pocket bike

Miniature motorized two-wheeler

A pocket bike is a miniature motorcycle, typically one-third to one-half the size of a standard bike, with a small gasoline engine.

Originally designed for racing on closed tracks, they became popular recreational vehicles: Kids were riding pocket bikes up and down the street.

Also called mini motos.

Many jurisdictions restrict their use on public roads.

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size/scale

pocket biketouring motorcycle

Motorcycle designed for distance

cruiser motorcycle · Harley-Davidson · chopper · adventure bike · big rig

legal status/intended use

pocket bikeroad bike

Lightweight bicycle for paved surfaces

power/performance class

pocket bikesuperbike

High-powered racing motorcycle

hyperbike · sportbike · Hayabusa

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G