Mini Bike Caution Warns Motor Cycle Industry

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has issued a stark warning to anyone considering buying a minibike to highlight the perils of choosing a cheap 'bargain' over a  machine purchased from a reputable manufacturer.

"Over the last five years there has been a significant increase in the import of poor-quality copies of these very small 2-wheelers. These machines are often sold at very low prices, from as little as around £100, via mail-order or internet outlets with no local presence or specialist training," according to the Motorcycle Industry Association.

"A bike purchased from a reputable manufacturer can cost from around £1,000 upwards [in fact a Malaguti Grizzly costs only half as much]. This price is a guarantee of quality, service and after-sales support, so anyone who is considering purchasing a bike for a very low price should be careful when making purchasing choices.  However, if a product is retailing for a significantly lower price than the manufacturer would sell it for, alarm bells should start ringing."

Peace of mind for the customers of MCI member companies is offered by the Motorcycle Industry Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme which can help to resolve difficulties between customers and suppliers. To view the companies who are members of the MCI go to the public section on the website www.mcia.co.uk.

For information about where to ride a bike legally people can contact the ACU at  www.acu.org.uk, AMCA at www.amca.uk.com and BSMA at www.bsma-motocross.co.uk

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