Crash.net is reporting that it’s official, 1200cc twins are in for 2008 in World Superbike Racing. Not exactly shocking news, but certainly seems purport to an ‘R’ version of the 1098 hitting dealerships sometime next year. So you ought to start saving your pennies…
Ducati - and any other manufacturer - will be able to race a 1200cc twin-cylinder in the 2008 Superbike World Championship following amendments to the technical regulations.
After lengthy discussions, and threats by from both sides to leave the championship, a compromise has been reached ‘after consultation with all the parties involved and upon the proposal submitted by the Superbike Commission’ whereby 1200cc twins will be allowed to race against the 1000cc four-cylinders - but with higher weight limits, air restrictors and standard con rods.
You can read the full article here.
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