little motorcycles?

[tater03]

I am sorry but I have no idea what these are called. I have been seeing alot of them around lately. I was just wondering are they comfortable to ride? I think they look neat, but not all that comfortable.

[bigjon]

for transportation, no.

to take on a trip, to help you get around a beach, at the racetrack, etc... they are great.

[tater03]

Thanks for the reply. They seem to be everywhere nowadays.

[Mikelb]

pocket bikes... yeah, I don't think you have to have a license to drive them, and they get decent gas mileage and are faster than walking... I think that's why there are so many nowadays...

[tater03]

Do you mean you don't need a driver's license? I would think if you are allowed to drive these on the street that you would need a license? I'm not in any way saying you are wrong, I would just think they would reqire a license to operate one?

[Mikelb]

well, I'm not certain... but I have a few friends that drive them and motor scooters on the road, and I know for a fact they have lost their license...

[Taggart]

I grew up on a farm and there was a minibike there. I think the tires on it were probably smaller and wider than on the bikes you're referring to.

It was a lot of fun back then, though.

[trick-r-treat]

I drove a moped in my younger years in Germany! They were a lot of fun. I haven't seen these new pocket bikes - are they smaller than mopeds?

[bigjon]

yes

when i see people riding them it looks really funny.

[Taggart]

Does it look like a bear riding one of those little bicycles in a Russian circus?

I guess some people go for economy rather than comfort or style.