2019 TRIALS BIKE BUYER’S GUIDE

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Mini Trail 20 Electric, $2299
Motor: 750-watt/36-volt, three lead-acid batteries 12 volts each. Run-time: slow, 3 hours; medium, 2 hours; fast, 1.5 hours. Three-speed variable transmission, 20-inch wheels. Weight: 56 pounds. Also available: Mini Trial 16 Electric, $1899

EVO 80 SR., $4399
Motor: Two-stroke, liquid-cooled with reed valve, Dell’Orto 21mm carb, pre-mix lubrication, six-speed transmission. Twenty-one-inch front wheel/ 18-inch rear wheel. Weight: 145.5 pounds. Also available: EVO 80 Jr., $3899

EVO 300 Four-Stroke, $7999
Motor: Four-stroke, four-valve, liquid-cooled Mikuni CV carb. Ignition: 12 volts with dual-map switch (aggressive or soft settings), five-speed transmission. Twenty-one-inch-inch front wheel, 18-inch rear wheel. Weight: 155.5 pounds.

EVO 300 Four-Stroke Factory Edition, $8699
Motor: Four-stroke, four-valve, liquid-cooled, Mikuni CV carb. Ignition: 12 volts with dual-map switch (aggressive or soft settings), five-speed transmission. Twenty-one-inch front wheel, 18-inch rear wheel. Weight: 155.5 pounds.

The Evo Factory Editions feature some high-end upgrades, including magnesium engine covers; a titanium head pipe for improved performance; revised cylinder porting; re-calibrated fork valving that targets expert and clubman rides; gold-colored triple clamps; forks that allow adjustments for compression, rebound and preload; and Michelin X-Light tires mounted on gold-colored rims. The engine kill switch is operated by a lanyard which is placed on the left wrist. Special graphics.

EVO 300 Factory Edition, $8499
Motor: Two-stroke, liquid-cooled with reed valve, Keihin PWK 28mm carb, pre-mix lubrication. Ignition: 12 volts with dual-map switch (aggressive or soft settings), six-speed transmission. Twenty-one-inch front wheel, 18-inch rear wheel. Weight: 146 pounds.

The EVO Factory Editions feature some high-end upgrades, including magnesium engine covers, a titanium head pipe for improved performance; revised cylinder porting; re-calibrated fork valving that targets expert and clubman rides; gold-colored triple clamps; forks allow adjustments for compression, rebound and preload; and Michelin X-Light tires mounted on gold colored rims. Engine kill switch is operated by a lanyard, which is placed on the left wrist. Special graphics. Also available: EVO 125 Factory Edition, $7999; EVO 250 Factory Edition ,$8299
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GAS GAS

TXT Racing 300, $8199
The Gas Gas TXT line has new graphics, a new front mud guard, an integrated into the fork brace, new aluminum swingarm, clutch cover and colors. Motor: Two-stroke, liquid-cooled, carbureted, pre-mix lubrication, six-speed transmission, twenty-one-inch front wheel, 18-inch rear wheel. Weight: 148.8 pounds. Also available: TXT Racing 80, $4999; TXT Racing 125, $7299; TXT Racing 250, $7899; TXT Racing 280, $7999

Contact 250/280 E-Start, $6399/$6499
The Gas Gas E-Start is their comfort line of trials machine. Motor: two-stroke, liquid-cooled, carbureted, six-speed transmission, electric start, twenty-one-inch front wheel, 18-inch rear wheel. Fuel tank holds 3.5 liters, padded saddle. Weight: 153 pounds.
https://gasgas.com/us

MONTESA

MONTESA COTA 4RT260, $7999
Montesa’s four-stroke is powered by Honda and wrapped with Montesa’s chassis and suspension. Motor: Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder four-stroke, programmed fuel injection with 28mm throttle body, two ignition maps, five-speed transmission. Twenty-one-inch front wheel, 18-inch rear wheel. Weight: 170.2 pounds.

