| Big pocket bikes are designed to be used for | | | | |
| street use as well as racing. Therefore they | | | | These larger bikes are double the size of the |
| are bigger in size compared to the original | | | | authentic pocket bikes. And can reach the |
| pocket bikes. | | | | speed of 65 miles per hour. However, large |
| | | | they may be, they are still smaller compared |
| The original pocket bike | | | | to mopeds but sleeker to look at. |
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| Original pocket bikes are known as | | | | Points to remember while using a pocket bike |
| mini-motos. They are small sized motorcycles | | | | |
| of about 47 inches long and 18 inches tall. | | | | 1. It is obligatory to have a motorcycle |
| They are usually run on gas. | | | | license to be able to ride on your bike on |
| | | | the street in some states. Enquire in your |
| Pocket bikes are speedy bikes. The smaller | | | | states licensing office for the legal age. |
| varieties reach the speed of 35 kilometers | | | | |
| per hour. The racing models can reach speed | | | | 2. Bigger pocket bikes are not as easy to |
| up to 45 miles per hour whereas the higher | | | | ride on, as they require greater balancing |
| end ones can be as fast as 50 miles per hour. | | | | skills, so be sure to practice on the bike |
| | | | prior to hitting the road. |
| Pocket bikes have many similarities with | | | | |
| ordinary bikes like the disc brakes, tires, | | | | 3. Be sure to have proper lights and rear |
| fairings, light perimeter frames and swing | | | | view mirrors on your pocket bikes |
| arms. The smaller versions are portable and | | | | |
| can be easily carried under your arms. | | | | 4. You have to follow all the safety rules |
| | | | and be very cautious while riding on these |
| The bigger version of the pocket bikes | | | | bigger pocket bikes. |
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| Whereas the original pocket bike is small and | | | | The rules vary from state to state so what |
| sleek, and has a 50cc engine, the bigger | | | | applies in one state will be not applicable |
| pocket bikes have a 100cc 4 stroke engine. | | | | in the other. If you find that bigger pocket |
| They also have bigger structures and are | | | | bikes are not allowed by law to be ridden on |
| bulkier. They are also known as midi motors | | | | your streets, please follow the instructions. |
| or midi bikes. | | | | If you waive the law then you stand a chance |
| | | | to be fined and even jailed. The authorities |
| You are not meant to use the small pocket | | | | have good reasons to frame laws in order to |
| bikes on the streets as they are only meant | | | | prevent accidents and injuries. So, have all |
| for racing. So due to popular demand, the | | | | this in mind and thoroughly enjoy a good |
| bigger version has come into being for use on | | | | ride. |
| the roads as well. | | | | |