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Suzuki Burgman 650
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s a biking magazine it’s easy to overlook commuter based machinery in favour of out and out sports bikes so when Suzuki offered us the opportunity to ride the 650 Burgman executive to the MX GP last month, we jumped at the opportunity… The look on the faces of motorists as you blitz past them at 160kays an hour is absolutely priceless. This is no ordinary scooter – it’s more like a zooty space ship for blitzing through the traffic in abso-
lute comfort… With a 638cc eight-valve, twin-cylinder engine fed by electronic fuel injection, the Burgman 650 includes a trick continuously-variable transmission that allows the rider to select one of three modes, including power automatic, normal automatic, and manual shift. These options make the Burgman scooter more sophisticated than just about any motorcycle currently available. This is an indication of how important scooters have become in Europe,
where large-displacement scooters are becoming somewhat commonplace. We put more than 500 kays on our test unit, and had an absolute blast. We laughed at the guys crouched over on their superbikes on the way to Nelspruit – lets face it, most of them are not too comfortable over a long distance. The Burgman is closer to a cruiser with the added benefit of a step through design. The ability to move your feet around on the floorboards of the Burgman significantly increases comfort. The fact that you are entirely protected from the wind by the large fairing and screen was appreciated as we overtook the guys
taking a smoke and stretch break under the bridges. The ergonomics on the Burgman are faultless, built for speed and comfort, with the handlebars at a reasonable height and distance from your seating position. The instrument display is very thorough, with analog tach, speedometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, LCD odometer/tripmeters and a clock. The dash also provides a DC electrical-accessory outlet as standard equipment. Once underway, the low centre of gravity created by the scooter layout makes the Burgman feel nimble, but stable – and the feeling of speed and accel-
eration is really quite good fun. There are handling benefits associated with placement of the engine so low in the frame. One of these is during aggressive braking, where a traditional motorcycle will typically exhibit a fair amount of fork squat, while the Burgman stays remarkably flat - creating very little dive forward during braking. Those brakes are extremely impressive. With three discs (one rear and two forward), the Burgman 650 hauls itself down quickly and controllably. Like a To page 2/
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/From page 1 bicycle, you use your hands to operate both the front and rear brakes on the Burgman 650. Hand braking allows a finer level of control. As your feet relax, the automatic transmission does all the work. We tried all of the modes available from the fancy transmission, but ultimately left the transmission in the “normal” automatic mode. The bike did not seem to accelerate any quicker using the other modes, although the manual mode did allow finer control of engine braking and midcorner gear selection. The transmission worked flawlessly during our test. Similar to a quality automobile transmission, shifts were smooth but decisive, and kick-down for passing seemed to work well enough. Acceleration is plentiful, nothing like a Hayabusa, but way cool for a humble scooter… On the earlier Burgman models, riders tended to complain about the wind buffeting your helmet around. Suzuki has very thoughtfully covered this complaint with a very snazzy electronically operated screen. Hit the switch at speed, and the screen raises to stop the wind. Slower riding – lower it again. Very cool…
But that is not all that opens and shuts – if you are worried about clipping a car as you cruise between the stationary traffic, they give you a button that will fold the mirrors in, making the scoot narrower. Told you this thing is cool… The rest of the Burgman impresses. One of the most impressive aspects of the Burgman 650 is its luggage capacity. The underseat storage is plenty big enough for two large full-face helmets, for instance, and there is plenty of additional storage in the dash area. The Burgman 650 never did anything unexpected from the standpoint of handling. It corners pretty well (you have to remember that it only has little wheels) and remains impressively stable at all speeds. Conclusions: Absolutely fantastic fun. One of the most practical scoots that we have ridden to date – and all of the electric gizmo’s just add to the appeal. Would we like one – aw yes please – just need to chat to the bank manager verrrry nicely. R95350.00 Suzuki SA (011) 974-1200
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ovember 2, 2008 at the new Portimao race track in Portugal, may prove to be Troy Bayliss’ last appearance on a Ducati Superbike. By that time he should have secured his third World title, and that, plus his famous one-off win at Valencia on the 990cc Desmosedici are the legacy and legend that he will leave behind; The Troy Story. So how to replace him? Ducati were lucky that they ‘found’ a rider of equal determination to replace their Carl Fogarty, last time. Can they do it again? Prime candidate would have to be Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne. Once one of Ducatis favourite sons, winning both the British Superbike title and scoring an imperious ‘double’ at Brands Hatch that same year ( as a wildcard),
