Hard to say, but easy to sell? Noting that the new “made in Spain" flag and decal on the headlight mask and side panels will end any doubts where these bikes are from… no matter how you pronounce it,” says importer Mark Berg. “After a solid year on the race track and on the sales floor in 2023, RIEJU USA is bringing back the Ranger, Racing, and Pro platforms, with some significant USA-specific changes.”
Sometimes less is more as the maligned multifunction clusterfuc… switch housing is gone and the thermostat that caused heated tempers with customers is out for the full range. “The large multifunction cluster switch on the left side of the handlebar is a thing of the past,” confirms Berg. For 2024, the bulky turn signal/horn/high & 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 also been removed. The thermostat (which was subject to sticking) and the housing (which could melt under extreme conditions) have been completely replaced with a straight section of radiator hose for simplicity and reliability.
Upgrades for the Racing and Pro models include:
- FMF Pipe and Silencer replace the Tecnigas system from last year.
- 13/50 gearing is much better suited to enduro and trail riding than the 13/48 combo that was standard on previous Racing and Pro models.
- FunnelWeb Air Filter is now standard equipment on both the 2024 Racing and Pro models. More riding and less cleaning with FWF!
“MY2024 bikes are expected to start shipping next week from Spain,” concludes Berg. “They will hit dealer floors as early as the first week in July.”