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Looking back: The boxer engine
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Looking back: The boxer engine

September 28, 2017 Greg Leech Comments Off

We all know BMW horizontally opposed engines as “Boxers”. But why? Glad you asked. Boxer engines got their name because each pair of pistons moves simultaneously in and out rather than alternately, like boxers showing […]

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LIMITED CFMOTO 675NK CHAMPION BLUE FOR AUSTRALIA

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  CFMOTO Australia has announced a limited Champion Blue edition of its 675NK nakedbike, with just 44 units available locally. CFMOTO Australia has released a limited Champion Blue version of its 2026 675NK, inspired by [...]

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