page_title: Rupp Industries
section_title: Minibikes
hierarchical_section_title: Rupp Industries / Minibikes
caption_attribution_description: English: Original advertisement for the 1962 Rupp Dart cycle.
context_page_description: Rupp Industries was a Mansfield, Ohio based manufacturer of go-karts, minibikes, snowmobiles and other off-road vehicles founded by Mickey Rupp in 1959. Rupp Industries operated from 1959 until bankruptcy in 1978. Rupp vehicles are known for their performance and bright red coloring, particularly the snowmobiles and off-road vehicles. They have since become extremely collectible.
context_section_description: Following the success of their go-karts, Rupp began manufacturing mini bikes beginning in 1962 until the mid 1970s.  Models included the Dart Cycle, Continental, Roadster, Scrambler, Hustler, Chopper, Black Widow, Enduro, Roadster 2, Swinger, Sprint, Digger, Goat, Ram, TT-500, XL-500, XL-350 and others.  Rupp minibikes were made in a variety of styles with various features, including varying engine sizes, lighting kits and color options.  Rupp offered upgrades to their bikes as well, including speedometers, luggage racks, lift bars, horns, mud flaps and crash bars.
caption: Original ad from 1962
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