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EC Models
Every year the factory produce the EC RACING models. This year they will produce the EC125 RACING, EC250 RACING and EC300 RACING. The specification is exactly the same as the NAMBOTIN REPLICA which was only one production run of 200 limited units mainly for France. The bikes are based on the std. 2009 models but with these changes;
They will be available 'to order only' later this month. SO TWO LIMITED EDITIONS AVAILABLE !.... NAMBOTIN or EC RACING The GAS GAS Factory will produce 200 'NAMBOTIN REPLICA EC300' this month.. These are being built mainly for the French Market, hence the colour scheme and also because Nambotin is French! There will be some available for the UK in small numbers. Click on images to enlarge.
For more details contact your local Official GG Dealer. Price on Application. More New look for 2009 Kawasaki KX 4-strokes Kawasaki is pleased to announce that its leading 4-stroke machines, the KX250F and the KX450F, have been given a new look and some major changes to keep them both firmly at the front of the pack for the 2009 season. Both machines are already widely recognised as providing an excellent platform for experienced riders to win races in the top classes and these new upgrades make both packages better still. The 2009 Kawasaki KX250F has been further developed and changes include a new cylinder head, cylinder, piston and crankcases, a lighter, slimmer chassis sporting a low-friction coated front fork and completely new bodywork designed to facilitate even more responsive rider control. With the design of the new chassis, rigidity balance was re-evaluated to gain a more flexible and lightweight package. While maintaining the high-speed straight-line stability of the previous quarter litre model, the '09 is designed to offer lighter handling in tight corners. To further increase chassis potential, the new KX250F features a low-friction titanium coating on its front forks - making it the first in its class with coated fork inner tubes. Spec sheets In the bigger class, the 2009 KX450F retains its competitive edge with a number of major changes - the biggest of all being a switch to fuel injection. While maintaining the hard-hitting engine character of its predecessor, the new fuel-injected engine offers stable fuel-metering even in vigorous racing situations. Further improvements deliver smooth, controlled power delivery and changes to the chassis focus on making the new KX450F even easier to ride. Spec sheets So for 2009 both the KX250F and the KX450F have an all new look, practical and innovative development upgrades and sharper factory racer styling that is bound to turn heads in the paddock.
2008 CCM Model Range British manufacturer CCM Motorcycles in association with their Far Eastern partners are proud to present the following new models for 2008. RL125 / TL125 / SM125 - CCM make their debut to the commuter / entry -level market with a trio of models that offer great variety, but share the same important core values. With quality and reliability guaranteed, this smartly styled range comes with the added assurance of parts back up service unmatched by its rivals. C-XR230 / C-XR125: 3 in 1 - This superb lightweight multi purpose model has proven its pedigree with its success at the British national shorttrack series. The C-XR230 is excellent value for money, offering an enduro, supermoto and entry level MX machine in one punchy package, which comes with the luxury of an electric start as standard. R45: Visually stunning plus delivering excellent performance and handling, the R45 is one of the most exciting models in its class. The mixture of usable power, razor like steering and positive braking all adds to a package that will not disappoint. 450DS Trail: Offering the best of both Worlds, this true and original dual sport model is comfortable in both of its fine forms. In trail trim you have a bike on which you can explore, knowing that you can count on the durability and reliability. Whilst as a supermoto model, it has a proven race pedigree that has brought it European track success. Alongside the above machines, CCM are also proud to present the following models that will be built exclusively in Britain. CMX450: This exciting mx development project will thrust CCM back into the racing arena equipped with a revolutionary bike that includes a bonded aluminium chassis and a carbon fibre sub-frame, which may form the basis of a similar production version in the future. FT35-S: This limited edition model, inspired by the American flat track machines, was CCM's original retro bike and has received applause from across the globe. The winner of the 2006 British Shorttrack series, this bike performs even better than it looks. SR40: Inspired by the classic scramblers of the late sixties and early seventies the SR-40 is touch of the past with a modern twist. The retro off road styling maintains the glory of those yester years, whilst the electric start confirms a specification to suit today's demands. CR40: This truly unique Café Racer is the latest retro offering from CCM, and incorporates the passion and heritage of one of Britain's most famous motorcycle manufacturers. The combination of a punchy single cylinder in a bare and lightweight chassis creates an individual feel for all to enjoy FT710: Nicknamed 'The Sledge Hammer' the FT710 is the true God Father of