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10-07-2009, 02:34 AM

ryathis

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besides 15 HP from a 125 isnt even that impressive. Most modern 2 stroke 125s are making around 30

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10-07-2009, 02:57 AM

KDXmike

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Originally Posted by TNC

I hear what you're saying, but those pure race engines do not have the durability or service intervals of a KLX and similar designs. They are high maintenance, comparitively, and you get some very strong power for that compromise...and a bigger price tag. Bikes like a KLX are designed to be ridden with a modicum of care and fussing.

Agreed... I've got around 12,000 miles on my KLX with little maintenance. One valve shim, one spark plug, and some oil changes with air filter cleanings and the motor is still running nicely. Most of my miles are high rpm (6500-7000) highway miles on a 60 mile daily commute during season. Lots of smiles here for reliability.

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