Comments on: Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000RR

By: Jar

Jar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:59:32 +0000

I wish Yosh/Suzuki would push this argument further – because as Jeff points out above, the Yosh list of goodies is all eligible under current rules for Superbike.

However, clearly, what Buell did to the 1125R in their efforts to make it “competitive” in the Supberbike class did not fit within the existing rule structure, hence the need for the AMA to homologate a “new” vehicle, the 1125RR. From the little we know, such as “larger airbox and intake” and the “Showa 43mm front fork”, the bike as an 1125R failed to comply with the existing rules – but introduce and homologate a “new” model, and suddenly these “changes” are the manufacture’s “stock” configuration.

Reduced weight conecting rods not an acceptable mod for the GSXR? Well, hell, homologate the GSXR-R with unobtainium rods, a lighter crank, new cases with better oiling, Ohlins super stiffy front end, and SHAZAM, you have a new “stock” config for a “new” bike – provided the manufacturer let’s you buy one thru a dealer. I’d like to see them all do it….seems the AMA has opened the door for such fun and games – the Yosh effort only being a small swipe in this direction….

I don’t know if any of you hit Hugh’s link from the previous Buell discussion on this topic, http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=37360, but Ludington’s quotes are worth the read – seems that the AMA may be open to just such jockeying around. Would like to see his comments tested……

By: Clive Makinson-Sanders

Clive Makinson-Sanders — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:19:07 +0000

Who do I sell my soul to for that Katana 1135r? Its available. Even trade.

By: nobody

nobody — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:41:27 +0000

Hoyt,

I agree more than I’m letting on. I can’t visualise Ducati trying to grow their status by entering the 1098 or even their Streetfighter in Daytona SportBike.

What I do find funny about all of it is just how many racing parts alleged street legal race bikes need.

Can you imagine what would happen if the powers that be dictated that everyone in motocross (and all of its variations) had to race on street based bikes? I would love to see the BS of “street bike” roadracing come to a halt and see the return of purpose built production racers. There are plenty of companies that can build & sell them, even of the factories won’t.

But that’s my wishful thinking.

By: OMMAG

OMMAG — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:17:10 +0000

Well there is one thing about this bike that might be good for a lot of people.

It’s like a how to demostration for improving you ride.

Thanks Yosh….

By: Les

Les — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:41:21 +0000

I can’t see the, erm, fine people at DMG allowing this. I’m sure they will all of a sudden find the missing rule book.

Props to yosh for keeping them honest!