R
ieju's range of MR Racing
and MR Pro line of two-
stroke MR Ranger, MR
Racing and MR Pro off-roaders
return for 2024 with a handful
of notable updates.
With all the MR models, the
large multifunction cluster switch
on the left side of the handlebar
is a thing of the past. For 2024,
the bulky turn signal/horn/high-
and low-beam switch has been
removed, a simple competition-
oriented wiring harness has
been installed. There is no
more horn, odometer or extra
wiring; only a start button,
kill switch and headlight on/
switch come standard.
The inline thermostat
in the cooling system has
been removed; the ther
-
mostat (which was subject
to sticking) and the hous-
ing (which could melt under
extreme conditions) have been
completely replaced with a
straight section of radiator hose
for simplicity and reliability.
No more choke lever on the
clutch master cylinder cap.
The little flappy lever on the left
side of the bars is gone, and
the choke plunger resides on
the side of the Keihin carb in its
traditional position.
Exclusive to the MR Racing
and MR Pro models is a switch
to an FMF exhaust pipe and si
-
lencer that replace the Tecnigas
system from last year.
They get updated 13/50 gear-
ing, which Rieju says is "much
better suited to enduro and trail
riding" than the 13/48 combo
that was standard on previous
Racing and Pro models.
A FunnelWeb air filter is now
standard equipment.
The Racing and Pro models
also get competition "XC" front
number plate and, of course,
all-new graphics.
The new Riejus are expected
to start shipping next week
from Spain and will hit dealer
floors as early as first week in
July.
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VOLUME ISSUE JUNE , P73
RANGER,
LINEUP
2024 Rieju MR Ranger
