TOne of the surprises at EICMA is the world premiere of the Vertemati NV450. In recent years, the Italian brand has focused on supermoto, and now they're back in motocross.
In the 90's, Guido en Alvaro Vertemati furore in the 500cc World Championship with Joel SmetsIn the early 80s, Vertemati started out as the Italian importer for Husaberg.
Back to the future
After intensive technical collaboration with Vertemati, they went their own way and put the modern four-stroke enduro and motocross bike on the map. At the request of Bimota, a new brand was established in 1998. BEFORE (Vertemati Off-road) was founded. VOR also focused on heavy four-stroke motocross and enduro motorcycles, and supermotards.
Although VOR was taken over by FB Mondial in 2002, the Vertematis continued to compete in supermoto, where they won the vice world title with Gérald Délepine.
Vertemati has been working with the Chinese company for several years now Nicot Moto, a small Chinese brand specialized in light off-road motorcycles and e-mobility.
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Exclusive and daring
The brand new Vertemati NV450 follows the bold and groundbreaking approach for which the brand is known
with an inverted and backward-tilted cylinder head. The perimeter steel frame is equipped with a five-speed engine, while the coupling and control components from Braktec to originate from.
Because the engine is mounted upside down, the air filter box located at the front. For better weight centralization, the fuel tank to the rear moved. That tank has been neatly concealed. Access is via the saddle, which thanks to a quick release can be easily removed for refueling.
The engine is further equipped with a full Kayaba front fork – rear shock absorber combination. Also the Yoshimura exhaust line, renthal The steering and general level of finish are excellent
Oh yes, Vertemati is eager to make its MXGP debut next year! The NV450 is expected to be released next summer, but it will likely be in very limited numbers. A real enthusiast's favorite!
Tekst: Editorial office
Photos: Ricardo Loos, Vertemati
