2024 Rieju Off-Road Two-Strokes First Look
Cycle News Staff | June 9, 2023
Rieju’s two-stroke MR Ranger, MR Racing and MR Pro off-roaders return for 2024 with a handful of notable updates.
2024 Rieju MR Pro
With all the MR models, the large multifunction cluster switch on the left side of the handlebar is a thing of the past. For 2024, the bulky turn signal/horn/high- and low-beam switch has been removed, a simple competition-oriented wiring harness has been installed. There is no more horn, odometer or extra wiring; only a start button, kill switch and headlight on/switch come standard.
The inline thermostat in the cooling system has been removed; the thermostat (which was subject to sticking) and the housing (which could melt under extreme conditions) have been completely replaced with a straight section of radiator hose for simplicity and reliability.
2024 Rieju MR Ranger
No more choke lever on the clutch master cylinder cap. The little flappy lever on the left side of the bars is gone, and the choke plunger resides on the side of the Keihin carb in its traditional position.
Exclusive to the MR Racing and MR Pro models is a switch to an FMF exhaust pipe and silencer that replace the Tecnigas system from last year.
They get updated 13/50 gearing, which Rieju says is “much better suited to enduro and trail riding” than the 13/48 combo that was standard on previous Racing and Pro models.
A FunnelWeb air filter is now standard equipment.
The Racing and Pro models also get competition “XC” front number plate and, of course, all-new graphics.
The new Riejus are expected to start shipping next week from Spain and will hit dealer floors as early as first week in July.CN
