[Marin_Cycleworks]

I'd buy one, but I'm weird. I have an RC51 set up as a track bike (ohlins, race bodywork, titanium exhaust, as much weight off as possible) and it's too heavy and too powerful for my current abilities.



I really like v-twin power delivery, so I'm thinking maybe a 749 but it's still on the heavy side, maybe an XB9R but I used to work on Buells and found them primitive and more show than go, SV650 but it wasn't meant to be a track bike and I'd have to replace just about everything but the frame and motor. Laverda 650, except that the company's essentially defunct and it's not a V-twin.



Too bad the Japanese market no longer produces 400cc racers, because a 300lb 400cc RC51 would be the dog's bollocks, if a bit low on power.



But this looks like an SV motor in a race frame. Can't find specs, but presumably it would be lighter than a 749? So I'd buy one if it's light enough.

 

[Marin_Cycleworks]

You probably couldn't stuff the Triumph or the Benelli triple into a frame made for an SV650. Since he hasn't mentioned building a proprietary motor (costs a fricken' mint) the SV650's probably the best currently out there.



If price were no object, the Ducati 749 would enhance the brand image big time and also satisfy power snobs. And Ducati sold engines to Bimota, so it's not out of the question. But then what's the benefit of this bike over a 749, except for elitism?