The only real benefits come when you are racing. Thats why the Vyrus and Mike Tryphonos' bikes work so well on the track, and get the good magasine reports. Cost-wise its a no-no for the moment.
But I agree sexy, just because its not normal doesn't mean its bad.
What I was getting at was really the fact that this R1 doesn't exist and wouldn't looking like that. If it did it would be overweight and pointless (bit like the GTS
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If this design team actually bring out a hub steered "R1" it may have an R1 engine, wheels, bodywork but it won't BE an R1
It'll be another low volume, expensive, available to only a few or destined only for the track special.
Posted: 11/12/2008 at 09:28