[rsheidler]

Very nice......



However, 3 of the pictures, as well as the photo over the story, are NOT of Nicky on the RC211V, but appear to be Masao Okuno on the Moriwaki.



Clues include clearly different fairing shape, Dunlop decal, and the rider wearing Yellow Taoki (sp?) leathers and Alpinstar boots rather than Nicky's red and white Joe Rocket leathers.

 

[rsheidler]

Thats what I understand as well. Reportedly, a lot of the wind tunnel testing was done at full lean, to evaluate aerodynamic effects on cornering speed.



For what it is worth, I understand that the new Ducati 999 was tested the same way, and some of the more controversial styling elements are a direct result of these tests.



In both cases, styling was not the most important criterion.