Mini choppers

If you're ready for some good racing and riding fun, there’s nothing like a Harley - and when it comes to minimoto, mini choppers are no exception to the rule. They look like mini Harley Davidsons; they're quick and flashy, but the mini chopper is only a fraction of the size of the standard Harley. In addition, the prices of these little power houses are only a fraction of the price!

However, there’s a down side to mini choppers and their cousins, the pocket bikes. It looks like they’re catching the same bad press that Harley riders caught in the 60’s. Many towns are passing strict laws and some areas are even trying to ban mini choppers. Most areas have already banned them from street use, and rightly so.

Now, before you flip out, here’s the facts about mini choppers on the street. The mini chopper and the pocket bike aren’t built to be street bikes. They’re built for the high-riding fun of minimoto racing. On the street, these little dynamos quickly become little devils as they zip in and out of traffic. Although most come with a two stroke 49cc engine that’s advertised at putting out a top speed of 35MPH, if you know anything about minimoto, you know it’s easy to tweak these engines to attain speeds in excess of 50MPH.

More importantly, because of their small size, mini choppers get up to speed fast! An inexperienced rider can quickly lose control and again, because of the bike’s small size, licensed vehicle drivers typically can’t see the mini chopper until it’s too late if they see it at all!

There are steps that mini chopper enthusiasts, riders, and dealers can take to stop the flood of bad press. First, stay off the streets. Join or start a pocket bike club. There are over a dozen organizations in the US alone that are dedicated to promoting mini choppers, pocket bikes and minimoto racing in general. In addition, there are plenty of safe and legal places to ride a mini chopper and the fun is only compounded by riding with others who love their little Harley as much as you do! Check into minimoto sports in your area. A great place to get started in pocket racing is a local or area go-cart track.

Finally, promote and wear safe riding gear and in addition, promote safe riding practices. When the rest of the world sees that mini choppers can be used safely, responsibly, and that riding hazards can be considerably reduced, they’ll take off the blinders to the fun side of minimoto and the mini chopper.

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