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Cycle News 1982 02 24

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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1. New 472 cc engine offers tremendous 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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. CR480R

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