 Provini would wage a season-long battle with Honda's Jim Redman for the 250 world championship.Each rider won four races and the title wasn't decided until the final race in Japan,The Japanese team ( 250 4cyl) would not let Provini practise before the race to hinder Morini's chances with Redman just winning the championship over Provini by two points.The single Cyl 250 Morini is still the fastest single cyl (4t) 250 racer to this day.