MONTESA COTA 300RR, $10,199
The Montesa Cota 300RR is a two-stroke powered by Honda. Motor: Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder four-stroke, programmed fuel injection with 28mm throttle body, two ignition maps, five-speed transmission. Twenty-one-inch front wheel, 18-inch rear wheel. Weight: 162 pounds.
www.powersports.honda.com/trials.aspx

OSET

OSET 12.5 Racing 24V, $1639
Motor: 600-watt, 24-volt Oset neodymium magnet DC, batteries 2 x 10Ah AGM SLA, removable key switch prevents motor from running without supervision, dial system allows parents to set throttle response and power output, disc brakes front and rear. Twelve-and-half-inch wheels front and rear. Age range: 2–5 years. Also available: 12.5 ECO 24, $1359

OSET 16.0 Racing 36v, $2169
Motor: 800-watt, 36-volt Oset neodymium-magnet DC, controller, 36-volt Oset with adjustable power, speed and response, batteries 3×10 Ah AGM SLA, air/spring forks, compression and rebound adjustable shock, hydraulic disc brakes. Sixteen-inch wheels front and rear. Age range 5–7 years.

Motor: 1400-watt, 48-volt Oset neodymium-magnet DC, controller-48v Oset with thermal cut-out adjustable for power, speed and response, 1 x Oset 20 Ah 48-volt lithium battery with charging, discharging and diagnostic ports, RST adjustable forks, DNM rear shock, Avid hydraulic brakes, wheels 19-inch front and rear. Also available: 20.0 Racing, $3069
www.osetbikes.com/us/bikes

SCORPA

SCORPA 250 SC RACING, $7795
Motor: Two-stroke, liquid-cooled with valve, Keihin 28mm carb, pre-mix lubrication, five- speed transmission, Twenty-one-inch front and 18-inch rear. Also available: SC Racing 125 $7295, SC Racing 300 $7995

SCORPA 300 SC FACTORY, $8595
Motor: Two-stroke, liquid-cooled with valve, Keihin 28mm carb, pre-mix lubrication, five- speed transmission, Twenty-one-inch front and 18-inch rear. Factory models feature several upgrades including, Reiger 3-way adjustable rear shock, Tech aluminum adjustable forks, cylinder head with different compression ratio and dome shape, interchangeable cylinder head dome, orange-anodized rims. Also available: SC 125 Factory $7795, SC 250 Factory $8395

TRS ONE 250/280/300, $8299
Motor: Two-stroke, liquid-cooled with reed valve, Dell’Orto PHBL26 carburetor, pre-mix lubrication, Hidria double-spark ignition, five-speed transmission. Twenty-one-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear. Weight: 143.3 pounds.
All TRS One models are identical, with the exception of displacement: 247.7cc, 272.2cc, 294.1cc

Xtrack 250/280/300, $7999 (TRS Xtrack 125, 280, 300 are available by special order only)
Xtrack models are based on the TRS One with the addition of a seat height of 640mm and a long-range fuel tank of 4 liters. Contact your local dealer for more detailed information on Xtrack models. Also available: Xtrack 125, $7749)

TRS ONE RR 125 ADAM RAGA RACING EDITION, $8099
Motor: Two-stroke, liquid-cooled with reed valve, Dell’Orto PHBL26 carburetor, pre-mix lubrication, Hidria double-spark ignition, five-speed transmission. Twenty-one-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear. Weight: 141 pounds.
Adam Raga Racing Editions have an upgraded Tech front fork,
a Reiger rear shock, triple clamps, and footpegs.
www.trsmotosusa.com

SHERCO

SHERCO 300 ST-R, $7995
Motor: Two-stroke, liquid-cooled with reed valve, Keihin 28mm carburetor, pre-mix lubrication, Hidria digital ignition, five-speed transmission, twenty-one-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear wheel. Also available: 125 ST-R $7295, 250 ST-R $7795

SHERCO 300 FST, $8595
Motor: Two-stroke, liquid-cooled with reed valve, Keihin 28mm carburetor, pre-mix lubrication, Hidria digital ignition, five-speed transmission, twenty-one-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear wheel.
Sherco FST models feature several upgrades including, Tech adjustable aluminum forks, Reiger shock absorber with three settings, blue-anodized aluminum rims, white frame and special graphics. Also available: 125 FST $7795, 250 FST $8395
http://shercousa.com

VERTIGO

COMBAT VERTICAL 250/300, $9500
Motor: Two-stroke, liquid-cooled, reed valve, electronic fuel injection with dual ignition maps, pre-mix lubrication, six-speed transmission. Twenty-one-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. Weight: 152 pounds.