to get a quality liquid cooled minimoto for | | | | & road conditions) |
| less than £600, however due to reliable UK | | | | Blata Elite style liquid cooled minimoto |
| based companies who have started to import liquid | | | | The Elite rep has the same spec engine as the |
| cooled pocket bikes of great quality, you can now get | | | | Origami rep however due to its light frame and half |
| a liquid cooled minimoto for as little as £250. | | | | fairing this bike is scary! Smaller and lighter than the |
| (See below for a minimoto importer website who sells | | | | other water cooled bikes you will struggle to keep the |
| all four of the liquid cooled pocket bikes discussed | | | | front wheel down due to sheer power. Once |
| below) | | | | mastered you will leave everyone with a face full of |
| Currently there are lots of liquid cooled minimoto's | | | | exhaust fumes as you shoot off into the distance. This |
| available from big companies such as GRC, Polini, Blata | | | | bike is not suitable for inexperience riders and minors! |
| etc... as these are of the highest available quality they | | | | Although the Elite rep is fast the downside is the |
| will cost you thousands of pounds! However UK | | | | frame, which needs to be made stronger with a bit |
| based companies who now import directly from Asia | | | | more welding! |
| can offer the consumer fast pocketbikes as low as | | | | Specification of the Elite style minimoto: |
| £250! | | | | ENGINE: 39cc 2 Stroke Water cooled |
| What models are available under £350? | | | | COOLING: Water cooled radiator with water pump |
| Discussed here are four of the most popular liquid | | | | FILTER: Large K&N Style performance cone filter |
| cooled minimoto's which are all available for under | | | | EXHAUST: Performance exhaust with large |
| £350! Pictures of all these are provided in the | | | | expansion chamber |
| link at the end of this article. | | | | SPEED: 60+mph (Dependant on rider weight, weather, |
| Polini style liquid cooled minimoto | | | | surface conditions) |
| For those just progressing from the air cooled | | | | BRAKES: Front & Rear Disc |
| minimoto's the next step up is the Polini 911 style liquid | | | | MAX LOAD: 110kg |
| cooled minimoto. This is a reliable bike with a super | | | | TYRES: slick tyres |
| cast aluminum quality frame. This minimoto hits | | | | TANK CAPACITY: 1.5l |
| approximately 55 - 60mph. As it is similar in style to the | | | | STARTER: Pull Cord |
| air cooled minimoto's and not a dramatic speed | | | | POWER: 8.5 BHP/15000rm (manufacturer claim - |
| increase it is just the right mini moto to use to give you | | | | tested to be very very fast) |
| the extra thrill but not make your hair stand up! | | | | Banshee Sho (GRC style - liquid cooled minimoto) |
| Also it is an ideal minimoto to learn how to tweak and | | | | Last but not least is the newest water / liquid cooled |
| tune up, as the parts availability is high for this model | | | | minimoto to come out from China. There's many |
| and many original minimoto parts will fit straight on. | | | | similarities style wise between this BANSHEE SHO rep |
| These pocketbikes have the least problems out the | | | | and the GRC minimoto's. This has to be the ultimate |
| box and are easiest to maintain. | | | | bike for thrill seekers. This bike gets the adrenaline |
| Specification of a Polini style minimoto | | | | pumping like no other. Super high quality mini moto with |
| ENGINE: 39cc 2 Stroke Water Cooled (6.2hp) | | | | a full aluminium frame. This minimoto oozes style |
| BRAKES: Twin front & single rear discs | | | | & the paintwork on most is just fabulous! This |
| FRAME: Aluminum | | | | pocketbike boosts an amazing 11 bhp and has a 50cc |
| START: Pull cord | | | | 2 stroke engine compared to the others which have a |
| TYRES: Semi slicks | | | | 39cc engine. |
| COOLING: Water cooled radiator with water pump | | | | This bike would only be suited to those very |
| EXHAUST: Performance exhaust with large | | | | comfortable on minimoto's they are Not suitable for |
| expansion chamber | | | | inexperience riders and minors! A Caution comes with |
| SPEED: Up to 60mph (depending on weight / weather | | | | this bike as it is extremely fast! This minimoto also has |
| & road conditions) | | | | 3 power bands and you will get the most out of it on a |
| Blata Origami Style liquid cooled minimoto | | | | track with long straights. |
| Next in the range, and slightly faster is the Origami | | | | Specification of the Banshee style minimoto: |
| style minimoto. This is slightly faster than the Polini style | | | | ENGINE: 50cc 2 Stroke Water Cooled (11hp) |
| bike and has what's known as a mk 3 frame. It is a | | | | COOLING: Liquid Cooling |
| more squarer frame than the usual air cooled minimoto | | | | SPEED: 65+mph |
| frames. When the first batch of these originally came | | | | BRAKES: Twin Front Brake Discs & Single Rear |
| from China they had many problems including | | | | Disc |
| overheating issues however since then they have | | | | START: Pull Start |
| been upgraded and modifications now done on them | | | | RADIATOR: Water cooled radiator with water pump |
| mean they no longer have these problems. If its | | | | & bleed valve |
| reliability you want as the next step up then the Polini | | | | TYRES: semi slick tyres |
| style minimoto is better to go for than the Origami style | | | | FRAME: aluminum |
| minimoto, however if you want more speed and know | | | | Depending on your preference the above four pocket |
| a little more about minimoto's and are willing to fine | | | | bikes will cater for most riders who want to move up |
| tune these Origami style ones they will serve you well | | | | from air cooled pocketbikes. The link provided below |
| and you will not be disappointed! | | | | has pictures and further details on all liquid cooled |
| Specification of an origami style minimoto: | | | | minimotos. |
| ENGINE: 39cc 2 Stroke Water Cooled | | | | |