【New Motorcycle】125cc Lightness, 250cc Power! Thunder Motorcycles'

Thunder Motorcycles, which achieved great success with its bobber model \"Thunder 250\" featuring an air-cooled 250cc V-twin, has officially launched its new model \"FTS250\" equipped with a water-cooled 250cc single-cylinder engine. The price is ¥896,500. While it's a street tracker designed with urban style in mind, it's said to offer an exhilarating ride thanks to its authentic chromoly frame and lightweight body of 127kg dry weight.\n

Not Just Good Looks, but Punchy Performance

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\n \n\nThunder Motorcycles is a brand established in 2021 by Yuji Noro of \"Kurumazaka Shita Motorcycle,\" known for its custom Harley-Davidsons. To date, they have released two models: the \"Thunder 250,\" a bobber model with a 250cc air-cooled V-twin engine mounted on a springer fork and rigid frame, and the \"Sofutail Thunder 250,\" which adds rear suspension to the former. Both have been great hits.\n\nThis \"FTS250\" is Thunder's third model, featuring a water-cooled 250cc single-cylinder engine mounted on an original frame. It was first unveiled at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show this spring, with pre-orders starting in August and the price of ¥896,500 announced. Now, an official launch event for related parties was held at the showroom \"Thunder Motorcycles Asakusa\" in Taito-ku, Tokyo.\n\n

\n\n \n\nAs you can see, the highlight is its street tracker style that blends seamlessly into the city. While its appearance, incorporating the once-popular \"scat-tune\" style, is captivating, the true appeal of the FTS250 lies in its meticulously crafted riding performance. With its chromoly frame, elaborately shaped aluminum swingarm, and light vehicle weight, it also offers the enjoyment of authentic riding.\n\nIncidentally, the FTS250 has a dry weight of 127kg, which is comparable to a full-size 125cc sportbike. With a water-cooled 250cc single-cylinder engine producing 21.5kW (29.2ps) powering it, you can imagine its punch.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n

We Want People to Discover the Fun of Motorcycling Starting with \"Cool\"

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\n\n \n\nNoro-san was once strongly drawn to simple, minimalist tracker customs based on motorcycles like the Yamaha TW and Honda FTR. He says that the FTS250 incorporates the coolness of bikes from that era and the riding pleasure that makes you feel \"Motorcycling is this fun!\" because it's light and enjoyable to ride.\n\nAs you can see when you look at the actual bike, the craftsmanship and the finish of the details are as beautiful as expected from Kurumazaka Shita, who has won numerous custom Harley-Davidson awards. The engine is from CFMOTO, a company rapidly expanding its presence in recent years, and its design lineage is said to be Kawasaki-based, suggesting high reliability. The simplicity, with no unnecessary parts, also makes it attractive as a custom base.\n\nStarting with its cool appearance, discovering the joy of motorcycling, and then getting hooked on customization... The FTS250 seems like a bike that allows you to experience these fundamental charms of motorcycling. There are 36 dealerships nationwide, and rental bikes are available at Thunder Motorcycles Asakusa. We encourage you to experience its ride.\n\n\n

Thunder Motorcycles FTS250 Main Specifications

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• Overall Length x Width x Height: 2060 x 820 x 1150mm

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• Wheelbase: 1385mm

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• Minimum Ground Clearance: 240mm

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• Seat Height: 790mm

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• Dry Weight: 127kg (Curb weight not disclosed)

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• Engine: Water-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder DOHC 4-valve 249cc (Bore x Stroke 76.0 x 54.9mm, Compression Ratio 11.3)

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• Maximum Output: 21.5kW (29.2PS) / 9500rpm

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• Maximum Torque: 22.5N・m / 7200rpm

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• Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.2L

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• Transmission Type: 6-speed return

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• Brake Type (F/R): 260mm disc / 220mm disc (ABS)

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• Tire Size (F/R): 120/80-18 / 130/80-18

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• Sales Price: ¥896,500 (Tax Included)

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