What is pit bike and for what. What is Pitbike? Technical Features of Modern Pitbikes

Small motorcycles for great pleasure - so in two words you can describe the PIT-BIKE class devices. The choice of them in the Russian market is growing rapidly, but the confusion of the designation and the little-known brands often puts buyers in a dead end. Let's try to decompose everything around the shelves ...

Above, more, stronger. Let's start with a small excursion in a short class history. Pit-byki appeared in the late 90s in Southern California (USA). Then they began to quickly gain popularity in other states and diverged around the world. Historically, it is not any small cross-bike, and a device with a four-stroke "horizontal" engine, by type of Hondovsky "Caba". Actually, Honda XR50 (later CRF50F, CRF70F) was the reference "pit" and the starting point of the evolution of this class. Initially, other members of the "magnificent four" picked up the pricing - appeared kawasaki klx110, Suzuki Dr - Z70, Yamaha TT-R50E, Yamaha TT-R110E. "Pulled oil into the fire" Former Motocross Champion Guy Cooper: In 2003, his company Xtreme Motor Corp. He began to upgrade the corporate devices by Chinese components, and later imported clones. Other American companies were born, for example, a small company from Utah to imports from China Minibikes USA Motortoys began in 2004 to sell them under its own brand Pitster Pro. Today, this brand is well disclosed; He is present in our market.

Moreover, the Chinese motorcycle painters, contrary to the usual, did not blindly clone the branded and rather primitive design of Honda XR50 (CRF50F), and poured "fresh blood". In fact, they gave the impetus to the evolution of children's pit-bikes in full of combat "adults" apparatus for entertainment and full-fledged sports. So, if the first "pit" (and modern Honda. CRF50F and YAMAHA TT-R50E) have a short frame, 10-inch wheels with drum brakes, three transmissions and short-spectal suspensions, the new generation of "Chinese" is different. It "grown up", so it will be fit and adult. The sizes of the wheels were grown to 17 inches in front and 14 from behind, powerful disc brakes appeared, and the stroke of adjustable suspensions increased to 180-190 mm. "Manual" clutch produces a real sports motorcycle management skill; In the gearbox - four speeds (though, with not the most successful switching scheme - "neutral" at the bottom). The "maximum speed" of the flagship "pites" with motors 150-160 cm³ exceeds 100 km / h.

Brand store. We have motorcycles both under the original Chinese brands (BSE, Kayo, Mikilon) and under the third, such as American Pitster Pro. But most of all meet under "ours": armada, c.moto. Forsage, Irbis, JMC, Patron and others. Although the Kulik praises his swamp, the picture is a picture that the most advanced manufacturer of "pites" from the Motor Machinery Co. Ltd.): The company specializes in this technique since 1999, has its own engineering unit and a cross groundwork in the territory Plant. Annual production is about 30,000 pcs., About 25 models, exports to all continents, including in the US (under the already mentioned Pitster Pro brand). Another worth mentioning the company - BSE (Zhejiang Bosuer Motion Apparatus Co., Ltd.). She in business since 2002, releases a half dozen "Peit" models.

In general, the brand, if he is not Chinese, little says: in the line, as a rule, products of different plants, different levels of complete sets and, accordingly, prices. It is better to subdivide pit-bikes not by the brand of the manufacturer or merchant, but by appointment (entertainment or sport) and motor cube. According to world sales statistics from every ten sold apparatuses to the first, entertainment, the group includes eight and only two to the second, sports.

How to determine the purpose of Pete Bayak? External "frills" and catching stickers can be a lot ... Perhaps the main thing is the powerful spatial frame, covering the engine and the pendulum, and in the rear, the "proceedings" to which the driver's footnings are attached to the bottom. Simple "pites" frame usually has the form of a thick pipe bent in the same plane, and the steps are attached to four bolts to the tides of the engine crankcase. Such a frame is less rigid, and the foot mounts may not withstand distant jumps and damage the crankcase. Other features of "Profi" - suspension: long-term, fully adjustable with the lever system from the back, alloy reinforced rims of wheels, the tires of known "local" brands (Maxxis, Kenda). It should not be fused on global brands of suspension and brakes, it is necessary to understand that the design and quality of manufacture is more important for the ride. An unnamed fork can stand on the bike, which from the same Chinese plant goes to other buyers as a product, for example, Marzocchi. Often, the devices, "sharpened" for racing, do not put side stops - from replacing the "tonsil" from the steel rod inserted into the pressed socket. In "household" trips, it is inconvenient, but for them and the bike is another needed ... In addition, "athletes" there is no lighting (instead of it the shield for the starting room) and the ignition lock. Accordingly, it is not recommended to leave this device unattended.

