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[[Image:Trials motorcycle.jpg|thumb|right|230px|[[Beta]] trials bike going over a boulder]] | [[Image:Trials motorcycle.jpg|thumb|right|230px|[[Beta]] trials bike going over a boulder]] | ||
[[Image:1974 Yamaha TY250.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1974 [[Yamaha TY250]]]] | |||
A '''Trials motorcycle''' is a motorcycle specifically designed for [[trials|motorcycle trials]]. Moreover, the motorcycle is designed for balance, extremely low speeds, climbing ability, ability to get over obstacles as part of the course. | A '''Trials motorcycle''' is a motorcycle specifically designed for [[trials|motorcycle trials]]. Moreover, the motorcycle is designed for balance, extremely low speeds, climbing ability, ability to get over obstacles as part of the course. | ||
==Motorcycle characteristics== | ==Motorcycle characteristics== | ||
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[[Category:Motorcycle types]] | [[Category:Motorcycle types]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:30, 15 June 2010
Beta trials bike going over a boulder
1974 Yamaha TY250
A Trials motorcycle is a motorcycle specifically designed for motorcycle trials. Moreover, the motorcycle is designed for balance, extremely low speeds, climbing ability, ability to get over obstacles as part of the course.
Motorcycle characteristics[edit | edit source]
- Small seat since the rider sits seldom during competition
- High ground clearance for transversing over logs, rocks, and berms
- Light frame for maneuverability
- Long front fork travel
- Heavy duty rear suspension
- Small fuel tank to eliminate weight
- Large rear sprocket for low speed torque
- No lighting or other road equipment