He not only became the first American to win on a Spanish bike, but also the youngest rider to win a World Championship Motocross Grand Prix and the first rider to win this type of event in his debut race. Pomeroy became the first American rider to win an FIM international motocross race aboard a Spanish-made bike when he raced a 1973 250cc Pursang in the 1973 Spanish motocross grand prix. The Pursang range was later expanded to 125 cc, 360cc and 370 cc. Jim Pomeroy was a key player in making the Pursang popular in America. Bultacos premier model in the USA, the Pursang, was an excellent handling and powerful 250 cc competition model that was competitive in virtually any type of speed-based off-road competition. The 1970 Pursang had 9 5/8 inches of ground clearance and had a dry weight of 220.4 pounds. The back suspension had 5-way adjustable shocks with hydraulic dampening and provided 3 15/16 inches of travel. The front forks had 6 1/2 inches of travel. A 32mm Amal carburetor was used, and the bike had a five-speed gearbox. Pursangs were always known for their power and excellent handling.įor example, the 1970 250cc Pursang had a single-cylinder two-stroke engine with a displacement of 244.29cc and a bore and stroke of 72圆0mm. The leading model in the United States was the 250cc, but Pursangs were built in various engine sizes including 125cc, 360cc and 370cc. The Bultaco Pursang first hit the market in 1965. Whether or not it really worked was never substantiated-other than the fact that Bultacos had enormous pull and low-end torque.Bultaco’s main line of motocrossers was the Pursang.
The concept was a basic aspect of physics more inertia was transferred to the crank. The theory was that on the power stroke, the piston rod was pushing more straight down on the crank-as opposed to being at an angle. condition new paint, rakes, omplete new seat (pan foam cover) new side covers and fenders new petcocks new electrex ignition duel spark plug new nos handle bars bike has stock levers and perches makuni carb uni filter RK gold chain. Cylinders were offset, positioned slightly forward above the crank. They employed an interesting design element in their engines that significantly influenced the nature of the machine’s power delivery. In 1974 Bultacos were right foot shift, making the change to left side in 1975.
This replica of the factory race bikes is based on a 250cc, meaning it was a Model 192 in Bultaco’s language of internal designations. By the time Bultaco had got to the 10th version of the Pursang, you could order one in 125, 200, 250, and 370cc versions. Having great torque allowed the rider to rely on brute power to get them out of corners a gear high, thus requiring less shifting. In Off-Road, Race, Spain by AbhiAp1 Comment. Despite the limitations of suspension travel they managed to be relatively stable (for the period).
In corners, their ability to either pivot in soft or hard soil, or to rail berms with equal aplomb, made them extremely accommodating for a range of riding styles. They had shapely, extremely thin fiberglass gas tanks-so thin that the head fins stuck out on either side. In the first round of the World Championship of motocross in 1973, an unknown Jim Pomeroy debuted with a spectacular victory over reigning champions.īultacos (or “Buls” as they were affectionately known) a beauty all their own. 1973 Bultaco Pursang 350 available - Model 104 MK6 Pursang - Period correct desert racer - Custom painted Matador tank and side plates. The best story of the Bultaco Pursang was starred by a barely 20-year-old pilot, at the controls of a near-production Mk6. Pictured before and after I completed a total restoration of this numbers matching Bultaco MK6 M101 175cc Pursang. 7MM Remington Magnum lightweight hunting rifle Named the Bultaco Pursang Metisse Mk1, some considered it a crude copy of the Rickman’s beautifully executed Petite.Rides with Jay Thomas – Shelby GT500 and GT350H.
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