Jamie

This year, the test migrated from its usual venue, Almeira in Spain, to the FIA-homlogated Serres track in Greece. Ducati, KTM and Bimota did not participate. The final ranking based on lap times, dyno power and torque measurements, comfort, price/performance relationship, etc., is as follows:

1. BMW S 1000 SR (winner by a LONG shot!)
2. APRILIA RSV4
3. MV AGUSTA F4 1000
4. KAWASAKI ZX-10R
5. SUZUKI GSX-R 1000
6.YAMAHA YTF R1
7. HONDA CBR 1000 RR Fireblade

Two surprises to the Association: 1) BMW's absolute supremacy and 2) the relegation of the -formerly dominant- Japanese "fab fours" to the last places.

My source: MotoSport Suisse/MotorSport Schweiz (one of the participating mags), Aug. 9/10 issue.

Jamie

Speedtrip

Think the Japs are in bunker mentality, Zooki didn't even release an updated 2010 sport bike just leftovers.

motowebmaster

My brother's BMW is in the shop unexpectedly this week, some sort of flange-part that is cracked and represents a risk of igniting the fuel tank. The cost is exorbitant with labor. They attempted to convince a trade for a new S1000RR, but he was right in that he couldn't survive a long ride on it. I'll have to demo one to find out, if I still can.

There's still a soft-spot for Aprilia though. However, if I had to go back to a long-distance dealer relationship again I may as well consider going back to Triumph.

A ZX-10R or R1 is just down the street though

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