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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Can-Am/ Brp MX-1'''
|name            = Can-Am/ Brp MX-1
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = [[Can-Am/ Brp]]
|manufacturer    = Can-Am/ Brp
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1974
|production      = 1974
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|class            = [[Trial]]
|class            = Trial
|engine          = Rotary valve, two cycle, single cylinder Rotax
|engine          = Rotary valve, two cycle, single cylinder Rotax
|bore_stroke      = 53.3mm x 53.3mm
|bore_stroke      = 53.3mm x 53.3mm

Latest revision as of 21:05, 23 November 2019


Can-Am/ Brp MX-1
Manufacturer
Production 1974
Class Trial
Engine
Rotary valve, two cycle, single cylinder Rotax
Bore / Stroke 53.3mm x 53.3mm
Compression ratio 13.1
Horsepower 19.98 HP (14.9 KW) @ 9500RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi plate
Suspension Front: Betor telehydraulic
Rear: Girling hydraulic
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Single leading shoe
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.00-21
Wheelbase 54.02 inches (1372 mm)
Length 84.02 inches (2134 mm)
Width 34.02 inches (864 mm)
Seat Height 30.0 inches (762 mm)
Weight 106.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Can-Am/ Brp MX-1 was a Rotary valve, two cycle, single cylinder Rotax Trial motorcycle produced by Can-Am/ Brp in 1974. Claimed horsepower was 19.98 HP (14.9 KW) @ 9500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 53.3mm bore x 53.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 123.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.00-21 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Single leading shoe in the rear. The front suspension was a Betor telehydraulic while the rear was equipped with a Girling hydraulic. The wheelbase was 54.02 inches (1372 mm) long.

1974 Can-Am/ Brp MX-1[edit | edit source]

The MX-1 trial bike has a 125 cc engine and weighed 210 lbs. First released in 1973 in 125 cc and 175 cc variations, a 250 cc was added in early 1974. The Can-am’s were recognized for their quality of craftsmanship and for some of their innovations; one of which was an adjustable steering head. The entire steering head can be rotated allowing you to adjust the rake from 25-31 degrees.