Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

Two world-famous ~ngines _ins pire-two new trials bikes CAN-AM WINNING FORMULA A winning trials enginemust deliver exactly t he performance th e rider callsfor, at anyspeed, pulse by pulse. Two of t he best such engines in t he world are built by Can-Am's own Rotax division. So Can-Am has designed a pair of bikes t hat will usethe Trials 240 and the "Jumbo" 350 to the peak of t heir potential. With th eir light weight , f ine balance, rugged durabil· itv and surgically precise performance, t he new canAm 240Tand 350Thave everything it takes to win. Except you. Winning equals talent. plus a hefty dose of technology. Nowhere is th is more t rue than in Formula 250 roaoracing. And in Formula 250, Can-Am packagesthe technology that's winning the world. It's called the 250RR and awesome istoo sissy a word for it. Its power comesf rom Rotax. Rotary·valved, liquidcooled, dual contra-rotat tnq crankshaft exotica. Its handlingand perform ance come from superb design. Including a f rame f abricated from carbon f iber that is amazingly st rong, incredibly '. -.. . TECHNICAL DATA . ~ MXSERIES 12SMXL/C MODELS ENGINE 250 MXL/C , r " t OISPLACEMENT ' light (7 lbs.)and appropriatelv expensive. If you have t he t alent (and t he sponsor) necessary t o win in Formula 250, see your can-Am dealer. And stock up on t he right technology. ASESERIES 1 < SoOMX ·'2 . 't.. - l' '';; S 482.3 co, air cooled .~ S60 SONIC MX 200ASE 250ASE 2S0ASEL/C SOOASE 240 TRIALS 3S0TRIALS 250 ROADRACER 562.1 cc air cooie four-stroke 199.3 cc air cooled 248.4CC liquid cooled 248 cc liquid cooled 482.3 cc air cooled 234cc air cooled 349 cc air cooled 247,3 cc inhne tw in 85 mm 72mm 82mm 54mm 85 mm 57.5mm 66mm 54mm aoscn 80sch Premix 25,1 Premix 40,1 123.7 cc liquid cooled 248cc liquid cooled BORE 54 mm 72mm 85mm 89 mm 64.5mm 72 mm 72 mm STROKE .. 54 mm 61 mm 85mm 79.4mm 61 mm 61 mm 61 mm ICNITION Motoolat Kokusan CDI LUBRICATION Premix 40,1 FU EL Premium unleaded CLUTCH 6 plat es 7 plates 8 plat es TRANSMISSION 6 speed 5 speed 5 speed STARTINC Primary kick CARBURETOR Mikuni VM·34 Blng4 0mm - AIRFILTER , ., . SPARK PLUCTYPE . Twin air f oarn .. Nlppondenso COl Bosch COl Premix 25,1 Premix 40,1 Oi/pump Premium 1 octane) 98 . 5 plates ENGINE SPROCKET 13T 6 plates ]-plates 6 platesIdry) 6 speed - 6 speed 5 speed 6 speed 5 speed 6 speed Mlkuni 38 mm W275TZ 8 plates Mlkunl VM·34 Blng 40 mm Amal oeuorrc 36 x 2 N/A NGK W300TZ 7 plates 5 speed , BOSC h 6 plates Foam - SPARKPLUC NUMBER Bosch . 17T 14 T,. D8E5 35.5 cm 1 14'1 14 T 18 T W37025 13T ~ 11,8 L 1 Imp. gallons) 2,6 1 12 US gallons) 3 WEICHT,DRY 92.53 kg 1 204 pounds) SUSPENSION, front 40 mm, " , .. -:':' Marzocchi With P,ffero damping, Teflon bushings " , 151,1cm 159.5") 150.5 cm 1 59,3" ) 35 5 cm l14i FUEL CAPACITY .... . . , 17T 109.77 kg 1242 pounds» ~' TRAVEL 30 cm 1 11.8") SUSPENSION, rear White Power; cornpression and rebound adjustable; ; Quad Link IIprogressive reaction system ' 130.8 cm 1 51.5") 13,63 L 1 Imp. gallons) 3 (3,76 U5gallOl]>I 113 85 kg 1 251 pounds) ~1.1 5 kg ;~rl02.96 k9 I 23 po(mds) ~. .. 1227 pounds) ~ 12,76 U5 gallons) 35,5cm 1 14") N/A 76.2 cm 1 30") 31.1 cm 1 12.25") 15.2cm 1 6") 10 45 L 1363L 8.63 L 12.3 Imp. gallons) 13 Imp. gallons) 11 .9 Imp, gallon) 13,6 U5gallons) 1 U5 gallons) 1 3.6 2.28 U5gallons) 100.69 k9 1 222 pounds) 111.5 kg 1246 pounds) '.;4' - 133.35 cm 1 52.5") 74.93 cm 1 29.5") 37,5 cm 1 14.75") 10.45 L 1 Imp. gallons) 2,3 12 U5 gallons) ,76 9888 kg 1218 pounds) Bosch N/A of· -37.4 cm 114,75''- W300TZ W275TZ 15 T 14 T 96.5em 1 3B") sarerv seat SEATHEICHT W275TZ W300TZ 151,1cm 1 59.5") " CROUND CLEARANCE I Bosch NGK r CHASSIS WHEEL~SE Moto plat Premix 201 88,9 kg 1 196 pounds) ' 35 mm Marzocchi . 24,5 L 1 Imp. gallons) 5.4 16,47 USgallonS! 90 kg 1200 pounds) " 104,32 kg 1 230 counc e Marzocchi Wit h adjustable damping 16.5 cm 16.5") N/A MarZOCChi ' .' oecarc on nSlng rat e 15.24 cm 16") N/A < .. 31,97cm 1 12.59")132 cm 1 126") TRAVEL 32 cm 1 12.6") FRAME Reynolds 531 tu bln9 SWINCINC ARM Heat tre at ed aluminum Reynolds 531 ' Tubing Heat t reat ed aluminum FRONT TIRE Metzeler 3,00 x 21 Michelin 2.75 x 21 Michelin wets 10/64·18 RIMS Akront . ~ REAR TIRE camo acnoio Metzeler 5 10x 18 Metzeler 4,50 x 18 . magnesium Metzeler 450 x 18 Met zeler 510 x 18 Metzeler 4,50 x 18 Metzeler 5,10 x 18 Michelin 400 x 18 STEERINC HEADANCLE 28' Michelin wets 13/66-18 27' 26' BRAKES, front 140 mm drum 125 mm dru m Twin 260 mm Brembo DISC BRAKES, rear 140 mm drum 125 mmdrum 5ingle 230 mm arernbo tnsc CHAIN E.K, 520 H REAR WHEEL SPROCKET 50T 146 T CHAINADJUSTERS SPECIAL FEATURES ASESERIES I 40 T 134 T , snas carn Rotax engine With rota ry valve Induct ion. Kickstand. Resettable odometer. Quick serviceairbox. Muffler/spark arresto r. QUick detach rear wheel With snail cam chain adjustment, Enduro light ing ~ BOMBARDIER ~ aombarcer Inc. reserves rne r ight at any nm e to diScontinue or change specif icatio ns. designs. f eatures . models or ecu icment with out inCUrringobligat ion 480·439500 Utho ·d In canada I N/A sceciscanons apPly t o ReynOldS 531 fr am e roa d racer onlV can-am --lI °Registe red Trademark of Bo mba rdie r Inc. ' .' .' '. ' '

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