What it Looked Like to Be a Kid on a Minibike in the ’60s and ’70s
Riding a minibike in the 1960s and 1970s was synonymous with adventure, freedom, and living life without constraints. Minibikes were noisy, picked up speed, and were a useful way to get around streets and dirt roads.
Minibikes offered the opportunity to learn to ride a small vehicle and gain independence. Back then, children and adults didn't usually wear helmets or protective gear; safety depended on oneself and adult supervision.
In the 1960s and 1970s, minibike races, jumps, and stunts were common as a form of entertainment and a way to enjoy a unique moment between father and son or among friends. Neighborhoods and streets were places where kids gathered to compete, chat, and show off their minibikes.
Minibike In The '70s
“My dad on his custom minibike in 1978. The bike is a Tory frame with a Steyr-Daimler-Puch engine, custom built by his uncle and shared between my dad and his cousin.”
Childhood With Minibikes
"Growing up in the ’60s, Joe Rivollo had a wonderful childhood with minibikes. He believes that’s extremely important to everything we do here at Taco Motor Sports."
Skaters And Minibike
Two roller skaters hitch a ride behind a minibike, 1975.
The Jackson Five
The Jackson Five on their minibikes at home in Encino, California, 1971.
Family On Minibike
“My grandpa and uncles, 1969.”
Child On Minibike
“My dad on his minibike. Late '60s.”
Bicentennial 1976 Parade
“Mt. Hope, Kansas Bicentennial 1976 Parade. Me on a minibike, sister and brother on bikes, little sister in the minibike float.”
Kids With Minibike
“Minibikes and groovy clothes in the ’70s. My brother, two cousins, and uncle.”
Minibikes In The 1970s
Minibikes, bell-bottoms, and big cars, 1970s.
Good Times On Minibikes
Minibikes and Evel Kneivel helmets, 1970s.
1970s Minibike
Minibike gang in the '70s.
Kid On a Minibike
Kid flat tracking a minibike, 1960s.
Alain Delon And Family
Alain Delon riding a monkey minibike with his son Anthony and wife Nathalie in 1966.
