2007 Christini AWD Photo Gallery

There weren't any warning markers to give my brain that extra jolt of awareness but it mattered little as I hurtled forward in a state of trail-shredding bliss. I hoisted my weight forward and ripped the modded CRF250R's throttle to the stop. Check out our 2007 Christini AWD Quick Ride and 2007 Christini AWD Update

The internals of the bottom triple clamp have a lot more than your standard fork pincher. These small chains are how the power is split to each side of the wheel, a feature that eliminates any torque effect.

Hillclimbs are another obstacle that will feel the wrath of AWD.

Though it looks like a meat grinder, these counter-rotating bevel gears transfer the power from the horizontal drive shaft to the vertical shafts on each fork.

This is the kind of riding that we want to do with the Christini system.

According to this dyno graph provided by Christini Technologies, the power sapped by the mechanical system is minimal.

The new AWD system from Christini Technologies is really impressive in its natural environment. We caught up with this gang at a 24-hour event and found that trail riding is a whole new experience with some extra roost.

The spline bearings allow the fork to function normally. Jumps like this would be a little rough on a rigid frame.

Having the ability to switch the system off and on when needed is a bonus. It works well in demonstrating where AWD is useful and where it isn’t.

The EnduroCross wasn’t a real-world riding test by any means, but we were significantly impressed nonetheless. We think it will be even better outside of the Orleans Arena.

Having the damping effect on the steering is a good thing at high speeds but it wasn’t the greatest thing for trying to delicately pick through a rock garden. It takes some getting used to.

Christini used the North American World Enduro rounds to help prove reliability.

Christini AWD - Maxxis EnduroCross

This is exactly when the AWD comes into play. Straddling a log on a standard bike usually means rocking back and forth in an attempt to get traction at the rear or getting off and pushing. With the Christini system all a rider has to do is lean forward and go.

Christini AWD - Maxxis EnduroCross

One blurry photo of JC is all we have to prove he survived the pro EnduroCross course. Having the Christini AWD system was a big reason he even made it around the track.