Minimotos in the UK - Minimoto Performance and History

Minimotos are now one of the fastest growingMinimoto performance
categories in motor sport, because of the low runningMost common engine sizes for minimotos are 47cc to
costs involved and closeness of the racing. Whether49cc, generally a two stroke air cooled motor requiring
its just a quick thrash around the local airfield (withunleaded fuel premixed with fully synthetic two stroke
permission of course) or a full on assault on the trackoil. The higher performance minimotos are notably
the sense of excitement and fun you can get fromwater cooled.
minimotos is awe inspiring.Minimotos are available in two sizes: a mini with a 27"
Origin of the minimotowheelbase and a midi with a 30" wheelbase. Engine
The first series of minimotos originated from Japan,horsepower choices are available from a 4.2 HP
with modest power outputs these were quicklymodel up to the 15+ HP race machines that can
superseded by the superior performance of theactually reach speeds of upto 75 miles an hour which
European models, particularly the Italian Polini enginedfeels more like 150 miles an hour when you are so low
variety which is one of the quickest acceleratingto the ground Transporting your minimoto also
minimotos. The Chinese have now jumped on therepresents very few problems due to there
bandwagon and have produced a series of easilycompactness 1m - 1.3m long and weighing in at only
affordable minimotos priced below £200, with all23kg., if you have a spare suitcase it will not be a
the features and capable of speeds upto 40 miles anproblem
hour in standard trim.Minimotos are suitable for children aged 7 and
Minimotos or as the Chinese call them gas scootersupwards but only under the strict supervision of a
are scaled down versions of true GP racingresponsible adult. Even though these machines are
motorcycles. The latest minimotos run cutting edgesmall miniature works of art most will carry a 250lb
technology with a floating disk brake at the front and aadult.
single disc at the rear, running on racing compound slickMost successful stars of today in World Superbike
tires. The bodywork is beautifully styled with both fulland MotoGP started there racing in the minimoto
fairing versions and half fairing models. Not to be outcategory many moons ago. The best example is
done by their big brothers these miniature racing bikesValentino Rossi. He was Italian pocketbike Champ
come with a hi-tech polished aluminium/magnesiumtwice before becoming 125, 250,500 and MotoGP
alloy cast frame with integral swinging arm.World Champion. So give it a go and who knows!