I know this is an international site but a UK Motogymkhana meeting works like this:
Briefing is about ten o'clock. An official states the rules and penalties, etc.
For example: one second for touching a cone, three seconds for over shooting the stop box.
You have then got approximately 45 minutes to learn the course by walking around using a map like this:
(Bear in mind it is a completely different layout for each championship round)
Although, it looks complicated there is a simple code which is easy to remember, see the key at top left of map.
You then get one run at the course in the morning. After lunch another course walk and another crack at getting it right.
There is also a warm up track and some practice areas you can use throughout the day.
It gets very, very competitive.
It feels very fast and is a lot of fun.
It is also very affordable, one round is about £35 and a pair of tyres will last you more than a season.
(only road tyres are allowed)
I have been using a Wolf but I'm switching to a NSR for 2015
Motogymkhana has been running in Japan for many years.
They use a whole mix of bikes but the two stroke of choice is the NSR250.
If you go fast and get it right you might get on the podium!!!
Any questions. please ask.
If you can get to Swindon in Wiltshire I can let you have a go in secret…..not on my NSR though, it's still seized!!!
Once you get the NSR running, you'll see why it's the most popular choice in Japan. The bottom-end will trounce any other 2-stroke, and obviously the weight is far less than any bore-stroke in the class. Probably not even any need to delimit it, I expect. _________________ Andy.
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Yes Andy, we will see…..and I sure am looking forward to turning our opinions into a real experience.
The last two seasons on the Wolf have been a struggle because it just wouldn't get a move on out of the tight turns.
I asked a RGV specialist about what could be done he said that the VJ21/22 has bore and stroke is 54 x 56 which could explain the NSR's domination.
At the moment the only other rider with a 2 stroke is using a KTM enduro, everybody else is on Hornets, Fazers and a whole mix of other (boring) stuff.
Annoyingly, the NSR I have bought has several different issues with engine, suspension, brakes and electrics which will take time to iron out.
The first round is at Donington on 21st March for which I intend to use the NSR.
I am thinking I will need some help from your members!!!
A video of an NSR250 performing in Motogymkhana is actually how I got to know about the NSR 250 and I thought "wow, if this bike dominated that event for years it must be briliant!" and this is why I had to have one. I love the Japanese way of performing sports, it is not about brute force and power, power, power, it is about fusing together with your sports equipment and performing as one (like Aikido etc.) It is a bit like "artistic gymnastics"...
I'm looking forward to seeing your bike being prepared for gymkhana (especially how you are going to attach a different and raised bar and the final weight).
gepe wrote:...it is not about brute force and power, power, power, it is about fusing together with your sports equipment and performing as one (like Aikido etc.) It is a bit like "artistic gymnastics"...
You must be a very intelligent person.
Funnily enough, the only popular and very dominant bike is the Kawasaki ZRX1100/1200.
It popular for the super tall and torquey first gear and terrifyingly tight turning circle.
It might look like a bus but it handles like a ferret. Have a look what this lady can do...
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