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

Snow delay at Guadix BSB test

Overnight snow delayed the start of the second major BSB pre-season test, due to take place at Guadix in Spain on Tuesday.

SMT Honda signs 2010 rider, sponsor

SMT Honda will have a new look for the 2010 British Superbike season after signing a new rider and title sponsor.

Strong Daytona 200 for Coghlan

Scottish rider Kev Coghlan finished Friday's 69th Daytona 200 AMA Sportbike event in an impressive fifth place.

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