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Old 10-29-2010, 08:05 PM   #41
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Too bad a single-cylinder can't rev.
Depends on your definition of rev.
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Old 10-29-2010, 08:46 PM   #42
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Depends on your definition of rev.
If it is like a KTM SMC/SMR, then it won't rev worth a dick, and will in fact start to run out of steam at only 5K

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Old 10-29-2010, 09:56 PM   #43
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Now this is a 250.
Fuck that other garbage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRKIL...ure=grec_index
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Old 10-29-2010, 10:11 PM   #44
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Depends on your definition of rev.
The Ninja 250 revs to fucking 14 grand. Scary.
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Old 10-29-2010, 10:13 PM   #45
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Now this is a 250.
Fuck that other garbage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRKIL...ure=grec_index
Fucking thing revs to 19K. Nutty. Must sound like a fucking siren going by at speed.
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Old 10-29-2010, 10:16 PM   #46
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If it is like a KTM SMC/SMR, then it won't rev worth a dick, and will in fact run out of steam at only 5K
if its like a duke r it'll go to 8k
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Old 11-02-2010, 06:57 PM   #47
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http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/...&article=42521

Aprilia is joining the fray with the RS4 125-cc thumper. A sad farewell to the RS125 two-smoker.
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Old 11-03-2010, 10:11 AM   #48
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Saw that too, sadly dont think it will have the appeal of the 2 stroker, but still a looker!
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Old 11-03-2010, 11:00 AM   #49
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Saw that too, sadly dont think it will have the appeal of the 2 stroker, but still a looker!
Street legal though, and it may woo some of their center city customers who would otherwise buy a scooter
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Old 11-03-2010, 11:36 AM   #50
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Be a shame to see a bunch of squared off rear tires parked at the espresso bar.
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