TM’S NEW MX AND ENDURO BIKES

FAST AND EXPENSIVE IRON FROM ITALY

By ORC Staff

TM dirt bikes are produced in Italy, and have a reputation for being very fast. They use high quality components from Europe and Japan. You’ll find Keihin or Mikuni carbs, Paioli forks (some models with the top of the line USD forks), Ohlins shocks, Excel rims and other goodies. They’re good looking bikes with surprising attention to detail. However, they are among the highest priced dirt bikes around.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

List price:

$7,000

Displacement:

294 cc

Engine type:

liquid-coo1ed, single-cylinder two-stroke

Bore x stroke:

72mm x 72mm

Compression ratio:

5.5:1

Carburetion:

38 mm Keihin

Ignition:

CDI

Transmission:

5-speed

Starting system:

kick

Fuel capacity:

2.5 gal.

Front tire:

90/90-21

Rear tire:

140/80-18

Front-wheel travel:

12.2 in.

Rear-wheel travel:

12.8 in.

Front brake:

disc

Rear braake:

disc

Final drive:

Chain

Dry weight:

229 lbs.