YouTube is awash with incredible motorcycle and powersport creations, making it challenging to keep up. The builds that truly capture attention are often those where creators utilize readily available and budget-friendly components to assemble something extraordinary. We’re not talking about dropping a Hayabusa engine into a kei truck; we’re focusing on accessible ingenuity.
In a recent video, the resourceful team at BUM exemplified this approach perfectly. They started with a simple rolling minibike frame—a smart move that avoids dismantling a perfectly good engine and saves money. This kit, priced at $677, conveniently included everything needed except the engine itself. The next step was to find a suitable powerplant.
They opted for a 196cc diesel engine sourced from Amazon, costing a mere $110. This air-cooled engine isn’t exactly synonymous with high performance, and initial tests confirmed this. Once fitted into the pocket bike’s chassis, the top speed was clocked at a dismal 6 mph.
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Seeking a significant improvement in the pocket bike’s velocity, BUM turned to Amazon’s cheapest turbocharger, priced at a mere $129.99. Their target was a modest 20 mph, a 300% increase from the original speed. Given the incredibly low price of the turbo, skepticism about its effectiveness was understandable.
Take a moment to consider – what top speed do you think this pocket bike achieved after the turbo upgrade? Watch the video to find out.
The astonishing result: a $129.99 turbocharger delivered a 400% increase in top speed! This is undeniable value. The total cost of the entire pocket bike build remained under $917, and considering its off-road capabilities demonstrated at the video’s end, it represents exceptional bang for your buck.
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