Motorcycle specifications Mash400 Desert Force 2020 My legionnaire

After the 400 Force model, Mash returns to the forefront of tactical action with another special series: the Desert Force. The same recipe is used, this time with the illusion of Saharan lands as the theater of operations.

the mono shakes a little, vibrates at the top, and is as dark as night. At dawn, once the palm shadows have been destroyed by the zenith, Mash's full vintage roadster seems to have returned from Fort Saganne. It's not the color of sand, but of desert-hardened legionnaires. As a certain French singer once said, it smells of warm sand.

but if you look closely, you'll find that the Mash 400 Desert Force takes the essentials of the previous Force and gives it a beige finish, with a few well-thought-out accessories. Top of the list, of course, is the passenger seat, spring-mounted with its front grab bar. Even my great-grandfather's Terrot didn't have such a thing. The Mash responds to the practical, adventurous suitcases of the big trail bikes ready to cross the country with a 10-liter jerry can on the left and a fabric pannier on the right. These items and their holders come as standard.

as are all the leatherette parts, which add an undeniable touch of style. The belt on the tank transforms into a cartridge pouch, then secures a piece of pannier. The perfect place for a ration or survival kit. We also give credit to certain details, which show that the firm from Beaune works its subject with attention. It's not just the tank, frame and mudguards that are painted, but also the rims, headlamp grille and airbox covers - the effect of the camembert box on the right is always nice. Knee-grips adorn the fuel tank. As for the front axle, it's not the unique 280 mm brake disc or the fork diameter (41 mm) that stand out, but the presence of a false number plate in the style of the first half of the twentieth century.

on the other hand, as with the previous limited series, it's hard to accept the digital instrumentation. Such a mismatch is hardly conceivable on a motorcycle that looks like it's come out of a "Lawrence of Arabia II". Which, let's not forget, was mainly a Brough Superior.
Although Mash recently introduced a new engine (650) to its range, the Desert Force doesn't yet accept it, and takes the 27-hp 397 cm3 as its own. Backed up by 3.05 mkg, the machine is ideal for touring and parade riding. Don't be too demanding, though, as this is an old-fashioned block that's more complacent than brave.

as always, Mash's pricing policy is enticing. The 400 Desert Force is priced at just under 5,000 roros. The desire effect is accentuated by a limited production run of exactly 103 units.

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