1. New 472 cc engine offers tremendous
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horsepower and torque characteristics.
Pro-Link" suspension with new linkage
ratios, new works-type valving and four
new compression damping adjustments.
Massive new 43 mm air-adjustable forks
have three compression damping adjustments.
Wide ratio four-speed transmission complements wide powerband for less shifting.
Big 38 mm carburetor.
New works-type lightweight plastic fuel
tank.
7. Lightweight wheel assemblies are
stronger thanks to new alloy rims and
redesigned hubs with magnesium alloy
backing plates and brake shoe bodies.
8. Exclusive Grid Pattern Reed valve'"
induction system.
9. New extruded aluminum alloy swing arm
pivots on needle bearings.
10. Maintenance-free outer rotor type
capacitor discharge ignition.
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