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Suzuki have taken the last 5 races on the trot in the BSB championship. Pole at Laguna Seca, and of course, great showings by Suzukis at Silverstone, too. The Kawasakis and Yamahas went well at Mondello park, too.
The rise of "modern" tracks is a major factor in the demise of the 4-cylinder bikes. Instead of fast, flowing circuits we have more and more "point-n-squirt" circuits - which suit the massive torque of the twins. That's why I suggested going back to the old system that used to be in SBK of having different weights for twins, triples and fours, to try and get some equality in acceleration, without affecting top speeds too much. We haven't gone down that road but Suzuki have proved beyond doubt that a four-cylinder bike, based on a road bike, no less, can be competetive in Superbikes. They've actually de-tuned the Suzuki over the last two race weekends in the BSB series because there was too much power!
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