Mini Dirt Bikes
Andrew Green
What are mini dirt bikes?
As the name suggests, mini dirt bikes are basically small dirt
bikes. They have quite a lot less power than a standard dirt
bike but appear virtually the same. Costing much less than a
full size, full power dirt bike they are perfect for your
budding Motocrosser and becoming very popular with children of
all ages.
How do mini dirt bikes differ from standard dirt bikes?
Apart from the fact that they are normally designed to carry
only ten stone in weight and are much smaller than a normal
dirt bike, a mini dirt bike has a lot less power; normally
around a 47cc two-stroke engine. They obviously have all the
working parts and are designed as well as a 250cc, and because
they weigh less and carry less it is still possible to get a
quite impressive 70kph out of them.
The petrol tank is much smaller holding only around 1 litre of
petrol and seat height ranges from 500 to 600 mm off the
ground. They have full shock suspension and brakes and are
perfectly safe to drive as long as a reasonable amount of care
and safety is used.
Are mini dirt bikes really safe?
As with any motor powered bike, or car for that matter, there
is an element of danger involved and proper safety measures
should be taken into consideration especially if you are buying
one for your child. It is advised not to let pre teens ride a
mini dirt bike because they can still do considerable speed and
offer little in protection in the event of a crash.
A helmet and safety suit should be worn an at all times when
riding a mini dirt bike, and riding without these is dangerous
and fool hardy. As long as you pay close attention to the
safety of the rider, though, mini dirt bikes are incredibly
good fun and a really good way to get the adrenalin pumping.
How much do mini dirt bikes cost?
The bike itself is comparatively inexpensive, when compared to
a full size dirt bike, and you can expect to pay anywhere
between £150 and £300 (roughly $300 and $600) depending on the
make, model and specifications you require. You also need to
buy a strong helmet and protective clothing if you want to take
this seriously and safely. These can vary dramatically in price
dependant on whether you want the outfit to match the bike,
whether you buy a well-known brand and whether you buy new or
used.
Obviously you have to pay for petrol but this is next to
nothing because a two-stroke 47cc engine will literally run for
miles on a litre of petrol. Apart from that, repairs or new
parts are really the only other price you need to take into
consideration and again, these are relatively inexpensive.
About The Author: Dirt Bikes HQ,
http://www.dirtbikeshq.com/ ,
for lots of information about dirt biking.
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