Real Reactions From Real Riders... Will They Love Our Dream Mini Bike?

At last year’s Pull Start Picnic, my dad and I had a vision: to build our dream minibike with a focus on performance and customization.
This led us to design the MBK-1, a premium minibike that embodies passion beyond limits.
I’ve poured nearly all my savings into developing it, and now we’re bringing it back to the picnic to see if all our hard work will pay off and if people actually like it.
Let us know if you we should send @CarsandCameras a bike to test on their track!
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[@punishersoriano2895]

By far the best frame in mini bike history. You changed the game, and set a new standard. Keep it up👍

[@mantinimotors]

Thank you for saying that. We really appreciate the kind words and can’t wait to see where we are in a few years from now!

[@crippleguy415]

Minibikes are a blast . Makes you feel like a kid all over again . Keep up the good work . 👍🏻😃

[@mantinimotors]

@@crippleguy415 yes they really do. A bunch of our customers are actually in their late 50s and 60s and so they see it as a way to have some fun and to feel like a kid again…. But I don’t think the kid in us truly ever disappears, but minibikes are a great way to bring them out again!

[@derekcorreia9692]

Always been a mini bike fan. You bike makes me want one now. Nice work 🤙

[@mantinimotors]

You should definitely get one! When you’re riding it’s like the world stands still and nothing else matters.

[@marklaramie7393]

Your bike stands out for a reason, its done right ! Good job guys, you did a good job represented Ontario Canada

[@mantinimotors]

Thank you! We agonized over every detail but we believe it was worth it!

[@DavidJones-lw7wy]

Don't stop making them im saving up to get a mbk 1 frames

[@mantinimotors]

We will keep going as long as we can! I’m sure you’ll be riding yours in no time! Just be sure to register for the public sale on our website so you don’t miss out on any updates for that.

[@zaydenpayne9303]

Didn’t get to chat at the picnic but man is that bike awesome! Y’all are crushing the game keep it up wishing nothing but the best for the MBK-1

[@mantinimotors]

Thank you! And no worries! We will be back next year and who knows what we will be bringing!

[@MikeGochcoff]

YES I WOULD LOVE TO SEE AN MBK 1 FULLY ELECTRIC MINI BIKE

[@user-kt3nl9zh5k]

Awesome,I’m interested in your bike.👍

[@mantinimotors]

Amazing! Well right now we are focusing on fulfilling all the orders from the presale, but you can join the wait list for the next sale on our website: www.mantini.co

[@chadfellers9128]

Been say cars and camera's could put you frame on the map, get a collaboration going right away

[@mantinimotors]

We will work on it!

[@williamleonardo8478]

The only motorcycles we had back in the 60s were the ones that my dad built from scratch he was a welder by trade we use Briggs & Stratton motors and we called them tote goats and we rode the hell out of them I even wrote it at Indian dunes in Southern California at 8 mini bike race and one

[@mantinimotors]

@@williamleonardo8478 wow, that’s sounds epic! Do you still have any of your bikes?

[@jeffmillman5123]

I am sure glad that I was able to purchase one of the first mbk-1 bikes. I am going with a prismatic powders color.... its green apple sugar.... I am really excited to get the bike here on the east coast and start making it Mine. Great job Sam and Dad!!

[@mantinimotors]

Your MBK-1 is really going to stand out in a crowd! Can’t wait for you to get it and to see how you build it out!

[@nissanflexin7995]

I got the money now $1300 (already) I'm just waiting on Mantini Motors to make my MBK1 Minibike Frame

[@GoPowerSports]

That’s what’s up!!!

[@mantinimotors]

What another amazing weekend and event. Thanks for hosting it and we can’t wait for next year!

[@neek__7898]

Just watched this vid today. I appreciate all the hard work that you & your father put into it. Good luck & i hope you guys do great things in the future. Positive vibes bro. 👍🏽

[@portnuefflyer]

I fly a very light plane with an optional fuel system that gives me a 10 hour range when needed. When asked by other pilots "why," I tell them I had a mini bike when I was a kid that a 5 gallon fuel capacity

[@mantinimotors]

Haha! That is awesome! What kind of plane is it?