the CCM range. Following in the company's traditional ethos, the FT710 has already proven its potential on the racing stage, before making the transition to a very worthy road going machine. For full specifications and further information regarding all CCM models, please visit www.ccm-motorcycles.com CCM poised to return to top-level motocross in 2008 Britain's, Bolton based motorcycle manufacturer CCM is poised to return to top level motocross with an exciting project that has been developed behind closed doors over the last two years. The attached drawing reveals a flavour of the machine that will be launched in the flesh at one of the major two wheel shows later this year. Whilst the production version is not scheduled to be on sale until the second half of 2009, CCM are set to return to the racing arena with a prototype model early in 2008. With a great history and heritage of racing success alongside names such as John Banks, Bob Wright, Greg Hanson and the late Donny Schmidt, CCM is currently in negotiations with a handpicked selection of top ten British motocross riders ready for their full assault on the MX1 Maxxis Championship next year. With the right results, CCM is also looking at the opportunity of making a few appearances on the World stage in 2008 in readiness for full campaigns in 2009/ 2010. Aside from contracting a suitable rider, CCM is also in the process of recruiting other key personnel to work under the guidance of newly appointed race team manager, Bob Bratcher who has more than twenty years experience on the Grand Prix motocross scene. Just twelve handmade bikes will be produced purely for team use in 2008, these will not only hopefully propel CCM back to the winners' rostrum, but will also be the testing ground for future production models. Whilst exact technical details cannot be released at this moment, the bikes will incorporate several revolutionary features. These include a unique bonded aluminium chassis that is being developed in conjunction with engineers from Aston Martin and Lotus, and will be a first for the motocross World. The bike has been designed to run on Bio-Ethanol E85 fuel and will use a one-piece carbon fibre sub-frame / airbox. The CMX450, as the project has been code named, is based on a single cylinder 450cc, liquid cooled four stroke engine with five valves and a DOHC. This will be fed via a Keihin carburettor that will be supplied by the eight-litre handmade carbon fibre fuel tank. A titanium exhaust system rounds out a bike that in every sense will be a true factory special. CCM's Managing Director Gary Harthern confirmed the importance of this project to the company. "This is a very exciting development for CCM and one we have been working on for sometime. We still believe in the 'race on Sunday, sell on Monday' approach to reinforce to our customers the pedigree of the bikes we build, so it will be great to be back racing at a high level." "We have won domestic titles and even the World Four stroke championship with Donny Schmidt, but despite coming close, never a GP, nor a World title. Whilst we know it is going to be a tough road ahead, I feel we can be on the pace next year at British level before moving up to the World championship in 2009. I think people will be impressed at the highly technical nature of the CMX450 when it breaks cover later in the year." Concluded Harthern. CMX 450 SPECIFICATION · Engine - single cylinder, liquid cooled 4 stroke DOHC, 5 valve · Displacement - 449cc · Bore x stroke - 95.0 x 63.4 mm · Compression ratio - 12.3:1 · Lubrication system - dry sump · Fuel system - Keihin FCR-MX39/1 · Clutch - wet multiple plate · Ignition system - CDI · Starter system - kick · Transmission system - constant mesh, 5 speed · Final transmission - chain · Fuel tank capacity - 8 litres · Oil tank capacity - 1.2 litres · Chassis · Frame - Lightweight aluminium cnc machined link-bond technology - weldless bonded chassis · Subframe - Carbon fibre rear subframe / airbox , one piece · Fuel tank - 8 litre carbon fibre · Front suspension - White Power / Ohlins TTX · Rear suspension - Linkless rising rate White Power / Ohlins TTX · Suspension travel front / rear - 300 / 335 mm · Brakes front / rear - Disc, 260/220 mm · Tyres front / rear - Dunlop, 80/100-21" 110/90-19" · Wheels -Talon · Exhaust -Titanium · Steering angle - 26.5 degrees · Wheelbase - 1475mm · Ground clearance - 385mm · Seat height - 925mm · Weight -100kg BMW Motorrad to test new concept bike in competition 450 cc Sport Enduro enters World Enduro Championship BMW Motorrad's long tradition in off-road racing is to take another step forward in the highly competitive and popular 450cc class. On 28 and 29 April, a BMW team will set out with a new single-cylinder Sport Enduro competing in the E2 class in both races at the Enduro World Championship event. The prestigious competition will take place at Puerto Lumbreras in southern Spain and will include the world's finest enduro riders and machines. BMW Motorrad will once more be putting their new motorcycle concept, specially developed for racing, to the test. Both the engine and the chassis feature innovative technical solutions that are now to be tested for competitiveness. The team has managed to acquire the services of off-road professionals Joel Smets and Sascha Eckart to ride the bikes. The BMW team will also be entering various other well-known races during the 2007 season.
