Desna - a motorcycle for hunting and fishing trips

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Many people remember from Soviet times bicycles called "Desna". And although they were not of high quality, they were nevertheless very popular with the population.

The well-forgotten Desna

Today, the Zhukovsky plant, which, in fact, produced them, became the property of Velomotors. And since 2008, not a bicycle has been produced here, but other motor vehicles under the same name "Desna" - a motorcycle. The manufacturer decided not to change the brand.

This budget line of motorcycles hit the market along with other more solid Stels. In total, it was planned to launch the production of five models, four of which have been driving on Russian roads for several years. For testing, Kaluga open spaces were chosen, which are an ideal place to be able to check the readiness of equipment in real conditions. After all, Desna is a motorcycle addressed primarily to the Russian outback. It has become today the best option for an affordable vehicle forride in the city, and in the countryside, and along forest paths.

"Desna" - a motorcycle, the photo of which is presented below, appealed to hunters and fishermen, as well as lovers of wild outdoor recreation.

Basic model

The very first issue is Desna 200 Country. It is equipped with an air-cooled engine. Its working volume is 196 cubic centimeters. "Country" has spoked wheels and durable luggage racks. This "Desna" is a motorcycle, which, judging by the reviews, has proven itself well in domestic off-road conditions. It is convenient for hunting and fishing trips.

On the left side of his steering wheel there are direction indicators, as well as buttons for switching the light from near to far and for a sound signal. Side arches were not provided in the configuration. The footrests for the rear passenger are real platforms. And although they do not protect the knees during the rollover to the side, they are definitely salvation for the feet.

The manufacturer also took care of the safety of the chain: it is protected from dirt and sand by a reliable metal casing from above and below. In general, about protection: many outwardly associate "Country" with a medieval knight dressed in armor. Along with an electric starter, familiar to modern motorcycles, this Desna is a motorcycle equipped with a kick starter. This means that a dead battery is never a problem.

Mirage

This motorcycle line "Desna"I liked, judging by the reviews, buyers nostalgic for Soviet times. Its cost starts from thirty thousand rubles. This inexpensive bike "Desna" is a motorcycle that is great for riding in the countryside. An improved version of the Chinese analogue of its engine has a working volume of up to 120 "cubes". The power of seven horsepower allows this motorcycle to accelerate to 80 km / h. The model also has drum brakes. The dashboard is the personification of the Soviet classics. The motorcycle has a small trunk in the back. The frame of the Mirage is equipped with protective arches and a central footboard.

Desna 125 Comfort

This motorcycle is adapted for sorties on Russian rough roads and for moving in urban conditions. In general, the Desna 125 Comfort is a light modification of the Mirage.

Changes in it were made by the manufacturer small. They relate mainly to the appearance of this motorcycle. It has changed color, and the rear position lamp is recessed into the facing body. In addition, the brackets for the passenger footpegs are fixed to the frame, not to the swingarm. The engine remains the same: it is a single-cylinder, four-stroke, with a power of seven horsepower and a displacement of 120 cubic meters.

Tricycle

There is a motorcycle in the Desna line that is somewhat different from the rest. This is the Tricycle 200. He drives confidently enough on almost any surface: both on a dry primer, and on grass or a blurred track. On asph alt, the Desna 200 Tricycle easily accelerates to 80km/h.

This model is designed primarily for hard work in rural areas. Its engine has a volume of 196 cubic centimeters and produces 13.9 liters. With. With a five-speed transmission, this is enough for the vehicle to carry up to three hundred kilograms of cargo in its folding body.

Leader in its class

Motorcycle "Desna 220 Phantom" has recently replenished the market of budget bikes of domestic production. It is perfectly adapted for hunting and fishing trips, and for an exciting country trip. This "Desna" is a motorcycle made in a retro design. It has a 200cc engine. Its power has been increased to twelve horsepower.

The technical features of the Desna 220 Phantom model are an electronically controlled contactless ignition system, as well as a five-speed gearbox. The bike is equipped with an oil filter and two oil coolers, which, judging by the reviews, do an excellent job with their task. The fuel tank is designed for eleven liters. The power supply system of the model is carburetor. The leader in its class - this is exactly what the Desna 220 Phantom motorcycle received.

Reviews

According to users, with fairly modest volumes, the engine of bikes produced by Velomotors has good traction at low revs. Another plus of all models are drum brakes.

A lot of positive feedback about the latest release - the Desna 220 Phantom motorcycle. Its vintage design, smallweight, wheels with universal tires and a fairly affordable price made this bike very popular. With low maintenance costs, this model has incredible capabilities. True, some are unhappy that it lacks a fuel gauge and a total odometer.