International Dealer News 164 Dec2021/Jan2022 IDN 164 Dec2021/Jan2022 | Page 26

THE BRADLEY REPORT

THE BRADLEY REPORT

Italjet - new Dragsters , electric version in 2022

Founded in Bologna in 1959 , the name Italjet is synonymous with the Italian scooter industry . For 2022 , Italjet has announced the arrival of a new DRAGSTER 125 / 200 - due to be shipping to dealers by the end of 2021 . Nicknamed the " Urban Superbike ", it is an unconventional , high-tech vehicle with hypersport styling and a completely bespoke design . " Conceived and created for those who do not want to give up the pleasure of sporty riding , even on a scooter , it is a nexus of technology - an ideal vehicle for those who want to stand out , continuing Italjet ' s path of innovation ". Based on a steel tube trellis frame , with integrated die-cast aluminium plates and patented Independent Steering System ( I . S . S .), the new models are equipped with a new single arm , forged aluminium swingarm . The Euro 5 approved singlecylinder 4-stroke liquid-cooled
engines of 125 and 200 cc feature a DOHC twin-cam , fourvalve head set-up powered by Magneti Marelli electronic injection - providing a claimed near 10 kW ( 13 hp ) in the 125 cc displacement and 13 kW ( 18 hp ) in the 200 cc version . " For racing , and to add further character to the new DRAGSTER , its new Power Parts line has been conceived to increase power and performance - relying on partnerships forged with some of the best world-class specialists such as Akrapovic , Malossi , Brembo and Öhlins . These parts allow the 125 cc version to regain the full 15 hp and the output of the 200 cc version to be increased to over 20 hp . Famous for its highperformance exhaust systems , Akrapovic has built two tailpipes for the DRAGSTER - one approved for road use , the other in a Racing version , and both will be available from
February 2022 . Malossi , another famous Bolognese company with a long tradition in supplying special parts for mopeds , scooters and motorcycles , has developed a DRAGSTER kit for the 125 cc and 200 cc engines to improve the performance of the transmission - both kits will be available from February 2022 . A Racing cylinder kit is also under development . Brembo will supply Racing brake levers and master cylinders and Öhlins a suspension set in collaboration with Andreani Group . A series of carbon accessories developed directly by Italjet will also soon be available . Speaking at EICMA , Italjet President and CEO Massimo
Tartarini said : " We started production a few weeks ago - the debut of the new DRAGSTER on the market is imminent . Once again , we are ready to bring Made in Italy to the world , strengthened by an all- Italian heritage and the ability to create innovative , daring and non-replicable products . " The DRAGSTER is Italian excellence that stands out for its quality and attention to detail , a vehicle that enthusiasts from all over the world can ' t wait to drive ." In additional news - 2022 will see Italjet unveil a zeroemission electric DRAGSTER version - its # e01 Electric , with a 12 kW maximum power electric motor . www . italjet . com