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  1. Wed Apr 22nd, 2009, 09:39 AM #1
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    gto/gtu

    what do these acronyms stand for?
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  2. Wed Apr 22nd, 2009, 09:40 AM #2
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    Re: gto/gtu

    in regards to what?
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    Re: gto/gtu

    While this isn't a link to the particular acronym meanings of GTU and GTO, here is the rule book that will describe for you how the MRA defines those classes.
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    Re: gto/gtu

    GT is usually Grand Touring and the U is for Under. O is for Open or Over. The under and over are for engine sizes. GTU is basically up to 600cc inline four. And open or over is an open class. Run what ya brung, no CC limit.
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    Re: gto/gtu

    Simple terms, thanks Dean !!!
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    Re: gto/gtu

    Have you ever wondered what the car, Pontiac GTO means?

    Gran Turismo Omologato - It's Italian for Grand Touring Homolgamated.

    I have no idea what Homolgamated means...
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    Re: gto/gtu

    GTU = 600's
    GTO = unlimited displacement
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    Re: gto/gtu

    Quote Originally Posted by Kim-n-Dean View Post
    GT is usually Grand Touring and the U is for Under. O is for Open or Over. The under and over are for engine sizes. GTU is basically up to 600cc inline four. And open or over is an open class. Run what ya brung, no CC limit.

    this is perfect, thanks alot.
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    Re: gto/gtu

    Quote Originally Posted by Kim-n-Dean View Post
    Have you ever wondered what the car, Pontiac GTO means?

    Gran Turismo Omologato - It's Italian for Grand Touring Homolgamated.

    I have no idea what Homolgamated means...
    Homologated means it has been approved for racing use, usually by meeting a minimum quantity of production. For example Ducati must build a minimum number of 1098R's which are available for sale to the public to legalize the bike for superbike racing.
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    Re: gto/gtu

    Quote Originally Posted by TopTier View Post
    GTU = 600's
    GTO = unlimited displacement
    GTU=640cc Unless things have changed

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  11. Wed Apr 22nd, 2009, 06:34 PM #11
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    Re: gto/gtu

    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    GTU=640cc Unless things have changed
    correct

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  12. Wed Apr 22nd, 2009, 06:54 PM #12
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    Re: gto/gtu

    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    GTU=640cc Unless things have changed
    Quote Originally Posted by cromer611 View Post
    correct

    Thus the 2002-2006 Kawasaki ZX6R 636. Let's take advantage of this, right? Another 37 cc's can't hurt if they're allowed....Maybe not hurt, but did they help?
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    Re: gto/gtu

    Quote Originally Posted by *GSXR~SNAIL* View Post
    Thus the 2002-2006 Kawasaki ZX6R 636. Let's take advantage of this, right? Another 37 cc's can't hurt if they're allowed....Maybe not hurt, but did they help?

    2003-2006 btw.

    but no they didnt help cuz kawasaki obviously needed the 37ccs to slowly keep up with compition, and still slow : P

    but I love my kawi : )

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  14. Wed Apr 22nd, 2009, 09:40 PM #14
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    Re: gto/gtu

    Buell 1125R FTW in GTU!!!!! or at least AMA sportbike, ha.
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  15. Thu Apr 23rd, 2009, 07:09 PM #15
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    Re: gto/gtu

    Quote Originally Posted by eklew View Post
    Buell 1125R FTW in GTU!!!!! or at least AMA sportbike, ha.
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  16. Fri Apr 24th, 2009, 01:29 PM #16
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    Re: gto/gtu

    don't forget the 3 cylinder (way too expensive to repair) Triumph 675.
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