In 1974 Bultacos were right foot shift, making the change to left side in 1975.Bultacos employed an interesting design element in their engines that significantly influenced the nature of the machineвЂ™s power delivery.The cylinders were offset, positioned slightly forward above the crank. Bul riders learned to keep pressure on the shifter to ensure the next gear was engaged before getting back into the throttle.Thankfully Bultacos had great torque that allowed the rider to rely on brute power to get them out of corners a gear high, thus requiring less shifting. Primary chain wear had to be watched if you didnвЂ™t want to throw one and send it through the costly case.The Bultacos had 5-speed transmissions with a huge amount of gearshift throw. Despite the limitations of suspension travel they managed to be relatively stable (for the period).Somewhat temperamental, Bultacos could tax their owners with headaches and DNFs if they didnвЂ™t stay vigilant on basic maintenance. 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.Bultacos (or вЂњBulsвЂќ as they were affectionately known) had superb handling.

Bultaco rewarded PomeroyвЂ™s continued loyalty to the Spanish brand (despite a flood of offers from other manufacturers) by naming their 1974 Pursang after him.Bultacos had a beauty all their own. It was the Spanish GP, and to cap off the moto win, Pomeroy famously wheelied across the finish line and flashed the peace sign.The crowd went nuts. Bultaco Pursangs have continued to leave a mark on the vintage motocross community as they are a popular choice among vmx riders.In 1973 Bultaco rider Jim Pomeroy shocked the racing world when he became the first American to win a Motocross Grand Prix. 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.

Jim Pomeroy was a key player in making the Pursang popular in America. 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.ДЇor example, the 1970 250cc Pursang had a single-cylinder two-stroke engine with a displacement of 244.29cc and a bore and stroke of 72ењ†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. BultacoвЂ™s main line of motocrossers was the Pursang.

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