We have to say the resulting product is more than admirable. So Bultaco solved the problem by going ahead and producing forks for itself. In the past Bultaco front suspension came from Betor, but Betor wasn’t up to supplying enough of the new forks that were needed. If you’re surprised that we said Bultaco leading-axle forks, you should be. The Pursang goes exactly and positively where the rider points it: It’s the best steering off-road motorcycle we’ve ever experienced. All added up, it makes for steering that is positively neutral. The Bultaco-manufactured polished aluminum triple clamps are the flat style utilized with Bultaco leading axle forks. The engine is located slightly lower in the frame as is the swing arm pivot.īultaco doesn’t publish the vital statistics of its front end geometry, but we measured the steering head angle at 29 deg. The idea is to stiffen the downtube assembly and prevent it from flexing if the owner 'should neglect to keep the motor mount bolts or the head steady tight. There are pros and cons about the use of this type of material for motorcycle frames (some say it is more prone to cracking and is harder to weld for repair, besides being more costly) but it is generally regarded as being stronger and is lighter as well.Ĭhanges in the frame for 1977 include special gusseting around the steering head, patterned after factory GP equipment. Chrome-moly is what we've come to expect from Bultaco and chrome-moly is what we get. We’ll kick off with a look at the chassis. This is version 1977 and changes and improvements abound from one end of the machine to the other (about 284 according to Bultaco’s count). This is not a 1976 model with decals moved around on the tank. This is this year and we all know how fast things happen in the motocross world. Last year’s Pursang was good, but that was last year. Nowhere is there a better example of this than the 1977 model, which uses just about as much recent MX technology as one machine can. It means a change can take place on the assembly line almost immediately, rather than 10,000 units down the road. And pretty turns to beautiful once the engine is fired and the bike begins circulating around a motocross track.īeing small has its rewards. The newest from Barcelona is one of the most amazing motocrossers we’ve ever tested.
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Judging by the latest model Pursang, Bultaco can still show some of the big guys how to do it. In comparison to the Japanese giants, Bultaco is a tiny company, but a very efficient and formidable one. In fact, it would take blinders to keep most serious off-road riders from noticing a shiny new one in a dealer’s showroom or being transported down the road in the back of a pickup.
Taco attracts a fair number of potential customers. A Shining Example of What a Small Company Can Do When Faced With Stiff Competitionīultacos draw the eye of an onlooker through a smooth blend of attractive purposefulness, a touch of polished metal here, a dab of bright color there.
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