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Just watched Talent of Tomorrow and was reminded of what a smooth move that was by Honda to get JMB involved in this program. Still am in a bit of shock that American Honda let McGrath get away a 2nd time but I digress.
Given the resurgence off all things 2 strokes in Europe (least that is my perception) it is interesting Honda has a top notch "factory rental" racing program. Think this is the 3rd year of the program and I wonder if any two stroke manufacturers will follow Honda's suit and offer this type of "factory rental" program. Husqvarna would be a perfect candidate.
Given the resurgence off all things 2 strokes in Europe (least that is my perception) it is interesting Honda has a top notch "factory rental" racing program. Think this is the 3rd year of the program and I wonder if any two stroke manufacturers will follow Honda's suit and offer this type of "factory rental" program. Husqvarna would be a perfect candidate.
Honda's program in Europe is about YOUNG TALENT; and, guess what? Honda's youth/"mini" program is based on the 150.
The CONTINUAL NEED for you haters to make EVERYTHING a Four Stroke versus Two Stroke argument is jus' getin' old.p
I think people gave the 150 a shot but their negatives ended up outweighing any advantage they may have had.
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Other superminis (kawi, ktm, Yamaha) have no problem selling them as potent race bikes so they really wouldn't need a program like this IMO.
I could be wrong but that's highly unlikely.
I was expecting the 150R's to take off and the other factories to follow suit. Then I went to watch a local Jnr race meet. The 150's are a fun bike but just aren't up to the job
You got me.
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My dad has a couple of 150r as play bikes and I think they're cool little thumpers. I was surprised when they didn't take over like the big bikes did. They have an inherent bog though so maybe that is what turned some kids away? I think Honda fixed it with a new head and/or a different carb a couple of years ago. My dads are 07 or 08s I think.
But instead the other brands invested in their old two stroke designs and no 150r of their own in site.
I still think that a 175 4 stroke class similar to the 150r 30 hp max 200 lb in a 125 type chassis would be sweet to replace the 125 class. When 250fs started hitting 40 plus hp the went beyond 125 type power right to 250 power.
They introduced the program 3 years ago and found hardly anyone would pay to race their bikes or series
Lowered the price but still no riders then had to remove the entry costs altogether to generate interest!!!!!!
But honda certainly seem to have upped their budgets and hrc support in the world champs
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