“ Madness” is how the Spanish Gas Gas manufacture viewed their orange counterparts launch of 2012 models in May 2011 and like the Italians will officially launch their new bikes at the EICMA world show in October . Both will probably have models available before then but we have a fair idea of what will be presented . 2012 will also see TM launch their new electronic power valve system on the little screamer the 2-stroke 125cc. Is this the first step on the Italians road to electronically fuel injected two-smokers?? …. we like to think so!
TM
The only European manufacturer to develop a full aluminium chassis in 2009 has again turned its attention to the engine department for 2012.
125 EN
An all new engine with EPV (Electronic power valve) . Very compact and light . The EPV will deliver a significant increase in low down torque and mid range without depleting the top end . The little 125 just got better.
144EN
This bike will have a modified head / crank but will continue with the standard power valve system . This works on the 144 which inherently has more torque than the 125 .
250 EN/300EN
Modified head, barrel, piston and crank. Smooth engines but with good power and torque. The MX engines will have different cylinders.
250FI EN
A factory replica motor with E start modified head and new piston. This is a bike that has received high praise in all the European press (and recently headed a group shootout) and will be improved following a seasons testing at EWC level with good success. The EFi engine will feature a new CDI double map for Enduro and a double map with trigger for MX.
450EN
Same as 2011 with some minor changes to the EFi curve.
On the chassis side, the bikes will feature a slightly modified aluminium perimeter chassis, Marazzochi “A” cartridge forks and an Ohlins option shock. There will be a TM shock available with Japanese internals . Billet clamps , billet hubs and high volume radiators to assist cooling in Enduro trim .
All Enduro bikes will be delivered with full Euro 3 homologation.
The 2012 model is looking good....
Gas Gas
125 / 200
Minor modification so engines.
250 / 300 EC
New “Cervantes” and “Nambotin “replica engines incorporating the modifications developed over this seasons EWC. Already accepted as amongst the most enduro friendly engines on the market and the 300 a true enduro “gem” the motors will benefit from a full seasons development at the highest level . Final specifications will be released in August .
The chassis will feature modifications to the frame geometry , Marazzichi forks with an optional Ohlins shock .
Full replica bikes will be available
... check out the new frame and tasty FMF silencer