A different kind of pocket bike, the pit bike is great for enthusiasts of speed and adrenaline. Pit bikes, also known as mini dirt bikes or pocket pit bikes, are small compact dirt bikes or motocross bikes that are great for racing or just messing around with. These dirt pit bikes sell quite well because of their smaller size and ease of use and also because of how easy they are to customize to your liking.
Dirt bike pocket bikes have been around for more than 50 years now. The pit bikes were originally designed for use by pit crews in traditional race tracks were the mechanics needed to get in and out quickly. They needed a small vehicle that was quick and easy to maneuver that could also hold a full size adult male. The pit bike was their solution. These mini pit bikes became more and more popular and as time went by with both the pit crews and racers themselves. Eventually they became widespread enough that many people owned a pocket pit bike for personal and recreational use.
Types Of Dirt Pit Bikes
Pit bikes come in many different sizes from 49cc pit bikes all the way up to 250cc pit bikes with the 50cc pit bike being one of the more popular sizes for non racing. Obviously the more powerful sizes such as the 110cc pit bike are more common for racing but you can use any size that you want for recreation in the right places such as dirt tracks, go kart tracks, and even racing track pit lanes. With speeds of over 65 mph, pit bikes are an exhilarating rush especially since you are so close the ground. This also brings up the point of safety which is very important feature that you must take into consideration when dealing with pit bikes because they go at such high speeds so very close to the track. A full face helmet with appropriate riding gear is recommended whenever you go riding, even for personal use.
Pit dirt bikes can be either gas or electric powered. Gas pit bikes come in two main types: two stroke or four stroke. The majority of the smaller pit bikes come in the two stroke variety. Two stroke gas pit bikes are the noisiest of the bunch and also less powerful than four stroke engines. Four stroke pit bikes are the preferred choice for racing and those that value speed and power. Electric pit bikes are very similar to their gas counterparts but are much quieter since they run on a purely electric powered engine. They are also slower when compared to gas dirt pocket bikes over 100cc. Both electric and gas powered pit bikes are built with excellent handling and acceleration in mind, which in turn makes them great for tight racing courses and dirt tracks. Neither gas or electric pit bikes are not generally recommended for street use and in many places are not street legal.
Benefits Of Pit Bikes
One of the biggest benefits of pit bikes is their relatively low cost when compared to their bigger brothers. You can find pit bikes for anywhere from $300 on up to over $1,800, which is great when compared to full size dirt bikes. Parts are also usually quite affordable as well. You can use old parts from other dirt or pit bikes and also some scooter parts. When you need specialized parts you can get them for much less than full sized motorbikes. You can also find garages that will upgrade or fix your bike if you’re not handy with that kind of thing.
Dirt pit bikes are also great if you like to work with your hands and with mechanical parts. It is possible to buy a pit bike and assemble it by yourself if that’s what you like to do. There are tons of customization options and you can also you can modify most pit bikes to go faster than possible with stock parts. You can upgrade the suspension for better jumps or increase the engine size or just upgrade the sprocket for better top speed. Another popular upgrade is a engine bore out to increase engine displacement and power output. Ultimately you can upgrade or change whatever you want on pit bikes because the customization options are endless.
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Useful guide dude – Will show everyone that asks me stupid questions about pit bikes this!