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1974 CAN-AM MX-2 125 OWNER: Richard van de Ruyt MAKE: Can-Am MODEL: MX-2 125 YEAR: 1974 ENGINE: 125cc GEARBOX: Six-speed FRONT SUSPENSION: 36mm telescopic fork, 102mm (4.0in) travel REAR SUSPENSION: Fox twin oil/emulsion, 165mm (6.5in) travel FRONT BRAKE: Single-leading-shoe drum REAR BRAKE: Single-leading-shoe drum MARKET VALUE: Whatever it takes to secure one. WHERE TO BUY: Good Luck with that! Start with looking in the USA. PARTS AVAILABILITY: Rare – try eBay in the USA or the Can-Am owners’ website. POWER CHARACTERISTICS: 27hp, rotary valve engine with great bottom, mid and top end power. This thing revs 11,000rpm. CLAIM TO FAME: Stunning handling and great power. KIWI RIDER 35