| Pit bikes, as implied by the name, achieved its origins | | | | it is still much lower than the big bike versions. |
| in the pit area. Mainly used as a means of transport | | | | Since initial versions of these bikes were not designed |
| whilst setting up a race event, these contraptions | | | | for racing, aficionados used to purchase mini bikes for |
| were used by the crew to putt around the pit area. | | | | children. They would then perform various upgrades |
| Much smaller in size and power when compared to | | | | to the mini bikes in order to achieve racing capability. |
| the actual race bikes, these smaller bikes served their | | | | This normally translated into quite a costly investment |
| purpose in moving man and machinery around with | | | | in time and money as some parts had to be |
| deft precision. Perhaps due to an unexpected stroke | | | | re-designed to fit its smaller size yet delivering |
| of a brainchild, these bikes started to garner interest | | | | sufficient racing power. As the demand grew for |
| amongst wannabe racers. Their status was soon | | | | these types of smaller bikes, manufacturers started |
| elevated from the pit area to the tracks and soon | | | | to design and produce factory line bikes. They based |
| after, race events were created to honor these | | | | their designs on the larger versions in order to |
| smaller bikes. | | | | achieve bike sturdiness and suspension. |
| Since pit bikes have now reached similar acclaim to | | | | In addition to competing in race events, riders |
| that of their big brother bikes, they have obviously | | | | attempt bike stunts by performing modifications onto |
| evolved from simple contraptions which used to | | | | the bikes such as customization of wheels, foot |
| resemble mini bikes for children into more complex | | | | throttles and such. Some have taken on to riding |
| machines. Series of race events are available for | | | | their bikes in public roads and streets. Since there are |
| various classes of racers including young female | | | | other vehicles as well as pedestrians present, street |
| competitors. Although these bikes are now used as | | | | riding can be frowned upon by the law if ridden |
| racing machines, they still maintain some of their | | | | without extra precaution or special licenses. To avoid |
| original characteristics. Even though the motor size | | | | legal entanglements, it is best to keep your pit bike |
| has increased to more than double its initial capacity, | | | | activities within the local pit park. |