Global Sports: Knowing More About Mini Street Bikes

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Knowing More About Mini Street Bikes

By Luna Cole


Bikes that are used by people that are too small or too young to hold the handles of a normal bike are known as a Mini Street Bikes. Mini Street Bikes are more affordable than the normal motorbike. Also, mini street bikes are known to of a more petite and sleeker appearance compared to the normal motorbike, enabling smaller and younger people to be able to use ride and drive it. Though it is built smaller, the mini street bike provides the same thrill and excitement as when riding a normal motorcycle. Most of the time, mini street bikes are built and made copying the proportions, craftsmanship and details of the racing motorcycles. So these bikes also comes along with all the gears that makes up a full scale motorcycle meaning gears including lightweight alloy frame, racing tires, acceleration control, twist grip and disc brakes are also present in mini street bikes.

Also known as pocket version of motorcycles, mini street bikes can also be used in racing but they do have specially designed tracks used only for mini street bike racing. Riders of these kinds of motorcycle can choose on what version they prefer to purchase and use, either the electric powered version or the gas-powered version. The good thing about the gas-powered version is that they are equipped with a two stroke internal combustion engine and have the capacity to attain a speed of 35mph and even 50mph if it is an open class machine. The electric-powered version of the mini street bike, on the other hand uses rechargeable batteries as power source.

The mini street bike is also known as "minimoto" and mini street bike racing is believed to have been developed in Australia though there are other claims that it originated and started in Italy. Despite of the small size that it has, about one-fourth the size of a normal motorcycle, racing these kinds of street bikes is known as one of the most popular sport in countries including Australia, Europe and Japan.

The following are some safety measures that mini street bike riders should be aware of:

-Proper riding gears like helmet, kneepads, elbow pads gloves and shoes should be worn to make sure that the rider is protected in case any untoward accident happens.

-It is important that you should take care not only of yourself but also take into consideration the safety of pedestrians and other motorists while driving.

-Important rules should be followed when driving and be responsible enough to know when you are in a proper condition to drive. Do not drive if you are not in a good condition to do so such as when you are drunk or not feeling well.

-Mini street bikes should be stored in proper location and that children will not be able to reach and use them without appropriate supervision and guidance.

-Check up and maintenance of your mini street bike should be done regularly by a mechanic, this way you will be able to know immediately if there as need to repair or replace parts that have been damaged.

-Accumulation of too much dirt and grease may cause damage to your mini street bike that is why it is vital that you do regular cleaning of your bike.




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