The 77 MX bike thread.

[g465b]

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most of the 77's ,obviously ignore some of the hp claims made by manufacturers.     g

[Slakewell]

Jeez comparing the original prices is interesting. The 77 KTM 125 was almost twice the price of a RM 125. 

[Ted]

And half the bike

[oz555ktm]

 Come on Ted

     That a Bit hard on the Suzuki   Mate

             



                                                                                           

[oldyzman]

Its also apparent that ther are different ways of calculating comp ratio's too

[mustanggrahame]

Useless bit of information to give compression ratios on 2-strokes. Euros calculate it from BDC whereas Japs do it from when the exhaust port is closed by the piston.

[g465b]

Cycle Guide august 77 issue ran a '22 page' shootout of 7 125 mxers- KTM 125GP  , Husky CR125 ,honda cr125m , YZ125D , RM125B ,
montesa vb125 and 125 Pursang-these learned dudes chose the husky first,yz and rm equal second,then ktm,bultaco and the honda and vb monty equal last,some may not agree .       g

[Slakewell]