Blata Elite 13 - Specifications & Review

Company History

Blata turned pocket bikes into legitimate training tools, applying Czech engineering discipline to miniature chassis that handle and brake like shrunken race machines. Founded by Pavel Blata, the company gained global attention in the 1990s–2000s as young riders honed throttle control and racecraft on Blata mini-motos at kart tracks. The builds used quality materials and precise geometry, with engines tuned for crisp response rather than simple novelty. Beyond fun, the bikes formed part of Europe’s rider development ladder—cheap track time on machines that communicated grip and line choice. Blata also produced small scooters and larger miniGP platforms, maintaining a focus on robust components and repeatable performance. Historically, Blata demonstrates how scaled-down hardware can have outsized impact: it lowered barriers to motorsport and taught skills that translate directly to full-size racing. Many professionals first learned body position and apex timing on a Blata, proving that serious engineering at small scale can shape big careers.