 Minibike race at Lelystad (NL) Pocketbike racing, also known as Minimoto or Mini GP racing, is a category of racing where miniature racing motorcycles (known as pocketbikes or minimoto) are raced around kart tracks. It is a popular sport in Japan and Europe and is gaining in popularity in other parts of the world. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1822 × 1366 pixel, file size: 921 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...
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Miniature motorcycle, mini motorcycle, minimoto or pocket bike is a popular racing sport in Japan and Europe. ...
A race is a competition of speed. ...
An old style minibike A miniature dirt-bike (Pocketbike). ...
Karting, go-kart, go carting and similar terms redirect here. ...
For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...
A typical minimoto is approximately one-fourth the size of a regular motorcycle, and is powered by a two-stroke internal combustion engine of between 40-50 cubic centimetres producing somewhere between 2.4 and 15 horsepower (1.8 and 11 kW). The machines have no suspension, relying on the tires to absorb bumps and handle cornering, and weigh approximately 40 pounds (18 kg). The entry-level models produce about 2.4 to 4.2 hp, but the more expensive racing models can have a power output of about 11 - 15 hp. This provides a power-to-weight ratio favourable to racing. Despite their tiny size both adults and children race them at speeds of up to 78 miles per hour (to this date) in organized racing leagues. The two-stroke cycle of an internal combustion engine differs from the more common four-stroke cycle by completing the same four processes (intake, compression, power, exhaust) in only two strokes of the piston rather than four. ...
The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ...
Power-to-weight ratio is a measure commonly used when comparing various vehicles (or engines), including automobiles, motorcycles and aircraft. ...
The ease of transportation and the low cost of the bikes (they are priced from approximately $200 AU for a basic model built in China to around $5,000 for a top of the line Italian model) make them an affordable way for children (some as young as six) to learn about motorcycle racing and for adults to live out their fantasies of racing stardom without the high costs and risks associated with full-sized motorcycle racing. ISO 4217 Code AUD User(s) Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and Norfolk Island Inflation 2. ...
In most countries, a licence is not required to ride miniature bikes. However, they are usually not street legal and should be ridden on private land, such as car parks, gardens or on race tracks.
Miniature motocross motorcycles are also available for children to learn this form of motorcycling. A rider using a berm to corner during a motocross race in Australia Motocross (often shortened to MX or MotoX) is a form of motorcycle sport or all-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed off-road circuits. ...
Notable racers who learned their craft on minimoto include Valentino Rossi. Miniature motorcycle, mini motorcycle, minimoto or pocket bike is a popular racing sport in Japan and Europe. ...
Valentino Rossi (born February 16, 1979 in Urbino) is an Italian professional motorcycle racer and multiple MotoGP World Champion. ...
External links
 Ivar training at Wilrijk (B) - Forums
- Pocket-Bike-Racing.com.au
- PocketbikePlanet.com
- MiniMotoPortugal.com, Portugal
- Associations and clubs
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