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