michael_t Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Just for comparison given it is a bit higher scale bike, I think it would be fair to compare it to other 300cc factory bikes $8499 USD for a factory Beta (2015) $8749 USD for a factory GG (2015) $7999 USD for Sherco (2016) - Factory would be more don't have an actual quote but probably $8600. So basically and extra $1,000 for an exotic Fuel Injected fully tricked out bike. Doesn't seem too far off the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I guess, but if you add the fact that it's the first year for a never before produced bike from a manufacturer that has zero history as such, it's a bit of stretch. Which isn't to say I'm not interested... fuel injected two stroke sounds great. But are they going to be around in 2 or 3 years? I'd really need to weigh that before choosing it over anything else, especially given the price gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakka Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hi Collyolly Yes this is a all up price have been to Gerldine very nice place, Just finished the south Island rounds, now that a nice place to see If you are ever over this way get hold of me, have a spare bike Cheers Wakka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomant Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Vertigo have maintained all along that their business model is to offer a machine with a high spec but with other extras that will come as a result of being 'part of the Vertigo family' . I do not know what they are as yet but it is priced to reflect that. As a completely new bike, it needs time to build loyalty to the brand so lets see how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) First time I had a good look at one, it does look awesome Very nice - with some quality touches Both bikes finished the Scott yesterday Edited October 18, 2015 by johnnyboxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 The high res photos I've seen of it do look nice. But I can I take a moment to mention what a horrendous name 'Vertigo' is? It sounds a non native english speaker picked it out of the 'sounds cool' list, without noting that it's sort of the antithesis of what you're striving for when riding a trials (i.e. not feeling dizzy and losing your balance). Don't get me started on 'combat' and 'ice hell'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Speaking of which, what exactly is the difference between the two models other than 3kg (which comes from weight savings where?). And since the two models are apparently not just different colors, what's the price difference? Vertigo's website is atrocious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
africanjon Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Ossa Factory was $9450 JTG 300 $9200 Mont 300RR $10 000 if Honda sells you one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neils on wheels Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) It will be interesting to see how buyers react to the two new bikes on the market. The Vertigo is being priced at £5,750, the TRS at £5,249. Edited October 18, 2015 by neils on wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Reckon the TRS is more than enough for the majority of riders.Vertigo has a higher spec and is more complex,which will attract some but could possibly also frighten others off,All modern bikes are more capable than about 95% of riders if we're honest about it,but good to see more choices for us .Hope they're both a success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goudrons Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Speaking of which, what exactly is the difference between the two models other than 3kg (which comes from weight savings where?). And since the two models are apparently not just different colors, what's the price difference? Vertigo's website is atrocious. The frames are made of two different steels on the upper parts, I believe the lower parts are alloy on both. The manifolds are different too, stainless vs Ti. The crankcases are Alloy vs Magnesium. And I think the front forks/clamps? are different too. I guess you can add in a load of screws and fasteners made from Ti and some other light (or Leight as Vertigo say) materials and it all add up to the 3 kg difference. Based on the price of the Combat, I'm guessing Ice Hell might be Price Hell! Though I still want to try their "Engine Fun Control Sensor"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I can't be the only one slightly dissuaded by the amount of typo's in the advertising material and website, can I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neils on wheels Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'm not so sure they are going ahead with this two model plan that the brochure from last year described. So far we have only seen the prototype and details of a single bike launch @ £5,750 Interestingly the TMX test listed the weight at 69Kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 So now it's marginally heavier than your average Beta... which is more or less irrelevant to me if the difference is minimal (it is), and it probably comes down to the battery it's toting around for the FI. There's a lot that looks really sloppy to me though. Not the bike itself, just all the materiel surrounding it. It's enough to give me pause were I ready to lay down that kind of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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