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Captain Steve · 08-10-2011, 02:42 PM

Color me clueless. I've heard the term, seen some "pit bikes" for sale, and formed a vague notion of some kind of mini-dirtbike-moshpit concept.

What exactly is a pit bike and what does one use one for?

The_AirHawk · 08-10-2011, 03:24 PM

You've essentially hit-upon the physical appearance - as to what it "is" - it's a bike used for running-around the "pit" area at a race (moto and cage alike). Small, way-underpowered, some kind of cargo-utility capacity is the Name of The Game with these bikes.

Oft-times you'll see them painted/numbered in Team Livery. A bicycle can also serve as such (and is what I use myself).

Captain Steve · 08-10-2011, 04:25 PM

So no dirt pit with stadium seating around it and gladiators riding 50cc dirtbikes battling it out? Drat.

The_AirHawk · 08-10-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Steve

So no dirt pit with stadium seating around it and gladiators riding 50cc dirtbikes battling it out? Drat.

Oh, I'm certain that's happening somewhere......

Squid Killer · 08-10-2011, 05:17 PM

I have used a 70cc kids dirtbike and a 50cc scooter as a pit bike. Anything to get me to the track restroom, food stand or safety briefing.

08-10-2011, 02:42 PM	#1
Captain Steve Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 109	What the hell is a pit bike? Color me clueless. I've heard the term, seen some "pit bikes" for sale, and formed a vague notion of some kind of mini-dirtbike-moshpit concept. What exactly is a pit bike and what does one use one for?

08-10-2011, 03:24 PM	#2
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	You've essentially hit-upon the physical appearance - as to what it "is" - it's a bike used for running-around the "pit" area at a race (moto and cage alike). Small, way-underpowered, some kind of cargo-utility capacity is the Name of The Game with these bikes. Oft-times you'll see them painted/numbered in Team Livery. A bicycle can also serve as such (and is what I use myself). __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

08-10-2011, 05:17 PM	#5
Squid Killer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 41	I have used a 70cc kids dirtbike and a 50cc scooter as a pit bike. Anything to get me to the track restroom, food stand or safety briefing. __________________ Riding Instructor FZ1, R6, Gold Wing, EX250, Seca 2, TTR230, Metropolitan.

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08-10-2011, 04:25 PM	#3
Captain Steve Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 109	So no dirt pit with stadium seating around it and gladiators riding 50cc dirtbikes battling it out? Drat.