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China eyes V4 market

BIG-BORE V4 MACHINERY ON BENDA’S HORIZON

Benda has revealed two versions of a V4 engine, an 1198cc and 496cc, while Zongshen has hinted that its Norton deal might result in it getting its own version of the 1200cc Norton V4.

Hot on the heels of the launch of a couple of 680cc inline four-cylinder models – the crazy-looking LFC700 power cruiser and

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