Basics

In most regions mini bikes cannot be legally ridden on public roads due to size restrictions, lack of safety equipment, and insurance limitations. However, some local areas do permit licensed, registered, and insured mini bikes on streets if specific requirements are met. Mini bikes are small off-road motorcycles. They have little engines under 50cc. Mini…

Looking to better understand what gives mini bikes their own niche in motorsports? Or simply curious what sets them apart from pocket rockets and scooters? This guide has you covered on every defining trait. Mini bikes blend motorcycle power plants into pint-sized packages that pack an accessible thrill ride for all ages. But their small…

If you ask most riders, mini bikes and dirt bikes seem really similar. They both have two wheels, engines and let you ride off-road. But once you try them, big differences quickly stand out that make each bike special. As someone who enjoys all kinds of motorcycles, I get asked a lot – “what’s better,…

A mini bike has a larger frame and engine than a pocket bike. Pocket bikes are miniature versions of sport bikes, while mini bikes are small motorcycles meant for off-road use. Mini bikes and pocket bikes put zip on every trip. These tiny gas and electric motorbikes pack big fun into small frames. Mini bikes…

Mini bikes have small engines and manual transmissions for off-road fun. Scooters mainly enable easy street transport through automatic gears and road-ready parts. Rollin’ up at the big race in my mini bike, I met Scooter Pete on his scooter. My bike seemed small next to his bigger scooter. But when the race started, I…

For mini bike enthusiasts, one of the top priorities is getting your prized bike to and from your favorite riding spots safely and securely. Nothing would ruin your day faster than watching your mini bike bounce out of the back of a truck on the highway! However, transporting a mini bike doesn’t have to be…