[@portnuefflyer]

RANS S-7S, with standard dual 13 gallon wing tanks, plus a 8 gallon ferry tank, and a 3 gallon header. It only burns a bit over 3 GPH but I flight plan for 4 to have a cushion,

[@kipbreitmeyer8517]

You should have put the v.Twin predator six seventy in that for display. That would have wow'd the crowd...

[@LandenDenham]

I think electric would be a great option for some people. Personally I would go with gas but there are a lot of people who live in urban areas that couldn't use gas power because of local restrictions.

[@mantinimotors]

That’s exactly what we were thinking. Also, if someone doesn’t know how to work on and engine, an electric option might be easier for them to use and enjoy.

[@fishypictures]

You are so smart.

[@JimP419]

I had a similar experience at the Buckeye bmx show put everything into my build and display and didn't win anything. But people I talked to liked my bike it was the only one like it. Good experience and a fun time. Great video!

[@PEACEdmv]

Huge fan of what you guys are doing for the mini bike scene. I’ve spent almost 10 years customizing and rehabbing vintage mopeds, along with various tech, design, and 3D skills. I’d love to contribute to your business by developing some decals, graphics, and stickers. I think I can also be of assistance in creating a brand identity that helps you guys set yourselves apart. I’ve got plenty of ideas...

[@travismiller7240]

Yes mbk1 motor kit would be nice

[@mr.braapalicious]

Approved. 😆

[@mikegeiger6420]

In regards to the chain bike you should have a look at a bike built by the late Indian Larry called Chain of Mystery.

[@stanlucas665]

Your bike looks incredible and your aerial shots at the dragstrip were awesome

[@mantinimotors]

Thanks, glad you like the bike and yeah, the drone is always fun to capture drag racing!

[@user-px2xz1bu1x]

Very nice. Mini bike fan here.

[@mantinimotors]

Glad you like it. What do you like best?

[@user-px2xz1bu1x]

@@mantinimotors anything mini bike I like.

[@mantinimotors]

@@user-px2xz1bu1x We get that!

[@user-px2xz1bu1x]

@mantinimotors I would like to know what all engine tunes uou do and what kind of power they put out.

[@Notsafeforurkids]

All things moped be it all original old or new, or modified beyond belief are awesome in my book… very cool video and tons of cool rides 😎

[@JTDontForgetMyMoney]

just getting into builiding my Monster Moto 80 212 Swap and this is an amazing build!

[@JRotten]

Make it street legal. Sell them by the thousands.

[@RichTechGaming]

Yes electric mbk1 kit for sure 💯

[@kevinbarrett9615]

I love mini bikes , but 7 k for something I can’t ride on the road makes no sense.

[@mantinimotors]

@@kevinbarrett9615 are you referring to the electric drag bikes?

[@hillbillylifeisbell3663]

Heck yeah a motor kit would be awesome

[@harleybob7315]

Is this an annual event, and when and where?

[@mantinimotors]

@@harleybob7315 this was the 2nd year but it seems like they want to do this annually. And it’s in Fort Worth Texas.

[@traedrose7963]

Yes! Interested in an electric kit.

[@mantinimotors]

Would be interested in anything specific? Or would you rather a more simple plug and play setup?

[@traedrose7963]

Plug and play with ability to upgrade. Seeing more DIY Razor based bikes out there, but not much info on how to create your own.

[@z1berzerker]

I like the Honda Big Single idea 💡... I am planning a wildcat 460 stage 3-4, in that area. Hopefully 30hp range, have to see... what redline is eventually 😂

[@z1berzerker]

Not personally interested in Electric bike... not for me.

[@dwaynejohnson6277]

$144 is roughly half of what fuel would cost for a car that size.

[@mantinimotors]

Yeah, that seems about right.

[@x00xero00x]

At 4:37, you drove past the southland mall in my hometown.

[@mantinimotors]

No way! That’s awesome. Is it a good mall?

[@x00xero00x]

@@mantinimotors it was back in the day, i don't know about today

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Yes, I'd be interested in an electric motor kit.

[@RustBeltFab_]

Is the MBk-1 street legal?

[@cycleduder7986]

U should call it the red ryda or Canada racer ❤

[@JoseRamos-su3ep]

No MBK-1 Electric….GAS!!! Maybe Diesel?

[@mantinimotors]

@@JoseRamos-su3ep As we sell the MBK-1 as a frame kit, you can put any engine you want in it. What would you go with?

