The Bikes

RFVR Stable

The RFVR stable of Bultacos continues to evolve. It began in the summer of 2015 with the acquisition of a beautifully-restored (and show winning!) Model 89 purchased from local legend, Ray Hale. As of August, 2024, with another Model 170 added and the re-aquisition of El Mestizo, there are now six running motocross bikes. There's also the Model 42 display bike, a Model 162 (6-speed 125cc little brother of the Model 170), and even a rare Model 200 in various states of readiness over at the Bultaco Brothers shop.

The Model 117

1974 Mk7 Pursang 125

The Model 117 was restored by Bultaco Brothers Mike Hall, and boasts Noleen shocks and Race Tech emulators in the forks. It saw action on several tracks in 2023. Along with the Model 120 250cc "Practice Bike" and the Model 121 360cc, this 125cc addition now represents all three classes of Mk7 Pursangs. Photo from Washougal grass track race by Brian Phillips.

Testing day at Clay Peak.

“El Mestizo”

1975 Mk8 Pursang 125

The “sister” bike of El Pariah, El Mestizo also has an older swingarm and suspension to qualify for Vintage Class racing. Concept and initial restoration by Lance Cornell. Worked on by Colmain Parrish and Ed Shetler, this bike was finished by Mike Hall using a Model 144 engine from Steve Davis. This one shifts on the right and runs great. It's ready to race!

2024 Update: El Mestizo was sold in March and bought back in August. It's since been re-worked and now shifts on the left. It also now has Mk7 forks and Noleen shocks!

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El Mestizo in full show livery — 9-15-22
El Mestizo at Bultaco Brothers shop — 9-7-24

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El Mestizo began as Lance Cornell's project.

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Sarah Peters rode El Mestizo in its debut on the grass track at the Rattlers Run AHRMA National VMX, winning the Women Novice class and beating about half of the Sportsman Novices (most on 250s), including me.    9-15-24

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The Model 170

1976 Mk9 Pursang 200

With more suspension travel than Vintage class bikes. this newer, left-shifting Pursang will compete in the Trans-Am class. This beauty now has newly-painted bodywork, a new ignition and new 30mm Mikuni carb.

the Model 170
Painter Ron Hall smokes the 200 around a corner.
he Model 170 "before"

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Another Model 170

1976 Mk9 Pursang 200

We recently acquired this Model 170 and, after a new seat, new tires and a little "dialing in" by Mike, it's ready to race! This one has been kept with the shift lever on the left so it'll be easier to ride for most folks.

Sarah Peters rode the 200 to a 2nd Overall at the Moto Pacific (near Kent, WA) round of the Pacific Northwest Vintage Motocross series.

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‍“The Practice Bike”

1974 Mk7 Pursang 250

Built by Steve Davis and Speed & Sport in California, this reliable warrior has been my primary race bike. Not so fast with me aboard but has won Expert and Intermediate Class races with Luke Ransom and Brian Pomeroy twisting the throttle. Maintained and prepped by Colmain Parrish and Mike Hall. (above) Burrows Ranch AHRMA National — photo by Wayne Denny

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photo by Wayne Denny
photo by Dean Bradley
photo by Dean Bradley

The Model 121

1974 Mk7 Pursang 360

This Model 121 was lovingly built by Bultaco Brothers Mike Hall. The original roller was purchased from Lance Cornell and a good frame came from Tim Kennedy. In addition to rebuilding the engine, Mike added a reed valve to go with the 36mm Mikuni carb. A nice original tank was complemented by Ron Hall-painted side panels and Goneli fenders. The suspension has been upgraded with custom Worx shocks and RaceTech emulators in the forks. Bike weighs 207 Lbs. with a half-tank of gas. 2024 Boise Inter-Am photo by Wayne Denny.

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The 360 works as good as it looks! photo by Wayne Denny

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photo by Bill Mullins

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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The Model 42

1967 Model 42 Mk2 Pursang 250

"El Pelicano Rojo," as dubbed in one of the first magazine road tests, was introduced in 1967 as the successor to the Metisse. In 1968, it morphed into the Model 48 Mk3 as various improvements were implemented. Our intent with this one is cosmetic restoration for a "man cave" bike.

The Model 42 is nearly ready for display. Restoration by Bultaco Brothers Mike Hall and paint by Ron Hall have brought this classic back to its former glory.

The Model 162

1976 Mk9 Pursang 125

The Model 170s little brother, the Model 162 features a 6-speed gearbox and is being set up to shift on the left. It's getting a PWK carburetor with reed valve, Renthal bars, a genuine Gunnar Gasser throttle and other trick bits. The lightest Bultaco wheels will be used with Dunlop K990 vintage tires under red Goneli fenders. It'll be a sweet handling, good running beauty once the Bultaco Brothers get done with it!

It'll look something like this... only different.

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The Model 200

We got this rare Model 200 along with the "new" Model 170 in a package deal. It was a little rougher than the 170 and will require a bit more work to get it back to "gate-ready" status.

Classic Bultacos

In post-WWII Spain, Francesc "Paco" Bultó was a Director with motorcycle manufacturer Montesa and particularly active in that company’s racing efforts. In 1958, in the midst of an economic slowdown, Montesa wanted to get out of racing to save money. Sr.  Bultó was opposed to the idea and resigned  Shortly thereafter, along with several other former Montesa racing department individuals, formed his own company. The name was derived from the founder’s name, Paco Bultó, and Bultaco was born.
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The first Bultaco, the 125cc Model 101 Tralla, was released in 1959 as a zippy little street bike for domestic sales. It was an immediate success and, following modified Trallas taking seven of the first ten places in the Spanish Grand Prix, Bultaco’s racing heritage began.

