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Old July 8th, 2009, 07:10 PM   #24
Flashmonkey
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Originally Posted by Alex View Post
The latest rumors I've heard have this R4 using a 250cc single, not a twin, and certainly not a four. If it does come to pass, it probably will be very similar the the one they are now using in those WR250R and WR250X machines. Peak rear wheel horsepower on those is in the mid 20's, right in line with our ninjette mill.
That makes more sense. The ONLY way they'd ever mass-produce a small displacement bike would be to re-use an existing powerplant and tweak it as required.

I wouldn't mind it if that thing was two stroke either....now THAT would be sweet
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