Trying to figure out which is the best minibike out there to suit your needs?  Best value minibike?  Best Looking Minibike?  Truth is, the “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”  Everyone has a different point of view on what a minibike should look like and how it should feel.  So really, there is no wrong answer.  With so many different minibikes out there from built to bought, it’s hard to narrow it down.  So we will stick with the minibikes that you can purchase and ride.  Check out our list and see how it stacks up.

Best High End Minibike:  The TrailMaster MB200-2

Fully featured and deemed the Cadillac of Minibikes.  Let’s see how many boxes this bike checks.

• 6.5HP Engine
• Front & Rear Suspension**
• Hydraulic Rear Brake
• Torque Converter
• Tall 19″ Tires
• Headlight
• Rear Rack
• Big Booty Seat

Is this really a minibike?  Not much is ‘mini’ about this.  I wouldn’t put a kid on this bike, this is for big kids (or grown ups acting like big kids).  (nothing wrong about it, just is what it is). The Jiang-Dong Chinese 6.5HP engine with this set up with top you out around 34-40 MPH.  The 30 Series Torque Converter is a huge upgrade that comes standard on this bike.  It helps with off-roading, climbing, and has a great pull right off the line.  Going fast also means you may need to stop fast, that’s why it’s great that the TrailMaster MB200-2 comes standard with Hydraulic Brakes (most other brands have cable pulling a brake pad which isn’t as great for stopping power).

Big wide seat, coupled with front and rear suspension makes the TrailMaster MB200-2 ride like a dream.  A cloudy dream.  There’s nothing fun about chattering your teeth on a motorcross trail without suspension.  Trust me, I’ve been there, done that.  This level of comfort also proves to be Big Man approved.  Whether it’s a set of long legs or just a heavier set person, this bike will get you just about anywhere.

There are TONS of upgrades for this bike to turn it into a beast.  (Check out our Gambler 500 bike.) There are a plethora of engine upgrades.  Header Pipe upgrades.  Motorcycle Gas Tank upgrade.  Tire upgrade.  This is a VERY popular bike in the minibike race community.  Some may say “why not just buy a dirt bike?”  And we just stare back at them and say “Because…we want a minibike.”

Pros:

• Torque Converter
• Rear Hydraulic Brake
• Front and Rear Suspension
• Big Man Approved

Cons:

• Highest Priced Minibike (but you get what you pay for)
• Not a huge fan of the plastic fenders all around

Best Budget Build Minibike:  The Mega Moto 80/105

One of my favorite frames for a minibike, the Mega Moto 80/105.  Mega Moto also used this frame for their electric version, E1000.  But Mega Moto is no longer around.  Good news is that their assets were bought so that the Mega Moto frames and parts could still be purchased.  You will now see them in a kit form and no longer available with an engine.  Assembly would be required, but that would also save you some money.  And you get the joy of putting it together.  Pure unadulterated joy.  The pride of putting a 2 wheel bike together and take the maiden voyage down the street is a pure bliss.

The Mega Moto 80/105 frame kit comes either with the rigid front end or the suspension front end.  (I would do the Front Suspension kit, it may seem small but it makes a world of difference.). The engine mount dimensions are made for 79cc engines, but a simple Mega Moto Fully Adjustable Motor Adapter Plate will allow you to run a bigger 196/212/225 engine (gas tank would have to come off your engine to fit inside this frame).  What’s great about this minibike is that it will qualify for the majority of the Minibike Round Track Races, but would not recommend for a bigger off-road “Gambler” style race.

Even though Mega Moto is no longer producing full on minibikes, getting frames and parts is still easy to get your hands on.  We’ve seen people put 10″ rims on this bike, we’ve seen them extended out to become a drag bike, they’re great just stock with a small engine for a neighborhood cruiser.

Pros:

• Budget Friendly
• Highly Customizable
• All Parts are Available
• Can fit a 196/212/225 Small Block (without the gas tank)
• Front Suspension option

Cons:

• Rigid Rear End

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