| What are mini dirt bikes? | | | | taken into consideration especially if you |
| | | | are buying one for your child. It is advised |
| As the name suggests, mini dirt bikes are | | | | not to let pre teens ride a mini dirt bike |
| basically small dirt bikes. They have quite a | | | | because they can still do considerable speed |
| lot less power than a standard dirt bike but | | | | and offer little in protection in the event |
| appear virtually the same. Costing much less | | | | of a crash. |
| than a full size, full power dirt bike they | | | | |
| are perfect for your budding Motocrosser and | | | | A helmet and safety suit should be worn an at |
| becoming very popular with children of all | | | | all times when riding a mini dirt bike, and |
| ages. | | | | riding without these is dangerous and fool |
| | | | hardy. As long as you pay close attention to |
| How do mini dirt bikes differ from standard | | | | the safety of the rider, though, mini dirt |
| dirt bikes? | | | | bikes are incredibly good fun and a really |
| | | | good way to get the adrenalin pumping. |
| Apart from the fact that they are normally | | | | |
| designed to carry only ten stone in weight | | | | How much do mini dirt bikes cost? |
| and are much smaller than a normal dirt bike, | | | | |
| a mini dirt bike has a lot less power; | | | | The bike itself is comparatively inexpensive, |
| normally around a 47cc two-stroke engine. | | | | when compared to a full size dirt bike, and |
| They obviously have all the working parts and | | | | you can expect to pay anywhere between |
| are designed as well as a 250cc, and because | | | | £150 and £300 (roughly $300 and $600) |
| they weigh less and carry less it is still | | | | depending on the make, model and |
| possible to get a quite impressive 70kph out | | | | specifications you require. You also need to |
| of them. | | | | buy a strong helmet and protective clothing |
| | | | if you want to take this seriously and |
| The petrol tank is much smaller holding only | | | | safely. These can vary dramatically in price |
| around 1 litre of petrol and seat height | | | | dependant on whether you want the outfit to |
| ranges from 500 to 600 mm off the ground. | | | | match the bike, whether you buy a well-known |
| They have full shock suspension and brakes | | | | brand and whether you buy new or used. |
| and are perfectly safe to drive as long as a | | | | |
| reasonable amount of care and safety is used. | | | | Obviously you have to pay for petrol but this |
| | | | is 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. Apart from that, repairs or |
| As with any motor powered bike, or car for | | | | new parts are really the only other price you |
| that matter, there is an element of danger | | | | need to take into consideration and again, |
| involved and proper safety measures should be | | | | these are relatively inexpensive. |