There is also specialization by sports - devices for motocross, Enduro and Motard racing. The last two types are equipped with the simplest lighting, in the Motard, besides, the wheels of one diameter "shod" into road or track rubber.

It is not necessary to think that Motorsport in China is in its infancy. There, too, chase, and the mass is such that we did not dream. There is a category of domestic races and championships that use only domestic (i.e. Chinese) motorcycles, including pit-bikes. The leader among manufacturers is Kayo, about 90% of athletes participate on these motorcycles. I appeared in our edition, read the first impressions on with. 40.

Special an important point It is the engine, its manufacturer and characteristics. Engines apply different. But if for bikes up to 125 cm³ is the "Cabevsk" clones that produce all those who are not lazy on the mastered technology (and there are several dozen such factories), then the painting picture is different with the Mainwood motors. Here are the main manufacturer Three: Yinxiang (Motors are marked with YX), Lifan (LF) and Zongshen (ZS). In principle, all three producers are quite worthy, but the highest distribution received the engines YX - they are in the chassis of each third Chinese pit-bike. "Large" engines are produced without electricity and have constructive differences from Hondovsky clones - for example, a grip on the secondary shaft of the KP, oil filter, oil radiator, timing chain tensioner. Typically, the motors of a working capacity of 125 cm ³ give up to 9-10 hp, 140 cm³ - to 12, 150 cm³ - to 16; 160 cm³ - already 17-18. Mention of 175-cubic aggregates are found, but these are already the fruits of tuning. However, we will still talk about the features of "big" motors - in another article.

Firms with the name.Products of well-known motorcycles on the market are weakly spread, and, first of all, due to the price. Official dealers (and completely reasonable from an economic point of view) such a technique prefer "adults" motorcycles. At best, it can be obtained under the order. Advantages, in addition to the brand, - durability and quality, but unfortunately it does not replace the performance characteristics. If you have the goal of sports contests, then with such motorcycles to work and work ... But remember: for one "Sport" Four "crucible" apparatus is sold.

Pit bikes - Children.The simplest and minor machines from the family of pit-bikes are 50-cubic. They externally and according to the characteristics are similar to Honda CRF50F, except that the box is a four-stage (found and power units With only one transmission). For teaching young riders, single-speed models with a clutch and electric starter are suitable. The small stroke of the suspension turns into dignity - the seat is located low, the child's feet will always get the earth. Next step - machines with 70-cubic motor. But 110-ki is already for advanced, there is a more "evil" motor, and long-weight suspensions. The speed is also higher - disk brakes serve for its "curb".

"Shmonoki".So in the old years in the carpet, one of the motorcycle centers of the USSR, called light motorcycles for dynamic pokatushek through the streets and pampas, but not for serious sport. "Schmonki" was registered in the traffic police (though, then they were radically reworked), and this difference from the pit-bikes, which are initially not referenced. They are taken as sports equipment - due to this, the price of customs clearance is significantly reduced. Modern Chinese "Shmontowes", with a working capacity of 120-125 cm ³, also do not reach the parameters to truly sports devices. But they can get a lot of positive and adrenaline. More advanced devices of this group are suitable for training an off-road ride.

High-class.This includes pit-backers really suitable for racing (if such are held) or training in motocross sections, which are becoming more and more. For the latter, this is a good acquisition: Pit-baika is simpler and "Conday" according to the design than classic crossbar, while the cost of repair and spare parts is an order of magnitude lower. Motor cubature - 125-160 cm³, and these motors of a special design, which we have already mentioned. At the same time, due to the use of aluminum alloys, the mass of pit-bikes even this level may be within 65-70 kg.

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Kayo CRF801-7L. With an average YX engine, simpler than ZS and LF. Despite small wheels, the clearance is 320 mm, and the rigid frame allows you to count in a group full of combat vehicles.

1) What is Pitbike and why is it designed?

Pitbike is a mini-motorcycle intended for motocross and various "pokatushek" in off-road conditions, forests, etc. It is great for novice athletes and just motorsport lovers.

Pitbakes have become very popular due to their availability, including in the price cigntome, as large moto cross motorcycles Often, novice athletes are not available, not to mention lovers. And the same, an important factor, is ease independent repair and assembly, even without any special. Knowledge and skills and ease of transportation - Pitbike easily fits in almost any passenger car.

2) Are Pitbike Driving Rights?

No, the rights for driving Pitbike are not needed, because these mini-motorcycles are a sport inventory. But it is important not to forget that it is for the same reason that it is forbidden to ride on public roads in Pitbakes.

