Undoubtedly the rising gas prices and increasing pollution may well turn your attention towards a more environment friendly and economical means of transport - the motorized bicycle. The technology is not a new thing as even in the 1890’s people put motors on bicycles. However, with advancement in technology, today's 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines you can expect to get 150 miles per gallon from your motorized bike, after the initial break in period. The normal 4 stroke motorized bicycle fuel tank holds 1/2 gallon of gas allowing approx 75 miles per tank full.

However, the main question that would arise in the mind of a biker would definitely be about the dependability of the engines in such a bicycle. There are a few unsaid rules or guidelines which if followed can enable you to extract optimum and longer than usual performance from your motorized bicycle:

1. Follow the break in period guidelines meticulously - break in period lasts for the first 4 tanks or 2 gallons of gas.

2. Keep up with routine maintenance and service checks on your motorized bike.

3. Don't ride at full throttle too often.

4. Use good quality motorcycle synthetic 2 stroke oil for your motorized bicycle - Mix at a 20:1 ratio or 7oz of oil per 1 gallon of gas.


The 4 stroke motorized bicycle is considered environment friendly, which definitely adds a lot to its popularity. They're different from the conventional motorcycles since motorcycles don't have pedals to fall back on to power the vehicle.

If you do have a bicycle, it’s a different story. However if you do not have one and want one, you must decide between buying a completed motorized bicycle / engine combination or buy a specific type of bicycle and later on add the engine of your choice by yourself.