Getting naked
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Motorcycle race driver Kensei Sato modified the Yamaha XJR1200 bike for use in the Tsukuba Circuit open class naked race. The bike was equipped with braces, Quantum shocks, racing forks and a lower seat. Speed capacity was increased with the addition of Milkuni TMR carbs.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1995
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Ultimate interceptor
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The Honda RC45 superbike of racer John Kocinski which won him the 1997 World Superbike Championship accomplishes an awesome speed that can reach 13,000 revolution per minute. Its short, steep chassis offers smooth breaks and has a tractable bottom-end power delivery.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1998
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KTM comes back from the brink
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The Sportmotorcycle division of KTM Austria has been reorganized as KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH-International. The new company will continue to deliver parts, services and complete motorcycles.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1992
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