Well I like the way it looks from the pictures, but will reserve judgement until I see it in the metal. I won't be buying one mind since I don't see anyway of putting panniers on it................

As for other things stated, Mav has it right on the button, I remember reading something written by a 'ring instructor some years ago where he stated that for 70% of the 'ring you can't use more than 45bhp. He used to kick most people's butt using a 500cc Gilera Saturno which has 45bhp-at the crank-so about 37ish at the wheel. Now I have a Saturno and it is flat out at about 110 so it's not a fast bike-Power is Nothing without Control!

Martin, you coming to Cadwell for the trackday next year?-missed you this year mate, dates are 20th and 21st August.

John

I like 750F1s, 851s, 888s, 916s, 996s, 998s and Monsters.

I don't like 999s, Multis, Sport Classics or (indeed) the 1098.

Is that ok?

Thanks.

BC

Mav

Your so right...........................let common sense prevail!

Well i think it looks great.but will be seeing it in the flesh in Millano next thursday and i'm taking my credit card.

More pics and details on the Moto Rapido website

Really like the looks of it, I can't believe the hp claims tho. To compete with an IL4 litre bike they will need 165 at the rear wheel, maybe the R will have that but then spend £20k on a litre 4 and you would have more.
Playing a hp/performance game with the Japanese is a big mistake and they can only lose.
To spend £12k on a sportsbike I would have to have the best performance and this hasn't got it. If it was £8k I'd consider it as the looks are very nice even if they have styling cues from other bikes, the 916 was copied from the RC30 and NR750 and that didn't stop people buying it !

That means you have not liked one design since 1993/4.

No I haven't, and it's not something I'm pleased or happy about. I have three (very) expensive Ducatis in my garage, two were made in 1992 and one in 2000. I only got into biking so I could ride Ducatis, I've never owned anything else (apart from a - very - brief episode with a TL1000S) and I'd rather give up riding than ride a Japanese bike.

So you could say I'm a big enthusiast, even though I'm sure it often doesn't sound like it.

BC.

Funnily enough it was the 749 that got me into riding.......funny old world innit?