What spurred the creation and dissemination of these gas powered pocket bikes? During the sixties and seventies in the drag racing circuit there was a need for a way to get around the pits with lots of speed and a small size. People began to assemble smaller version of bikes out of what they had laying around. Originally this began with the typical four stroke, flathead engines found in lawn mowers. Since that time, when people began using their gas pocket bike for sport, the innovations have pulled these little bikes up to a competitive point technologically. Whereas all the early bikes largely resembled motocross bikes and had similar drive trains, the more modern bikes that are used for sport now largely resemble the full size racing bikes. These little bikes, though only fifteen centimeters high and a meter long, will typically run about fifteen horsepower out of a maximum 50cc, two-stroke engine. The drive train of these more competitive bikes is configured largely like that of the snow mobile. This is largely because of the addition of some ideas from the Comet company who introduced their Torque-a-Verter design to these mini bikes.

As one might have already imagined, these bikes are meant strictly for riding in the pits or in a race. Their use around the world varies but in the United States they are not a street legal vehicle and riding them on the road can be a big mistake if you are generally not interested in getting fines. This however doesn’t keep people from being able to use them much in the same way that we may use a quad bike or a dirt bike around own land or on public trails. Pocket bikes can be just as fun to zip around on in the woods as their larger counterparts or even their four-wheeled variety. The only big difference is that you should expect to fall down a lot more in the mud on one of these since you are practically already knee deep in it simply by sitting on the bike.

If are really serious about racing though, the lifestyle of the pocket bike rider includes a tight knit community that may be hard to warm up to at first. This style of riding, once seen as a craze, is not an obsession to many people across the U.S. who races the tiny bikes. If you are interested in becoming a part of this world and still do not have a bike, then the best place to look is online. When shopping online for one though you still need to be cautious because typically one of these bikes is around thirty-five hundred for a race quality ride. The two hundred dollar versions are cheaper just for that reason; they are cheap. If you step out on to a race track for the first time and wonder why the other gas pocket bikes are blasting by, you will know what kind of bike you bought, or if you belong there. Either way, shop smart and have fun.

Believe it or not, this phenomenon has its roots in Japan and Italy, both sites of fine manufacturing and engineering throughout the years. The Japanese especially have proved their mettle in making things smaller without giving up the quality; often even improving upon what has originally been developed elsewhere such as the United States.


Did you know that the 110cc super pocket bikes can quickly reach speeds up to 70 miles per hour. That is movement, baby! The feel of the wind and the air just zipping on by your head is exhilarating to say the least. But don’t take my word for it. Jump on one yourself.

These miracles can be had for anywhere from a cheap $200 on up to $3,000. You will get what you pay for. Merely consider your budget, but know that if you buy a really cheap one its parts will not be supported by your local mechanics and motorcycle shops.

Now, the super pocket bikes in particular are just out of this world for the speed freaks in all of us and the daredevils too. They weigh approximately 90 pounds and have gas tanks that can last for about 30-40 miles. They have serious engines, especially on the upper-end, modeled after Hondas, and people love to race them. Many dirtbike and motocross racers have taken a fancy to them and people will take them on tracks like that.

Beware of buying a super pocket bike from China as it will probably not come in the greatest condition and will take months to get to your house. Like I said, you get what you pay for generally. Check local sources like Craigslist for classified listings or even eBay. Buying used from a neighbor is a good way to go and they can probably give you some good tips as well. You will also have an idea how honest that person is.

The engine size of these super pocket bikes ranges from 45cc all the way to 125cc, and 2 stroke engines. Now the technology is just superb in the better of the offering available to consumers, and you can likely get a solid one for not much money at all, possibly even less than $1,000.

Finally, they are just plain fun as heck. Who doesn’t love the speed of zooming through the streets or in parking lots, performing tricks for your friends and on-looking girls. It just doesn’t get any better than this, folks. You will be not disappointed as you enter the awesome world of super pocket bikes for now and forever.