June 8, 20197 yr If money was no object, what “current” trials bike would you buy, and why ? you may already own it !!!... post a picture of your dream bike ......
June 8, 20197 yr Montesa Honda 300RR - It's the easiest bike I have had the pleasure of starting and not seizing it up when it gets dropped like the 2016 Sherco 300T and the 2017 Sherco Factory 300T:- Edited June 8, 20197 yr by johnsandywhite
June 8, 20197 yr Author 15 minutes ago, johnsandywhite said: Montesa Honda 300RR - It's the easiest bike I have had the pleasure of starting and not seizing it up when it gets dropped like the 2016 Sherco 300T and the 2017 Sherco Factory 300T:- Have you had a 4 stroke before the monty ? why a 4 stroke ?
June 10, 20197 yr On 6/8/2019 at 7:26 PM, OCD said: Have you had a 4 stroke before the monty ? why a 4 stroke ? No. Back in the 70s I had Ossa, Yamaha TY250A & B, Montesa 123, Bultaco 250 and 2 x Bultaco 350 (My favourites). Since I started 4 years ago, I have had a 2013 Gas Gas 250, 2013 Jotagas 300, 2016 Sherco 300, and a 2017 Sherco Factory 300.WHY? I seized the 2016 Sherco 300 and the 2017 Sherco Factory 300. My son kept insisting I would NOT seize up a Honda motor. So far I have not and had several situations where I would have done a 2 stroke. I did at first miss the fast action throttles I always had on the 2 strokes with the instant lift over obstacles. Having now had the 4 stroke since December last year, I have been learning the different technique to utilise what the power characteristics are. However, being in my 76th year, it takes time. By the way, I almost bought a Vertigo Ice Hell 2 years ago after a test at Cloburn. I liked the balance and at the highest setting on the 300. Unfortunately, they didn't have any second hand ones at the time, so I bought the 2017 Sherco Factory 300. Edited June 11, 20197 yr by johnsandywhite
June 10, 20197 yr If money was no object I think I would buy one of each and spend my days riding them until a favorite came to light... but for now I like to just dream about when that day comes. I am however extremely happy with my ST250 as it is more than capable of anything I want it to do and very forgiving when I ask it to do something I don't want it to - LOL!
June 10, 20197 yr How about the new 2020 E Pure Race? It sports a proper hydraulic clutch (rev and dump etc), a variable inertia flywheel, 3 different and adjustable maps and a decent battery. Out this July 2019, about 9 grand in the UK. Note picture comment!
June 10, 20197 yr Yep I would add that to my list... Almost got an EM before going with the ST250 but I had worked on a prototype electric trials bike with the local university and the no real clutch was a deal breaker for me.
June 11, 20197 yr 15 hours ago, micm said: How about the new 2020 E Pure Race? It sports a proper hydraulic clutch (rev and dump etc), a variable inertia flywheel, 3 different and adjustable maps and a decent battery. Out this July 2019, about 9 grand in the UK. Note picture comment! Gaa! I was waiting for one of these (i.e. an electric bike with a proper clutch) but didn't see it coming so went for a TRS. That said, not sure I'd spend 9k on one but they are my dream bike - the ability to ride it pretty much anywhere out of sight is the big win for me. Edited June 11, 20197 yr by al_orange
June 11, 20197 yr Registered clutchless EM with a removable seat would do the trick for me, so many places I could muck about without disturbing anyone or potentially starting fires, lol I could just about commute to work on it, too
June 11, 20197 yr On 6/10/2019 at 12:39 PM, michael_t said: If money was no object I think I would buy one of each and spend my days riding them until a favorite came to light... Well said! I like riding a variety of bikes and strive to improve all to match the strengths of the best. As Paul Thede says about suspension, "The best you've ridden is the best you know."
June 13, 20197 yr On 6/10/2019 at 7:56 PM, micm said: How about the new 2020 E Pure Race? It sports a proper hydraulic clutch (rev and dump etc), a variable inertia flywheel, 3 different and adjustable maps and a decent battery. Out this July 2019, about 9 grand in the UK. Note picture comment! Would it be ok for a proper trial like say the Jack Wood ? or any other road based national ? For 9K it must be amazing .....
June 24, 20197 yr On 6/13/2019 at 11:22 PM, motorcycleemptyness said: Would it be ok for a proper trial like say the Jack Wood ? or any other road based national ? For 9K it must be amazing ..... The UK importers are considering entering a decent rider on an E Pure Race (the hydraulic clutch version) is some Nationals. Battery life is said to be outstanding better than the recent 2019 model and that seemed to have a good range/duration. The power is increased as well. Like the cars the electric bikes seem costly compared to the petrol ones. Maybe leasing is the answer!
June 24, 20197 yr The Lite is only £6400. I would want the clutch model but I don't have the cash sitting around just at the minute. Very good idea though - no motor to maintain. I would love one.
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