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Described by Car Magazine as manufacturers of weapons grade race and leisure buggies, the latest Extreme Rage machines were conceived with one vision: to offer driving experience not to be missed! From the aspirations of two young teenagers who wanted to build karts and rally cars, came the dreams of producing the ultimate off-road buggy. Using their own engineering expertise and knowledge, the first Rage buggies were developed and crafted by hand back in 2000. From their childhood dreams emerged a worldwide respected and recognised brand and product range. The Extreme Rage model line-up now boasts a range of single- and two-seat vehicles with power outputs from 20hp to 200hp – giving sub 3 second 0-60mph times – with a choice of manual six speed sequential or automatic transmission, and reverse gear is standard on all models. The design and production process uses the latest computer aided technology in nearly all phases, from CAD design and simulation, to CNC tube bending, laser tube cutting, milling and turning. All Rage machines have been rigorously tested by their own R&D team, and also by World Champion Racing and Rally Drivers, who are unanimous in offering their praise and approval of the performance and handling of their products on both tarmac and loose surfaces. All Rage vehicles are tailored to each customer’s specific requirements, and are handmade to order. Rage Motorsport pride themselves in the quality of their products, and also their excellent customer relations and after sales service they offer.
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o r t y N T 0 4 1 R e g a R The Rage Nytro together with the Rage Phazer are one of the newest additions to the RAGE Motorsport line up. The Rage Nytro has been designed around the well established two seater chassis that Rage Motorsport has been using for the past 18 months. This vehicle has a secret that is beholden only to a select few who have ever driven a Yamaha performance snowmobile. It is an incredible vehicle that is capable of operating on a variety of surfaces, ranging from tarmac racetrack to full motocross. It is powered using the engine from the latest Nytro FX snowmobile. The Rage Nytro comes in motocross stance as standard, and can then be converted to Supermoto within 15
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minutes using the Supermoto kit (optional extra), comprising of tarmac tyres, alloy wheels and shorter shock absorber springs. The 1049cc engine gives incredible performance and will launch from 0-60mph in under 4 seconds and on to a top speed of 120+mph. The vehicle is fitted with a Continuously variable transmission (CVT) which, for the drivers that must have an automatic, this is the vehicle that is going to blow their socks off. The Rage Nytro is also fitted with reverse. A conventional pedal layout is used with accelerator and brake being foot operated. The brake pedal can be used with either left or right foot depending on personal preference.
The Rage R200RT has taken the concept of the Rage a step further. With more power and even more torque, this machine will blow your mind. It is obvious at first glance that this is a Rage, but drive it and you will see that this is something even more special.
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Rage R200R T Again, it is an incredible vehicle that is capable of operating on a variety of surfaces, ranging from tarmac racetrack to full motocross, with the added benefit of being road legal. It is powered using the engine from the latest Kawasaki ZZR1400 Motorcycle, and can be specified with either a new or used engine. As the name suggests the R200RT has around 200hp which is delivered to the rear wheels via our own fully enclosed drive system. The R200RT comes in full road legal stance as standard, and can be converted to off road motocross within 15mins using the motocross kit (optional extra), comprising of off-road tyres, alloy wheels and longer shock absorber springs. The 1352cc engine gives incredible performance and will launch from 0-60mph in around 3.5secs and on to a top speed of 120+mph. A sequential gear shifter mounted to the side of the steering wheel operates a six speed gearbox, and there is a fully mechanical reverse gear too. A conventional pedal layout is used, with accelerator, brake and clutch being foot operated. The brake pedal is designed to allow either right or left foot braking, as required.
For further details visit www.ragemotorsport.com
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