[@JoseRamos-su3ep]

Diesel might be nice!

[@davidt1621]

As per usual, when women vote, the winner will be the cutest, the least aggressive, and the most safe option. Scooby-Doo won a bike competition, because bikers brought their wives. Is "minimoto" a big enough niche to have its own serious competition, or is it stuck with family-friendly carnival fair style "competitions" for the foreseeable future?

[@ohcrap3263]

Does anyone else see the irony of driving an electric car to transport a non emissions gas powered vehicle? When I first started wrenching, I was taught a lawnmower engine put out way more pollution than a gas V-8 with emissions. CO2 yay!

[@nathanburke5530]

Will you sell it without paint like raw steel for like us to paint?

[@mantinimotors]

That is actually how we sell it. We do offer the opportunity to have it painted though if you would like it professionally done.

[@nathanburke5530]

@@mantinimotors awesome thanks for the quick reply lol im still watching that video currently lol. my kid and i think its what we need for camping lol.

[@nathanburke5530]

I think electric kit would be nice just so you dont have to have fuel cans.

[@mantinimotors]

@@nathanburke5530 Awesome! This would be great for camping. You could put and engine or electric motor in it, if you need it to be quite. Basically you can build it however you want. Let me know if you have any questions and feel free to send me an email: [e-mail]

[@mantinimotors]

@@nathanburke5530 Yeah it would be great. We are going to develop our own electric kit eventually, but there are a few good ones out there right now that would work really well.

[@JohnWick-fh3wb]

Take it as constructive criticism....it doesn't really seem like you innovated much it looks like a average run-of-the-mill mini bike kit .....it don't stand out in a lineup... I'm sure there was a lot of time and hard work put into the build.. you had the opportunity to really change and create a new mini bike not saying that you failed but it's just not quite there still a cool bike

[@mantinimotors]

Well, we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Constructive criticism is always welcome because it helps us get better. We understand where you’re coming from, and we’re genuinely grateful for your honesty. You know, building these mini bikes is a labor of love for us. Every bike is a stepping stone, a chance to learn and improve. Our goal was to build the most versatile mini bike, and we believe we succeeded. It’s the only mini bike specifically designed for both big and small blocks without the need for modification. With its horizontal engine plate slots, you can easily mount your engine in the perfect spot without having to drill any holes. We’ve designed the frame to work both as a rigid and with rear suspension, both of which have rear wheel adjustability. Lastly, we’ve built the first front end with height-adjustable handlebars that also come with handlebar riser adaptor plates. These let you mount virtually any other handlebars if you prefer a different look. Perhaps it may not appear to be much different than other frames, but the innovation is in the small details and, most importantly, how it feels. That’s why we were so happy to hear that the first reaction everyone has when actually sitting on the MBK-1 is that it’s the most comfortable mini bike they have ever been on. Again, we appreciate your honest feedback and hope you continue to share your thoughts and ideas while joining us on this journey to building the best mini bikes in the world.

[@JohnWick-fh3wb]

I watched your videos I watch the build Totally understand now. my first comment was based purely on visual aesthetic only because all mini bikes look and ride the same But because of what you guys was able to do with the versatility of interchanging parts that's where it's worth its weight in gold and on that note you guys have completely changed the mini bikes scene after seeing what actually went into this bike you nailed exactly what people are after in the small CC mini bike world so much as I would retract my first comment wish you guys the best on your journey can't wait to see what you have next

[@graemehill9260]

It takes so long to fully charge the car . What a pain . How many ks per full charge .??????

[@mantinimotors]

@@graemehill9260 it really doesn’t take that long especially when you have been driving for 3 hours straight, it’s nice to take a break, walk around and even eat. I get around 465km per charge and the average stop time was around 15-20 minutes. Keep in mind we did charge at a few hotels while we were sleeping which was nice.

[@papap.8006]

Yes with the electric.

[@FinishingTouchVLM]

Nice Bike frame. Looks promising, you should have won.

[@mantinimotors]

Thanks! I wish we won but there was a lot of great competition out there this year. Perhaps next year someone will win with one of our bikes! That would be really cool.

[@timskylark]

144$ to drive to Texas how many hours for charging screw electric

[@mantinimotors]

@@timskylark it added about 5 hours to our trip. Some hotels had chargers which was great but to be honest, I needed to stretch every 3 hours or my legs would cramp up anyways. So I enjoy stopping as that’s what makes a road trip fun. But EV’s are not for everyone.

