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QUAD TORQUE TEST – TGB TARGET 525 TEST BY

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ALEX PICKETT PHOTOS BY CHRIS PICKETT

RIDING GEAR: Vemar helmet, EKS goggles, Fox nylons, Alpinestars boots.

Much loved in Europe.

Could TGB’s Target 525 be a big hit here too?

TGB at large

and the top of the handlebars sit 1242mm from the ground.

Seat height is a fairly high 918mm but seeing as you don't need your feet on the ground when you stop this won't be an issue to the vast majority of riders. Ground clearance is a shade over 300mm, and there's 15 litres of capacity in the fuel tank.

Oh, it weighs in at 317kg.

When you look at the build quality it's hard not to be impressed. Even the mufer looks great, and the Target has a 'solid' feel to it, from the controls right down to the front bash plate. The adventurous farmer can even opt for an accessory winch.

THE Paul Feeney Group (PFG) has PFG has been working announced the commencement of with TGB over the past a new distribution agreement with 12 months, tailoring Taiwanese manufacturer TGB, setting the TGB ATV range up PFG as the Australian importer and specifically to meet is as follows: Blade 400 2WD: $6995.00; the harsh Australian distributor. which is more 'sports' derived.

THOUGH not ofcially imported yet into cylinder engine as the Blade obviously helps Blade 4WD: $7995.00; Blade 450 environment.

Initially PFG’s focus is on Four wheel drive makes sure the Target 425 has Australia, the TGB Target 525 should be. keep development costs down for TGB. It's PFG has been in the motorcycle game every chance of getting where its pilot wants In last month's Quad Torque test of the a basic enough unit but pushes out 30kW IRS: $8995.00; Blade 550 4WD IRS: the ‘Blade’ range which consists of four 4WD it to. You can choose either though, 2WD or Blade we gave you aissneak of (42HP) through to the shaft drive. Of course for550years, and thepreview Australian importer so tail happy fun or gnarly its competition cousin, the Target 525. Many there will be a few less ponies by the time $9995.00.

All prices are RRP and do not focused models 4WD, including 2WD toclimbing forsame Husqvarna Motocycles. to tyresfarm hills, just ick the switch. Low or high range of the parts are used, like the engine,According it gets to the but the everyday sports include any on road costs if they are 4WD & 4WD with front differential lock is available too, as is reverse. Double A-arm butPFG, changes the drive-line where it counts, quadin rider ittohas invested substantially itswon't be disappointed by the suspension is usedrange at the pointyapplicable. end, while and of course the killer styling of the Target power output. and IRS. The TGB Blade model distribution andwere considers the is CVT, with a V-belt doing a swingarm set-up takes care of the rear end. On track stands the two apart,facilities almost as if they Transmission with a factory Disc backed 24at month brakes sit both ends. from different planets. to keep thecomes mechanical gizmos The Target 525 denitely feels Go to www.tgbatv.com.au for livelier morethan addition of the TGB ATV range asduties a major Some dimensions will give an idea of the whirling and turning. Where it's tamer the Blade, and it has a more 'raw' feel to it. parts & labour warranty. size of the Target. Wheelbase is 1268mm, but Where Instep the shed information. n the Blade will shimmy and oat over forward for its expansion cousin into Blade the uses fully independent rear it's nearly 2300mm long. It's 1154mm wide, has a solid rear axle the bumps, the Target, with its solid rear end, Using the same 503cc four stroke single Pricing for the 2010 TGB ATV Blade range Australian ATV marketplace. suspension, the Target Nerf Bars

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r o t p a R a n i t Rap What’s On – Quad Racing Roundup September 2010 4-5, Charlie Reynolds Memorial. Blackwater MX track, Blackwater Qld – MX. 4, Victorian Dirt Track Titles. North West MCC, Mildura Vic – Dirt Track.

5, Gippsland Regional MX Series R7. Newry MX track, Maffra Vic – MX. 5, Orasa Junior Enduro. Sedan SA – Enduro.

5, Southern Capes Club R5. Jindong MX track, Bussleton WA – MX. 12, Coastal MCC Club R6. Coastal Park, Henderson WA – MX. 12, BSA MCC R7. Noble Falls MX circuit, Gidgegannup WA – MX. 12, Bunbury club day. Bunbury MX track, Bunbury WA – MX. 17-24, Australasian Safari. Perth WA – Navigational Enduro.

18-19, Victorian ATV Titles. Newry MX track, Maffra Vic – MX. 19, Central Qld #1 Plate. Clermont MX track, Clermont Qld – MX. 19, MWA Senior State R6. Hendly Park, Byford WA – MX. 19, AJS Events Cup. AJS MX track, Wanneroo WA – MX. 25-26, Southern Capes Open. Jindong MX track, Bussleton WA – MX. 25-26, OORA social weekend. Manar Park, Manar Qld. 26, ORASA junior enduro. Sedan SA – Enduro.

26, ORASA MX series R6. Renmark MX track, Renmark SA – MX. October 2-3, Qld MX Titles. Coolum Qld – MX. 2-3, Golden Wheel. Kalgoorlie MX track, Kalgoorlie WA – MX. 9-10, Thunder X R5. Toowoomba Qld – Natural Terrain MX. 10, Gippsland Regional MX Series R8. Yarram MX track, Yarram Vic – MX. 10, ORASA Enduro R4. Renmark SA – Enduro.

10, Coastal MCC Club R7. Coastal Park, Henderson WA – MX. 10, AJS Summer Sports Day. AJS MX track, Wanneroo WA – MX. 10, Bunbury Club Day. Bunbury MX track, Bunbury WA – MX. 16-17, Australian ATV Championships. Jindong MX track, Bussleton WA – MX. 23, Australian Senior Dirt Track Championships. North West MCC, Mildura Vic – Dirt Track.