impressive but he then wandered off in to the racing wilderness signing for first, the impossible to ride Aprilia ‘Cube’ and then for a team in meltdown, Sito Pons’ Camel Honda. Not the first (or last) rider to be bitten by the second-hand MotoGP bike syndrome. Returning to Britain he has raced both Suzuki and Honda 1000s with mixed results before returning to the fold; riding for the Colin Wright/Darrell Healey Ducati squad. In a re-run of 2003, Shakey has won six races and taken two second places to build an impressive points lead that he can now defend. One problem; Shakes will be 32 years old this year, not that age is a barometer of pace, just ask 39 year old Bayliss! If he has that indomitable aggression and determination required of the
number one Ducati rider is still to be determined but don’t forget that he also rode for Kenny Roberts and Kenny doesn’t suffer fools! Then we have the list of Italians queuing for the best ride outside MotoGP. Michel Fabrizio blows hot and cold, Max Biaggi? That would be a gamble; the publicity alone would be worth his (considerable) signing on fee, but can he produce the results? Two years with a works Suzuki and privateer Ducati have produced relatively mediocre results, certainly by Ducatis high standards but a switch to the works squad may just be the tonic needed. Also 37 years old. Lorenzo Lanzi? No, he’s had his chance. Niccolo Canepa? Still too inexperienced. Americans? If Ben Spies is the
best they can muster then the answer is also no, isn’t an old Aussie guy still drilling them over there? MotoGP refugees may be a fertile job centre but both Colin Edwards and Chris Vermeulen have improved their form lately and have had extended contracts offered to them. Nicky Hayden would probably want a MotoGP ride but I’ll bet he is available. In Supersport there is only really Andrew Pitt, he obviously had ambition to ride in Superbike, remember his fury when Troy Corser ‘stole’ his Yamaha ride? But he is not a Ducati man. No they have to give Shakey a chance.
What is the Quads 4 Quads Charity Ride? It is a social family ride in the dirt – all the way from Thunder Valley in Brakpan to Cane Cutters resort in Ballito and back again. The ride raises funds for the QuadPara Association of SA. (QASA) Fundraising Number: 0008811 Last year, the riders raised 1.2 million for the organisation. Dates: The plan is to leave JHB on Thursday the 25th of September, Arrive in Ballito Sunday the 28rd. Then we leave Ballito again on Thursday the 2nd and back in JHB on the 5th October. You can either ride down, or up, or you can do both if you are very brave. Briefings and registration will be the day before the ride kicks off. Who can come? Anyone really – as long as you have an offroad bike, quad, go-kart or side-by-side. We do suggest nothing less than a 200cc though. Do we need a backup? We prefer it if you have a bakkie for backup – say 1 bakkie and trailer per five riders. MAN Trucks send along a truck or two so if you cannot shake any of your mates up to come along, we will make sure that you are looked after. Backup vehicles do not travel along the same route as the bikes and quads. Is it technical? There are sections that are slightly technical, but the bulk of the ride is easy with beautiful scenery. There is approximately 15kays of tar on the whole route, the rest is in the dirt. Do we load and tow on any of the sections? No – you ride the whole way. The total distance is just more than 900 kays with sleepovers in the towns and villages in between. Do We Need to take our own food? Bring snacky things and pocket money, but dinners, lunches and breakfasts are all included in the entry fee. Accomodation en route?: Your fee includes camping the whole way, so bring along your tents and camping gear. You may, however book into bed and breakfasts all along the route. Those details are on the booking forms. What about petrol? There are petrol stations every 100 kays – so bring along fuel money – roughly R600 per bike per direction – depending on how thirsty your bike is – and how high the petrol price goes… . If you cannot do 100 kays on a tank, strap a spare 2 litre to the carrier. What if we have an accident? Netcare911 send along two or three medics to ride with us. Polaris SA supply backup quads. Helicopters and ambulances are on standby along the whole route. Breakdowns: Last year we had a bike shop or two with us. They took care of all of the breakdowns along the trail. More serious damage was loaded on the trucks and repaired in the towns. Carry the odd spare like master links, puncture kits, cables and tubes. If you have any queries, or if you would like to come along, contact Sinead at: dirtads@mweb.co.za or 072-765-1855. The Quads 4 Quads ride i8for such a great cause. For booking forms, please contact the organizers: foleyg@ mweb.co.za or on (011) 979-1239. Space is limited. Bookings are open
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GENERAL INTEREST 4 CitiBike BMW Motorrad CAPTURING THE contests BEIJING OLYMPICS ISDE
