Kenny Roberts vs Barry Sheene 1979

**onearmedbandit** · 14th January 2007, 19:58

Saw this at another forum and just had to post it here. Check out where the spannie exits on the OW48!

**Toast** · 15th January 2007, 11:21

Wow, that's so cool!!

Sheene had soooo much more cornering speed, but that Yammy blew them away on the straights. Awesome!

**Motu** · 15th January 2007, 11:44

Some of that was KR's riding style - his late entry/early exit meant his straights were longer and his corner speed lower....he could pass on entry,stand the bike and be on full power before the others.

**SDU** · 15th January 2007, 15:32

Thanks for that OAB!

**gav** · 15th January 2007, 21:26

Originally Posted by Motu

Some of that was KR's riding style - his late entry/early exit meant his straights were longer and his corner speed lower....he could pass on entry,stand the bike and be on full power before the others.

So kinda like a motard then.........