The four-stroke motocross revolution is set to continue with the new small-capacity CRF150. Despite being ‘only’ a 150, the four-stroke punch and power is still there, making this unmistakably one of the CRF family. This latest addition to the series is going to transform the smaller capacity racing classes and follow the revolutionary four-stroke trend so successfully set by Honda’s CRF450R and CRF250R machines.
Ultimate tool for Enduro racing Kawasaki KLX450R Welcome back to the world of Enduro racing: Since the debut of the highly acclaimed Motocross flagship KX450F two short years ago, the Kawasaki fans have been waiting for a purpose-built Enduro machine armed with class-leading 4-stroke engine technology and race-proven chassis know-how. Now the all-new KLX450R Kawasaki is offering the company's lightest, fastest and most powerful big-bore 4-stroke Enduro machine ever. The KLX450R gets its key components straight out of our mighty KX450F motocrosser and adapts them for Enduro racing. To transform the liquid-cooled 449 cm3 KX450F power unit into an Enduro racing winner, the highly acclaimed engine has been tweaked for more low-end torque and is mated to a special wide-ratio 5-speed transmission - and of course comes with an electric starter. The result is a wide spread of responsive, high-traction torque and superior throttle control for low-speed manoeuvring. The numerous modifications also contribute enhanced durability and reliability to ensure that both man and machine reach the finish line. Same as the power plant, the KLX450R's lightweight aluminium frame is also based on the KX. Whether negotiating narrow trails or manoeuvring between rocks and trees, the KLX450R has the lightweight and responsive handling qualities needed to enable riders to go the distance in off-road racing and to minimise fatigue. The KLX450R shares the same top-of-the-line suspension as the championship-winning KX450F. Where the KX settings maximise sprint and jumping performance, for the KLX, settings were chosen for light, easy handling characteristics. The racing equipment includes petal disc brakes, lightweight digital instrumentation, a LED tail lamp, and a plastic fuel tank with a eight litre capacity. Out of the crate, off-road competitors can now enjoy the same incredible engine and the same outstanding frame and suspension technologies as our class-leading KX450F, but in a bike purpose-built to excel in Enduro racing.
Far from resting on their laurels, following the highly successful launch of their FT35 Flat track model in the third quarter of last year, CCM is now proud to announce details of yet another new model. The CCM SR40 Street Scrambler will be officially launched at the NEC International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in October 2006. Influenced by the highly acclaimed CCM motocross bikes of the 1970's and 1980's, as ridden by the famous flying Bob Wright and co, the theme of the SR40 is very much back to basics, with simplicity being the over riding style. Although the retro racer is predominately a road going machine, because of its minimal size and weight, it is equally comfortable away from the tarmac too. As per the FT35, the SR40 will also be a limited edition model from the Bolton based manufacturer, with production scheduled to start early in 2007. Whilst the final specification of the SR40 is yet to be confirmed, the key features of the new street scrambler are as follows: CCM SR40 - Street Scrambler
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Honda’s
revolutionary CRF150R launched
Two
versions of the machine have been launched, in small and big-wheel versions.
The small-wheel CRF150R retails at £3149 and the big-wheel CRF150R2 at
£3249.
CCM
release details of their new SR40 Street Scrambler