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Cycle News 1978 04 26

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• • Can-Am* X-4 25 • power ander conlrol MX-4 is a whole new generation of motocrossers from Can-Am. 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. c " ::> 8- <, 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. ] 1'MO Engine RPMO /OO The suspension uses 38 rnrn Marzocchi front forks and a Take our rotary valve 250~ Its power peak is now 37.5'BHP. totally reworked swingarm with But a new longer stroke design Girling gas shocks set-up for brings that peak in at lower RPM just n 10 inchesof travel at and keeps it there longer with bot whee lots of torque lurking just beneath. See the 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 JJ '" J •• • I . , 11.

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