Correct Brad...it is a carbureted, electric start 450 Yamaha, with an estimated $9500.00 MSRP. I sent out the question to our dealers a few weeks ago, asking whether or not to bring it in, and the overwhelming response was "have you lost your mind?" The good news is, if you really want one, drop a deposit with your GG dealer and have him request a special order. I should be able to get one included on the Jan. container.
As to the Italian designed HSQ engines, GASGAS only purchased 310 and 250 four stroke...and the 125 two stroke formats. As to when we will actually see them in production is anyone's guess at the moment BUT...I would rather wait and know they have the bugs works out, rather than rushing to the assembly line and half ass it. Besides...there are still many other hurdles to jump internally, before the X-Lite engines hit our shores.
Once the"315" arrives...for those who have never experienced the X-Lite performance...you are in for a treat.
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