Fast Bikes

Natural BALANCE

Releasing a new sportsbike in the 2000s was like walking a tightrope. On the one hand you had to unveil something that had enough power to put your rivals to shame or you were instantly out of the running, but on the other you had to also ensure it wasn’t too unwieldy for the roads. Remember, back in the early 2000s electronic assists such as traction control didn’t exist and so what manufacturers gave riders at their right wrist was what the rear tyre received - which wasn’t always a good thing…

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