Gas Powered Pocket Rockets

They Can Reach Up to 45 Miles Per Hour

Remember when you would go to the circus as a child and you would see a six foot tall clown pedaling toward the middle of the ring on a miniature bicycle with his knees above his shoulders and his back hunched over in order to grab the handlebars? Well, stick a motor and a gas tank on that bike, and you have what’s called a gas powered pocket rocket.

Gas Powered Pocket Rockets Are Anything But a Toy

Gas pocket rockets are 10:1 scaled motorcycles that can weigh anywhere between 45 to 90 pounds and seat their driver under two feet off the ground. Albeit a humorous description, there is nothing funny about gas powered pocket rockets. They’re serious machines that people use to compete in serious races. Gas pocket rockets, although small and seem like children’s toys, are anything but. Even though one is tempted to dismiss the pocket bike as a simple children’s toy, pocket rockets have the potential to be deadly if not handled properly.

Another point to consider is it’s quite easy to think in the terms of pocket bikes being not only small and fast, but they can be ridden anywhere; on sidewalks, bicycle lanes, on the street, etc. Those thoughts are very wrong. The gasoline powered models of pocket rockets have been modified so they can reach speeds of up to 45 mph; some are modified to go even faster. Also, gas powered pocket rockets are usually made and shipped without the typical safety features that are standard on regular sized motorcycles. For instance they come ill equipped with brake lights, mirrors, turn signals, right kind of tires or even reflectors.

Should These Pocket Rockets Be Banned?

Taking all these safety concerns into account, there has been a very long and ongoing debate about whether gas powered pocket rockets should be banned or not. Both debating sides have very good points and have put tremendous amounts of thought and energy into arguments. The people who believe that gas powered pocket rockets should be allowed to be ridden simply point the finger at irresponsible parents who fail to fully supervise their children, and therefore their children get injured somehow.

Unfortunately for the inner “speed demon” in the experienced pocket rocket rider, on average a gas powered pocket rocket gets only around 20-25 miles each full tank, and the gas tank capacities vary around one liter. With an average of a five horsepower engine, the top speed of these motorcycles tops out normally at about somewhere between 45 to 50 miles per hour. Depending on where you buy your pocket rocket, some dealers offer near complete customization for the gas powered pocket rockets. Air pressure, throttle and brake sensitivity, the height and the angle of the handlebars, and even adjustable foot placement are some of the options available.

A gas pocket rocket is good for the amateur wanting to learn how to ride while using maximum safety.

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