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Started by rob w, August 27, 2010, 12:34:55 PM

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August 27, 2010, 12:34:55 PM

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August 27, 2010, 12:40:00 PM
What year is this - did'nt they make real helmets by then ?

SouthRider

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August 27, 2010, 02:42:53 PM
Must be an Italian or German at the ISDT.

Whomever it is he is hooked up...

Is that Allesandro Gritti?
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1983 Husqvarna 250 XC
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ALB

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August 30, 2010, 10:47:51 AM
The bike looks like the prototype 250 that was raced in Europe in 1971 & 1972. It was brought to the US in the later part of 1972 and Jack Penton rode it in a couple of MX races.

Jack and Dane would know more about it and provide more details.

Alan Buehner
Alan Buehner

ALB

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August 31, 2010, 10:10:23 AM
I went to the KTM web site and clicked on the history selection. In selecting the year 1970, this photo appears and there is a caption stating that Manfred Klerr wins Austrian National Championships on newly developed 250cc bike.

So, since the 250's were not available to buy until 1973, this is a prototype bike that was being raced to sort the "bugs" out.

Also, they didn't start making "real" helmets until 1971.

Alan Buehner  [8D]
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