| What are mini dirt bikes? | | | | mini dirt bike because they can still do considerable |
| As the name suggests, mini dirt bikes are basically | | | | speed and offer little in protection in the event of |
| small dirt bikes. They have quite a lot less power | | | | a crash. |
| than a standard dirt bike but appear virtually the | | | | A helmet and safety suit should be worn an at all |
| same. Costing much less than a full size, full power | | | | times when riding a mini dirt bike, and riding |
| dirt bike they are perfect for your budding | | | | without these is dangerous and fool hardy. As |
| Motocrosser and becoming very popular with | | | | long as you pay close attention to the safety of |
| children of all ages. | | | | the rider, though, mini dirt bikes are incredibly |
| How do mini dirt bikes differ from standard dirt | | | | good fun and a really good way to get the |
| bikes? | | | | adrenalin pumping. |
| Apart from the fact that they are normally | | | | How much do mini dirt bikes cost? |
| designed to carry only ten stone in weight and | | | | The bike itself is comparatively inexpensive, when |
| are much smaller than a normal dirt bike, a mini | | | | compared to a full size dirt bike, and you can |
| dirt bike has a lot less power; normally around a | | | | expect to pay anywhere between £150 and |
| 47cc two-stroke engine. They obviously have all | | | | £300 (roughly $300 and $600) depending on |
| the working parts and are designed as well as a | | | | the make, model and specifications you require. |
| 250cc, and because they weigh less and carry | | | | You also need to buy a strong helmet and |
| less it is still possible to get a quite impressive | | | | protective clothing if you want to take this |
| 70kph out of them. | | | | seriously and safely. These can vary dramatically |
| The petrol tank is much smaller holding only | | | | in price dependant on whether you want the |
| around 1 litre of petrol and seat height ranges | | | | outfit to match the bike, whether you buy a |
| from 500 to 600 mm off the ground. They have | | | | well-known brand and whether you buy new or |
| full shock suspension and brakes and are perfectly | | | | used. |
| safe to drive as long as a reasonable amount of | | | | Obviously you have to pay for petrol but this is |
| care and safety is used. | | | | next to nothing because a two-stroke 47cc |
| Are mini dirt bikes really safe? | | | | engine will literally run for miles on a litre of petrol. |
| As with any motor powered bike, or car for that | | | | Apart from that, repairs or new parts are really |
| matter, there is an element of danger involved | | | | the only other price you need to take into |
| and proper safety measures should be taken into | | | | consideration and again, these are relatively |
| consideration especially if you are buying one for | | | | inexpensive. |
| your child. It is advised not to let pre teens ride a | | | | |