JPMS – Metrakit launches small cross motorcycles for children –

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Metrakit launches into small cross motorcycles for children

JPMS - Metrakit launches small cross motorcycles for children -

The Metrakit brand, imported into France by TC Distribution, has been manufacturing parts for Peugeot and Minarelli 50 cc cars since 1976 and racing motorcycles for little rascals since 2001. This year she tackles the small cross-country bike for children.

With its five French championship titles in the 50 Open in speed and in endurance, the Spanish company Metrakit, imported to France by TC Distribution, is launching a brand new product this year: the 50 MKX.

The manufacturer has indeed decided to move now towards MX competitions in shorts with a very nice "toy": Paioli fork, Ohlins shock absorber, aluminum frame, very nice finish….

Christian Tortul, director of TC Distribution, is particularly proud of this. "We haven’t finished hearing about our 50 MXK !", he exclaims on his booth at JPMS 2008:"our only competitor in this area is KTM, but our product is far above the level of build quality", he believes.

A first wave of 800 units was produced at the end of 2007 and a second shot is planned for May 2008 for the manufacture of 1300 motorcycles.

The 50 MKX, which is aimed at future champions aged 6 to 10, is available in wheels of 10 at the front and 12 at the rear or 12 at the front and 14 at the rear. The adaptation of the 12/14 wheels is possible on the 10/12 model, which grows a Killer kid !

Prices: 3650 euros and 4130 for the "Mongoose" model, the top of the series with adjustable fork and shock absorbers as on dad’s motorcycle !

Cycle part :

  • forged aluminum perimeter frame

  • Front suspension: Reverse Paioli 33 mm

  • Rear suspension: aluminum swingarm and Ohlins shock absorber

  • Front brake: 197mm disc

  • Rear brake: 140 mm disc

  • Alloy wheels

  • Front tire: 60 x 100 x 14 or 60 x 100 x 12

  • Rear tire: 80 x 100 x 12 or 2.75 x 10

Engine :

  • Metrakit 49.96cc

  • Bore stroke: 39.88 x 40 mm

  • Clutch: M.A.C.S (Metrakit Advanced Clutch System) centrifugal 2 discs

  • Intake: MK valve box

  • Carburetor: Dell’orto PHBG 19 BS

  • Power: 12.5 hp at 12,500 rpm

Dimensions and weight :

  • Distance hindrance: 1080 mm (1030 mm for 10/12 wheels)

  • Height: 725 mm (695 mm)

  • Weight: 44.8 kg (43.5 kg)

So all in the pre-grid right out of school !

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