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Measuring Up

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   So just how does this bike compare to the real deal? Well, it is the real deal! This bike is fully street legal. However, there is still the question of, "Just how small is that thing?" Here, Hot Wheels is pictured next to a full size custom BMC chopper on an '04 Harley Davidson frame. As you can see, Hot Wheels is just as long, at approximately seven feet! The difference? Well.... See for yourself!    Hot Wheels has a 69" wheel base, 23" seat height, 14" back rim, and 15" front rim. Hot Wheels weighs 260 lbs. 

How It Started

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   This is where it all began. Here we have the "original" form of the Hot Wheels Chopper! Sold through select online ATV and Motorsports dealers between 2010-2018, this chopper was manufactured in China under several different names. The version the Hot Wheels was built on is a 2010 Dongfang Villain 250cc.    Over time, this bike was produced with many different attributes, including a frame that resembles a lightning bolt at the down tubes. This bike was advertised with a top speed 75-80 mph.    Stock photo courtesy of Belmonte Bikes.