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Overview Of Racing Pocket Bikes

Welcome to the exciting sport of pocket bike racing! Not just for kids, many current motorbike racers learned the ropes racing pocket bikes, including Valentino Rossi, the World Moto GP champion. This is a fast growing sport with tracks and events opening accross the world to satisfy the increasing demand for pocketbike enthusiasts looking to test their skills.

For more information about pocket bikes, go back to our pocket bike lens. We cover many popular topics and provide in-depth coverage of everything from gas to electric, 49cc to 110cc, and even buying a new or used pocket rocket. We'll be covering pocketbike racing in a bit more detail after the jump.

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History Of Pocket Bike Racing

Minimoto, aka Mini GP, aka pocket bike racing is gaining popularity worldwide. These 1/4 scale miniature motorcycles have been around since the 1950's, and during the 1990's in Europe these mini bikes became the racing craze they are today. The sport's popularity soared thanks a the low-tech approach of production and the relatively inexpensive cost of racing these mini machines.

Today, pocket bikes (also known as pocket rockets) are raced on go-kart tracks by riders of all ages. Entry level bikes make about 2.5 horsepower and achieve top speeds of about 20 miles per hour. More powerful 1/2 scale super pocket bikes make upwards of 15 horsepower and can reach speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour.

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Pocket Bike Racing Videos

These are a few of the best YouTube videos with coverage of pocket bike racing events.

Are You A Closet Pocket BIke Racer?

Ever race a pocket bike, on the street or at the track? Just want to share your thoughts? Great!

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Didge May 20, 2012 @ 8:40 pm | delete

Nice one mdvaldosta :)

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Apr 6, 2009 @ 7:53 am | delete

Ooops wrong link, I got that excited I filled in the wrong info, this is now correct Kids Motorbike site!.....My Bad

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Apr 6, 2009 @ 7:51 am | delete

Excellent introduction to pocket bikes as these things are not just toys and pack a real punch. Suitable for both the small and big riders out there (ya know who you are!). Please treat them with respect and follow safe guidelines to enjoy a safe riding experience!.

If you get a chance check out my Kids Motorbike site.

Cheap thrills :-) and thumbs up!!

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Pocket Bike Racing On The Blogosphere

Electric bike design firm races ahead of competition for $10K prize: Henry Chong rode into start his pitch on the electric bike of his design and left the competition with a $10000 cheque in his back pocket. The founder and president of Revelo LIFEbike was the winner of the 2012 Up-Start! Competition hosted by MaRS ...
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Take Your Office Out For a Spin: I took my bike, and the Cardo BK-1 out for a spin, with my iPhone in my jersey pocket. For this application, the Cardo Systems send/receive unit is not unlike the bluetooth earpiece I typically see in the Starbucks line, or worn by shoppers gabbing ...