2010 Literbike Shootout: Aprilia RSV4 Factory vs. Ducati 1198S vs. KTM RC8R

[administrator]

Another year, a bigger battle.

With BMW's S1000RR and KTM's updated and new-to-the-U.S. RC8R as an all-new model, the field of liter-ish superbikes expands considerably for 2010.

Apologies to MV Agusta for not counting the 2010 F4, but no one's yet signed up to race it in a large-scale series – the KTM was the runner-up in the 2009 IDM (International German Superbike Championship). We sure wouldn't mind a spin on the MV, though. (Hint, hint, MV Agusta.)

Like the race grid, we'll now expand the roster of contestants in our annual liter test.

No longer limiting the battle to the Big Four from Japan, we'll eventually include the BMW S1000RR on the list of participants powered by the popular inline-Four configuration. But for now, to start off what has become a literbike mêlée, we're first evaluating all the Vee configuration contenders.

More: 2010 Literbike Shootout: Aprilia RSV4 Factory vs. Ducati 1198S vs. KTM RC8R on Motorcycle.com

[Evolution Sports Group]

Hi all,

Evolution Sports Group are the offical KTM Factory Road Race team in Australia only the secound team in the world.

Shannon Johnson is our Factory rider who has raced on the world stage for a number of years.

We are working with KTM to develop the new RC8R over the next 2 years and beyond.

For updates on how the team is progressing please go to www.evolutionsportgroup.com.au of join our facebook page evolution sports group i will also add updates to the forum.

Have a look at our facebook page their is a great video form tesing a Phillip Island

Nathan
ESG

[technogeekery]

Originally Posted by Evolution Sports Group

Hi all,

Evolution Sports Group are the offical KTM Factory Road Race team in Australia only the secound team in the world.

Shannon Johnson is our Factory rider who has raced on the world stage for a number of years.

We are working with KTM to develop the new RC8R over the next 2 years and beyond.

For updates on how the team is progressing please go to www.evolutionsportgroup.com.au of join our facebook page evolution sports group i will also add updates to the forum.

Have a look at our facebook page their is a great video form tesing a Phillip Island

Nathan
ESG

Nathan - we'd love to read more about Shannon and the team. I know he went well last weekend from reading other press releases, but where is the detailed reports from you guys and/or KTM? Your website doesn't appear to be functioning yet, and KTM Australia's site has lots of KTM racing, but nothing under road racing at all. Full marks to you guys for putting together a competitive bike, and great effort by Shannon - now why don't you capitalise on all of this by publicising it fully? We'd love to read more about it.

Good luck in the Aus Superbikes this year, we are rooting for you!