On The Pegs August - 2019 - Volume 4 - Issue 8 | Page 46

On The Pegs 46 new head bolts. The frame is also narrower at the base which improves handling over difficult sections and typical off-road tracks. • Modified swingarm, now longer for the 4-stroke range and the 200 cc 2-stroke model, for better stability and traction. • Completely redesigned tailpiece, greater strength to reduce breakage during off road riding, all filter box components and related accessories are now housed inside it (electrical components and oil reservoir for 2-strokes). • New air filter boot. • Air Filter mounting system, providing quicker and more accurate installation. • Improved fork design compared to previous version, with new inner cartridge to lower the center of gravity providing the perfect level of plushness while also improving the action of square-edge impacts. Internal valving has been updated to work in-line with the new frame design. • New rear shock absorber with: • New top-out system, now a spring to improve grip and contact with the ground during hard braking. • New longer shock bumper with more progressive compression. This ensures good protection of the buffer and improves bottoming resistance.