Mini
Dirt Bikes
By
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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