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Well? ~ The KDX is th e o nly 200c(" twostro ke end u ro bik e o ffered in the U.S., b ut that do esn ' t mean the KDX doesn ' t have a ny com pe titio n in its class. End uro- ized 125cc MXers are the KDX 's wo rst ene my, bu t it costs lots of money to ' co n ve rt a 'rn o to cro sse r i nto a co mpeti tive end uro bike, especia lly whe n yo u consi der th a t J a pa nese 125cc MX ers cos ts approximately 200 more than the KDX before adding a ll the enduro hardwa re. How ever, H usky o ffers a read v-to -race 125cc enduro bi ke for ro ug hly $150 less th an the KDX. So th ere is a choice. But for plain 01' fu n tra il rid ing a nd serio us end uro co mpetitio n, th e KDX is the bike to beat. It mi ght no t be a ll that ho t for high-speed trail riding Over wh oo ps and ru ts (leave th at for th e 125s), but for the tight, gna rly a nd ugl y endu ros, the kin d yo ur mot her warned you abo ut, the KDX is the per fect choice. It ca n ge t yo u to the fini sh even if yo u wish it wouldn't. . • .. ~ AY ~ 1st ...... 00 00 O'l ~ 0 c-r ..... .... ..- 0- ~ . Kawasaki KDX200-C3 Air-cooled. two-stroke. single Bore x stroke ... 66.0 x 58.0mm Displacement . •• • •• . • • • . 198cc Compression ratio • .. . . • •. 7.5:1 . Carburetor • . . • • •• 35mm Keihin Starting system . •• • Primary kick Ignition ... . . . . . . • : COl Lubrication . . . . . • . . . . . . Premix Primary drive ....• . Straight-c~t gear Final drive ... . ... • . #520 chain Frame . •. .. .. High-tensile steel. sem i-double cradle Rake N /A Trail : N /A Front suspension Kayaba telescopic fork Fork tube diameter .. ..•• 43mm Front wheel travel 10.6 in. Rear suspension •. . ..... Kayaba single shock; swingarm Rear wheel travel ...•.. 11 .4 in . Front brake ... . . . .• • • , • . • Disc Rear brake .. .. .. .. .. • ••. Drum Front tire . • . . . . . . . . 80/100-21 Dunlop · Reartire 100/100-18 Dunlop Claim ed dry weight '... 220.5 Ibs Wheelbase .. . .. .. . •• • • 56.7 in. Ground clearance . • • • • , 13 ,4 in . Fuel capacity .. . •• .. •. . 3 .3 gal. Seat height ....... •. . . 37.0 in . Colors Green and white Retail price . • . . • •. , • . . . $2249 LAKE SUGAR TREE Engine type PARK, AXTON , VA . • ALL THE FACTORY TEAMS. Kawas aki · Yamaha· Honda · Suzuki SATURDAY, APRIL 30 AMATEUR PRACTICE: 8:00 AM RACE STARTS: 9:30 AM 17 AMATEUR CLASSES • SUNDAY, MAY 1 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 9:00 AM PRO RACE STARTS: 1 :00 PM LOTS OF GRASS AND SHADE TREES AMATEUR DAY - APRIL 30 See DOUG DOMO KOS "The Wheelie King" Classes PEEWEE JUNIOR MINI SENIOR MINI SCHOOLBOY ATV* QUADS * 125 A, B. C 250 A, B, C OPEN A, B SENIOR SUPER SENIOR (*18 Years Of Age) ENTRY FEE - $15.00 ALL CLASSES Sign Up: 7-8 AM/Practice: 9-9 AM Races 9:30 AM (will not compete) Overnight Camping - $5 Per Night SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE BAND J. N.C. The KDX is a little too wide and can hang up in ruts rather easily. MOTOCROSS Located on State Roed 1/617. One Mile Off Of Hwy S8E. between Mortinsvill e & Donv ille . VA ~ ~ CAN HE WHEELIE AROUND THE LAKE SUGAR TREE 1 Y2 MILE COURSE? COME OUT AND SEE!! Want Ad Information 213/427-7433 DEAL.ERS IT'S TIME •.. To take adva nt age of our Husky sa ~e. Excellent motoreyt:les at excellent prM:8 S; New 1987 250 Enduro New 1987 430 Cross Country New 1987 500 Cross Country . 19881 at simila r savings SPECIAL 1988 510 Cross Country $30 3 0 $3 12 9 $3 22 9 • • •Coll Ch . d out th e new "While Hot " C.giv. 72 5MX . nd 250 MXt 1361 E. W.I••, Sl Pn.d.... CA (8181 449-ERIC ASK ABOUT OUR TRELLEBORG GUARANTEED SALE PROGRAM! No Risk Stocking On GREAT Off Road Tires. Call Today For Full Details! SPRING RIDING SEASON CELEBRATION OF VALUES All 1988 KTM Models In Stock New '87 12 5 MX KTM •••• • •• • ••• •••••• •••• , •• • $2,195. '87 250 MX KTM - 200 Mile$ • ••• • • •• •• •• • • ••••• , , $2 ,495. Used '88 CR250R Honda W i1h Pro Circuit Mods •• •• • • , • • $2,495. "All New Oil Road Motorcycles Feature H&H Handguard.& Rodiator Guords! C'.AG...V.A Husqvama @I &:.~ MAlCO Su_nslon - portln.c • Hellarc WeldinC Machine Shop - UPS Part. Daily 27