Sorry about the wait i`ve been on nights. Heres whats new-
Grips- new domino grips, feel shorter but more grippy.
Bars- new bend alot straighter sweep(feel good when riding.)
Handguards- Alot better than the old brittle ones.
Seatcover- all blue all over grip(nice touch.)
Swinging arm- Slightly different for more rigidity(looks great.)
Kick start- different shape (tucks away better)
Front exhaust- pipe drops down to aviod the front tyre.
Silencer- KTM style(looks and sounds good.)
Graphics- good old yellow and blue(again look good.)
Suspension- don`t know the spec, but feel like the 04`s
Engine- don`t know spec, again feel pretty much like the 04`s
The track we went around was a deep sand one called Trax in Preston quite a technecal track(power sapping)
FE450- not the right bike to take around this track, but started well and went well but probadly suited more to off road.
FE550- similar to the 450 but with more grunt.
FC450- this apparently had a few engine changes, no problems with starting first kick just like the rest. The bike felt good, plenty of usable power, a light feel to the bike probadly because you were on the gas abit more than the 550. But an excellent bike.
FC550- this is the bike for me, again started great hot or cold cornered well but the pull was like a six cylinder tractor, the deep sand did`nt bother it.
This is the first time i`ve written any type of test report so take that into account when reading.
Special thank-you to Dave Clarke Racing (DCR) for allowing me to test these fantastic bikes.
For the UK lads Dirt Rider, TBM and Trails and motocross have all attended so watch out for the write ups. Sorry no pics, but i`m sure they will be posted soon.
A very happy brookester
