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Generally unmolested (see original Bultaco bolts – pictured), the bike was treated to a full engine rebuild in 2014 by a Bultaco specialist and a rebuild of the cycle parts, including taper steering bearings, VAPE/PowerDynamo electronic ignition (battery tray and horn removed & saved), modern Dunlop knobbies, Works Performance Shocks, Bultaco “stubby” taillight, serrated footpegs, Renthal handlebars mounted on uprated Bultaco upper triple clamp, Amal levers and throttle with spare clutch and throttle cables in place, and all rubber parts replaced and updated. The matching numbers example on offer here of 1970 vintage has been part of a discerning Northern California collection since 2007. Bultaco’s tough and reliable machines were shot in to the spotlight when, in 1973, Jim Pomeroy took a 250cc Pursang to overall victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, simultaneously becoming the first rider ever to win his debut motocross GP, the first American to win a GP, the first American to lead the MXGP point standings and the first rider of any nationality to win an MXGP on a Spanish motorcycle.įor the new “enduro” rider, the company developed the Matador, with lighting to qualify as a dual-purpose bike, but a capable competition endure machine straight out of the showroom. Francisco Bulto offered the first Bultaco in 1959 and spent most of the 1960s developing sports roadsters with a habit of winning, including European Grand Prix and the Isle of Man, and trials bikes, winning the National Championship eight times and the prestigious Six Day Trials a formidable four times.

When she’s not locked to her laptop, she can be found riding horses and motorcycles.Bultaco was born from a split in the partnership of motorcycle manufacturer, Montesa, following a disagreement about the company’s racing program. Stephanie Weaver is a Philadelphia-based freelance writer. We love to ride gas motorcycles, but the future is clearly electric.” With crossover styling, the PURSANG design hits the middle ground design-wise, with a familiar silhouette. “In Europe, the politics are steering us away from combustion engines. However, over the next year we expect to sell over 4,000 units all over Europe,” Oriol said. “We have created 24 units for the first launch. With high handlebars, a stripped down body, a minimalistic tail, and two superior finishes, fans of dirt track racing are sure to appreciate the streamlined and subtle look. The appealing aesthetics of the e-bike are heavily influenced by the motorcycles of the flat track oval. Clean enough to live with: with no oil drips or gas fumes, complaints about motorcycles in the living room are muted.

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The bike can be effortlessly connected with the Bosch app through Bluetooth connectivity. Additional features include inverted front forks fitted with 41mm bars, an adjustable rear shock absorber, tubular chromoly frames, JJuan floating caliper hydraulic disc brakes, Morard wheels, Pirelli Scorpion tires, and a gorgeous and intuitive instrument panel boasting a color TFT screen. The braking system includes a 320mm front brake and a 240mm rear brake. The E-Track features three different driving modes, including Go, Cruise, and Boost. The charging time for the batteries is six hours. Known as the PURSANG E-Track, the carbon-fiber wrapped bike features a 11kW Bosch motor that utilizes three 48V batteries, giving it a range of 140 kilometers and a maximum speed of 120km/h (or 74.5 m/h). After creating some gasoline replicas of the classic Pursang model, Jim decided to create an 100% electric scrambler.

“It’s a history of passion and we all really love this brand and bike.” JimPalau-Ribes with the latest carbon-fiber electric version of his hommage to Spanish motorcycle heritage. “We started with the project two years ago and now we are introducing the motorcycles to the market,” Oriol said.

After years of working for other well-known automotive brands all across Europe, Jim decided to leave his career to launch his own project in the form of an innovative and elegant electric motorcycle. The new PURSANG e-bike is compact, sleek, and performanc-oriented, without being mammoth. According to the company’s CMO, Oriol Renart, Jim used to ride Pursang motocross bikes when he was younger and developed a deep adoration for the brand. The bike’s rebirth is due to the tireless love and labor of Jim Palau-Ribes. It has now been resurrected and revamped as an e-bike by Spanish motorcycle manufacturer, PURSANG. Remember the iconic 1968 Bultaco Pursang 250 MKII that Peter Fonda straddled in Easy Rider? Well, wipe that bike of a bygone era clear from your mind.