I just read in ADB that OSSA will be introducing an all new 2T enduro on November 2 at the EIMCA show. The rumor is that it will be Direct Injected not just FI.
I've been saying all along that I will buy the first DI 2-stroke enduro that comes to market. I didn't think it would be an Ossa!
OSSA made some pretty decent bikes in the early 70's. I actually spent some time on one and liked it. But at that time if it had two wheels I liked it even the dreaded DT250 yamaha's, of course I spent 90% of my time on Husky's. I was kind of hoping a new Bultaco Pursang would come with DI. I too am amazed that Ossa will be the first. I was pretty much expecting the KTM/Huseberg to crack the seal. The news I got from our local source is that the current attempt at a hostile takeover of KTM by an asian scooter giant is causing most of their spendy plans to be put on hold.
interesting. They have been doing some interesting stuff, maybe got an influx of money? EFI 2 stroke trials bike...
The little blurb in ADB states that Ossa is completely embracing the reverse, angled cylinder design for mass centralization and compactness of design. The bike that Kelly shows is supposed to be the lightest trials bike on the marked. This design makes FI at the very least a necessity. It is also a batteryless design.
ossa were introducing their trial bike one year ago. latest news report that by 31st of july, finally 150 of these bikes are available... r
Great picture of the new Ossa Trials engine Kelly. I was looking for that one in one of my Trials mag. Ossa's (Orpheo Sincronic Sociedad An nima) been around since 1920 and made their first little 125 back in 1951. They even had Mick Andrews riding motocross, enduros and trials for them in 1967. The new engine that Kelly posted was designed by Joseph Serra. He also designed the GG Trails Pro Bikes. One talented individual I must say. Just thought I'd share that with ya.
Rasputin, They are certainly small and taking their time producing. If they can just produce a few of the enduro's and get them to the scribes it will hopefully force some innovation or production of their innovation from the rest.
I had a Ossa Pioneer back in the day and loved it. Smooth, bountiful torque, never broke. I'm glad they are coming back.
http://www.motosonline.net/prueba.asp?Id=746 more on the trials machine, F.I. not D.I. You guys are right from rumors that a number of EU companies are working on D.I. into cumbustion chamber for 2 strokes (100% gasoline), with some sort of piston skirt, big and small end bearing lube system, oil spray?, sealed oiling system?
they are doing real artisan work in EU right now. EU Craftsmanship is still alive for sure. See the OSSA factory visit photos. http://www.ossacanada.ca/
Most of these designs like the Orbital use a 4 stroke like bottom end in an oil bath. Not sure how the crank case loading and transfers work.
Here are a few videos that quickly touch on the difference between systems. They don't go into real specifics, but are cool none the less. http://www.ski-doo.com/en-US/Technologies/EngineTech.htm Click on the blue boxes on the left to watch a different video.
I still have an Ossa ISDE 250 nearly restored. only has 2000Klm's on her. By the way the new Ossa motor is also going into an enduro offering by Ossa for 2012-could be the force majuer that kicks the others into DI. If the blurb is to believed then many of us will revert back to the 2 bangers. Supposed to have a much wider power band, twice the fuel range and no more pollution the a thumper. if that is true and given their lightness and ease of maintenance then they are certainly viable.
That's interesting. Ski Doo is claiming Higher power output, higher mpg, and less emissions from their new DI engines.
That's what I thought too. Anyway it's just around the corner for DI. And if someone can make it small enough and reliable to fit between two wheels, it will change things as we know it. Can't wait.