3) And how to choose Pitbike, suitable for me?

First of all, you need to understand how you need pitbike:

Pitbays are divided into 3 classes:

First - with engine 50/70/110 cubic meters. cm, designed for beginners aged from 9 to 13 years.

The second is for adults and adolescents, newcomers and lovers. Here the cubature of Pitbikes is 125/140 cc. CM

And the third class - professional technique, with a volume of 160 cc

Then it will be determined with the manufacturer - we bring the models of two, in our opinion, the most qualitative and promising firms - KAXA MOTORS and MIKILON. For 7 years of work, Pitbikes of these manufacturers have shown themselves more than worthy.

Well, at the end of choosing an ammunition - it fell often, there is often a protection, so the protection is simply necessary - helmet, the protection of the body - "Turtle", gloves and knee pads with elbows.

If you have difficulty with any of the moments, you can always contact our managers and everyone will be happy to tell everything, they will show, will pick up and even organize the opportunity to ride before buying Pitbike.

4) Is it possible to make various tricks on Pitbike?

Yes, of course you can, for this, it is true to take more serious Pete - with a cubage of 160 cubic meters. cm, aluminum pendulum and more solid front suspension (type FASTACE)

In general, the possibilities of Pitbike are limited only by your fantasy and traffic police rules, everything else - rain, sun, snow, off-road, and if there is some perseverance and skills, in part and the laws of gravity is not an obstacle.

5) Is Pitbike often breaking?

Everything is relative. Of course, various handles and plastic parts suffer often, but the beauty of Pitbike is that all this changes independently without any problems, if there are spare parts.

Pitbike spare parts can be purchased from us. Just like to contact us in the Motorone, in case of more serious repairs.

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Not going through the day so that anyone in the group does not write: "Guys, urgently help choose Pete. Which is better?" Etc. It is clear that everyone who first faces the choice of Piet - sitting and the whole Internet is in search of information. Therefore, for initial assistance we will try to provide you with a brief overview. All petes can be divided into classes. And all the peys regardless of the manufacturer included in this or that class, by the design of 95% the same !!! The difference as the material from which is made. I class I "budget" class (price up to 30-35 thousand rubles) to do something serious - jumping, drift, hard enduro scary, and they are suitable for beginners, those who are only attached to the theme of Pitbikov and want to keep self-compatibility with motorcycle. For a quiet ride, dachas without serious loads are quite enough. 1) collapsed wheels; 2) Sitting Case is grieving faster than your jeans; 3) in half overwhelms shock absorbers; 4) the behavior of the fork depends on the weather in Uruguay and the intensity of the reproduction of Surkov; 5) Motors are practically not adjusted by adjustments, since the valve is incomprehensible to the larger diameter; Well, and, of course, Frame ... This is a song - the food foil has a greater thickness and reliability than this miracle. Outcome: You can move on, but not more, and if you think the idea of \u200b\u200bjumping on them will come to mind, it is better to pre-issue a testament. Pit class II. Peets with a motor 140ss. Middle option. Now the most common motor among pitbies - 140ss. It seems not to do not yet (more than 125ss, but not much to start: not everyone is immediately ready to sit on a powerful 160ss motor or higher.) The typical and main representative of this class is the pitue of the average price range, on which you can deserve to ride (price average From 40 to 65 thousand rubles) in principle, all representatives of this class are sufficiently good devices if they do not require the impossible. Pendants work, but not to say that it is good and almost no adjustments. Wheels are no particular reliability, too, do not differ, but they go long enough. Motors, common shoals like everyone else is a weak basket and a kickstarter gear. All the steers are very weak and better to change immediately. Chain and stars, wear sooo quickly, but again it is inherent to all dials. The frames are made quite well, but the subframe, or rather small ears, often fall off. Otherwise, choose yourself, it already depends on what volume you want, the firm, coloring and type of plastic, there are no more differences. High-grade pites (price 65-120 thousand rubles) in this class already presented combat athletes. There you have and adjustable suspension, and DAYTONA motors, and high quality wheels, high-quality chains and stars, aluminum frames. In short, all high quality components. Petes that everyone collected himself for themselves (the price is from 50 to ∞ thousand rubles). Here everyone chooses for what Pete himself: Stand, Cross, Motard, Enduro. You choose what and for what to put, what color and size, what company and what quality will be the details. Believe me, there is no better pit than the one you gathered yourself.

