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682 Views by Pete Brissette, Managing Editor (IC: ) Published: April 1st, 2012 Share Xciting! The re-worked heart of the F650 is the new heart of the G650. BMW MOtorrad Air Damping System. LED taillights. Why not these instead of EU3? The Xchallenge is better than average. Standing or sitting Pete is still average. Time to go Xcountry? You'll never out Duke me... Duke! Twists and turns are ready for Xmoto. Is it ready for them? Share Print Add/Edit + Add Hashtags Pete Brissette, Managing Editor

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