Vertigo, a new brand that will manufacture trial bikes, already has a date for its debut: November 4, 2014.
The Spanish bike, which is being developed by Dougie Lampkin, will be presented at the EICMA Motor Show, which will be held in Milan from November 6 to 9. At the Vertigo booth will be two versions of the Combat model – Camo and Ice Hell.
The new Vertigo Combat enters the sector with the foresight of providing innovative solutions and the vision of both high-level competition pilots and fans themselves. At the tip of the spear, seven-time world champion Dougie Lampkin.
According to Lampkin: “A lot of time has gone into thinking about every detail of the bike and we are all proud of the result. We’ve spent long hours measuring its performance and reliability. We are aware that this first model will be the most important for the brand. I’ve had a lot of exciting moments in my professional career, but I’m sure that in two weeks’ time, when we unveil the new Vertigo Combat, it will be one of them.”
VERTIGO COMBAT PRESENTATION
At 10:30 a.m., the tarpaulins covering the two new models that Vertigo presented on the day of presentation of its brand were lifted. With the presence of Dougie Lampkin, who has participated in its development and will be the brand ambassador as Team Manager.
Vertigo launches with two versions of the Combat, one called Camo and a second called Ice Hell.
The mechanics of the Vertigo Combat are a 300cc 2-stroke engine powered by electronic injection – remember that this solution is not unprecedented, as it is used by Ossa. The particularity of the new Vertigo is its advanced electronics, allowing you to select 4 different maps in each of the 6 speeds of the bike. Vertigo claims a power of 31hp at 9,200 rpm. Another highlight is its slender exhaust silencer with dual outlets.
Vertigo Combat 2015. Top viewVertigo Combat Ice Hell 2015As you can see, the chassis is multi-tubular in search of the best compromise between flexibility and the stiffness necessary for the practice of Trial at the highest level.
The fuel tank is centered on the bike, allowing the suspensions not to be directly affected by the fuel load. The rear shock absorber is signed by Reiger.
ON VERTIGO AND ITS PRESENTATION AT THE MILAN MOTOR SHOW
Dougie Lampkin was the star of the day at the presentation of the new Vertigo Trial. The twelve-time world champion was in charge of lifting the covers that covered the Vertigo Combat Camo and the Vertigo Combat Ice Hell.
After more than two years of planning and a year of testing, the people at Vertigo had November 4 in mind, coinciding with one of the most important motorcycle shows in the world. Lampkin will stay in Milan all week to explain all the details of the new Vertigo Camo to attendees and interested parties.
Dougie Lampkin: “I felt like Christmas Day this morning, like when I was a kid. After so many months and hours working behind closed doors with the project in secret, it has been very exciting to be able to reveal our work to everyone. I’m immensely proud to have had the privilege of lifting the tarps off the bikes and showing the world the new Vertigo. As a team we are excited about the project and the first reactions from people who have seen the bike are very positive.”
