Introduction
Technology has transformed the modes of transportation for human beings. Previously, human beings used to use carts as well as cattle (Horses, Donkeys, Mules Camels, etc.) for the sake of transportation. Nowadays transportation is done by rail, buses, and cars as well as motorcycles.
The revolution in technology has also introduced a type of transport that is aimed at providing fun to the riders. This has led to the introduction of different types of categories into each mode of transport, i.e. in cars as well as motorcycles. We shall explore in the lines below what is a Pit bike as well as different aspects related to it.
What is a Pit Bike?
Pit bikes owe their creation or evolution to recreational biking which has evolved over the last 5-6 decades and got popular too. A pit bike is a small bike. Its engine is small in capacity as well. Typically the pit bikes available in the market are more likely to have an engine somewhere between 50cc and 190cc.
Due to small engines, they are capable of reaching lower speeds in general. Also, due to limitations of technical features (i.e. features being on the low side), these e-bikes are more easily affordable. At least it seems so theoretically.
What is The Difference Between a Pit Bike And Dirt Bike?
Although the Pit Bikes are just as recreational as the dirt bikes, they are clearly and distinctly different. Some of the differences in both bikes are as follows:
Size
When it comes to the comparison of both types of bikes, size is the first thing that is addressed to illustrate the point. Pit bikes have smaller wheels. In most of the Pit bikes, the wheel sizes are different for the front and rear. The front wheels are of the order of 14” and the rear ones are somewhere near 12”. Slight variations are possible, of course. Dirt bikes on the other hand have a wheel size that would fall in the range of 18”-21”.
The Pit bikes have a lower seat as compared to Dirt Bikes, due to which their maneuvering is easy.
Engine Power
When we draw parallels, the mention of engine power in a comparative fashion is a must. Pit bikes have an engine power somewhere between 50cc and 190cc. Dirt Bikes on the other hand have an engine that ranges from 125cc to 450cc. The stronger and more powerful engine in Dirt bikes makes them able to steer through the muddy trails easily, a feat for which they are known on a larger scale.
Safety Tips To Consider When Riding a Pit Bike
Nothing is more important than the protection of life and it becomes far more important when riding a bike since the ratio of accidents is significantly on the higher side amongst bike riders across the world. We have enlisted some safety precautions following which the bike riders can ensure a safe ride:
Protective Gear
The first step which is the most important and essential one while ensuring safety is to wear up the protective gear. The gear typically includes gloves, knees, elbows, and the helmet. This protective gear saves the rider from injury. when it comes to picking bikes it may be quite a good idea to wear protective footwear specially made for this purpose. Also since a Pit Bike is associated with recreation, so sometimes riders choose trails which are dusty. In such scenarios, wearing a goggle might be part of the protective precautions.
Inspection Of Bike
General tips regarding the safety while riding a bike, apply to that during riding a bike as well. Of all such tips, inspecting the bike for preparation before the ride is the most important. It includes checking the fuel, the engine oil, the brakes, and other essential operational parameters. Apart from that, checking the working condition of headlights, indicator lights (if any), and rear lights during low-light driving conditions is equally important as well. These are some of the points to ensure safety while driving a Pit Bike. However, there might be many more to be listed. A rider should consider all such necessary points on his own.
Tips Pertaining To The Drive
There are certain tips regarding the driving of a Pit bike that might be quite helpful for assuring safety during the ride. For example, one tip that may make some difference is that the rider must first explore the controls of the bike in order to get familiar with it. He should also start driving it from an area where the driving is easy. By easy we mean that there are fewer ups and downs on the path, the road is smooth, there are no or little sharp turns, and maneuvering the bike is a handy task.
Conclusion
The Pit bikes are a category of bikes. Due to their resemblance with dirt bikes, they are often confused with the later ones. However, they are distinct and different from the Dirt bikes. The details of the difference have been mentioned above. There are certain tips that must be followed in order to ensure safety while riding a Pit Bike. We have enlisted some of them in the lines above.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Are Pit Bikes legal to drive in the cities?
A: While Dirt bikes might be more or less legal to drive in some cities, Pit Bikes are unlikely to have a normal legal status. However, something generic can’t be said about them too. One must check the state’s laws before driving a Pit bike out on the road.
