On The Pegs VOL . 4 ISSUE 10 - OCTOBER 2020 53
Here are a few of the highlights that caught our eye :
• New front wheel axle is 285 grams lighter than the steel part used last year , dropping the weight down to just 160 grams . Lightening up the front-end , the aluminum axle ensures lighter steering and precise front-wheel control .
• Chrome-moly ( 25CrMo4 ) steel tubular frame is expertly crafted using 1.5 mm tubes , laser cutting and robot welding , and is developed using specifically calculated parameters of longitudinal and torsional flex . The frame weighs a total of 6 kg ( 13.2 lbs ) and is finished off with a durable red powder coating .
• Hollow one-piece cast aluminum swingarm offers optimal stiffness and reliability at the lightest possible weight and performs with perfect flex behavior .
• ÖHLINS 2-way hydraulic rear shock absorber with 174 mm of travel brings top performance and comfort and provides maximum traction to the rear end . With adjustable damping you can change the behavior of the shock to suit your taste by setting the spring preload and rebound adjuster clickers .
• The GASGAS 1 / 3 compact clutch , consisting of three Kevlar friction plates + two steel plates with a Belleville spring system , with adjustable clutch pre-load system to improve power and torque delivery and BRAKTEC hydraulics deliver the maximum torque with a light and easy feel , near maintenance-free operation and perfect modulation in every condition . Clutch play is constantly compensated so that the pressure point and function of the clutch remain identical in cold or hot conditions , as well as over time .
• Aluminum inverted U-flow radiator features a 115 mm electrical waterproof protected IP68 fan to ensure optimal temperature for top engine performance .
• The lightest gearbox on the market , the patented 4 / 6 system allows shifting through 6 gears with only 4 gears per transmission shaft .
• Airbox is designed to ensure maximum airflow and filter protection . The easy maintenance Twin air filter is easily accessed by unscrewing one bolt . The airbox has a patented design which allows the component to be both a structural and a filtration element . n