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Cycle News 1992 02 05

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TI 1992 KX80 • Drilled front and rear disc help keep the brakes working bette r no matte r how sloppy t he t rack gets . • Higher compress ion rati o and added booster port result in the hottest 10<80ever. • Trick oval -shaped aluminu m silencer keeps the »-eight and noise down . • Improved ignition coil delivers a hotter spark for stronger engine performance. • Available in standard and big w heel sizes. 1992 KX125. • New cylinder and KIPS system feat ure a gui llotine -slide type exhaust valve for more prec ise port timing and a smaller, more compact cylinder assembl y. • New f loati ng fr ont brake disc helps keep the disc in alignment with the caliper. • The perimeter fr ame is even stiffer between the sw ingarm and steer ing head. • Larger -diameter clutch assembly . • New chassis geometry and slimm er body-work. • New cases feature modif ied t ransfer ports for better intake charge flow. • Longer- stroke engine helps th e 10<125 hook up for bette r accele rat ion . 19 9 2 KDX2 50/KDX2 00 • Both bikes feature crescent-slide carbs tha t speed intake velocity for quicker throttle response and improved low-end power. . • The KX-based KDX250 engine is specially tuned for enduro-type riding . Lots of low -end grunt for long hills and plenty of top -end for fire roads. • The KDX250 's tr ick perimeter frame and deep-drop tank carry the fu el load way down in the frame for excellent mass centra lizat ion. I See the 1992 KX/KDX Motorcycle

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