Ossa TR 280i 'lightest bike in the world'
Famous Spanish motorcycle brand releases TR 250i trials bike, its first new model in more than 25 yearsIn late 2009 Spanish trials company Ossa announced it would re-enter the motorcycle market, some 25 years since it last sold a two-wheeler.
A bold move, but one that seems to paying off...
We knew the European trials bike specialist had completed a good portion of the development and testing on the Ossa TR 280i late last year, and now the company has finalised production specifications on the new model, with the entire first production run being snapped up by dealers.
Power for the svelte trials bike is courtesy of a liquid-cooled 272cc two-stroke single, while the electronic fuel injection is taken care of by a battery-less Kokusan system.
Perhaps the most astounding aspect on the spec sheet is the bike's overall weight, just 64.5kg. The Spanish company reckons this particular set of numbers makes it the lightest trials motorcycle in the world.
Based around a chrome-moly tubular frame, the Ossa TR 280i gets 40mm adjustable aluminium Marzocchi forks and a TTX Ohlins monoshock.
The Ossa trials bike has a wheelbase of 1328mm, a seat height of 665mm and a 2.6lt fuel tank.
Manufacture will begin in September, and the first batch of 1250 bikes has already been snapped up by dealers both around Europe and internationally.
Ossa has confirmed that it will build a second batch of TR 280i models in 2011, which will be offered with (optional) upside-down forks.
Check out OssaMotorcycles.com.au for other details.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Type: Two-stroke mono-cylindrical with direct blade admission to the crankcase
Cooling system: Liquid
Stroke and bore: 76x60 mm
Electronic fuel injection: Kokusan Battery-less System
Ignition: Koksuan CDI digital magnetic steering handle
Clutch: Hydraulic command
Gearbox: 6 speeds
Transmission: Primary by gears and secondary by chain
Engine lubrication: Mix 0.9% / 100% synthetic oil
Gearbox and clutch lubrication: 350 cc of oil, type Gear Extreme 75W
Chassis
Type: Tubular profile in CR-MO, with pipe and lower part made from wrought aluminium
Front suspension: Adjustable fork with aluminium bars, 40 mm diameter. Marzocchi Aluminium
(Adjustable inverted fork with aluminium bars, 40 mm diameter, Marzocchi Aluminium, are optional feature available with the second batch of production)
Rear suspension: Variable progressive system with TTX Ohlins monoshock
Front brakes: 185 mm diameter disc with 4-piston disc brake
Rear brakes: 185 mm diameter disc with 2-piston disc brake
Front wheel: 28 spokes with 2.75x21 tyre
Rear wheel: 28 spokes with 4.00x18 tyre, without air chamber
Kick start: Wrought aluminium
Gear change and brake pedal: Wrought aluminium with retractable tip
Height of seat: 665 mm
Fuel tank capacity: 2.6 litres
Weight when empty: 64.5 kg
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