Acquired from the estate of collector Mike Owens, this Pursang Mk8 was the recipient of a full restoration before joining the Carter Collection stable. By the time this 1975 Mk8 version arrived, the migration to long-travel suspension was on, so we see moved-up shocks making their first appearance on a Bultaco. riders were calling 'rough scrambles,' a sport that would soon morph into motocross. 8 is from 1975, he first year of moved-up rear shocks.
This low-hours, atching-numbers 125 Pursang Mk. Introduced in 1965, the Bultaco Pursang quickly became a favorite mount for what U.S. Description 1975 Bultaco 125 Pursang From the estate of motorcycle collector Mike Owens, o-owner of the Heroes & Legends traveling motocross museum. At the Spanish Grand Prix, his first race on the world stage, Pomeroy shocked the established order by riding his Pursang 250 to the overall victory, simultaneously become the first rider ever to win his debut motocross GP, the first American to win a GP, the first American to lead the MXGP point standings, and the first rider of any nationality to win an MXGP on a Spanish motorcycle. In 1973, at age 20, Pomeroy served notice that America would be a coming force in international motocross, previously the domain of European riders. The 250 was a single-cyclinder 2-stroke, 5 speed that put out approximately 35 hp. This particular bike is a restored 1975 model 250. The Pursang was available in several engine sizes, including 125, 250, 360 and 370cc's. motocross fans, the words Bultaco Pursang conjure up fond images of the late Jim Pomeroy. One of Bultaco’s most successful models, especially in the US, was the Pursang.
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