They are in production now. Two will be in Colorado for the Colorado 500 at the end of the month. After the Colorado 500, one MIGHT be at Fun Wheels as a demo for a bit. If it can stay, It will be the VOR 450 Enduro version. ( I said might..right?) I'm certain someone will find out and post the details...:)
I'll pass on what I know as it happens. Right now I wish I had the extra bucks to grab one of the 2001 400 V- Crosses! Want that old frame with the high air box for trail riding. After riding the 503 that 400 felt like a 125! Lighter feel...less abrupt motor, just an awesome trail/enduro bike. I wouldn't trade away my 503 but the 400 would get more ride time if I had one. VOR kept that 400 motor for 2002 as well. Guess they have a 400, 450, and 530 in the enduro bikes. Electric start and oil pump are on the enduro's, but NOT the MX models as I understand it. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong!.:)
Dirt bike has an article on the new Vertimatti. Pretty interesting. On that Vertimatti you have to take the seat off to fill the gas tank. The lower center of gravity and more flexible ergonomics is the gain. Check out how the Vertimatti frame intersects the steering head. Interesting stuff. One thing Vertimatti knows how to do is build a bueatiful looking bike.
Dirt Bike did mention Massimo Monte and Antonio Rovelli who are STILL running VOR in this article. They covered accuratly how VOR and Vertimatti went different ways. Massimo Monte and Antonio Rovelli came from Yamaha and Honda of Italy. Cool folks. And avid riders as well. They also bring a business sense to VOR and don't have trouble getting capital when required. Lots of credibility with those guys. These VOR guys are going to around a while. :)