Have you ever wondered how long it takes to build a Yamaha YZF-R1 SuperBike from the frame up? About five hours, if you’re really good and you’ve got two Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha crews of talented technicians working together with expert precision.
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Verfolgung einer getarnten KTM 1290 Super Duke bei der TNT mit meiner S 1000 RR – KTM war anscheinend mit den letzten Tests des Serienfahrzeugs der neuen Super Duke unterwegs. Ich muss zugeben, hat mich schon beeindruckt, wie das Teil marschiert.
By now, we’ll assume you’ve thoroughly read, digested and formed your own conclusions about the street portion of our Exotic Superbike Shootout featuring the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS SBK SE, BMW HP4 and Ducati 1199 Panigale R. Simply put, these street-legal superbikes are apex predators, residing at the top of the most exotic, cutting-edge and downright fastest sportbikes on Earth.
Considering sportbikes are typically ridden on the street the majority of their lives, our street evaluations definitely serve a purpose. But you’d be foolish to believe these bikes weren’t designed for racetrack excellence.