From what I've read of the RC211V's bodywork, the minimalism is by design. Honda determined that a "slippery" shape (like the Yamaha M1's) is good for top speed (and rider comfort) but tends to create some lift as well, which will make the bike harder to turn and feel generally less stable. It's all about balance, see. And Honda felt it could always make more power to compensate for the increase in drag caused by its minimal bodywork.
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Re: The demise of top-class Superbike...
It is my hope that series like AMA Superbike and World Superbike will turn to the 600's. Imagine 600-class four-strokes that are allowed the same sort of modifications seen on 750 Superbikes in recent years. . .
It is my hope that series like AMA Superbike and World Superbike will turn to the 600's. Imagine 600-class four-strokes that are allowed the same sort of modifications seen on 750 Superbikes in recent years. . .
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