Pocket bikes, also known as mini motos, are miniature sized
motorcycles averaging around 47 inches long and 18 inches tall. Pocket
bike, although small enough to carry under one's arm, are capable of
impressive speeds. They are usually built with gas-powered engines. The
smaller industrial-motored models used by Junior class racers are
capable of speeds of over 35 mph, the average 4.2 hp and 6.2 hp racing
models achieve about 40-45 mph, and open class machines reach speeds
over 50 mph. Pocket bikes can be built with many of the features common
to regular bikes, such as disc brakes in the front and rear, racing
tires, fairings, lightweight aluminum alloy cast perimeter frames and
swing arms. Originally, pocket bikes were solely made by specialty
manufacturers who sold them at expensive prices. As their appeal has
grown, however, affordable pocket bike imports have become available to
a much larger group of motor sport enthusiasts.

While many owners race their pocket bikes at competitions and
go-kart tracks, others simply enjoy riding their pocket bikes in open
local areas. There are many options for legally racing your pocket bike
with friends and in organized competitions. A racing sanctioning body
has been established to promote racing in North America called NAPRA,
the North American Pocket Bike Racing Association. Go-kart tracks offer
a road racecourse that is perfectly scaled to Pocket bikes. Whatever
your choice, it is yours to make. And it will be a fun one. Nothing
quite matches Pocket bike racing.