| BTW, my Frankenstein comment wasn't specifically aimed as a dig towards anyone. I know Kev and Phil will be selling slightly revised bikes, but they will no doubt be well prepared and still have the strong engines they had.
Similarly, it is a common misconception from newbie racers that championship position is a direct indication of how good a bike is. TBH, it isn't true. I would have said, purely from a machinery point of view, that Alan/Kev/Hugh/Phil had the lighter more powerful bikes. Neals was also a very light bike, but one of two bhp down on the others. Mine, despite finishing 2nd in the championship was heavier and less powerful than most. For example, it was 20kg heavier than Phils/Neals when I set the Anglesey Lap record (and I "only" had 48bhp). What I am trying to get at is don't automatically go for the bike that finished highest up the table. It will no doubt be a good bike, but there could be a much better bike back in 10th (that has actually been thrashed less).
Again, I am not trying to promote or scupper any sales here... just pointing out what maybe isn't obvious to the newbie racer.  |