Miniature motorcycle racing
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A GRC RR Production class minimoto
Miniature motorcycle, mini motorcycle, minimoto or pocket bike is a popular racing sport in Japan and Europe. Despite the size, some of these miniature motorcycles can travel up to 65 mph (100 km/h).
Pocket bikes are very small (thus the name) usually not weighing more than 50 pounds (23 kg). They range in price from around US$200 dollars to several thousand for a high performance racing model.
In most countries you do not need a licence to ride one of these bikes. They are usually not street legal and should be ridden on private land, such as car parks, gardens or on race tracks.
As with a lot of 50 cc 2 stroke engines, the fuel has to be mixed with oil in a ratio of 50:1.