| If you're into pocket bikes, there's no better time than | | | | *4 speed or automatic |
| now to buy one or more. What use to cost hundreds | | | | *2 stroke or 4 stroke |
| of $ now costs under $175 new and $50 used on | | | | *Available accessories like performance parts |
| Craig's list, this price drop is thanks to China. Since the | | | | *Gas oil mixer or not |
| mini bike boom China has started producing decent | | | | *Electric Starter |
| quality bikes for very low prices. Most gas-powered | | | | *Headlights and Brake lights |
| pocket bikes are sold with 2 stroke engines and even | | | | *Used or new (these things are easy to fix and parts |
| 4 stroke ones. | | | | are cheap) check out the link below for an idea about |
| Gas-powered pocket bikes, also known as mini bikes, | | | | repairing, modifying and oil gas mixing etc. |
| are miniature sized motorcycles averaging around | | | | One thing to note most websites will tell you the bikes |
| 47 inches long and 15-18 inches tall. Gas pocket bikes, | | | | go 47+ for a 4 or 2 stroke but they are not telling you |
| although small enough to carry under one's arm, are | | | | this is only doable with a modification not right out of |
| capable of speeds over 50 mph, depending on engine | | | | the box. Also the speedometer on these things don't |
| size, horsepower and gear ratios. Horsepower can | | | | measure tire rotations they measure engine speed, |
| range from 2.6HP to 12HP in stock models. | | | | even though you might hit 30 mph it will say 15 mph. |
| Things to look for | | | | There are a variety of these bikes in the market |
| *What kind of ride you want (Chopper, Sport, dirt bike, | | | | ranging from under $200 to over $600. The 4 stroke 4 |
| 4 wheel) | | | | speed make a great learning tool if you plan on getting |
| *What CC's you want (This determines bike size | | | | a real bike later. |
| check out the link below for more info about cc vs. | | | | This is a extremely fun thing to play with but still it is |
| size. Remember this thing is traveling at 30+ mph and | | | | not a toy if you corner at 50 mph on a mini bike it is |
| low to the ground you want one that is comfortable, to | | | | like doing over 100 mph on a real bike the laws of |
| ride and control). | | | | physics still apply! Ride safe. |