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The 1976 JS400 was popular among thrill-seeking recreational riders and racers. The 1977 JS440 offered more power and performance. It was one of
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376:Super Jet
179:1987–1992
170:1982–1986
164:cavitates
157:1976–1982
137:1972–1976
1300:Skeleton
1277:Sledding
1191:Downhill
978:Climbing
893:Snocross
883:Rallying
868:Drifting
665:Archived
634:Archived
579:JetDrift
553:Archived
522:Archived
496:Archived
426:Archived
147:impeller
143:2-stroke
82:runabout
71:Kawasaki
1392:Jet ski
1202:Rolling
1162:Cycling
1121:Gliding
1051:Falling
833:Surfing
640:10 July
396:Sea-Doo
238:Jet Ski
232:Jet ski
151:lanyard
99:Sea-Doo
63:Jet Ski
1321:Caving
1309:Others
1240:Skiing
1104:Flying
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18:Jetski
432:7 May
1295:Luge
673:2018
642:2018
612:2018
561:2018
530:2018
462:ISBN
434:2017
383:FX-1
223:2017
211:2011
202:2003
194:1995
1169:BMX
492:CNN
217:EPA
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