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Article: Joe racer: Suzuki's LT-R450 is a good step for racing.(Product/service evaluation)
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- ATV Sport
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- May 1, 2006
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Suzuki was a little late entering the 450 sport ATV market. But for anyone who races, and especially for those looking to start racing, the wait was worth it. That is a bold statement. After riding the new ATV at Glen Helen's famed motocross track, however, we feel confident with those words.
Ever since the first serious rumors about the new QuadRacer started making the rounds in industry circles, Suzuki made it clear it was going for the motocross crowd's heartstrings.
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We heard all sorts of things in the beginning: It will be 50 inches wide, the center of gravity is way low, the engine will have EFI, long-travel ...