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Choose Pitbike for Purchase

Pitbike (Pit-Bike) is a small motorcycle with a 4-stroke horizontal engine. Due to the confusion of the classification of motorcycles, low-fame brands, in particular, on russian market Often buyers are difficult to decide which pitbike is better to buy.

History of the emergence and improvement of Pitbikes

Pitbakes are first designed in Southern California in the 90s. The first standard was Honda HR50, then other Japanese motorcycle producers picked up the idea. The first motorcycles liked the buyer, the popularity grew rapidly. Guy Cooper, a former champion of Motocross, in his company Xtreme Motor Corp began to upgrade corporate products with components from China, then a small American firm located in Utah, who imported Chinese minibies, began to sell them under her Pitster Pro brand. Then Chinese motorcyclists evolved children's pitbakes in serious sports machines. The bikes "grown" under the adult athlete, increased wheels from 10 inches to 17, add disc brakes. Usually the 4-speed gearbox is raised, the speed is developing above 100 km / h.

What to choose Pitbike newcomer and professional? Consider various factors that will help you decide what exactly you are waiting for the motorcycle:

• frame type;
• engine type, volume;
• wheels and steering wheel;
• shock absorbers;
• manufacturer;
• price.

Rama type

Rama - the basis of the design of Pitbike, depends on it appearance Bike, landing driver. Conditionally, the frames can be distributed into three groups. Rating popularity looks like this.

1. CRF50 / SRF70.

The basis of this frame is the design of the NODA CRF50. Features - straight pendulum, plastic body kit, 3.5-liter tank, longitudinal shock absorber. Equipped with increased clearance, the landing is comfortable for high growth.

The design of KWASKI KLX110. Features - straight pendulum, characteristic of plastic kit.

At the heart of the design of the motorcycle yama. A straight pendulum with an internal fastening, a 5-liter tank, a progressive rear suspension, the highest landing.

In addition, there are frames specially designed by order.

The frames are most often steel. Aluminum are less likely, they are more expensive and easier.

Engine

By deciding how to choose a motorbike, be sure to look at the engine. Reliable, powerful is yx. It is able to withstand a good load, for example, minimotocross, hardy, easy to find spare parts, repair does not occupy a lot of money, time.

Sometimes equipped with a semi-automatic gearbox engines. The switching of all transmissions is usually happening, but there is no clutch handle, the spring squeezes the grip, the main thing is to change them on time. Very convenient option for learning ride, children, girls. Very reliable, not less than normal clutch.

Children's models of cubature in 50-125 smaller size, light, just come true. On such people can ride and adult, if shock absorbers under weight. Especially appreciated by the models with semi-automatic KP.

For adolescents, we recommend 125-500-cubic versions. They are good and adults, it is golden mean. If you wish, you can reuse later expensive spare parts for serious motocross classes. Engines give 9-16 liters. from.

Motorcycles above 150 cubes - for experienced, they are expensive, but you buy a well-equipped motorcycle at once, on which you can safely jump from 10 meter springboards. Such large-scale engines are manufactured in three main manufacturers: Yinxiang (YX), Zongshen (ZS), LIFAN (LF). The most common motors of the first of the listed are practically in every third Chinese motorcycle. Engines are available without electricity.

Wheels and steering wheel

Budget pytbiles rim and steel sleeves. They are heavy and require frequent maintenance. More expensive and practical - aluminum. The steering wheel is also recommended aluminum thick-walled, which is easier steel, stronger, straightened after falling.

Pay attention to the rubber. Cross options are intended only for driving on the soil. Highly standing tires on asphalt roads are erased in a week. It is better to set the road rubber or enduro - more durable.

For training training, the wheels 12x14 are recommended - they are universal, suitable for everything, ideal for track. Due to the small size, durable, convenient for drivers low, medium height. The wheels of the large diameter will turn your bike in the like scooter.

The classics of this species are the wheels of 10x10 or 10x12 - that was how Pitbike was conceived. The size is convenient for the orphanage, rolling Street, Fan, Stan. The most durable wheels, bikes with them are light, and withstand the usual weight - in 100 kg.

The wheels 17x14 are made in Russia for riding in the forests, wilds, swamps, fields. Bridge of pitbike to cross motorcycles. Also make Pete comfortable for high motorcyclists.

Shock absorbers

Adjustable shock absorbers put on expensive models, for a beginner we do not recommend taking complex equipment, quite standard unregulated, but at low cost prices. The most famous brands here are Fastace, DNM, GPX.

The best models of famous brands

Honda.

Kawasaki.

The most interesting Pitbike - KLX110 is often used as a base for tuning. A small drawback is a 3-speed basic KP.

Suzuki.

