Dean Ellison

Welcome

Over the recent months I have been putting together my own team for 2009 but at this stage the funding has fallen short and it is unlikely that I will be on the grid for the first round, keep coming back for the latest news!

Headlines

Marino, Laverty to Splitlath Redmond

Former World Supersport front runner Florian Marino and the experienced John Laverty will form Splitlath Redmond Racing's 2012 MCE British Superbike Championship rider line-up.

Kiyonari to compete in Asia Road Racing Championship

Ryuichi Kiyonari will ride a Honda CBR600RR in the Asia Road Racing Championship in 2012, it is confirmed.

STK1000: Mainwaring joins Buildbase BMW

Howie Mainwaring will partner Steve Brogan in the Buildbase BMW team in the Metzeler National Superstock 1000 class in 2012

The Bike

Make:: Yamaha
Model: 2007 YZF-R1
Engine Type:: Inline 4 cylinder
Engine Capacity:: 1000cc
Bore and stroke:: 77mm x 53.6mm
Valves:: 16 - four per cylinder
Carburation:: Fuel injection
Ignition:: Motec 800
Final Drive:: Chain (DID)
BHP:: 200+
Top Speed:: 195+ mph
Lubrication:: Wet Sump (Yamalube)
Frame:: Aluminium beam
Front suspension:: K-Tech (Ohlins)
Rear suspension:: K-Tech (Ohlins)
Gearbox:: Six-speed multi-ratio
Clutch:: Wet with back torque limiter (SUTER Slipper Clutch)
Tyres:: Pirelli (Front: 3.5 ins, Rear: 6.25 ins)
Front Brakes:: Brembo, Twin four-piston, four-pad callipers Using SBS pads
Rear Brakes:: Brembo, Single two-piston, two-pad callipers using SBS pads
Brake Fluid:: Brembo
Exhaust:: Full Titanium Akrapovic
Weight:: 162kg
Wheelbase:: 1,410mm to 1,440mm
Fuel Tank:: 23 litres, aluminium, centrally mounted