13HP 40cc or 15hp 50cc?

Hi guys.

I have had a lot of fun racing my co-workers on Cags. I can tell that I want to race in a club or regional level in the summer. I have money to get either of these bikes, but I am not sure what the "real world" racers are doing in the classes.

I am 32 and 175lbs. My objective is easy, buy something good ONCE and grow into it. I dont have any PB racing experiance past the parking lot bashing but I am for sure not a nub when it comes to club racing. But at the same time if the 50 makes me race bikes and riders who I have no chance against, then I am thinking the smaller motors.

Thanks,

Justin

You should first check with your local club and see what classes are available around you. Then head down to the track and talk to some folks with different bikes and see what they are riding and the pros and cons of each.

Down our way, we have 2 Cag classes, 4.2 class, super production (about 10hp bikes) and an open 40/50 class which allows you to run either displacement. We will also most likely be adding the new 80cc 4 stroke engines that are available to that class.

Also shop around and see if you can ride some peoples bikes and see what works for you. Personally I think GRCs handle a little "slow", they are top notch machines, probably the best finish of any machine, but I think the steering is just a bit relaxed. I am of course very biased to DM's, nuff said there, and ZPFs also handle very well, but don't take my word for it, get the info yourself and make an educated decision, these bikes are not cheap, so take your time.

You may also want to just start with a Proddy bike, easily upgradeable to an open 40 or 50, but not quite so insane on the track.

Good luck

Yeah I know I have to get out and see the local scene. I am trying to get intouch with members nwminimoto or drfer to see what is availible locally.

I got this sinking feeling that all the regular racing is in Cali. I am prepaired to give up my summer weekends racing boats to give this PB thing a fair shake. Its a shame that regional groups are not more orginized.

I have a buddy that races the YSR's. I should give him a call and see if PB's race at the same tracks. Seems like he is always going down to Oregon to race tho.

So, do rookies race 13hp RR's where you are at? What is the popular class where you are? In my boat club, the most popular classes are not what turned my crank, but I raced those classes anyhow just to have regular competion.

Theres alot of racing all over the nation, just hook up with your local guys! I think NWMiniMoto has something going on?

This is the first year we'll have an open class, basicly rookies dont start on 13hp RR's. Your best bet is to start in Super Production! Lots of HP and usually is the biggest turnout of racers.

Hope that helps!
-Dave

Well !!!! IMO you should start with a super prody 40cc 8-10hp " maybe a GRC " and after you are ready for taking on more speed and more power then upgrade to a OPEN bike 40cc 14hp. Just so you know, you can race in Prody and OPEN class with a production bike, I did and always place in the top three in both classes. Good luck to you

-HP-
SDMM Racing

Thanks for everyones feedback. I appreciate your comments.

I just got some good news from nwminimoto. I'll let you know how it turns out!