Thanks a lot. The importer and I ave already discussed hard parts extensively. I have kept this quiet but have literally been researching and talking with people 24/7 for the last 2 weeks. I know crap about these bikes I dont even know about huskies. Have read all the service bulletins about the EFI on the PR5 which is beautifully detailed and explained unlike many companies where you can't even find the info. The level of information and technical detail is stunning. These guys have been very inclusive of info and details. makes me feel very supported already. The importer and I speak exactly the same language and this could not be easier for me to do and understand. This is a big reason I feel comfortable going forward with this.
Nice! I think these fill a nice market segment and I believe once people ride and understand them it is a bike many should be riding for trails that are really better than a full blown race bike that is to tall a handful.
I've been wondering for years when someone was going to produce a more affordable "in between" trail bike. Torquey 4st motor with quality suspension, brakes, frame, wheels, etc. Looks like these guys are on it. As a matter of fact I have queued up a project in my garage a DRZ125 that I am going to throw some KX100 suspension, wheels, brakes, etc, on. This is very exciting. Good luck Kelly!
Congrats. I can tell you that I know several people who might be interested. There is an under-served market for something cheaper and/or with a lower seat height. A wife's type bike if you will. I think this could be a great thing.
I was thinking that Bill's would be the perfect place for them.... It's cool to hear you are stepping up Kelly. Go for it!
I think in all reality it they will be ideal bikes for a lot of trail riders. Most of us ride tall bikes with hard to control power. A robust, simple, low, great handling high spec trail bike will many times be a more ideal mount for a lot of riding situations. Lowered bikes rail corners, allow you to put feet down and add a lot of confidence. Ride buddy of mine has a lowered YZ125 and it is awesome and the low seat height really makes a difference especially in technical hilly stuff. I was on board with this thinking years ago and when I worked at Fastway we designed and were looking for financing to build much the same thing thinking this market we there. This kinda came full circle and found me. I did not need talked into the idea, I get it. Robert and I have dialog a few years ago about it and he even took it further.
Some good video of the bikes here =) View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWQx9zmiHns&list=TLsIVqPAEIyJR99cud7I2GMtrfrIqO4NXi&index=2
Gobs of vid on youtube, lots from the UK where these bikes are pretty popular it seems. I think I already have my first allotment sold!!! That vid shows some older models and 125's which are not coming here.
Really really awesome i totally am into this idea and market. Some people need the reality/ego check that full blown race 450s are actually making them slower riders, so many people think there 125/200/250 etc is holding them back and if only they had a cammed 450 they could have made that oobstacle and be soooo much faster. For those of us who know better these bikes are a god send. Wasnt this essentially what the ktm freerides were to be as well? Never saw or heard much of them since they were announced.
oh come on tink 19 its just a number like age besides you can fix it a little millin n grindin little borein n strokein an ECU tweak and bam AJP 300 40 HP u no if its close enough to an XR 250 thumper racing has a 320 kit
Its not how much you got its how you use it. The PR5 has 27. I have embarrassed many more powerful bikes on my 165. In the tight technical woods you spend 80% of your time in the first 1/8th of the throttle. I think people are starting to understand the fun side of riding a simple easy to ride bike. Many find it really fun to do more with less. The PR4 should be nearly maintenance free. Imagine how long the 520 o-ring chain and sprockets is going to last on that. This is a different thing, its not about 65hp its about having fun on the trail. Its not for everyone, I get that.
I have a good friend who has ridden them and really likes them. There is a lot of hype around those bikes right now.