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fter years of preparation and anticipation for organisers and athletes alike, the 2008 Beijing Olympics draws to a close this weekend following a mesmerising 14 days of competition. Where the athletes have been pushed to the limits in their respective sports, broadcasters have faced a mammoth task, bringing the Games to an expectant worldwide television audience. Central to this effort have been people such as Gustavo Cuervo who, along with his colleagues and a fleet of BMW K 1100 LT machines, has helped provide television coverage of some of the most exhilarating sports at the Olympics. Gustavo is no stranger to motorcycle adventures. Since riding through
Kenya, Tanzania and Niger aboard a BMW R 90 S over 25 years ago, he has enjoyed some staggering motorcycle expeditions that have taken him through 80 countries, spanning five continents. After completing his most recent ride – a 6,000-kilometre tour of China aboard an F 800 GS – Gustavo arrived at the Olympics in Beijing ready to undertake an adventure of a different nature. He would be the person responsible for ensuring fans of road cycling, triathlon, marathon and walking would be able to witness the competition, by transporting cameramen aboard his K 1100 LT right into the middle of the action. In doing so, he has helped to provide the potential worldwide television audience of 3.5 billion people with a firstperson perspective of these exciting sports disciplines. “I’ve worked for Spanish television for around 25 years, usually riding motorcycles with cameramen sitting behind me covering the action,” says Gustavo, a journalist in his native Spain. “I worked at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000, Athens in 2004 and now Beijing in 2008. I ride the motorcycles that are used for filming the marathon, triathlon, and cycling events – 11 events in total. In Beijing I have been part of a team including Chinese, Belgian, French and Spanish people, and we all work together to provide the television
footage that will be broadcast worldwide. It’s a fantastic experience, but it’s very hard work. On days where there is a race to cover, I normally work for around 12 hours, but even on the days off, we test the equipment and do practice runs.” Gustavo admits that the riding involved can be very demanding. Laden with a cameraman, plus the wires and technology required to transmit live pictures, the K 1100 LT has to cope with a total weight of up to 500 KG. And when covering events such as ‘racewalking’, speeds rarely exceed seven miles per hour (11 km/h), meaning bike control is paramount. However, Gustavo reveals that the K 1100 LT is a capable machine, even at low speeds. “Although the BMW K 1100 LT is not the newest model, it is one of the most suited to the task in hand. Because the events that I cover each differ in the style of riding that is needed, you need a very versatile bike that is comfortable at low and high speeds and that can carry heavy weights as well. “There aren’t too many modifications to the bike, apart from all the cables that are needed to transmit the pictures! The main thing to remember is that the bike is much heavier than standard because of all the equipment, so to avoid the unlikely problem of overheating, a second fan has been in-
stalled,” he adds. With a strong background in covering road cycling, Gustavo has a special place in his heart for the sport. “My normal day-to-day job is managing a team of motorcycles for the cycling Tour of Spain,” he says. “I’ve also ridden for the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia. Cycling is the most interesting sport to cover as the speed that the guys achieve on two wheels, without an engine, is amazing! The challenge is to position the motorcycle in the areas where the action is and capture the essence of the sport, without getting in the way of any of the competitors.” Away from the blood, sweat and tears of Olympic competition, Gustavo believes that China – still an enigma to the majority of the western world – offers some fantastic motorcycling opportunities. “People visit who visit China tend to stay around the east coast, visiting places like Beijing and Shanghai,” he says. “Very few people consider broadening their horizons and getting off the beaten track and because the country is so vast, there are so many surprises to be seen. The Gobi desert for example is simply breathtaking. There is some fantastic motorcycling to be enjoyed.” But for two weeks in August, Beijing has been at the subject of the world’s glare. Almost 11,000 athletes have competed for 302 gold medals, with over 20,000 members of the media poised to capture every second of action. The Games have once again brought the world closer together, and for the first time in recent memory China has opened its doors and staged an event on an epic scale. Gustavo, a veteran of three Olympiads, believes the Chinese people have done a remarkable job. “The overall feeling in Beijing is happiness. The Chinese people are delighted to have the Olympics in their country and are very welcoming. Having been to every Olympics since Barcelona in 1992 I can honestly say that I think that Beijing 2008 has been the best Olympic Games that I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing.”