24, BSA MCC Club R8. Noble Falls MX circuit, Gidgeannup WA – MX. 24, AJS Patrons’ Cup. AJS MX track, Wanneroo WA – MX. 27-28, Joe Byrd MX School. Coolum Qld – MX. 30-Nov 2, ORCV Sandfest. Kingston SA – Trail.

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YOUNGER quad fans the world over will be queuing to get a look at Yamaha’s new YMF125R Raptor.

Powered by a 125cc four-stroke single, the Raptor is more about the fun side of things rather than just plodding along. It uses a five-speed manual gearbox so is great for teaching the young ones how to use a clutch.

It’s a sporty little unit, with the electric start engine reaching its maximum power output at 8,000rpm.

The little Raptor is also built to play, with double wishbone type front suspension and Monocross rear suspension acting as a barrier between rider and terra firma.

Yamaha’s Raptor can be yours for $5,499 and it comes with a 12 month unlimited parts and labour warranty.

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Quad Torque Test – TGB Target 525 TEST BY

Alex Pickett

PHOTOS BY

Chris Pickett

RIDING GEAR: Vemar helmet, EKS goggles, Fox nylons, Alpinestars boots.

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Turkey

Much loved in Europe.

Could TGB’s Target 525 be a big hit here too?

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QUAD TORQUE SEPTEMBER 2010 - 7 Continued over>

THOUGH not officially imported yet into Australia, the TGB Target 525 should be.

In last month's Quad Torque test of the Blade 550 we gave you a sneak preview of its competition cousin, the Target 525. Many of the same parts are used, like the engine, but changes to the drive-line where it counts, and of course the killer styling of the Target stands the two apart, almost as if they were from different planets.

In the shed

Using the same 503cc four

stroke single cylinder engine as the Blade obviously helps keep development costs down for TGB. It's a basic enough unit but pushes out 30kW (42HP) through to the shaft drive. Of course there will be a few less ponies by the time it gets to the tyres but the everyday sports quad rider won't be disappointed by the power output.

Transmission is CVT, with a V-belt doing duties to keep the mechanical gizmos whirling and turning. Where it's tamer cousin Blade uses fully independent rear suspension, the Target has a

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solid rear axle which is more 'sports' derived.

Four wheel drive makes sure the Target has every chance of getting where its pilot wants it to. You can choose either though, 2WD or 4WD, so tail happy fun or climbing gnarly hills, just flick the switch. Low or high range is available too, as is reverse. Double A-arm suspension is used at the pointy end, while a swingarm set-up takes care of the rear end. Disc brakes sit at both ends.

Some dimensions will give an idea of the size of the Target. Wheelbase is

1268mm, but it's nearly 2300mm long. It's 1154mm wide, and the top of the handlebars sit 1242mm from the ground. Seat height is a fairly high 918mm but seeing as you don't need your feet on the ground when you stop this won't be an issue to the vast majority of riders.

Ground clearance is a shade over 300mm, and there's 15 litres of capacity in the fuel tank. Oh, it weighs in at 317kg.

When you look at the build quality it's hard not to be impressed. Even the muffler looks great, and the Target has a 'solid' feel to it, from Continued over>

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the controls right down to the front bash plate. The adventurous farmer can even opt for an accessory winch.

On track

The Target 525 definitely feels livelier than the Blade, and it has a more 'raw' feel to it. Where the Blade will shimmy and float over the bumps, the Target, with its solid rear end, tends to be thrown around a bit more.

When it comes to berms and corners the Target takes over, allowing you to power slide the machine through a corner without fear of it wanting to tip up, and possibly over. It also feels a much lighter machine than the 300 odd kilos it says on the specs sheet.

Make no mistake, the Target 525 is a big sucker but it shouldn't intimidate riders who are smaller than average because it always felt planted during our test.

The Maxxis tyres also helped the Target slide around with control, and the huge alloy footboards and serrated pegs let you grip with your boots much better than 'softer' quads.

Where can you get it?

It seems the Target 525 we rode with the help of Trooper Lu's Motorcycles at Moorebank in Sydney is a bit of an anomaly. This particular model is a huge seller in Europe, especially France, but the Australian TGB ATV importer PFG is waiting to see how the brand is received prior to committing to importing TGB's sports range. We are here to tell you the Target 525 is a ball of fun and hopefully you will be able to buy one in the near future. n

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Right: Serious footpegs.

Below: Twin shocks help provide a good ride.

Below right: Even the muffler has a touch of style.

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Right: Serious footpegs.

Below: Twin shocks help provide a good ride.

Below right: Even the muffler has a touch of style.

tends to be thrown around a bit more.

When it comes to berms and corners the Target takes over, allowing you to power slide the machine through a corner without fear of it wanting to tip up, and possibly over. It also feels a much lighter machine than the 300 odd kilos it says on the specs

sheet. Make no mistake, the Target 525 is a big sucker but it shouldn't intimidate riders who are smaller than average because it always felt planted during our test.

The Maxxis tyres also helped the Target

slide around with control, and the huge alloy footboards and serrated pegs let you grip with your boots much better than 'softer' quads.

Where can you get it?

It seems the Target 525 we rode with the help of Trooper Lu's Motorcycles at Moorebank in Sydney is a bit of an anomaly.

This particular model is a huge seller in Europe, especially France, but the Australian TGB ATV importer PFG is waiting to see how the brand is received prior to committing to importing TGB's sports range. We are here to tell you the Target 525 is a ball of fun and hopefully you will be able to buy one in the near future. ■

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