Motorcycle trials is one of the oldest of all organised motorcycle sports, though the sport has evolved over the years into ‘observed’ trials as we know it today. As sections have become more and more complex and demanding, so the machinery used has developed to become ever more sophisticated. Traditionally, Spanish manufacturers such as Montesa, Bultaco and Ossa were leading trials bike manufacturers and examples of their machines are still very popular. Modern European manufacturers include Gas Gas, Beta, Scorpa and Sherco, whilst Japanese bikes have rarely enjoyed the same dominance of the sport as they have in other disciplines such as motocross or road racing.
