AMA / HD announce XR1200 spec racing class

Hozhead · 03-07-2010, 09:56 PM

AMA Pro Racing (aka DMG) and Harley Davidson have now created an XR1200 spec racing class for 2010.

I actually like the XR1200 (at the very least, it looks like a fun and competent Harley to ride through the canyons) but can't possibly imagine it on a road course.

There's a hilarious translation of the press release on Asphalt & Rubber:
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bant...ass/#more-9023

BuellCru · 03-07-2010, 10:08 PM

Did you see Seth Enslow break the Harley Davidson long jump record on one?

e11charlie · 03-08-2010, 06:32 AM

Hold on, they created a series of racing for one exact model and brand of bike? Does that mean that every bike model will have its own race series?

loopy · 03-08-2010, 07:10 AM

oh please dmg help my company make our ends meet our midlife crises clientele cant pay our bills !!! we need a way to look cool again lol j/k on the other hand neat looking bike !!

Hozhead · 03-08-2010, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by e11charlie

Hold on, they created a series of racing for one exact model and brand of bike? Does that mean that every bike model will have its own race series?

Its common to have a one model spec series -- they tend to be beginner friendly and affordable so its a good way to get people involved in racing. Spec series are usually built around a smaller and more affordable bike though - they're also generally based on a bike that's meant for taking corners and has a riding position that make sense in a race.

Jermacide · 03-08-2010, 09:11 AM

i see alot of pipe dragging potential.....

stubby · 03-08-2010, 01:10 PM

Reminds me of the AHRMA bikes, well some of them. Not what I would want to race but a grid full of these bikes might be fun until lap 2 when you have to start dodging parts/bolts on the track.

loopy · 03-08-2010, 01:38 PM

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Reminds me of the AHRMA bikes, well some of them. Not what I would want to race but a grid full of these bikes might be fun until lap 2 when you have to start dodging parts/bolts on the track.

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*Wyld Angel* · 03-08-2010, 01:42 PM

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lol!

stubby · 03-08-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by loopy

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Either that or the safety wire requirements would add an extra 30 lbs to the bike weight.

Hozhead · 03-08-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by loopy

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Originally Posted by stubby

Either that or the safety wire requirements would add an extra 30 lbs to the bike weight.

Hey, what's a 2% weight gain going to matter?

03-07-2010, 09:56 PM	#1
Hozhead Joined: Feb 2006 From: Price, UT Posts: 6,810 I Ride: Husqvarna SM610	AMA / HD announce XR1200 spec racing class AMA Pro Racing (aka DMG) and Harley Davidson have now created an XR1200 spec racing class for 2010. I actually like the XR1200 (at the very least, it looks like a fun and competent Harley to ride through the canyons) but can't possibly imagine it on a road course. There's a hilarious translation of the press release on Asphalt & Rubber: http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bant...ass/#more-9023

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03-07-2010, 10:08 PM	#2
BuellCru Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise Posts: 2,741 I Ride: Buell Firebolt XB12R	Did you see Seth Enslow break the Harley Davidson long jump record on one?

03-08-2010, 06:32 AM	#3
e11charlie Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: no where Posts: 2,716	Hold on, they created a series of racing for one exact model and brand of bike? Does that mean that every bike model will have its own race series?

03-08-2010, 07:10 AM	#4
loopy Senior Member Joined: Dec 2007 From: nampa Posts: 1,094 I Ride: 07 cbr 600rr	oh please dmg help my company make our ends meet our midlife crises clientele cant pay our bills !!! we need a way to look cool again lol j/k on the other hand neat looking bike !!

03-08-2010, 09:11 AM	#6
Jermacide Senior Member Joined: Feb 2010 From: id Posts: 360	i see alot of pipe dragging potential.....

03-08-2010, 01:10 PM	#7
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,859 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	Reminds me of the AHRMA bikes, well some of them. Not what I would want to race but a grid full of these bikes might be fun until lap 2 when you have to start dodging parts/bolts on the track.