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Fourth of July Holiday

Our showroom and service area will be CLOSED for the Independence Day Holiday on Friday, July 4th.  We will be open during regular business hours on Saturday and Sunday July 5th and 6th.

Store Hours

NEW!
Sunday 12 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday until 8 p.m.

Sales:  860.747.2552
Service:  860.747.6682


2008 Season Calendar

last updated 5/20/08

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LX50 Specifications

Price
MSRP $3,199*
Chassis
Frame Type Load-bearing steel chassis with welded structural supports
Engine
Type Single cylinder, four-stroke catalytic Hi-PER4
Cylinder capacity 49.4cc
Bore x stroke 1.54" x 1.63" (39 mm x 41.8 mm)
Max power at shaft 3.1 kW at 8,750 rpm
Max torque 3.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm
Max speed 39 mph (62 km/h)
Fuel/Tank capacity Unleaded 91 min octane / 2.3 gallons (8.6 liters)
Gas Mileage 70-80 mpg**
Distribution Cam head single shaft-SOHC (2 valves)
Cooling system Ram air with sound proof cover
Lubrication Wet sump, 850cc capacity; chain-driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters
Ignition Electric and kick start
Gears CVT transformer with torque slave
Clutch Automatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers
Type approval EPA and CARB
Weight and Dimensions
Seat height 30.5" (775 mm)
Dry weight 225 lbs (102 kg)
Length/Width/Wheelbase 69.1" (1,755 mm) / 29.1" (740 mm) / 50.4" (1,280 mm)
Wheels and Tires
Front tire/Rear tire Tubeless 110/70-11"/ Tubeless 120/70-10"
Suspensions and Brakes
Front suspension Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber
Rear suspension Coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber
Front brake 7.87" (200 mm) ø steel disc with hydraulic command
Rear brake 4.33" (110 mm) ø drum with mechanical command
Warranty
One year factory warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance.
*plus destination & pre-delivery inspection
**Based on tests conducted under lab conditions. Mileage will vary depending on vehicle condition, weather conditions, rider weight, and personal riding style.
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