Interesting. I wonder if the "offset cylinder" design is similar to that used in the NSF250 (Moto3 bike)... would be better with a 250 motor though.
12" wheels? They have a plainer version of this and the 250 all over Brazil and the one I rode around the block the last time I was there was fun enough. Slower than a lurking beer fart but still fun. I hope they sell a gazillion of 'em.
I've got to wonder about that too. Those little wheels give a nervous feel to the bike IMO. Great for off-season training or after-hours hooligan fun with your racing buddies. But I don't know how many beginners it's going to instill with confidence.
damn that looks like an absolute blast. i would love to get one and zip around the neighborhood with my dog chasing me. only way to get her 2 miles of exercise a day lol.
I don't know about the Japan release, but they probably did. This would be legal in the Mini class, right? Superbike 50 50cc - 65cc 2-stroke machines based on Superbike rules Up to 125cc 4-stroke machines based on Superbike rules Formula 80 66cc to 85cc 2-stroke machines based on Formula rules 126cc to 150cc 4-stroke mahcines based on Formula rules
Woo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkv8dTNoDL0&sns=em http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN7IUXep8jY&sns=em
The promo videos that circulated at the time were of some trial-like urban assualts. They were the thing of hooligan wet dreams.