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[thought]

I could see KTM being the crazy brand that could justify bringing a detuned version of that engine to the streetbike world.

I basically only say this because I really really want a 90 degree V4 available to buy one day for a sane price.

[Triple J]

I basically only say this because I really really want a 90 degree V4 available to buy one day for a sane price.

Why 90*? Their current twins aren't 90*.

Go buy an Aprilia. Great V4 motor, and you can get great deals on them.

[duccarlos]

Why 90*? Their current twins aren't 90*.

Go buy an Aprilia. Great V4 motor, and you can get great deals on them.

Again +1!! The RSV4 is a great bike at a decent price range.

[Needle99]

I could see KTM being the crazy brand that could justify bringing a detuned version of that engine to the streetbike world.

I basically only say this because I really really want a 90 degree V4 available to buy one day for a sane price.

I read one article talking €140k for the replica version.

[thought]

Why 90*? Their current twins aren't 90*.

Go buy an Aprilia. Great V4 motor, and you can get great deals on them.

I like the RSV4 but I don't fit it right for some reason. The RC8 however had some great ergos for me. Only other ding I that I didnt like about the RSV4 was how high the fuel consumption was. Minor thing, but it annoyed me.

[Triple J]

I like the RSV4 but I don't fit it right for some reason. The RC8 however had some great ergos for me. Only other ding I that I didnt like about the RSV4 was how high the fuel consumption was. Minor thing, but it annoyed me.

RC8s are cool for sure. I'd love to try one out. RSV4s eat fuel, no doubt!

[greycode]

Suzuki, Aprilia, now KTM...

Considering Repsol's threats to take its oil money and leave, VR's impending retirement, and JLo's impending Biaggi-like pariah status... maybe it won't be just Blue or Red vying for MotoGP wins soon.

A boy can dream, anyway.

[Raux]

So honda ducati yamaha suzuki aprilia ktm.  Thats a grid of 12 factory riders alone.  Cool. Who else is there to jump in?

[Speeddog]

So honda ducati yamaha suzuki aprilia ktm.  Thats a grid of 12 factory riders alone.  Cool. Who else is there to jump in?

No, only 10, KTM is customer bikes only.

[Needle99]

No, only 10, KTM is customer bikes only.

With the Red Bull branding on the Development bike, I am wondering if that will remain the case....

[Speeddog]

With the Red Bull branding on the Development bike, I am wondering if that will remain the case....

If RB bails out of F1, it could be a really good 'non-factory' team.

[ducpainter]

If RB bails out of F1, it could be a really good 'non-factory' team.

Not being an F1 follower...

how likely are they to bail?

[Speeddog]

Not being an F1 follower...

how likely are they to bail?

Hard to tell, the back-room politics are powerful.

RB has been running Renault power units, and since the major rules changes starting with the 2014 season, Renault has not produced a competitive unit.
RB has told Renault to shove off, but as yet they do not have a power unit supplier for 2016.
RB owner is pissed, does not like to spend gigabucks to finish 4th.
Their only power unit *possibility* is Honda, which has been even worse than the Renault.

[thought]

Hard to tell, the back-room politics are powerful.

RB has been running Renault power units, and since the major rules changes starting with the 2014 season, Renault has not produced a competitive unit.
RB has told Renault to shove off, but as yet they do not have a power unit supplier for 2016.
RB owner is pissed, does not like to spend gigabucks to finish 4th.
Their only power unit *possibility* is Honda, which has been even worse than the Renault.

I'm not a F1 follower but I've seen rumors that RB was looking to use VW/Audi engines to replace Renault.  But then the whole VW diesel fiasco happened and any kind of extracurricular funding has gone the way of the dodo.

I'd love to see another big sponsor step into the MotoGP ring though.  Would be great for the sport and RB is really good with promoting everything.  In fact, I'm a bit surprised that they aren't in there already.