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Two world-famous engines inspire two new trials bikes CAN-AM WINNINC FORMULA Winn ing equals t alent, plus a hefty dose of technology. Nowhere is th is more t rue t han in Formula 250 roadracing. And in Formula 250, Can-Am packages the techno logy that's winn ing the world. It's called t he 250RR and awesome is t oo sissy a word for it. Its power comes f rom Rota x. Rotary -valved, liquidcooled, dual contra- rotatinq crankshaft exotica. It s handl ing and performance come from superb design. Includ ing a frame fab r icated from carbon f iber t hat is amazing ly strong, incred ibly A winn ing trials engine mu st deliver exactly the performance t he rider calls for, at any speed, pulse by pulse. Two of the best such en· gines in the world are built by Can·Am's own Rotax div ision. So Can-Am has designed a pair of bikes that will use the Trials 240 and t he "Jumbo" 350 to the peak of their potential. With their light weight, . fine balance, rugged durability and surgically precise performance, t he new ca nAm 240T and 350T have . everything it ta kes to win. Except you . light (7 lbs.) and acoroori- atelv expenslve. If you have the talent (and the sponsor) necessary to win in Formula 250, see your Can-Am dealer. And stock up on the r ight technol ogy. TECHNICAL DATA 12SMXL/C MODELS 560 SONICMX 200 A5E 2484 cc , ;;;; 2~acc . liqUid cooled " liquid cooled . ENGINE ' ' BORE", 248cc liquid cooled 482.3 cc air cooled 562.1 cc air cooiec 199.3 ce four-stroxe air cooled 72 mm 85 mm 89mm 64.5 mm 72 mm 85 m m 79.4mm 61 mm 61 mm STROKE 54mm 61 mm IGNITION Mot oplat Kokusan COl . Nlppondenso COl I Premix 25,1 482.3 cc 234 ec air cooled air cooled 349 cc air cooled zz m m 85 mm 72mm 82 mm 54mm 61mm 85mm 57.5 mm 66 mm 54 mm soscn soscn COl Oil pump . aoscn 1237 cc liquid cooled 54 mm DISPLACEMENT Premix 40,1 LUBRICATION Premix 40,1 FUEL 6 plat es 7 plat es 8 plates TRANSMISSION 6soeed 5 speed 5 speed 5 speed 6 speed Blng 40 m m Mikuni 38 mm I Prem ix 25,1 Mlk" ni VM·34 247.3 cc inline twi n Motopla t Premix 20,1 Prem ix 40,1 Premium unleaded CLUTCH 2S0 ROAO RACERT 240 TRIALS 250ASELIC Premium (98 oct anel 5 plates 7 plat es 8 plat es 6 plat es Hllat es 6 plates Idryl 6 speed 5 speed 6 speed 5 speed 6 speed Blng40mm 6 plat es Arnal ST ARTING Primary kick CARBURETOR Mlkunl VM·34 AIR FILTER TWIn air foam Foam Bosch NGK SPARK PLUGTYPE NG K Bosch oeuorto 36 x 2 N/A I Bosch Bosch W300TZ W275TZ ENG INE SPROCKET 13 T 14 T D8E 5 W300TZ W275TZ N/A W37025 14 T . 17 T W300TZ 15 T 14 T 18 T 13T 17T 150.5 em 1 59.3'" SPARK PLUG NUMBER W275TZ 151.1 cm 1 59.5'" CHASSIS 151.1 cm (59.5'" WHEELBASE 130 8 cm (51.5") 74.93 cm (29.5'" 96.5 cm (3B" Saf ety seat SEAT HEIGHT . GROUND CLEARANCE FUELCAPAC ITY 37.5 cm 1 75") 14 37.4 em 1 14.75"1 35.5 cm 114") 3S.5em (14") 133.35 cm 1 52.5") 3S.5em 114", 98.88 kg (218 pounds) 109.77 kg 1 242 oound si WEIGHT, DRY 92.53 kg 1 204 pounds) SUSPENSION, f ront 76 2cm I30") 31.1 em (12.25'" 10.45 L 12.3 Imp gallonsl 12.76 USgallonsl 11.B L (2.6 Imp. gallonsl 1 12 USgallons' 3 N/A , 13.63 L (3 Imp. gallonsl (37 6 USgallonsl (2.76 U5gallons) 113 85 kg 1251 oound si 101.15 kg 1223 POund Sl 102.96 kg 1227 pounds) 100 69 kg 1222 ooundsi 15.2cm 1 6") 10 45 L 1363L 863 L 12.3 Im p. gallon5l 131mp gallon5l (1.9 Imp. gallon) . 1 6 USgallons) 3 (3.6 U5 gallon5l (2.28 U5 gallons' 111.5 kg 1246 pounds) 40mm. Marzocchi with P,ffero dam ping; Tef lon bushings 88:9 kg (196 pound s) 24.5 L (5.4 Imp gallon5l 16.47 U5 gallonsl 90 kg 1200 pound s) 104.32< g (230 pound s' 35mm Marzocchl Marzocchl With adju stab le damPing TRAVEL 30 cm 1 11.8"1 16.5 em 16.5") N/A SUSPENSION, rear Whit e Power; compression and rebound adjustable; Quad un k IIprogressive reacti on syste m Marzocchi oeca rbon riSing rat e 15.24 cm I6") N/A 131.97 em 1 12.59",1 32 cm (12.6'" TRAVEL 32 em 11 2.6"1 FRAME Reynolds 531 t ubing SWINGING ARM Heat t reat ed aluminum Reynolds 531 . Tubing Heat creat ed alum inum FRONT TIRE Met zeler 300 x 21 MIchelin 2.75 x 21 Mich elin Wet s 10/ 64·18 RIMS Akron t REAR TIRE Met zeler 4.50 x 18 Campagnolo magnesium Met zeler 5.10 x 18 Met zeler 4.50 x 18 Met zeler 5.10 x1 8 Met zeler 4.50 x 18 STEE RINGHEADANGLE 28' Met zeler 5.10 x 18 Michelin wets 13/66-18 Michelin 4 00 x 18 27' 26' BRAKES, front 140 mm drum 125 mm drum TWin260mm BRAKES , r ear 140mm dru m 125 mrn orum CHAIN E.K. 520 H REAR WHEE SPROCKEl 50T L . 146T CHAIN ADJUS TERS ~ BOMBARDIER 480·439 500 ut no'din canada srernoo oisc 34 T N/A t seeemcanons apPlyto Reynolds 531 frame road racer only Rot ax engine With rotary valve Induction. KICkstan d. Resect ble odometer. Quick service airbox Muf f lerl spark arresto r. a QUickdeta ch rear wheel with snail cam chain aQiustm enc. Enduro light ing Bombardier Inc. reserves the righ t at any ti me to dISccntmue or change specifIcat ions. designs. f eatures. m od els or eauipmen t Without incurring obligation. 5lngle 230 mm 140 T Snail cam SPECIAL FEAT URES ASESERIES aremoo oisc ~ - can-3m " · Reglste red TradEmarl< o f Bom bardi er Inc