PFFFT...you call THAT a superbike?

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I just pinched this from www.superbikeplanet.com. It's a portion of the new rules for the new "Daytona Superbikes" class as released by DMG, the new promoters of AMA motorcycle racing. Not really "superbikes" as we know them but an interesting selection of bikes. I'm not quite sure what I'd put my money on, especially in modified form.

" This just in from Daytona Motorsports Group:

Daytona Motorsports Group
Daytona Superbike Equipment Rules and Regulations

All machines eligible for participation in Daytona Superbike must be approved by AMA Pro Racing and homologated by the manufacturer. Approval of homologation will require acontingency awards program that rewards the first five finishers competing on the homologated machine, by brand and model. Machines currently eligible for homologation by their manufacturer or distributor for competition in 2009 are:

Aprilia Tuono
BMW HP2 Sport
Buell 1125R
Ducati 848
Ducati S4R
Honda CBR600RR
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
KTM Super Duke
MV Brutale 910S
Suzuki GSX-R750
Suzuki GSX-R600
Triumph Daytona 675
Yamaha YZF-R6

> Each homologated machine will have a published Technical Information Form (TIF) containing the AMA approved specifications required for competition. Specifications will include, but not be limited to make, model, year, original displacement, and special allowances (if any) for this specific homologated machine. The original TIF may be modified to enhance or reduce the performance of the machine based upon actual competition experience.

Unless otherwise specified, all parts must originate from the same make/model as the homologated machine, meaning no up-dating or back-dating is permitted

1. HORSEPOWER AND WEIGHT LIMITS

A. Minimum weight is 360 lbs in the exact condition the machine finishes any competition activity (qualifying or race final) without the addition of fluids or other items of any kind.

B. Once the machine weight has been established, the motorcycle will be tested for power output on the official series dynamometer. Power is limited to one (1) horsepower for every three (3) pounds of machine weight, up to a maximum of 140 horsepower. Fuel may be added to allow for the dynamometer testing after the official weight has been recorded.

C. In no case may more than 25 lbs of ballast be added to any machine, said ballast to be added/fastened in accordance with approved mounting procedures. "etc etc etc

The full write up is here: http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/May/080526a.htm

[yod]

B. Once the machine weight has been established, the motorcycle will be tested for power output on the official series dynamometer. Power is limited to one (1) horsepower for every three (3) pounds of machine weight, up to a maximum of 140 horsepower. Fuel may be added to allow for the dynamometer testing after the official weight has been recorded.

maximum 1 horsepower for every 3 pounds seems quite low....??

my blackbird is roughly that in its stock form and it's a heavy beast and certainly no racebike

I spose it will work quite well as a control measure for competitiveness tho

[Mental Trousers]

Shame they're calling it Superbikes cos that lot farken isn't. Not by a long shot. Looks like AMA will end up losing top spot as the best domestic competition. Wonder if Mladin will finally go race MotoGP (if someone offers him a ride).

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Wonder if Mladin will finally go race MotoGP (if someone offers him a ride).

I can't see it...I reckon he'll be an even more hard nosed bastard than ever this year to win the last "real" superbike series and call it a day. It's a shame we never got to see him and Bayliss going toe to toe in WSB, that would have been something special.