Christini 450 Explorer

[TNWalker]

Just came across this.... http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/christini-motorcycles-best-dual-sport/ Very interesting indeed.



Christini AWD 450 Explorer Specifications:
Engine: 450cc liquid-cooled four stroke, single-cyclinder
Fuel system: Electronic fuel injection
Starting: Electric and kickstart
Transmission: Five speed, wide ratio, disengageable all-wheel drive
Final drive ratio: 13:46
All-wheel drive ratio: 0.70:1 (9:16 tooth)
Wheelbase: 59 inches (150 cm)
Seat height: 37.8 inches (96 cm)
Suspension Travel Front and Rear: 12 inches (305 mm)
Front Tire: 80/100-21, Kenda DOT Knobby
Rear Tire: 110/100-18, Kenda DOT Knobby
Dry Weight: 278 pounds (126 kg)
Ground clearance: 13 inches (330 mm)
Fuel capacity: 2.3 gallons (main tank), 1.5 gallon (auxiliary tank)
Warranty: Engine 6 months, all-wheel drive system 1 year
Price: $9,995 USD

Steve ::022:: ::26::

 

[trikepilot]

These are awesome bikes. Got to see a Christini that was built onto a KTM 450 EXC. Fascinating engineering goes into these. The rider of this bike was a very experienced rider who had sustained a knee injury and was limited in his riding. So he bought the Christini to try to compensate for his knee. He admitted that the bike was essentially "cheating." I'd love to get a week to test thrash one someday.

 

[Checkswrecks]

A used one turned up close by for a great price. I have a dealer of these about 6 miles away and looked into it pretty hard before deciding to go with the WR250R.


Read through this thread closely if really interested:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=736226&page=40

 

[Tyke]

Great looking bike with top specification

Wonder what it's like to ride an AWD bike :