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Alta Redshift EX test ride...

robertaccio

robertaccio

Husqvarna
Pro Class
Was up riding my YZ125 at the vet track at Cahuilla Creek and the Alta rep was there. I jumped at the opportunity to demo the EX model (which was the only demo bike). This is an eye-opening experience. YOU need to ride one of these things. What else to say.....just really you really need to ride one of these. That EX model was about 265lbs, but they had a non demo new MXR model at 250 with full boat WP AER48 forks/WP shock, new more powerful motor and new electronics. Powerful more powerful you must be kidding. I rode the EX on level 1 and felt no need to use the other 3 step up more power settings. If we did lap times I was probably faster on the Alta after only a couple of laps (not that I'm fast anyway, especially on an MX track) . This is an amazing piece of equipment.
Its so close now, really no longer just a play bike---- battery tech is changing rapidly and these guys are right with it. engineering wise the cool thing is that to upgrade it will be a quick battery assy change. the machine is right there..very close to our liquid fuel burners.
Oh yea look on the website the new MXR version comp bike is 50HP with get this 147 foot lbs of torque from ZERO RPM up to 14000 on the motor.... that's just nuts on a 260 pound machine.
I told my dealer GP Motorcycles ( San Diego's Alta dealer). that I would race the EX version as it is out of the box in a XC/Enduro single track event it is that ready to go.
So the MXR model is double down. as stated the main thing holding her back is battery range, the weight as well but that's tolerable even now as it is. It is still less than many DS machines.
 
I have a dealer near me, but haven't made a demo yet. I like the idea and have no problem with the no ICE. Weight, weight, and more weight is the problem for me! 150 size and power at ether side of 200 lbs. A quick change battery at a reasonable price, so I might be able to ride an enduro(Where's my battery on the gas trailer at the gas stop!??) I'm willing to pay a slight premium , but they are a too boutique price right now.
 
A buddy of mine just picked up an MXR last week, supposedly the first person to privately own one in the country. Hopefully he will be generous with letting people try it out :D
 
a guy showed up with the motard version at our dealership for a rear tire in august. (your buddy isnt the 1st private owner in the country) very cool and POWERFUL bike.
 
The torque figure is at the sprocket. It is not direct drive.

I have downloaded an impressive owners manual from their website. I think these things turn in the 5 or six thousand rpm range max.

I think this quick battery change is not for the current Alta models.
 
I watch the video of a guy at the RMEC Hard Rock Enduro..... the power looked soft down low to me but came on hard.... a 450 blew by the dude in the tight stuff.... I like the idea but not sold on them
 
They're getting there. I would like to try one. But at those prices it's just an expensive toy.
 
there is no soft power....really. it's 100% of available torque from zero to hero. The settings are artificially "dampened" by the control unit. The motor performance has what we in the aero biz call artificial feel.
 
I rode one and they are stupid fast in the full on mode. The pluses far outweigh the negatives. They feel lighter than they really are because the mass is low. Sketchy not to have a clutch although they do offer a left hand rear brake which would help with whiskey throttle especially if it electronically cut the power. Maintenance is all but eliminated except for chassis and cost of fuel is fraction of gasoline. Easily made street legal. I'm sure in the future there will be infinite amounts of maps. I'd buy one if the price was closer to 8k or even 10k with a LHRB.
 
I can't ride much more than 3 hours before my battery needs charging anyway and if you are putting around exploring theres no telling how long the battery would last especially in map 1. One of my friends who is a young pro that just made the 250 main at Spring Creek rode it the same day I did and he was really impressed and also commented how ludicrous fast it was in the 4 map. His dad was thinking how much less it would cost to race these as opposed to a 4 stroke. If you ran an all out pro Moto on one they will lose a little more than 1/2 charge and if you charge them 30 min you will be back to 3/4 and can repeat that cycle all day. I showed up for the novelty of riding one and left seriously wanting one. Robert is right in his first post... you really need to ride one.
 
I still stand by my comment, I would race one out of the box in an enduro/xc type race. knowing I would have 95% no disadvantage other than the weight.
It is that good. ergos are very close to my TX300 which is basically the industry standard layout for race ready machines.
 
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