[@zacharybullock9266]

I would absolutely love to see the guys from cars and cameras test one of these bad boys out on their track.

[@mantinimotors]

Yeah, it would be epic to see what they would do with it and how fast they could get it going.

[@thedude7726]

They are go power sport shills and a joke at best. Redbeard's garage would give a good review.

[@zacharybullock9266]

@thedude7726 I like and respect both. Go powersports shipping might take a minute and some prices are higher but they also have kits that you can't get anywhere else and I've even had them warranty out a tank grommet for my unitank when I was being a bone head and didn't drill the hole big enough. I like omb and ec and studz as well but in some aspects go powersports has what other places don't when it comes to minibikes.

[@zacharybullock9266]

@@thedude7726 I also wouldn't mind a red beard's garage review as well

[@nissanflexin7995]

In the meantime I'll just wait but while I wait Imma just got buy a 670cc motor

[@danielburke3746]

MBK1 duddel bug meets cushman

[@joshpowers3737]

I want one

[@mantinimotors]

We are about to do our next sale, so be sure to register on our website: Mantini.co But if you can’t wait, send an email to me at: [e-mail]

[@THEGOODTHEBADANUGLY]

Was that Chicken Ricky

[@richardbarbao6780]

Can we buy one

[@mantinimotors]

Yes, we are about to do another sale very soon. You can join the waitlist on our website: www.Mantini.co

[@williammc3183]

NO electric mini-bikes , obviously. Didn't you learn anything driving across the US ? Cost more than diesel fuel.

[@mantinimotors]

Well here are the actual numbers to consider. The average cost for diesel during that week was $3.85 per gallon. The average diesel truck gets around 18 miles per gallon. The trip was around 1,500 miles one way Which means it would take around 83.3 gallons of diesel to drive the same distance which would cost around $320.71 USD vs $144.45 in chagrining. That means you would spend $352.51 more to do the same trip with a diesel truck. To achieve the same results as our Model 3, you would need a truck that would get around 40 miles per gallon. If we did buy a truck, it would only be for the convince of being able to haul more bikes and an enclosed trailer. It would have nothing to do with the cost of gas or diesel.

[@powchainsamaniego6744]

Build so any bike that you want

[@jeffwright9431]

Looks to be very slow which is surprising considering the engine that you use. You came all that way and didn't race it? Horsepucky.

[@mantinimotors]

@@jeffwright9431 this is setup as a cruiser, it is not meant for drag racing. The engine is pretty much all stock with the governor. I’m sure some people will want to race with this bike, but we wouldn’t have made it from 1” tubing if it was a drag bike. Perhaps a good idea for our next project.

[@powchainsamaniego6744]

Yes electric

[@mantinimotors]

Sounds good! We will start working on something.

[@tim196868]

I love to ride and I love bikes but you couldn't pay me to spend $7 or $8,000 for a mini bike.😂😂😂😂😂😂. A ninja 650 yeah I would spend $7 to $10,000.

[@kevinjohnson9844]

You don't know anyone with a truck?

[@graemehill9260]

Stay with gas motors . Electric is always too dear . Instant power but too slow too charge .

[@mantinimotors]

@@graemehill9260 if we made an electric kit, I’d want the batteries to be swappable so you wouldn’t have to wait for them to charge. I’d also want to make sure the range was more than enough to enjoy.

[@fishypictures]

I’m not down with EVs. Pain in the ass. I’m interested in Hydrogen prospects. Leave your car in my neighborhood and your mini bike will be gone and your EV would be F****d up.

[@shop970]

Go get a scooter . It's legal! Sits nice. Goes 55mph. No brainer

[@theboogeyman9813]

Homie tryna get 8 grand for a mini bike

[@mantinimotors]

Who? The gentlemen with the electric drag bike? If so, it makes sense as those setups are not cheap, but I know people who have spent over 15k on their drag mini bikes.

[@rodneyjohnson4881]

Nice letting a child ride your bike without a helmet dirty honestly I'm out

[@dwaynejohnson6277]

Dude, this is Texas! Besides you're not out. You'd miss the quality content along the Mantini journey.

[@dwaynejohnson6277]

Ps. Cool last name.