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Cycle News 2024 Issue 28 July 16

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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P110 RIDE REVIEW I 2024 OSET TXP-24 ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE ment, the front feels planted enough to provide confidence. Like other trials bikes, the OSET TXP is designed for standing up on the pegs to ride properly, and the seat is more for a rest when connecting trails or taking a break between riding sessions. As is common on most electric motorcycles, the rear brake is hand-operated via a lever on the left side of the handlebars where the clutch lever would normally be on a gas-powered bike. For some people, that takes a little while to get used to, and some people find themselves looking for the rear brake with their right foot. But the tradeoff is that not using your feet to shift or apply the rear brake allows you to focus on weighting the footpegs for balance and traction. The brakes, with relatively small 7.87-inch front and 7.08-inch rear rotors, are powerful and predictable due to how lightweight the bike is. We took on some incredibly difficult trails on the OSET and found it easier to ride than a traditional motorcycle or even a traditional gas-powered trials bike for the hard stuff.

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