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Cycle News 1979 11 28

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s and handlebar brake levers. Just fold down the handlebars, and take it anywhere in the back ofyour car. (It won't leak gas or oil.) Here's a dirt bike ofanother color. Lime green, like its racing cousin, the KX80 mini (not shown). The KDX80 has a motocross frame and suspension, leading You-know-who is asking for a motorcycle for Christmas. Again. Maybe this year, you1l say yes. Go ahead. You're not really giving in, you're justgiving credit where it's due. To yourself, for bringing your kid up right And to ypur kid, for proving that he or she can handle the responsibility ofhaving a motorcycle. Now that you've made the frrst decision, you1l want to start your kid out right on a Kawasaki mini. Because Kawasakis are built by people who understand your child's riding needs. And we've got a bike for every beginning rider. • KDBOM '•" S it99 50 check our mini Christmas list (Have a good time giving.) Here's a good buy and a good bet for the beginning dirt rider. The KD80M is built tough, with a 79cc 2-stroke engine,5-speed transmission and primary starting, so it will start in any gear. With our 5uperlube injection, there's no premixing oil and gas. You might get attached to this trail bike yourself. The KV75 has an automatic clutch, 3-speed /, trans~ssion, KV75 48 axle front forks, a 16" front wheel, and an 82cc 2-stroke, reed valve engme. Look, it's a street bike. It's a dirt bike. It's the KM100 dual-purpose mini street-legal and dirt-safe. And its 99cc 2- stroke rotary valve engine goes a long way on a tank ofgas. *Manufacturers suggested retail price for the KDBOMorthe KV75, excludingfreight, dealer prep, title and taxes. Offer valid anly while suPPlies last. Available in U. S. and Canada. Prices slightly higher in Canada. Kawasaki believes in riding safely. Check local laws before you ride. MemberofAMA, MIC and MSF. Specifi· cations subjed to change without notice. Kawasaki Don't let the good times pass you . ", ~

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