Super pocket bikes, also known as super pocket rockets, are mini motorcycles that have recently become popular in the US. They are the more powerful version of pocket mini bikes that are mostly used for racing around the world. The way you ride them is quite unusual due to their small size. You must sit crouched down bow-legged in order to ride them. Super pocket bikes have a greater acceleration rate as well as overall speed than other types of pocket rockets because of the greater engine size and power. This is a main reason that they are used for racing over other types of bikes.
Gas Vs Electric Super Pocket Bikes
Gas super pocket bikes come in several different sizes. From 49cc all the way up to 120cc super pocket bikes. Most gas powered pocket bikes are of the two stroke variety but most super pocket bikes are four stroke. Four stroke gas engines are more powerful and produce less vibrations than two stroke engines. Four stroke super pocket bikes are also more efficient than it’s counterparts. They are popular for racing because of how much more powerful they are than the electric powered versions.
The other main type of super pocket bike is the electric powered version. Some non racers prefer electric powered bikes because of the advantages it has over gas powered bikes. They are much quieter than gas powered super pocket bikes and have little to no vibration. They are also cheaper to operate without the need to buy gas. The only downside to that is that they have to be recharged after a few hours of use which can take over night or longer to work.
Racing Super Pocket Bikes
Super pocket bikes were designed with racing in mind but can be used for recreational purposes as well. Some people race around their town but many of those races are illegal. In fact riding pocket bikes at all in streets and sidewalks are illegal in some counties. Official super pocket bike races are called Mini GP or Minimoto races and are fine to race in pit lanes, go cart tracks and dirt tracks. If you plan to race anywhere else it’s a good idea to check with local authorities to see if it’s okay in your area.
Super pocket bikes, especially the higher cc gas powered ones, are extremely dangerous to ride around town. Even with proper safety equipment like a helmet and riding clothes, a wreck at the top speeds that they are capable of can be as bad or worse than crashing a full sized motorcycle. Which means that racing is not for kids or teenagers, especially gas super pocket bikes.
Buying Super Pocket Rockets
Compared to the $4,000 that super pocket bikes used to cost several years ago, buying a new super pocket rocket has become quite affordable. You can find cheap super pocket bikes for around $400 and even cheaper mini pocket bikes for around $200. Of course these cheap bikes are not very high quality and are not recommend for racing. Even for personal use they are not worth it. You would be better off buying a higher quality bike that will last more than twice as long and perform better.
You can find pocket bike dealers online or there are also many local dealers of super pocket bikes. It just depends on where you live. A small town is much less likely to have a pocket bikes store than a large city. The best brands to buy would have to be Polini and Blata. They are the largest manufactures and produce bikes of the highest quality.