By the early 1960’s, Honda’s sales success in now motorcycle-hungry America prompted Bultaco to look westward to this new and seemingly without limits market. Off-road motorcycles were rapidly becoming all the rage in the U.S. and a huge market for smaller displacement dirt bikes was created. The first Bultaco imported to dazzle Americans with its two-stroke power, light weight and great handling was the Model 3 Sherpa S 200, arriving (around here, anyway) in 1963-64. Immediate success on flat tracks, TT and scrambles tracks firmly established Bultaco as the bike you needed if you wanted to win.

The Sherpa S was followed by the Bultaco Metisse, a full 250cc engine ensconced in a frame built in Spain under license from England’s Rickman brothers. The Metisse was an instant success on the track and, with the growing popularity of motocross, soon morphed into the classic Pursang. Pictured here are some of our favorite Bultaco race bikes from that wonderful era.  

1963-65 Model 3 Sherpa S
1964-68 Model 11 Metisse 250
1967-68 Model 42 Pursang Mk2 250
1969-71 Model 61 El Bandido 360
1971-72 Model 89 Pursang Mk5 125
1973-74 Model 121 Pursang Mk7 360
1974-76 Model 135 Pursang Mk8 250
1976 Model 162 Pursang Mk9 125
1977 Model 194 Pursang Mk10 125
1977-79 Model 195 Astro 250
1978 Model 219 Pursang Mk12 250

Former Stablemates

‍The Model 100

1973 Mk6 Pursang 125

Bike restored by Steve Walton of NY with engine rebuild by Hugh’s Bultaco. Raced by Marty Gregory and Luke Ransom. Now owned by Tom Benolkin.

The Model 100
Model 100 in action
125 Sportsman Novice class AHRMA National Vintage Motocross - Rattlers Run 9/18/21 photo by Mark Hector
Tom Benolkin on the Model 100 at the AMA Mid-Ohio Vintage National.
New owner Tom Benolkin is an former Kawasaki Factory rider.

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La Pluma de Titanio

This bike has a rich, winning history of Vintage Class racing since the late 1990’s. Engineer Steve Davis fabricated the titanium axles and swing-arm bolt and, along with other lightweight modifications, produced a bike that weighs about 195 Lbs. with some gas in it. Now owned and raced by Luke & Rod Ransom.

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Luke Ransom holeshots the 250 Vintage Expert Class on La Pluma de Titanio— photo by Mark Hector
Luke went 1-1 in 250 Vintage Expert at Ontario, OR AHRMA race in 2024.

The First Model 121

1974 Mk7 Pursang 360

Starting with an original dealer part frame (complete with original parts tag) and an engine built by Speed & Sport & Steve Davis, this classic Model 121 was built by Colmain Parrish. Previously raced by Kurt Shetler, the 360 is now owned and raced by Dennis Rhodes.

Model 121 Frame
Kurt Shetler in action

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THE Model 89

1972 Mk 5 Pursang 125

Original restoration by Ray Hale. Further original restoration by Marty Gregory with the talents of Ed Shetler and Colmain Parrish. Studio photos by Jay Parker. Now owned by Dale Watson.

The Model 89
The Model 89

The Street Tracker

1972 Mk5 Pursang chassis with 1978 Frontera 370 engine

The official RFVR “delivery vehicle,” this beautiful street tracker was built by Steve Davis in California in 2003. It started out life as a 1972 Model 86 Pursang 250. Now powered by a left-side-shifting 1978 Model 215 Frontera 370 engine and clad in classic 1974 Model 121 bodywork, it has a good-stopping Yamaha brake and features full street-legal lighting by Baja Designs .

The Street Tracker is now owned by David Stone.

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The Street Tracker
Street Tracker plate

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“EL Paria"

1975 Mk8 Pursang 125

This bike (with left-side shifting) has been “retro-graded” with a Model 89 swingarm and suspension to compete in Vintage Class. Rolling chassis furnished by Lance Cornell. Frame from Steve Walton. Engine rebuild by Mobley’s Bultaco. Assembly, fabrication, tuning and testing by Ed Shetler. Additional assembly and  tuning by Colmain Parrish. More tuning and testing by Tim Kennedy and Lance Cornell. Raced by Ed Shetler.

El Paria, along with its "brother," El Mestizo, were sold in March 2024. I have since re-acquired El Mestizo.

El Paria, with Ed Shetler aboard, won the 2nd moto outright and was 2nd Overall in the 60+ Novice Class at Riverdale in 2018.

After a “frame up” painting and polishing by Ed Shetler, and with a custom-painted tank by Ron Pomeroy and  Brian Storey, El Paria won its class at the Idaho Vintage Motorcycle Show.

El Paria at show
After winning the bike show and, with its "race tank" installed, El Paria is back on the track.

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The Model 90

1971 Model 90 Pursang Astro 250

This was the first Astro. Ours came from a gentleman in Colorado who was a Bultaco dealer back in the day and sold this bike originally. He bought it back from the fellow's widow a few years ago and we acquired it Sept. 2020. It's been restored to race-ready and is currently undergoing break-in and testing. Now owned by Glenn Watts.

Bikes For Sale

“Somebody asked me if my club was for sale. What a ridiculous question. Of course it is for sale. So is my hat and my overcoat and my watch. Anyone who wants them can have them — at a price. I will dispose of my holdings in the Red Sox at any time for my price.” *
— Harry Frazee
Owner, Boston Red Sox
1916-1923


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