MOTOGP TECHNOLOGY AND POWER

– HEADING TO A ROAD NEAR YOU WORDS THE BEAR & STUART WOODBURY

Yamaha has been doing its homework. “Research shows that the super sports category is becoming more segregated and defined,” says the company (and never mind how companies can talk) with many customers opting to ride a specifically designed road bike on the road and a track bike on race circuits.”

Umm yeah, well maybe so, Mr Y. But how many of us poor schmoos can afford to shell out twice on a modern motorcycle? They are, believe it or not, cheaper than ever in terms of the hours you need to work to buy one, but that doesn’t help when the missus cracks it or the bank manager looks at you with a complete lack of understanding in his rheumy eyes.