The ever increasing performance of Superbikes are now closing in on full development. Basically, within the next 2-3 seasons of racing the development cycle for 1000 cc bikes will come to a close. V-Twins are already there. Why do you think Ducati is whining about a cc bump? They've said that they can go no further with the motor. In-line bikes are at the end of their cycle, as well. You WILL NOT see any "streetbikes" producing 200hp in the litre class- period. The Superbike class will top out on power in the 210-220hp range and stagnate. Therefore, new technology that is trickling down from GP will allow 750-800cc V-4 bikes to produce the same power as current litre bikes. The shift in market perception will allow the customer to, in essence, take a step backwards in order to move forward. Honda will lead the way in this. And if you don't think that Ducati is aware of this your smoking too much crack lately and should seek treatment. All the public needs is one Asian and one European manufacturer to "cowboy up" and send bikes to the street. You don't think they kept the VFR around so long because they're the coolest bike Honda sells? Honda has bigger things in mind and they plan well in advance for these things. Within one year of the intro of a completely redesigned VFR Yamaha and Ducati will both step up. After 10 years of messing around in this industry you start to see things in a five year fast forward point of view. By 2010-11 Honda, Yamaha, Ducati and Suzuki will all be racing V-4 bikes in WSB, AMA, BSB, and Austrailian Superbike.
