Sherco super motard

From the very beginning in 1998, Sherco has proven its entrepreneurial strength in its short industrial life.
In less than 10 years, Sherco has become a force to be reckoned with in the trials segment of the market,
constantly innovating and bringing new solutions to the table, which have shown they are the ones to follow in this market.
In 2004 Sherco went one step beyond and became the first manufacturer in the world to incorporate a 4-stroke engine in their line,
and just like in the 2-stroke engines, it was totally designed and developed by Sherco.
Sherco has seen re­markable success during this period, with highlights such as winning the SSDT and the overall Spanish Indoor Trials Championship.
With their solid position in the trials market, in 2002 Sherco started a new endeavor, buying the French manufacturer HRD, who specialized in the production of small mopeds,
and manufactu­red Enduro and Supermotard models, achieving outstanding competitive success in France.
In 2003 yet another step was taken and the 4-stroke CityCorp 125 was introduced.
This was a step prior to the introduction of the Enduro line which featured 4-stroke electronic injection engines in 2004,followed by the Supermotard, with 450 and 510cc cylinder sizes.

The present Sherco catalog is very extensive, with six trials models, several versions of small mopeds – both Enduro and Supermotard – and two base Enduro bikes with two equivalent Supermotards.
But the Sherco evolution continues. In 2008, the 4-stroke Sherco 3.2 is expected to finally be competitive in the trials market, after some transition years,
the competitive success it has seen in 2007 has helped it mature.
In the hands of riders such as Christophe Bruand and Dani Oliveras it has achieved wins in prestigious events in France and Spain, and the Sherco rider Graham Jarvis is presently dominating the British Championship on the 3.2.
In 2008 the new Sherco 2.5i Enduro model will be released, and it will also undoubtedly prove to be a formidable competitor in the 250 cc Enduro market.

Ktm history

The company was founded in 1934 by engineer Hans Trunkenpolz ^[1] in Mattighofen. It started out as a metalworking shop and was named Kraftfahrzeug Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. It wasn't until 1953 that KTM began production of motorcycles. With just 20 employees, motorcycles were built at the rate of three per day. In 1955, a businessman Ernst Kronreif became shareholder of the company, on acquiring a sizable portion of the company. It was then renamed Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. Trunkenpolz died unexpectedly in 1989. During these early years of motocycle production at KTM, almost all components for the motorcycles were built in-house by KTM.

Design




Since 1990, KTM motorcycles and automobiles (X-Bow) have been designed by KiskaDesign,
a Salzburg-based design firm with over 100 employees that offers transportation, product, environmental, identity and branding to an international clients.
It is responsible for the overall branding for KTM; including the design of the vehicles, shops, exhibits and printed material.
The firm applies a method IDD (integrated design development) to all of its client projects. Gerald Kiska is the principal.

Supermoto History

History of Supermoto

 

The sport of supermoto began in 1979 when race promoter, Gavin Trippe, took aspects from road racing, dirt track and motorcross, and put them all together on one racetrack.
Originally courses consisted of roughly 50% asphalt and 50% dirt. Today, most supermoto courses consist of 70% asphalt and 30% dirt.
For five years supermoto races, then called Superbikers, took place yearly and were aired on ABC's Wide World of Sports.
1985 seen the sport of supermoto die out in North America. Although the sport was dead in North America, the idea behind it was not lost on the French riders.
The French took the sport with them back to Europe and renamed it Supermotard. It has continued to grow in Europe where it is now one of the most popular motorsports going.
It wasn't until 2003, 18 years after its departure from North America, that supermoto made a comeback as both the AMA and Supermoto Canada began holding races on North American soil.
Recently, with the departure of Supermoto Canada's promoter in 2006, Buddy Ford, Steve Beattie, and 408 Racing have stepped forward to ensure that supermoto still has a home in Canada.
2007 marked the fifth year for supermoto in Canada. For 2009 Shannonville Motorsport Park and R.A.C.E. will be hosting a new Ontario supermoto series.
The sport of supermoto is still relativly new and continues to grow.

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Takasago rims/yoshimura exhaust/Michelin tyre

Takasago Excel 

  * Lightest and strongest motorcycle aluminium rim
    * Shining and beautiful colour surface
    * Stabile balancing, anti rust and durable
    * Sophisticated technology in Japan
    * Available in 3 colours - Black, Silver & Gold
    * User's choice brand in South East Asia

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      Excel’s new A60 rims are structurally 15% stronger than current Excel Takasago Signature Series Rims, yet A60 rims remain the same weight.
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      A60’s new V-curve profile helps reduce mud buildup, keeping your bike lighter than your competition.
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      A60 is available in black and is characterized by a metallic silver pinstripe along the edge of the rim giving A60 a distinct “works” look.
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      A60 rims can be laced to stock, Excel Pro Series or Talon Ultra Lite-II hubs.
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      Developed for the professional racer looking for increased wheel strength and durability.
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      A60 rims are available in the following sizes:
      o 21 x 1.60, 19 x 1.85, 19 x 2.15.
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      Retail prices begin at $193.18 for a front 21 x 1.60 rim

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