In the context of a market that is advancing technologically at a good pace and where the number of competitors is growing above their capacity, we find a resounding change in trend, with the demand, and consequently the supply, of 4-T models almost completely abandoned.
Sherco was the first brand to sketch a 4T version, back in 2002, but the project would see the light of day much later: 2006-2007. Montesa, however, made the debut of his Cota 4RT in 2005, burying forever a winning bike like the Cota 315R and making the consumer aware that the future was in valve engines.
Time, justified in the The abandonment of the project in the production version, and the precipitous drop in popularity, has shown that the 4RT is in a moment of “Renew or die.” In fact, since 2009 we have had news of the new model, which sees the light of day again in 2012 with a simple facelift, but with a price that continues to border, and even surpass, if we think about the “Repsol” version, the absurd: 7,000 euros.
The fantastic work done by the Future Trial team, that he has been working faithfully on the Cota 4RT for years, makes it very clear The only way this model has to be competitive within the zones: an elite preparation. Italians are committed to offering different levels of finishes, with Total prices ranging from €9,000 to €14,000. In this way, the user can opt for simpler preparations, focused on a more touring use, up to a preparation called “World Race”, which includes a large number of special components.
Differentiating points
The most accessible versions, called ” Excursion” and “Alpine” have a displacement of 279cc, as well as a (non-silent) Termignoni manifold, specific control unit, dual-map injection body, as well as an important list of special components to customize the bike. The prices are: €8,999 and €9,499, respectively.
The more “pro” versions, called “Corsa Lunga” and “World Race” They increase their displacement to 288cc, they also include silent Termignoni in carbon fiber, titanium manifold (only the World Race, the rest is stainless steel), as well as multiple ergal components, flat tank, carbon protectors and a much more complex mechanical preparation compared to the rest of the finishes. The prices are: €11,500 and €13,999, respectively.
You can see the specific points of the preparation in this table
Text: Trialworld / Photos & Information: Future Trial
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