On The Pegs July 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 7 | Page 52

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TXT RACING 80 ($4999)
The TXT Racing 80 model is basically a scaled down version of the TXT full-sized
models and it is intended for experienced youth riders. The Racing 80 features
a new engine based on its big brothers and features a new piston, crank-shaft,
primary drive sprocket and Hidria magnetic flywheel. The TXT Racing 80 has the
same tubular moly-chrome steel frame that has already been tried and tested in
the Gas Gas TXT models which gives this little trial bike a quality and reliability.
Other changes include the incorporation of foot-pegs positioned further for-
ward and slightly higher so children can have a better posture on the bike and
reach the handlebar and the brake and clutch levers more easily, giving a better
sense of safety and control.
These new characteristics are added to the adaptation of the swing-arm, which
has been