#1974 BULTACO PURSANG 250 FULL#
There are several good suppliers of Bultaco parts, most notably: and For more info on classic bikes go to Read the full article on motocrossactionmag. Original parts are important because they are hard to find in good condition. MODELS Pursang MKVII 360cc (motocross), Astro 360cc (scrambles and track) and Sherpa T 350cc.Īs Bultacos are not known for their reliability, make sure the machine runs and shifts (rebuilding the engine and/or ignition can be expensive). This 1974 Pursang came from the Brad Morrison collection and now resides at Tom White’s Early Years of Motocross Museum. Most collectors will pay no more than $2000 for a good core (yet to be restored) or $6000 for a nicely restored example. A new expansion chamber had to be fabricated to replace the rusted out and smashed in original. This bike had been sitting a long time in the Southwest, and needed everything, but was pretty complete. This was the last year for the right side shifter. Pursangs are not on the top of most collectors’ lists. 1974 Bultaco 121 360 Pursang Jim Pomeroy replica (SOLD) Another one rescued from the crusher. In 1974, the suggested retail price was $1395. In 1998, the Bultaco name was purchased by Marc Tessier, and he used it on a range of purpose-built trials machines from his Sherco company. Blaming labor unrest, the Bultaco factory closed in 1979. Other niceties included a Femsa ignition, Betor suspension and Akront shoulderless rims with Pirelli tires.īy 1975, things were falling apart for Bultaco. The engine cases, triple clamps and hubs were highly polished, while the fiberglass fenders, side panels, airbox and fuel tank were painted. The 1974 360 Pursang was an absolute jewel. There was no need to take the inside line, because that line was almost an impossibility on a Bultaco. Bultaco riders would just pitch the bike into a corner and dial on the power. Power wasn’t outstanding, but thanks to the low seat height and slack head angle, the Pursang was a sliding fool. Claimed horsepower was 39 at 7000 rpm?which in print looked awesome, but in reality, horsepower in the brochure was never matched by horsepower on the track. By 1974, the 360cc Pursang was nearly identical in design to the production 250 that Pomeroy had ridden to win the Spanish Grand Prix.
Early models were plagued with excessive weight and power that few riders could tame. News of the victory created a wave of excitement in America, where motocross was undergoing an explosive growth cycle.īultaco was founded in 1958 by Francisco Xavier Bulto. In the 1960s, Bultaco had been a successful brand in American scrambles and local motocross, but their stock rose when American upstart Jim Pomeroy shocked the motocross establishment by winning the 1973 Spanish 250 GP.
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