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ummer isn't even over yet, and it's already time to start deciding which of the 1996 MX bikes tickles your fancy. It seems like the new bikes arrive sooner with each passing year, and as this issue goes to press, many of these machines will be rolling onto dealership floors. To help you choose from the latest crop of motocross machinery, we've gathered all of the information currently available and highlighted the changes that each of the bikes has undergone. Keep in mind that several smaller manufacturers will be releasing new MXers as well. Look for information on those machines in our Annual 1996 Buyer's Guide in issue #50. S _c or the ~rst time in se~ral jo1lars, more than ).lst 'bold new graphics' highlight the CASD. An all·new kame is the biggest news, as the stronger, more-rigid chassis is designed to better har· ness the already awesome power of the potent CABO motor. All-new kont and rear suspension - in ~rted 37mm cartridge-type Slowa bIks and a larger S10wa shock - handle the bump absor,aion duties. A new ppe F and motor. New bodyonly changes made to the shiA drum are the work completes the IBCkage. 8111 J.~i~;~~ Honda CR80R Expert LIlt PrIce $3099 DIiIJ*h:-ent 83cc EngIne type LlquId-cooIed singlecyIInder~ Bore x 8Ir'ok8 47 x 47.8mm Compression ratio 8.4:1 28mm plston-valve Solid-state CD ClIrburetlon ignition Transmission speed. . StartIng aystInI Fuel C8p8CIIy WIIn"... s.t height ... Front tint ........ • RI....... . t=n.1I .....1 6 KIck 1.5 gal. 51.2 in. 34.3 in. 7W100 x 19 8Ur'100 x 16 1o.alll. 11 In. DIlle t=a.lr ........................ DiIc d...,...•.•...••.••.. CJIBn ~~ nz'.. _# ~... onda enters the Super Mini class wars with their CASO Expert. The bike is basically the same as the all-new standard CASO, with the ob vious addition oflarger 19- and 16-inch front and rear wheels. aJt don I think .br a minute that )OU can buy a standard CASO, slap on bigger wheels and get the same result - the CASO Expert ~atures sti ~r .brk s~ngs and a 30mm longer swingarm to accommodate the larger wheels. As' of jo1lt, /-bnda has no plans to o~r a 100cc c;linder kit. H lready considered by many to be the most-potent 125cc MXer, the CR125 has undergone se ~ral changes in the engine department that /-bnda claims result in imp-o~d low- to mid-;range power. A lighter pston, a largerIiOlume air-cleaner connecting tube and altered A sca~nging-port timing handle the motor relisions. (ii5a~~ Kajo1lba suspension components grace both ends of ~ ...... ~ i 30 the CR125, and Iarger-diameter .brk cartridges are claimed to imp-o ~ the ride up konf. QJt back, relised I9Iling specs are accomp!lllied l;Iy a sti~r shock s~ng. 7he Kajo1lba shock now ~res both high- and low-speed compression ad,AJstments.