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(Above) The 1984 CR80 featu;es different handling traits, more power
and travel than last year and an ATAC valve.
(Above) Yamaha's new YZ80 looks identical excepting new decals. Internally it is said to be much different. Displacement is up three cc's to 82cc.
(Above) KX260 is said to be faster and more forgiving than 1983 model.
Lower seat height and new chassis aid turning. Suspension looked plush.
Seat is blue. (Below) New KX80 has KYB fork, two more ponies and a disc
front brake. Too-soft front end of 1983 is said to be cured.
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(Above) Kawasaki's KX126 has different pla.stics and frame. Engine
appears identical to Jeff Ward's works bike with paint on it. They ran well.
(Below left) A closer look at the KX80 disc brake. It's smaller than the
126's brake. (Below right) A look at the KX125 engine. Head and cylinder
are all-new.
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