125cc Scooters PSC 2015
The Polish stunt community is probably the most progressive in the world today. They take first places in most European tournaments. Poland has at least four world-class riders and dozens of high-level European ones. And it's not only due to the popularity of stunt riding in Poland, but also to the sports system the Poles have built. The Polish National Championship is divided into three classes and demonstrates the method of preparing a young stunt rider.
Scooter category
The youngest participants compete in the "scooter" category. A scooter is the most affordable motorbike for children. It allows you to safely do a lot of stunts, unlike a small pit-bike, which is smaller in size, costs more and is not suitable for many stunts. Many ride without gear and do not get serious injuries. You can watch the performance of Damian Kreller, who took first place in Warsaw. This guy does confident stoppies 180, wide spins with changing the position, and basic acrobatic stunts, which is a good start for a stunt rider.
125cc category
Participants over 16 years old perform in the 125cc category. Riders mostly used the Honda CBR125R, plus two KTM Duke 125s. This motorcycle makes it possible to safely do almost all professional stunts, except for various drifts, and to perform a full program. CBR125 is better than a big pitbike or a motocross bike for learning stunts, because its wheelbase, wheels and suspension are similar to those of a 600cc sportbike, and it's much lighter and safer. Stunt techniques are almost the same. In order to transfer all the stunts from 125cc to 600cc, 1-2 seasons are enough, and the result is a rider of at least European level.
Rafal Kanik is a product of the Polish training system. He started with a scooter, then a CBR125R, and now competes on a ZX6R with world-class experienced pro riders. At 21, Kanik is breathing down Marcin Glowacki's neck, and consistently takes top places in competitions. Rafal has been riding a big bike for only two full seasons, and he is already a top rider. Check out our separate article on the 600cc class!