Minibike

In 2005 Ben Gädke competed in the nationwide open Saxon Minibike Championship.

Minibike

The Czech driver Oldřich Hanak (# 117) in class Europe 70 of the Czech association UAMK at the Sachsenring in September 2007. Behind him Jan Němeček (# 171), who also comes from the Czech Republic.

Minibikes are racing motorcycles with displacements between 50 and 100  cm³ .

In Germany and Denmark, the term minibike should not be confused with the term pocket bike , which e.g. B. is common in Germany and Denmark for much smaller vehicles. In some countries these pocket bikes are also called mini motos. What both have in common, however, is that they are not allowed to be used in traffic. Compare also the photos under Pocket Bike.

Competitions

In the USA and Canada, it is mainly adults who race on minibikes as a fun sport, less children or adolescents. For children and teenagers, the minibike is a form of promoting young talent and fills the gap between pocket bikes and classes from 125 cm³.

Racing series for minibikes are not only offered in Germany, but also, for example, in the USA , Canada , Australia , Denmark, Spain and now also in Sweden . In Denmark, points are driven in the 80 cm³ Junior 6.6 kW, 80 cm³ Senior 11 kW and 80 cm³ Senior 6.6 HP classes. The Danish rider Robbin Harms started his career on a minibike and at the end of 1993 to 1996 he finished fourth, five, two and finally one (i.e. 1996 Danish champion) in the overall standings. In 2006 he drove a 600 cc machine in the Supersport World Championship . In Sweden, the number of cm³ is placed in front of the unit (cm³) in the designation, in order to distinguish these vehicles from the pocket bikes known as minimoto. In Spain, the influx of interested children and young people is so great that separate racing series are offered in the various regions. The local brand Metrakit is often used.

ADAC Minibike Cup

In Germany, the ADAC organizes the nationwide ADAC Minibike Cup. The regulations change almost every year, but the influx of children and young people is unbroken. In 2007 the beginners rode the Honda NSR Mini 50 and the beginners the Metrakit Mini GP 50 . The ADAC Minibike Cup has been held since 1991. It all started with Simson motorcycles . In 2003 the “The Originals” class also competed at the Sachsenring. In the GDR with the Simson motor of the SR 50/80 scooter. In 2003, KTM motorcycles could also be ridden.

Metrakit MiniGP

Metrakit has been holding the MiniGP for Metrakit drivers in the 50 cm³ and 80 cm³ classes since 2003.

Models

• The Honda Honda NSR Mini 50 (50 cm³) has the dimensions (L × W × H) 1580 × 590 × 935 mm at 1085 mm wheelbase, the maximum power of 5.3 kW / 7.2 PS at a speed of 10,000 / min and a weight of 73 kg.
• Metrakit Mini GP with 50 and 80 cm³ cubic capacity. The 50 cm³ version has the dimensions (W × H) 400 × 700 mm, 1100–1130 mm wheelbase, the maximum output of 8.4 kW at a speed of 12500 rpm and a weight of 65 kg.
• Yamaha YSR50

There are also minibikes with higher cubic capacities of up to 80 cm³. With a weight of around 50 kg and a comparatively small wheelbase of 1050 mm, some minibikes have an impressive 16 kW of power.

Web links

• ADAC Mini Bike Cup