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Originally Posted by
uberthumper
I think they'll be very happy. The whole idea of the 450 limit was to get someone to step up and challenge KTM.
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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.