The MotoCoaster is a motorbike roller coaster at

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in Darien, New York. It was the park's first launch coaster, and was the first MotoCoaster by Zamperla to be installed in the

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, though the

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, a similar type of coaster with horse themed trains, was constructed around the same time and is currently operating at

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. The coaster installed at Darien Lake is actually the prototype coaster that was used for tuning and testing at Zamperla's factory in

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. The coaster was originally named the Orange County Choppers Motocoaster (OCC Motocoaster) when it first opened in 2008. Darien Lake partnered with the Orange County Choppers for naming rights for the coaster, along with a promotional giveaway of a custom painted OCC motorcycle, and a custom built bike to remain at the park. After the naming rights with Orange County Choppers expired, the name was changed to the MotoCoaster in 2010.

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External links

Darien Lake Official WebsiteZamperla Rides
Six Flags Darien Lake Roller coasters in New York (state) Roller coasters introduced in 2008 Roller coasters operated by Six Flags {{amusement-ride-stub