The International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) is one of the best known off-road motorcycle events in the world and on 1 September, three BMW Motorrad riders will be lining up at the start in Serres, Greece, on factory G 450 X sport enduro machines. Sweden’s Anders Eriksson will be joined by Finnish legend Kari Tiainen on the works BMWs and Xacob Agra from BMW Spain, and all three riders will represent BMW Motorrad in the ‘Manufacturer’ category, as well a representing their individual countries at the famous competition to be held this year in northern Greece. The ISDE is the oldest off-road motorcycle competition on the FIM calendar and has been thrilling fans for almost 100 years. The first ISDE was held in 1913 in England and it has taken place at various locations every year since, with the exception of war years. The early events became legendary for testing machines and their riders to the limit, and BMW had a notable involvement in the ‘20s and ‘30s. Eighty-one years ago, in 1927, a BMW engineer celebrated the company’s very first off-road success up against all the leading motorcycle brands of that era. Rudolf Schleicher won the ISDE on the R 37 he himself had designed, showing complete self-belief in not only his engineering expertise, but also his riding skills! This victory brought the motorcycle brand from Munich overnight fame due to the enormous press response to the victory. In the thirties, BMW factory riders achieved impressive success in international six-days races, making the general public aware of the robustness, endurance and power of the machines from Bavaria. In fact, the serial production of the now ubiquitous telescopic fork – itself a BMW development – was ultimately only possible due to the merciless testing carried out at tough sports events, such as these. In recent years, the ISDE has been held all over the world, in countries such as Australia, the USA, Brazil, New Zealand and last year in Chile. For 2008, this ‘Olympics’ of motorcycling will be held for the first time in Greece from 1-6 September and more than 450 riders from 33 countries will be participating, including 27 World Trophy Teams, 16 Junior Trophy Teams, four women’s teams and 75 club teams. The six-days event will be held in the mountainous area of Serres and will see the best enduro riders in the world do battle in various teams representing countries, clubs and manufacturers. Riders can also participate individually, but always under the flag of their own country. Over the six days, this supreme test of rider and machine will see Eriksson, Tiainen and Agra cover in excess of 2,000 kilometres of off-road competition on Greece’s mainly rocky terrain. For more information on this year’s International Six Days Enduro, please visit www.isde2008.gr
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BOBBY IDOLS “MUST HAVE PRODUCTS” Bobby Idol let’s you know just which products you should be buying. This week it’s Shoei and One Industries
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are also the official sponsors to the AMA Kawasaki Superbike team and the Moto GP Kawasaki team. One Industries, a motocross apparel and gear brand, now bring you a full range of Monster Energy team gear. Everything from helmets to socks. This stuff is really ‘sick’ and is a must have. If you are interested in the gear head on down to Full Throttle in Edenvale or Randburg and check out the full range.
nless you’re either blind or deaf (probably both) you’ll have heard of Monster Energy Drink, a direct rival to RedBull. Since its introduction back in 2006 they have taken the world by storm, particularly in the USA where they sponsor the AMA Supercross series as well as a host of top teams and riders such as Ricky Carmichael, Bubba Stewart, Grant Langston and many more. They
HEY! SUPERSPORT! WHERE’S THE TT?
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Shoei XR1000 features: • PENETRATION-RESISTANT The penetration test of dropping a 3 kg cone test striker through a height of 300 cm is conducted, although it is not required by European helmet standards. • ERGONOMICALLY SHAPED SHELL Enables a more enveloping fit toward the bottom opening, allowing improved streamlining and a smarter appearance at the same time. • REMOVABLE INTERIOR Plush removable, washable interior with Dry-Cool®liner material utilizes micro water cells to improve moisture and heat transfer. Keeps the head dryer and cooler. • BREATHGUARD Removable breath guard helps reduce fogging by deflecting breath away from the face shield area. • CHIN VENT Two position vent with integrated charcoal filter: half open directs the airflow down, full open for visor demist function.
