TM Racing Dakar effort

[Clutch]

Gotta love facebook...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/TM-Racing-SpA/153699134722236

 

[RHINO]

not sure about the trend that seems to be tilting the screen forward, but i like the overall look of the machine, cool to see some of the lesser known companies getting more serious about it. i dont think VOR has a dakar bike yet.

 

[Clutch]

I can see the practicality of the tilted forward windscreen, my buddy's 640 ADV windscreen would ********** me in the upper chest while standing to navigate the rough stuff. I envisioned it slicing open my throat. That would be no bueno


Their little 85 looks pretty sick, almost makes me want to have kids...."almost"

 

[gabepari]

Rode some TM's in a 24 hour race at Glen Helen. The 450en had tractor like power, almost impossible to stall, even at 4am with no sleep and brain to clutch hand functions not working too good

If I could get one plated, I'd be riding Italian blue!

Gabe

 

[Clutch]

I have heard nothing but good things about TM's, probably give KTM a good run for their money, it doesn't seem like they want to dive into the US market though, perhaps that is what is keeping them alive, staying small.

 

[gabepari]

I have heard nothing but good things about TM's, probably give KTM a good run for their money, it doesn't seem like they want to dive into the US market though, perhaps that is what is keeping them alive, staying small.

http://www.tmmotorcyclesusa.com/

Pete Vetrano, the US importer, is a friend of mine. TM is definitely a small company, diving into the US market with a plated dual sport (or even green sticker) is a huge commitment with CARB testing, etc... Most TM's in the US are sold to people who race.

Gabe

 

[Clutch]

http://www.tmmotorcyclesusa.com/

Pete Vetrano, the US importer, is a friend of mine. TM is definitely a small company, diving into the US market with a plated dual sport (or even green sticker) is a huge commitment with CARB testing, etc... Most TM's in the US are sold to people who race.

Gabe

Thanks!

Yeah it is a huge undertaking for a small manufacture to break into the US market.

I am on a Gas Gas EC300 right now, would like to try a TM 300 or that new Beta 300 2T next....or who knows, I am really happy with my Gasser might get another one of those when the time comes.

 

[NothingClever]

Forward windscreen allows the nav kit to be pushed a bit further forward so you don't have to look down as much while standing.