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Cycle News 2004 01 28

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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THE HOTTEST NEW FOURSTROKE ON THE TRACK The motocross wo rld is about to get sha ke n up in a big way. Introducing the incre d ible , all-new RH -Z250, a fou r-stroke motocross bike destined to dominate the competition and re-write the record books. Featuring the most advanced new fou,,"stroke technology, the RH -Z250's powerplant is unbelievably light and compact. Just as impressive, it has less engine braking than any other four-stroke motocrosser - and thaes something you can tum directly into faster lap times. The RH-Z250 is also extraordinarily light, and it has an ideally designed riding position so you can take on jumps with total confidence. The all-new RH -Z250 - the hottest new four-stroke on the track - will leave the competition fighting for second ~ place. • Incr edib ly light d ry weight of 203.5 Ibs. is a resu lt of com pact semi- dry sump lubrication design, extensive use of titanium. magnesium and aluminum enginecomponents and lightweight chassis constructio n • Wide and strong powerband. matched by easy-to-control four-stroke characteristics . Ignition timing and crankshaft inertia selected for optimum engine braking characteristics • Over-square bore x stroke allows stro ng and re liable top-end performance. while a rev limiter prevents over-revving RM - Z250 4 - STROKE YELLOW \N\AIW rllrl~n~~_com • Easy starting, hot or cold. thanks to an automatic centrifugal decompression system. a carburetor with hot start circuit and a hot start leve r integrated with the clutch lever New swingarm with tapered. hydro- form ed beams features a cast bracket behind the shock to suit the new suspensfon linkage system

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