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  1. 14th January 2010, 14:43 #91
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    Aprilia 450's are small...
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    Quote Originally Posted by NordieBoy View Post
    ASO changed the rules to say >450cc you have to use a restrictor right?

    KTM 690's are usually 655 or so cc and the factory ones are 690cc.

    They're currently running 730cc engines with the restrictors
    Hmmm KTM BIG maybe. But aren't the restrictors matched to the engine to make sure they produce the same HP as the 450's? So CC "should" have no bearing.

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    Aprilia 450's are small...
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    Holy shit thats bloody tiny! Looks like they bolted the heads directly to the cases - where are the barrels? In the casings?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cooneyr View Post
    Hmmm KTM BIG maybe. But aren't the restrictors matched to the engine to make sure they produce the same HP as the 450's? So CC "should" have no bearing.
    The restrictors are 33mm in size if memory serves.

    So they are effectively running a 730cc engine on a 33mm carb
    Not much top end but a lot of torque.
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    Luca Manca is now out of his coma, breathing unassisted without ventilator. Reacts normally to stimulation, answers questions and immediately recognised his papa at his side. Hopefully no long term damage from his head injury. Don't ya just love a story with a happy ending.
    Get well soon Luca.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NordieBoy View Post
    Aprilia 450's are small...
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    Yeah but from an engineering point of view, oh so pretty
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    Damn I knew I shouldn't have started reading this thread again before looking at the last 5 stages. Thanks Nordie for the updates.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyFrog View Post
    Luca Manca is now out of his coma, breathing unassisted without ventilator. Reacts normally to stimulation, answers questions and immediately recognised his papa at his side. Hopefully no long term damage from his head injury. Don't ya just love a story with a happy ending.
    Get well soon Luca.
    oH yeeesss!! Thats one story I'd love to read in the womans weekly
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    Not much reading material at the bach?
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    Read about some fat ugly chick that swallowed her own arse & Paris/brittany/whoever's underwear collection
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    Quote Originally Posted by Padmei View Post
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    Some good photos from the Dakar here http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/201...ally_2010.html
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    The French say the Dakar is returning to Africa next year.
    The Chilians say the Dakar is returning to South America next year.
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    Wow, what a race.
    3 out of 5 Aprilias finished and all the Husqvarna did.
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