The well-known company tried to enter the Pitbike segment, releasing the DR-Z70. Now not produced.

Yamaha.

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Polini.

XP4 Street - European-made Pitbike version, powerful (up to 15 liters.), Quite expensive.

Children's pitbikes

These models are the simplest in management, light, small.

Top High Class Racing Models

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Cost

The price of Pitbike mainly depends on the motor: the more powerful the engine, the more expensive motorcycles. Accordingly, the price depends on the number of aluminum components, facilitating the weight of moto, and the quality of the suspension.

Branded components, undoubtedly, high-quality, but for the brand you have to pay a lot. Excellent pendants produce FOH, MARZOSHI, Ohlins. For high-strength steering, it is worth contacting PRACTAR, RUNTHAL, the latter also has a chain, stars. Best carburetor It is worth asking from the companies Keihin, Mikun, and bear the bearings in NTN, SKF. Per inlet systems It is recommended to go to AKRAROVIS, DOMA, LEVINS, FMF. Pitbike in such an assembly will be excellent quality, but dear.

Of course, everyone is not against buying the bike cheap, remember that it will serve you less. Although the dear bike is not always durable and better. We recommend to follow the golden middle. Optimal option It costs about 50,000 rubles. On this and simply, you can go to the cottage, and on the highway to drive, and in the forest normally take a walk. Children's versions can be cheaper, there is no longer needed a large load capacity, for 30-35 thousand.

Remember: construction and quality is important, not a global brand.

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Pitbike - What is and how to choose?

A vehicle plays a huge role in the racing sports. It should be reliable, easy to manage, rapid and match the taste of the host. Fans of high speed and acute sensations will appreciate Pitbike. What is and how to choose - we will try to figure it out in these issues.

Evolution of bike

A rare modern man is unfamiliar to Pitbike. What such a vehicle is used to participate in motocross and supermoto competitions, even children know. However, how was it created?

In its creation, Pitbike passed a considerable way from an ordinary bike to a professional mini-motorcycle. The very concept originated in the United States and literally means "bike for technical boxing". The fact is that Pitbakes initially called special bikes, which at the beginning of the 20th century were used as a healthy transport for personnel, mechanics and actually riders moving through Pete Lane. However, they did not develop the desired speed. Later, the little bikes appeared a motor. Despite such a transformation, the name of the transport is preserved. And few then at all laid hopes for Pitbike, which such a device can become more perfect and used in professional motocrosss. However, in the 50s and 1960s in Japan, and then a mini-motorcycle appeared in the United States, which also possessed modest dimensions, as his predecessors, but at the same time was faster maneuverable. To the first, classic models include Honda Super Cub 50, Honda Z50 MINI Trail and Honda XR-50F / CRF-50F. They were released with an interval in a dozen years and are a vivid example of the development of motorcycles.

Characteristics

The development of the last century was in many ways ahead of time and appeared the basis for modern Pitbikes. This refers, first of all, the four-stroke engine and the horizontal location of the cylinder. Only the models of the Yamaha PW brand have other configurations ( two-stroke engine, volume of 79 cubes).

Pitbike wheels are divided into diameter by 10, 12, 14, 17-inch. Mini-motorcycles are designed for weight and growth of an adult, so the wheelbase is elongated.

Modern Pitbakes have three types of gear systems: manual, automatic and semi-automatic. For beginners, only developing such transport, two recent systems are acceptable.

The engine capacity of modern mini-motorcycles is also divided depending on the quality of its use. For beginners, models with a motor volume of 50-80 cubic centimeters are acceptable. Pitbike 125 and more cubes can be called a rather powerful model suitable for competitions.

Benefits

Minuses

The disadvantages of mini-motorcycles include their inability to move more than one person. Like his ancestor bike, it allows you to transport only a small manual sting.

By cons can be found and seasonality of this vehicle. In stern winter With asholeda and cold winds, the use of Pitbike is simply impossible.

Disciplines

At the end of last century, Pitbakes proved their worthwhile to participate in racing competitions. Therefore, a pretty quickly received permission from the American Motorcycle Association and were included in the Rules of Motocross Competitions in the United States.

Mini Motocros as a separate sports discipline is not yet included in the All-Russian Register. Therefore, only amateur race with Pitbikes are held in the country.

Popular models

It is important to know, choosing Pitbike, which such a means of movement is different in characteristics, depending on its purpose. For amateurs produce standard models with a specific set of parameters and functions. Examples them are Yamaha TT-R50E, Honda CRF70F, Suzuki DR-Z70, Kawasaki KLX110, etc.