Without fail every year for as long as we can remember (remember pre-DSTV days?) Supersport has shown the annual Isle of Man TT races. A difficult event to capture, the event was normally presented in an hour or two long highlights package. Always entertaining, the scenery alone was worth watching, providing the rain stayed away! So where is it this year? We have that sinking feeling that a decision has been made....... Complaints please to: info@supersport.co.za, +27 11 686 6000
MLADIN DISQUALIFIED FROM VIR WINS FOR CRANK IRREGULARITIES
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n the next couple of weeks we are going to review the best helmets on the market at the moment and just why you should buy them and what makes them so unique. We started off with the new Arai range (CitiBike 05 August). This week we look at the new Shoei XR1000 replica’s. This is a new style for 2008 and for all you Kagayama fans out there it’s a must have. Shoei is one of the top makes when it comes to helmets and over the years has been worn by many a world champion including Wayne Rainey, Scott Russell, Eddie Lawson and many more... Top superstars such as Chris Vermuelen, Toni Elias, Rioyuchi Kiyonari, just to name a few, all protect their heads with the Shoei XR1000 helmet. Shoei is also well represented in our SA Championship with top riders such as Clinton Seller, Tertius De Lange and Brad Stark all wearing Shoei. Now does it work? Well just ask Mr Kagayama himself. Over the last couple of years Mr Kagayama has tried and tested the Shoei XR1000 helmet with some spectacular crashes. A couple of broken bones but not one head injury to report so I give the Shoei XR1000 the big thumbs up. The XR1000 Kagayama will cost you around R6500 and is available at all top bike and accessory dealerships.
Following Mat Mladin’s double win at VIR last weekend AMA officials requested to examine the crankshaft of his winning GSX-R1000 Suzuki. Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki complied with the request. “During post-technical tear-down at VIR, only Mat Mladin’s crankshaft was examined, ” explained Rockstar Makita Suzuki Team Manager Don Sakakura. “The AMA determined that further examination was necessary and asked Suzuki to submit two additional samples to the Ohio office by Wednesday, August 20. ” Following further inspections AMA officials stated that the crankshaft was not in compliance with the rules and retrospectively disqualified Mladin from the VIR meeting where he won both races to claw back some ground on teammate Ben Spies in the chase for the 2008 AMA Superbike Championship. Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki have stated that they will appeal the penalty. If that appeal fails it will be impossible for Mladin to challenge Spies for the title and the American will take the title. The AMA has not detailed the nature of the alleged discrepancies.
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BIGGEST BOY Big Boy TNS650
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hen the guys from Big Boy invited us to try out their TNS 650cc Side By Side, we jumped at the opportunity. There are some great models out there at the moment and we were curious to see how this one shaped up. We will say this: this is one of the best Chinese UTV’s that we have tested to date. To put this machine through its paces, we made a trip to one of the sand quarries that we know. It hosts all kinds of terrain from loose sand to step inclines, badly rutted slopes and the odd donga. To sweeten the pot, we took it around the MX track at Dirt Bronco – and to test this ones climbing prowess we took it up and down the freestyle MX jump (with apologies to Christo). A brief Rundown: The styling on the TNS is really cool. Sporty headlights and spots, carbon fibre bits and pieces all over – really sporty and appealing. We have found the other Chinese UTV’s to be a tad on the small side – this one is as large as the Rhino’s and mainline utes. As a result,
she is really comfortable and spacious to drive. The design is practical – two seats are mounted up front with crossover seatbelts for safety. We would like to see either a cargo net or a door to keep your feet in. Big Boy SA is looking at this. In addition to the large cargo bed (which has an electric tipper by the way), you have a small cubby in the cockpit and practical steel storage boxes under the seats. They are quick to tell us that unlike other side-by-sides, which are based on quad components, the TNS is more like a car. The advantage of this is that parts are interchangeable at your local car parts shop. We had a close look, brakes look similar to a Nissan 1400, drive shafts from the same – generally heftier looking than bike or quad parts. But this means that they should be strong. Standard equipment includes a staunch winch – a nice touch and a tow hitch. Bling Alloy wheels are shod in aggressive tread tyres. Lekker. Oh yes – before we forget, they chuck in an MP3 player – so you can listen to
your favourite tunes while you play… A twin cylinder four-stroke 650cc mill, fed by a carburettor powers the TNS – we have seen an engine like this before. It is reminiscent of Mitsubishi’s twin cylinder power plant. Nice and compact – rubber mounted to minimize vibration. Mated to the engine is what they call an AMT gearbox. Let me try to explain: Most UTV’s are auto; you put your foot down and off you go. On the TNS, they give you an automatic option, as well as something akin to a tiptronic setup so that you can select the gear that you need. 1st gear is ridiculously strong for pulling a caravan or a horsecart. Second is perfect for pull off and third is spot on for most riding terrain. Thy give you a fourth gear option, but this is more of an economy option for long flat roads. In auto mode, the UTV actually pulls off from second. If you wish to use first, you need to manually select the gear. There is a noticeable lag in the auto shifting which takes some getting used to, we found that for technical terrain, the manual option makes more sense. The reverse gear is also quite strong for getting out of tight spots.
