Cota 315 R

2001 Montesa Cota 315 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2001 Montesa Cota 315 R trial motorcycle, Montesa relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17.5 HP (12.8 kW) at 5,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 26 Nm (19.2 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 70.3 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 rpm) and peak power (5,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Cota 315 R measures 73 kg (161 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.17 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 650 mm (25.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,330 mm (52.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 2.7-liter (0.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.