Professional racing models, as a rule, are collected to order, or by the requirements of the owner of the equipment, the available characteristics are improved. As such a construction base, Honda CRF110F, Kawasaki KLX110 or Suzuki DRZ110 are used. Pitbike Kayo has excellent sporty parameters (Series Classic. Basic, Pro). The products of the Asian brand can be equally used by professional riders and just connoisseurs of high-quality equipment.

Among domestic products of consumer sympathy, Pitbike IRBIS TTR 125 uses. It is convenient to drive on rough terrain and on the motorcycle, perform tricks and virtuoso maneuvers. A classic four-stroke engine helps to develop speed up to 80 km / h, and a good braking system eliminates random collisions.

An important role is played by appearance (color, landing), which has Pitbike. Photos of online stores of motorcycles help to navigate in the choice of not only the brand, but also a specific model.

• The very first pitbikes were quite primitive structures, deprived of suspension and improvised brakes. They worked on the corporate engine "Briggs & Stretton" with a capacity of five horsepower.
• One of the first Pitbikes Honda Z50 Mini Trail was determined in a circle of Motorsport lovers Monkey Bike. Due to the low landing, the driver took a fun pose, from the side resembling a monkey. Models also did not have a rear shock absorber. Today they are rarity and are purchased into personal collections.
• Pitbike does not need to receive driver's license and license plate. Officially, it is considered sports equipment.

Pitbike (Pit-Bike) is a small motorcycle with a 4-stroke horizontal engine. Due to the confusion of the classification of motorcycles, small fame of brands, in particular, in the Russian market, often buyers are difficult to decide which pitbike is better to buy.

History of the emergence and improvement of Pitbikes

Pitbakes are first designed in Southern California in the 90s. The first standard was Honda HR50, then other Japanese motorcycle producers picked up the idea. The first motorcycles liked the buyer, the popularity grew rapidly. Guy Cooper, a former champion of Motocross, in his company Xtreme Motor Corp began to upgrade corporate products with components from China, then a small American firm located in Utah, who imported Chinese minibies, began to sell them under her Pitster Pro brand. Then Chinese motorcyclists evolved children's pitbakes in serious sports machines. The bikes "grown" under the adult athlete, increased wheels from 10 inches to 17, add disc brakes. Usually the 4-speed gearbox is raised, the speed is developing above 100 km / h.

What to choose Pitbike newcomer and professional? Consider various factors that will help you decide what exactly you are waiting for the motorcycle:

• frame type;
• engine type, volume;
• wheels and steering wheel;
• shock absorbers;
• manufacturer;
• price.

Rama type

Frame - the basis of the design of Pitbike, the appearance of the bike depends on it, landing the driver. Conditionally, the frames can be distributed into three groups. looks like that.

1. CRF50 / SRF70.

The basis of this frame is the design of the NODA CRF50. Features - straight pendulum, plastic body kit, 3.5-liter tank, longitudinal shock absorber. Equipped with increased clearance, the landing is comfortable for high growth.

The design of KWASKI KLX110. Features - straight pendulum, characteristic of plastic kit.

At the heart of the design of the motorcycle yama. A straight pendulum with an internal fastening, a 5-liter tank, a progressive rear suspension, the highest landing.

In addition, there are frames specially designed by order.

The frames are most often steel. Aluminum are less likely, they are more expensive and easier.

Engine

Solving, Motobike, be sure to look at the engine. Reliable, powerful is yx. It is able to withstand a good load, for example, minimotocross, hardy, easy to find spare parts, repair does not occupy a lot of money, time.

Sometimes equipped with a semi-automatic gearbox engines. The switching of all transmissions is usually happening, but there is no clutch handle, the spring squeezes the grip, the main thing is to change them on time. Very convenient option for learning ride, children, girls. Very reliable, not less than normal clutch.

Children's models of cubature in 50-125 smaller size, light, just come true. On such people can ride and adult, if shock absorbers under weight. Especially appreciated by the models with semi-automatic KP.

For adolescents, we recommend 125-500-cubic versions. They are good and adults, it is the golden middle. If you wish, you can reuse later expensive spare parts for serious motocross classes. Engines give 9-16 liters. from.

Motorcycles above 150 cubes - for experienced, they are expensive, but you buy a well-equipped motorcycle at once, on which you can safely jump from 10 meter springboards. Such large-scale engines are manufactured in three main manufacturers: Yinxiang (YX), Zongshen (ZS), LIFAN (LF). The most common motors of the first of the listed are practically in every third Chinese motorcycle. Engines are available without electricity.

