New coat for Cota
By TMX Archives on 6th Sep 07
WITH factory rider Toni Bou having just won the 2007 World Trials Championship on the Cota 4RT - the first four-stroke victory since Eddy Lejeune's win for Honda back in 1984 - Montesa is naturally buzzing about the historic success with the launch of its 2008 Cota 4RT models.
There will be two versions up for grabs, the popular standard Cota 4RTand a special factory-inspired Repsol-Montesa for you to do your bestToni Bou impressions on!
The big visual change for 2008 is the adoption of a fashionableblack finish to the frame, swinging arm and fuel tank, achieved byanodising the aluminium. This completely transforms the look of the2008 4RT over previous models.
The super-reliable 249cc engine continues with no major changes andfeatures the unique integrated electronic fuel injection and ignitionsystem while a new AJP clutch cylinder is said to offer increasedcontrol.
Suspension is again courtesy of Japanese Showa components withparticular attention having been paid to the front forks for 2008 toafford a lighter front-end feel.
The Repsol model comes complete with a kit of trick parts in carbonfibre and aluminium, including a trick dual LED headlight so thateveryone knows you are riding something very special.
The 2008 Montesas are due to be released in October and if you wantto get your hands on one of the first, or if you want one of the Repsolmodels, you had better get along to your local Montesa dealer - rightNOW!
