It's just a shame no company will build a modern version. A sub 150Kg 400R restricted to fit the A2 class that can be derestricted to become a 15RPM+ super lightweight would be great, but he A2 classification is taking development backwards and pushing up prices.
Before I understood what the government had done with the A2 class I booked a test ride on a CBR500R expecting it to be proper machine and push on from the 80's CBR400. But, it was the most overpriced pile of scrap I'd rode since the CB400 wet dream. In fact, I think a CB400>CBR500R.
Fingers crossed, when/if we ever leave the EU British bike manfactures will liven up the sub 500cc class and show the rest of the world how to build a great bike.
A 100hp 100Kg Daytona 500R triple for the UK and rest of the world? The EU spec bike could ship with a lead fairing and CBR500R engine for 10,000 Euro's.
Before I understood what the government had done with the A2 class I booked a test ride on a CBR500R expecting it to be proper machine and push on from the 80's CBR400. But, it was the most overpriced pile of scrap I'd rode since the CB400 wet dream. In fact, I think a CB400>CBR500R.
Fingers crossed, when/if we ever leave the EU British bike manfactures will liven up the sub 500cc class and show the rest of the world how to build a great bike.
A 100hp 100Kg Daytona 500R triple for the UK and rest of the world? The EU spec bike could ship with a lead fairing and CBR500R engine for 10,000 Euro's.
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