Wheels and steering wheel

Budget pytbiles rim and steel sleeves. They are heavy and require frequent maintenance. More expensive and practical - aluminum. The steering wheel is also recommended aluminum thick-walled, which is easier steel, stronger, straightened after falling.

Pay attention to the rubber. Cross options are intended only for driving on the soil. Highly standing tires on asphalt roads are erased in a week. It is better to set the road rubber or enduro - more durable.

For training training, the wheels 12x14 are recommended - they are universal, suitable for everything, ideal for track. Due to the small size, durable, convenient for drivers low, medium height. The wheels of the large diameter will turn your bike in the like scooter.

The classics of this species are the wheels of 10x10 or 10x12 - that was how Pitbike was conceived. The size is convenient for the orphanage, rolling Street, Fan, Stan. The most durable wheels, bikes with them are light, and withstand the usual weight - in 100 kg.

The wheels 17x14 are made in Russia for riding in the forests, wilds, swamps, fields. Bridge of pitbike to cross motorcycles. Also make Pete comfortable for high motorcyclists.

Shock absorbers

Adjustable shock absorbers put on expensive models, for a beginner we do not recommend taking complex equipment, quite standard unregulated, but at low cost prices. The most famous brands here are Fastace, DNM, GPX.

The best models of famous brands

Honda.

Kawasaki.

The most interesting Pitbike - KLX110 is often used as a base for tuning. A small drawback is a 3-speed basic KP.

Suzuki.

The well-known company tried to enter the Pitbike segment, releasing the DR-Z70. Now not produced.

Yamaha.

Polini.

XP4 Street - European-made Pitbike version, powerful (up to 15 liters.), Quite expensive.

Children's pitbikes

These models are the simplest in management, light, small.

Top High Class Racing Models

Cost

The price of Pitbike mainly depends on the motor: the more powerful the engine, the more expensive motorcycles. Accordingly, the price depends on the number of aluminum components, facilitating the weight of moto, and the quality of the suspension.

Branded components, undoubtedly, high-quality, but for the brand you have to pay a lot. Excellent pendants produce FOH, MARZOSHI, Ohlins. For high-strength steering, it is worth contacting PRACTAR, RUNTHAL, the latter also has a chain, stars. The best carburetor is to ask Keihin, Mikun from companies, and bear the bearings in NTN, SKF. Behind the intake systems it is recommended to go to AKRAROVIS, DOMA, LEVINS, FMF. Pitbike in such an assembly will be excellent quality, but dear.

Of course, everyone is not against buying the bike cheap, remember that it will serve you less. Although the dear bike is not always durable and better. We recommend to follow the golden middle. The optimal option costs about 50,000 rubles. On this and simply, you can go to the cottage, and on the highway to drive, and in the forest normally take a walk. Children's versions can be cheaper, there is no longer needed a large load capacity, for 30-35 thousand.

Remember: construction and quality is important, not a global brand.

The history of the first Pitbike began in the mid-50s - early 60s of the twentieth century. Then small motorized bikes came to shift not too fast and comfortable bicycles.

Pitbakes were used by mechanics and other personnel of various racing motocross racing commands to move on Pit Line (technical "line" - platform for equipment repair) and tracks to assist riders during races or in the preparation and configuration of technology before the race. Hence the abbreviated name "Pitbike", which literally meant the "bike for technical boxing".

Therefore, in our time, the term "Pitbik" has gained a new meaning, now Pitbikes are mini-motorcycles, well-adapted for sports disciplines (motocross, enduro, supersto and even freestyle) and suitable for very serious competitions among riders of any age.

Currently, Pitbakes are officially included by AMA (American Motorcycle Association) to the Rules of Motocross Competitions in the United States. In Russia, Pitbike-Motion is gaining momentum every year, thanks to the efforts of various clubs, therefore, within many domestic competitions, racing races are held in a separate category for Pitbikes, and informal championships in the "Mini Motocross" discipline are organized, on which sufficiently strong athletes are quite From the whole country.




