It's that time of year again. The annual EICMA show is taking place in Milan, Italy this week and as usual is accompanied by the usual flurry of bike and rider announcements. First out of the starting blocks are TRS with the launch of their 2018 Raga Racing Model. (What's new and specifications after gallery)
New and improved for 2018:
ENGINE
New kick-starter system with increased performance.
New gear shift system, increased precision and smoother operation.
New secondary shaft with resized bearings, increased strength.
New crankshaft and resized crankshaft bearings.
New clutch cover adapted to the new kick-starter system.
New machining of the clutch actuator levers.
New engine tolerances, quieter and livelier.
New kick start pedal fulcrum, hard anodized.
SUSPENSION
New Tech Gold fork, with new settings and increased sensititvity.
New Reiger rear shock absorber set-up, softer, faster and increased sensititvity.
IMPROVEMENTS
New TRRS radiator with larger diameter and waterpoof SPAL fan and motor.
New brake disc and sprocket protectors, improved flexibility.
New design micro-fusion investment cast rear brake and shift pedals.
New cylinder head and combustión chamber, improves performance.
New KEIHIN carburetor spring, improved smoothness during operation.
New fuel tank. Larger capacity and improved finish.
New fuel tank cap. Larger diameter, easier to operate, improved sealing.
New graphic design and stickers.
New NEKEN handlebars.
New CDI connection, improved finish.