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Old 16-03-13, 10:59
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Originally Posted by uberthumper View Post
I think they'll be very happy. The whole idea of the 450 limit was to get someone to step up and challenge KTM.
The main reason for the change was the loss of life due to riders speed on the big bikes. The 690 had a lot of power and a 100mph+ top end. The rallye bikes were just too fast.

It has leveled the playing field for manufactures as all seem to have a 450 size bike.
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