DIRT NEWS
“ Away from the race bikes we ’ ve turned our hands to a few projects in the past , but normally they ’ re older RM and RM-Z models , so this was something a bit different . The standard bike is obviously a very good , very capable milemunching middleweight adventure bike , but we ’ ve just improved it in certain areas and given it a more off-road focus through our expertise . The Envy wheel set is a work of art , truly , and is absolutely bespoke to this build , and the whole look is only completed through the fine work of the crew at GP Grafix who have done an amazing job . It ’ s been a real team effort by our team and all of our technical partners .
“ With the taller , tougher stance , the modifications to the seat , pegs , and ‘ bars and heavy duty crash protection , it ’ s going to be a proper thing off-road , and we ’ ve got some big plans to do some cool things with it this summer . And for any V-Strom owners looking to recreate this or take inspiration , we ’ d be happy to help with parts and share our knowhow .” The SR75 World Team Suzuki competes across the globe , attending events – and achieving success – in the US and Europe , and can lay claim to five Arenacross rider titles in the UK , plus multiple team championships and titles in Denmark and France .
TRIUMPH SNAPS UP OSET
Ahead of the launch of Triumph ’ s first dedicated Motocross and Enduro range , the company has announced another step into the world of off-road motorcycling with the acquisition of OSET Bikes . OSET has been a leader in the world of children ’ s electric off-road motorcycles for a while , so it makes sense for Triumph to snatch up the child-focused brand as it looks to expand into new territory . OSET was founded in 2004 by Ian Smith , who wanted to build an electric off-road bike for his son Oliver , with OSET setting the benchmark in its segment for the past 18 years . To date , OSET has sold more than 40,000 bikes globally that feature their in-house developed electric powertrains . “ We are excited about the opportunity of joining forces with OSET Bikes : a dynamic brand that has been encouraging children into motorcycling for many years and has been at the forefront of developing electric trials bikes for fun and competition ,” says Triumph CEO , Nick Bloor . “ Whilst the two brands will continue working independently , Triumph and OSET will collaborate on new state-of-the-art products to inspire young riders into off-road riding , across the segments that Triumph and OSET will have a presence in , drawing on their respective strengths to build the best bikes in the world . The acquisition of OSET sits within Triumph ’ s strategy of entering the off-road segment and provides both companies with the opportunity to share and benefit from each other ’ s knowledge and experience in their respective segments , enabling both brands to grow internationally in parallel . Triumph ’ s philosophy , For The Ride , played an important role in the acquisition of OSET as it enables the Hinckley-based brand to inspire future generations of riders by providing them with the perfect starting point to develop their passion and dreams . “ When we built that first ‘ garage ’ bike for my son , Oliver , I had no idea that it would lead to this moment ,” says Smith . “ We are all very excited for what the future holds for OSET as part of the Triumph family . “ The OSET brand will remain as OSET and will continue to serve the trials and off-road motorcycling community . We are now better positioned to develop and innovate across our range , while enjoying the security of scale and market position Triumph can offer OSET ”. The OSET Bikes range offers products that are suitable for any rider , starting from three years old and upwards in both trials and MX form , with pricing starting from $ 2895 .
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