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[[Image:1969-Honda-Z50AK1-Blue-0.jpg|thumb|250px|1969 Honda Z50]] | |||
[[Image:1972-Honda-CT70-Blue-1.jpg|thumb|250px|1972 Honda CT70]] | |||
A '''minibike''', also recently known as a mini moto or pocketbike, is a miniature motorcycle. Most traditional minibikes use [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] engine to turn the rear wheel via a chain. They are similar to a lawnmower engine but require a horizontal shaft while a lawnmower uses a vertical shaft. This is why a lawnmower engine cannot be used to make a minibike, contrary to popular belief. Some models use [[Two stroke|2-stroke]] engines, and electric-powered models are also available. The 2-stroke motor produces a loud, whining buzz and a more polluting cloud of smoke as exhaust if not properly tuned. These features, along with the minibike's small size, mean that minibikes are rarely street-legal. | |||
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Most likely the most popular minibike line ever produced were the [[Honda CT70]] and [[Honda Z50A]]. | |||
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