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Cycle News 1978 04 05

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Can-Am*MX-4250: power ander;:~nlrol~.~: MX-4 is a whole new generation of motocrossers from Can-Am. "tl c: ::l is. <, And the rest of the bike has been rethought so you can get the power to the track more predictably. The engine is repositioned in our new chromoly . frame for a lower c. of g. and easier cornering. The rear brake is now fully flotating and rod operated. We've restyled our seat, tank, footpegs and incorporated a "Disco-Jet" muffler in our exhaust system. 0 oS! .5 '" e0 2 , ::l I- . f! ··'4··..·· 250 CC . ~ 7'MO Engine RPMO /OO The suspension uses 38 mm Marzocchi front forks and a Take our rotary valve 250. Its totally reworked swingarm with power peak is now 37.5 BHP. Girling gas shocks set-up for But a new longer stroke design 10 inches of travel at brings that peak in at lower RPM just n and keeps it there longer with bot whee lots of torque lurking just beneath. See ilie new MX-4 250 at your Can-Am dealers. And while you're there, check out the new MX-4 370.. They both deliver a motocrosser's secret fantasy: Can- Am power and price under control. / ( ~'Trademarks of Bombardier Limited 3

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