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Cycle News 1980 02 27

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THI e 10 Be A DIFFEReNT InTHe125C Can-Am would like to introduce you to a different kind of 125. Our new MX-6 125. It isn't another screamer. Its powerband is far fatter and flatter than the competition. It's built to get you off the line quicker, haul you aut of slow corners faster. And shave time off your laps by saving you shifts. In other words, it's an honestto-goodness 125 torquer. With 14 ft lbs of it lurking in the rear wheel at 8750 rpm. Along with 24 horse- power at a relaxing 9500 rpm. For years, 125 engine design has been heading in the opposite direction. Revs have gone higher and higher. Relative torque output has gone down, And 50 has rpli2~ili" __ ..... U.lil.llly. , . The answer has always been the rotary valve with its positive and efficient intake. But it took Can-Am and our Rota~ engine division to make It work. And put it in a beautiful handling bike that is one of the lowest riding longtravel 125's on the track. o 00 0') ,...-4 Can-Am would like to see you on an MX-6 125 this season. Things are going to be different. And we'd like you to help us make the changes., [DJ ill CD 0 c..... ~~~ 0 ~. ~. ~ weWlLLWIrt "Trad..-mark of Bombardier Limitc.'t'. 5

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