It comes with a two wheel and four wheel drive option and first would be your low range option. Very cool. In terms of suspension, they have got all the bases covered – independent long travel all round – preload adjustable. Up front, the double A-arms are also adjustable. Ride impressions: This is a very capable, fun to drive machine. We purposely looked for more technical terrain to find this ones limits. Naturally, the sand provided a great playground, so we hauled her up and down the faces with glee. Like most side by sides it is pretty heavy, so to get through, you need a bit of a run up, but this thing was cool. We tested in 4wd and she will tackle just about anything, there were a few spots where we had our doubts, but were surprised every time. We have to say that in terms of climbing prowess, the TNS will go just about anywhere. She is faster in 2wd and still manages to get power to the ground, so 4wd is only really for creeping along. Sending it down a long gravel road, we saw a top speed of 70 kays an hour on the digital display. Not bad and she is pretty nippy getting there, particularly
using the manual option. The suspension is perhaps a little bit on the hard side, you do feel a few of the jolts at speed, but we noticed that she never bottomed out – even when we took the jumps on the MX track (sorry Christo). We also noticed that despite the fact that the TNS’s roll cage is quite tall, it is exceptionally well balanced and not top heavy at all. There were a few moments when we had to haul on the stoppers – the disc brakes to a sterling job. The steering is light with an excellent turning circle. The overall feel is one of solidity, she feels well made and strong, which is important when you buy any off road machine. Conclusions: We are impressed. We have to say that every once in a while a quad or bike comes along that really seems to shine and this is one such UTV. At R76.950 for this one and R68.950 for the manual only unit, they sound like good value when you consider that the mainline UTV’s are over 100k nowadays. It is really capable and fun to drive. A great option if you want to explore this beautiful country of ours. www.bigboyscooters.co.za
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NUMBERS TO REMEMBER Suzuki SA 011 974 1200 Honda SA 011 847 9400 BMW SA 011 690 2600 Yamaha SA 031 710 6400 Full Throttle 011 452 2397 Motana SA (AGV, Pirelli) 011 974 1200 YZ250/2005 2 STROKE YZ250/2007 YZ250F YZ450FE07 YZ85AS7 YZ85EGS5 L/W YZ85ES5 S/W YZ85FGS7 OFF ROAD HONDA CRF230F CRF250X7 CRF450X7 HUSQVARNA CR125 WR125 WRE125 WR250 TC250 TE250 TC450 TE450 TC510 TE510 TE610 KTM 125EXC 06 200 EXC 05 200 XC-W 07 250 XCF-W 07 250 XC-W 07 300 EXC-E 300 XC-W 07 450 EXC-R 06 450 XC-W 07 525 EXC-R 06 525XC DESERT RACING 525XC-W 07 950 SUPER ENDURO R 07 KAWASAKI KDX200H6F KLX450A8F SUZUKI DRZ125L DRZ400E YAMAHA TT250BOR7 TTR125BS4 TTR125BSS4 TTR125LWE TTR230 WR250FG07 WR450FEO7 CRUISER ZONGSHEN ZS250-5 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRCI R/KING CLASSIC FLHRI R/KING FLHRSE ROAD KING
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