Yamaha Motor, one of the leading companies in the global motorcycle industry and also present in the world of e-bikes, presents the Moro Challenge, a special ranking dedicated to those registered in the Tuscan Enduro Series (TES) Championship - of which the house of the three tuning forks is the Official Sponsor – who will take part in the competition riding the pedal-assisted mountain bike entirely designed by Yamaha.
Source: Yamaha press release
The Moro 07, the protagonist of this Yamaha challenge, is the new completely aluminum eMTB, with a new 'Dual Twin' design, this exclusive frame has been designed to offer excellent response on every surface. Furthermore, this frame is developed to make the most of the characteristics of the new PW-X3 engine by Yamaha.
For each stage of the TES, the riders with the Moro 07 who are best placed in the general classification - three for the men's race and three for the women's race - will win the stage's Moro Challenge. Furthermore, at the end of the championship, the overall winners of the men's and women's categories of this special Yamaha ranking will be rewarded.
The championship Toscano Enduro Series is the enduro cycling event with the highest number of participants in Italy and is an initiative aimed at bringing people closer to the enduro discipline.
The essence of TES is contained in the creation of a series of competitions that allow everyone to experience enduro, a mountain biking sport that combines downhill elements (downhill) And cross-country and inspired by motorcycle enduro races, which include various terrains and special stages for safe fun.
Il Yamaha team will be composed of Giovanni Rovelli, Fausto Guidi, who in 2023 triumphed in the Montieri stage of the Downhill Urban Cup, Francesca Bonanni, Thomas Bonuccelli, Jean Leon Mondaini, who last year competed in the Beginners category (very young people aged 13 and 14) and Andrea Ziliani, who will be Yamaha's eBike ambassador. During the TES stages, Yamaha will offer technical support and practical advice to all owners of a Moro 07.
The Toscano Enduro Series is divided into five stages and will start on March 3rd:
- TES #1 – Piombino (LI) – 3 March 2024 – CAMP. TOSCANO FCI
- TES #2 – Massa Marittima (GR) – 24 March 2024 – CAMP. TOSCANO FCI
- TES #3 – Pistoia (PT) – 14 April 2024 – CAMP. TOSCANO FCI
- TES #4 – Livorno (LI) – 5 May 2024 – CAMP. TOSCANO FCI
- TES #5 – Vaiano (PO) – 2 June 2024 – CAMP. TOSCANO FCI
“Yamaha's mission is not to just sell products, but to facilitate their use and create unforgettable experiences. eBikes represent a different challenge on two wheels, which combines technological innovation and a deep connection with the environment. Even for eBikes our commitment goes beyond the products; we want to create something unique we aim to build a community and inspire our customers to discover new paths. The moro Challenge goes precisely in this direction” he states Andrew Colombi, Country Manager of Yamaha Motor Europe NV.
For more information on the Toscano Enduro Series, you can visit dedicated website.