Modern Pitbays for mini-cross from the popular French brand YCF (production - China)

Technical Features of Modern Pitbikes

• The horizontally located engine, developed based on the Honda Cub concept, with a horizontal cylinder arrangement.
• The most popular workers of the engines for Pitbike are 50, 125, 150 and 190 cubic meters. See but also there are models with intermediate cubic values, for example 110, 160, etc.
• The increased length of the wheelbase for a comfortable fit of the adult and improving the manageability of Pitbike athlete of any growth.
• Manual transmission with a special location of neutral transmission at the very bottom according to the "N-1-2-3-4" scheme, unlike full-size cross-moving motorcycles, where neutral transmission Located between the 1st and 2nd.
• Pitbakes for novice athletes are sometimes equipped with an automatic or semi-automatic transmission, which in turn abolishes the need for clutch.
• The most popular combinations of wheel diameters (in inches) Pitbikes are 10/10, 14/12 and 17/14 (front / rear). However, the "classics" consider Pitbakes with 14/12 inches wheels.
• Most often, Pitbakes are equipped with anterior "fork" of an inverted type, like full-sized cross-moving motorcycles, and rear suspension With a monoamorter without progression (although there are exceptions to the progressive rear suspension system).
• Brakes, as well as on "big" bikes for a cross, are a hydraulic system with brake discsHowever, on the youngest Pitbakes with 10/10 wheels, the drums are most often used. brake systems Old sample.
• The selection of rubber depends on the purpose of the specific Pitbike model - it can be off-road tires with an aggressive protector for motocross or vice versa - rubber type "Slug" or "half-color", fully or partially deprived of the tread for a comfortable asphalt ride.
• On more powerful Pitbike models (usually with a cubage from 150 cu. See and above) an oil radiator is used to cool the engine, the remaining models are equipped with an air cooling system.
• Professional models for various competitions are most often manufactured to order in accordance with the requirements of a particular athlete, but also serial factory models are also in most cases to be improved, if necessary to make refinement.
• Pitbakes, like cross-moving motorcycles, are not a vehicle and are not certified for moving on public roads. In this connection, they can not be registered in the traffic police, do not receive PTS and the license plate.
• The presence of a driver's license for Pitbake management is not required, but it is officially allowed to ride this technique only within the limits of specialized trails and sports fields, as in the case of full-sized cross-moving motorcycles.

Chinese Pitbike with Vertical Engine - ABM Raptor

Sports Pitbike Disciplines

The most popular all over the world, among other pitbike disciplines, is a mini-cross (or mini-motocross, as well as mini-MX - a reduction in English). This discipline is actually an accurate copy of the "classic" motocross, in minor exceptions:

• Firstly, the races, of course, are conducted on Pitbakes in various classes with strict compliance of the working volume of engines of each specific category.
• Secondly, the tracks usually have a smaller length of the circle than large cross tracks in order to ensure safety for athletes and maximum entertainment for fans.
• Thirdly - figures on the mini-cross tracks are reduced in size and adapted to the features of the technique for safe passage of the track at high speeds.

In connection with the popularization of the "large" freestyle, it quickly appeared to try their strengths in jumping and performing similar trickies on Pitbakes. Most often, the highest-quality motorcycles from known manufacturers with small wheel diameters are used for Pitbike-Freestyle - 10/10 and 14/12, but there are exceptions when athletes use pitbakes with wheels 17/14. Here the rule works "the better than and stronger than Pitbike, the safer jumps."

For Pitbike-Freestyle, as in the case of a mini-cross, special spring products are manufactured - ramps and landings, reduced in size and adapted to the features of the technique. Distance for jumps is also substantially less than in classic FMX, and rarely exceed 10-12 meters in length.

Pitbakes, like large cross-moving motorcycles, are subject to special tuning to increase the strength of the structure when performing protracted amplitude jumps, as well as for comfortable performing different tricks. Due to low weight and compact sizes, Pitbakes allow you to perform most of the "classic" tricks from the "large freestyle" assortment even with a relatively short jump distance.

Recently, mini-freestyle is rapidly developing around the world and many international competence on freestyle disciplines (including classic FMX) do not cost without performing pitbiker demonstrating high level Mastery when performing complex tricks on their "frisky babies."

Mini Supermoto

Check in Pitbakes type "Motard" on a track for ring races - Supermoto

Discipline Supermoto, in the case of pitbikes, identical to the "senior fellow". Moreover, mini-cm competitions are most often held on the same full-size tracks for ring racing. Equipment of athletes is different from the cross. It uses the same protection as in the "big" cm discipline - more adapted for riding on public roads and ring tracks for Supermoto.

In many countries, in the discipline of mini supermoto, Pitbakes replaced the scooters that were used earlier as racing chambers, but had more weight, less power and characteristic design features that do not meet the standards of sports technology. In this connection, the appearance and mass spread of Pitbikov strongly reversed lovers see.

For racing in this discipline, modified pitbakes type "Motard" are used, most often having the same diameter of the front and rear wheels, as well as the "cunning" rubber, deprived of the tread - for a better hooking on the asphalt racing track coating. In addition to special rubber, often the bikes are subjected to additional tuning in order to increase engine power and manageability at high speeds.

The most popular Pitbays in Russia