Rival Series in 2007?

domski · 21-Sep-2006, 23:50

Just seen this on New Era's forum...

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Will this see the demise of the CB's and/or Hornets? Bike costs £7000, you get full race bodywork, race rear shock, rear sets, race exhaust, full set of sprockets, five sets of tyres, and a pair of spare wheels/discs. Strictly limited changes to suspension & carburetion. Series has been successful in Germany & it looks like it does OK in the USA. Looks like New Era will run an 8 round Series in 2007, prize money up for grabs (£250 for a win) and £2,500 for the championship winner. Bike sounds a little pricey to me (if you have to add on entry fees, fuel, testing, etc), what do you all think? Not sure if there's room for another one make series next year (Virgin Cup, ACU/Suzuki GSX-R Trophy, Triumph 675 Challenge, KTM 660 & 990 Superduke Series, Minitwins, etc.)

Alex Callan is the bloke to speak to on 07770 765995.

Dominic Clegg · 22-Sep-2006, 01:11

still got to pay for entry fees on top of that. what bike is it

Murray Mint · 22-Sep-2006, 08:20

Hyosung!!!

Bones · 22-Sep-2006, 08:24

Bloke at work has got a "Hyosung" they are very basic models based on other Jap bikes and costa lot less..............ones i have seen are orrible but that pic looks ok.......................... .
Dom you are gonna be busy DD,CB500 & Hyosung...........hope ya cabinets big enough for all the pots...................

Monty · 22-Sep-2006, 08:29

Bike is a Korean copy of a Suzuki SV650-supposed to be a good bike.

John

phillc · 22-Sep-2006, 08:37

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Originally Posted by Monty

Bike is a Korean copy of a Suzuki SV650-supposed to be a good bike.

Wonder if it is eligible for Minitwins as well then.......

GlennG · 22-Sep-2006, 08:56

How many saw the 'one make' article in the latest Bikesport news,
shame DD wasn't there ...

I wonder if there's gonna be too many 'one makes' next year for them all to get full grids, especially as many are brand new series and require a heft lump of cash to get on board ... could be wrong though

After DD, from memory (forgot to bring bsn to work lol) then the KTM 990 seemed the 'cheapest' (its all relative I know) at ~£5K ....

Cheers
Glenn

paynep · 22-Sep-2006, 09:56

Tsk tsk, no ACU chainguard on that one.... price now £7012

phoenix n max · 22-Sep-2006, 11:20

Loads of these bikes in Oz - had a look at the 250 version for Tiff whilst I was out there. Same physical size as the 650 one. Don't actually look that bad finish wise close up.

Don't sound too bad with fruity cans on either.

Dougducati · 22-Sep-2006, 12:33

I'm only entering if we are guaranteed the bitching and whining that we get in DD.

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22-Sep-2006, 01:11	#2
Dominic Clegg Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,354 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bradford Mood: DD 2006: 4th Top Rookie. DD 2007: 2nd Class B. DD 2008: 2nd Class B. still got to pay for entry fees on top of that. what bike is it Reply

22-Sep-2006, 08:20	#3
Murray Mint Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,575 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Sussex Mood: Waiting for the change (Not the menopause) Hyosung!!! Reply

22-Sep-2006, 08:29	#5
Monty DSC Club Member Ducati in my Blood Bikes: 1100S Multistrada, 450RT, Gilera Nordwest, Bultaco Frontera, Rickman Metisse-being built! Posts: 4,255 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Little Paxton Cambridgeshire Mood: Growing old-DISGRACEFULLY! Bike is a Korean copy of a Suzuki SV650-supposed to be a good bike. John Growing old-disgracefully! Reply

22-Sep-2006, 09:56	#8
paynep DSC Club Member Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,081 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Alton Mood: Wet wet wet Tsk tsk, no ACU chainguard on that one.... price now £7012 Paul 15th year in DD #68 and getting slower by the year 1199, SS800 & 620SSie DD racer Reply

22-Sep-2006, 11:20	#9
phoenix n max Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,213 Join Date: Dec 2004 Loads of these bikes in Oz - had a look at the 250 version for Tiff whilst I was out there. Same physical size as the 650 one. Don't actually look that bad finish wise close up. Don't sound too bad with fruity cans on either. Reply

22-Sep-2006, 12:33	#10
Dougducati Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 395 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Clapham, London Mood: Got a life and have no agenda!! I'm only entering if we are guaranteed the bitching and whining that we get in DD. Reply