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FANTIC: THE NEW RACING ERA ARRIVES - FACTORY FEELINGS WITHIN EVERYONE'S REACH. FANTIC ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF XX125 AND XE125 MY2021 [UK ARRIVAL SEPT. 2020] And the news does not end there: the XX 250 2T Cross and the XEF 250 4-stroke Enduro are coming soon! Fantic is synonymous with off-road and racing. Born a racing brand, with decades of experience competing at World championship level in multiple disciplines, this NewRacingEra is the result of an industrial collaboration with Yamaha Motor Europe.
Fantic’s philosophy undertaken for the "NewRacingEra" is to develop the best racing motorcycle, without compromise and to pour decades of competition experience into mass production. Research and development do not stop here. From November 2020 the first performance Evolution Kits will be available. Developed by our in-house racing team, led by legendary engineer Jan Witteveen; available for Cross (KIT XX21) and Enduro (KIT XE21). To present the new bikes and get to know them in more detail, Fantic organised a two-day track test, held on July 29th and 30th, dedicated to Italian and International press respectively.
FANTIC XE 125 2T ENDURO - A perfect synergy between agility, versatility, performance, and ease of use, even in the most extreme situations; this is the new Fantic XE 125 Enduro. A motorcycle capable of guaranteeing easy riding and control, even on the most hostile trails. Fantic XE 125 is the ideal bike for both amateurs looking for strong emotions and racers who want to fight at the top of their respective competition series. The reliability, versatility and performance of the engine, combined with perfect dynamic ergonomics, position the XE125, from the outset, as a standout motorcycle in the world of Enduro. The power unit of the XE 125 Enduro - The Yamaha 125cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke single cylinder engine - compared to the Cross version, features an Enduro designed cylinder-head, with a lower compression ratio and the CDI control unit has a dedicated mapping for Enduro use. The engine also differs, as is equipped with an oversized generator to supply a 12V battery. The exhaust system - The exhaust of the XE 125 has been developed in collaboration with Arrow. The development delivers a new expansion system designed specifically for Enduro use, optimised particularly at low revs. The result is a perfect system, that guarantees remarkable torque at low RPM and excellent rider feedback even in the most technical and challenging sections. The slim silencer produces the voice of the motorcycle; whilst respecting noise emissions, it is set for racing to deliver power and linear traction, without unnecessarily tiring power peaks to manage. The silencer, manufactured with a new development in sound deadening material, is approximately 100mm longer than that of the Cross version, yet is slim and stylish.
Dynamics - chassis, suspension, rims, hubs, brakes - The
chassis of the new XE 125 is an aluminium semi-double
cradle. Whether running slow or fast, the XE 125 proves to
be excellent; always offering agility, stability, traction,
whilst it absorbs the roughest of terrain. The swingarm is made of alloy, the DID rims with sizes 21 x 1.60 – 18 x 2.15 are fitted with Dunlop Geomax EN91 tyres 90/90-21'' & 120/90-18’’. Standard gear ratio 13:50. The braking department is by Nissin; power and control for both front and rear, with 250mm disc on the front and 245mm on the rear. Ergonomics - saddle, fuel tank, plastics and, lights - The fuel tank integrates perfectly with the line of the bike and thanks to a large 9 litre capacity, is amongst the largest in its category; it guarantees great range in long off-road rides. Being so slender, it allows it to be squeezed between the rider's legs for maximum control. The radiator covers are designed to guarantee ample movement and control of the motorcycle. The seat has a high grip cover, allowing the rider to feel at one with the bike. The standard LED headlight ensures great visibility even at night. Anticipated MSRP for the Fantic XE 125 ENDURO is £7450
Backing up the launch of the new 125cc two-stroke engines, Fantic also released to the International press, the new prototype of the 250 4T Enduro, which will be available as early as November this year. The model follows the theme of its smaller displacement brothers, proudly bringing the same Factory Feeling. A Euro5 bike, ready to be immediately competitive at the races! The versatility of this model is guaranteed by collaboration with Athena-GET, which will allow riders to adapt the mapping of the new ECU to any kind of terrain or conditions, thanks to the use of a smart phone APP. With an exhaust system by Arrow, Kayaba (KYB) suspension, innovative proven Yamaha 4T engine made even more modular by way of adjustable mapping via the Athena-GET APP; what a package this bike will be.
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XPark in Savingano sul Panaro (MO), Italy, hosted the
presentation of the new Fantic XX 125 and XE 125 2021 MY.
Performance bikes, born from the industrial collaboration
with Yamaha Motor Europe, announced last November at EICMA.
The new off-road range, after several months of development
and race testing with the official Fantic teams, is ready to
enter the market and race.
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FANTIC UNVEILS THE NEW PROTOTYPE XEF 250 4T ENDURO