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Aprilia

Aprilia RSV1000R

  • 998cc 2 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection liquid cooled 60 degree V-twin.
  • 145 bhp @ 11,000 rpm. 6
  • speed gearbox, dry clutch.
  • 167kg.
  • Front tyre 120/60x17, rear tyre 190/55x17
  • Notes: Proven WSB winner, good reputation in World Endurance for reliability.


    • Benelli

    Benelli Tornado

  • 898cc 3 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection liquid cooled inline triple.
  • 120+bhp @ 10,800 rpm.
  • Six speed gearbox, dry clutch.
  • 190kg.
  • 1419mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 180/55x17
  • Notes: Developed over two seasons of Superbike racing, made Endurance debut in 2004


    • BMW

    BMW R1100S

  • 1100cc 2 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection oil/air cooled horizontally opposed twin.
  • 120 bhp @ 7,500 rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, dry clutch.
  • 185kg.
  • Front tyre 120/60x17, rear tyre 180/60x17
  • Notes: Sportiest BMW, heavily modified and entered in the prototype class.


    • Buell XB12R

    Buell XB12R

  • 1203cc 2 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection 45 degree v-twin.
  • 103+bhp @ 6,800 rpm.
  • Five speed gearbox, wet clutch.
  • 179kg.
  • 1318mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 180/55x17
  • Notes: Firm favourite with the Oschersleben crowd.


    • Ducati

    Ducati 999

  • 998cc 2 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection liquid cooled V-twin.
  • Over 120 bhp @ 11,500 rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, dry clutch.
  • 199kg.
  • 1420mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 180/55x17
  • Notes: A development of the successful 998 Testastretta, Ducati goes well in the sprint races.


    • Honda

    Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

  • 998cc 4 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection liquid cooled inline four.
  • 172 bhp @ 11,250 rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch.
  • 179kg.
  • 1410mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 180/55x17
  • Notes: Nimble handling, the HRC developed Fireblades are always dominant at Suzuka


    • Honda VTR1000 SP-W

  • 999cc 2 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection liquid cooled V-twin.
  • Over 136 bhp @ 9,500 rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch.
  • 167kg. 1409mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 190/50x17
  • Notes: 2001 World Endurance Championship winner, 2000 and 2002 WSB title winner.


    • Kawasaki

    Kawasaki ZX10R

  • 998cc 4 cylinder four-stroke. Fuel injected liquid cooled inline four.
  • 172bhp @ 11,700rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch. 192kg.
  • 1423mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 180/50x17
  • Notes: The ZX10R put Kawasaki back into contention in 2004; expect podium finishes in 2005.


    • Kawasaki Z1000

  • 998cc 4 cylinder four-stroke. Fuel injected liquid cooled inline four.
  • 127bhp @ 10,000rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch. 198kg.
  • 1420mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 190/50x17
  • Notes: Naked streetbike Kawasaki is hugely popular with race fans.


    • KTM

    KTM LC8

  • 942cc 2 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection air cooled transverse 75 degree v-twin.
  • 100 bhp @ 8,000 rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch.
  • 198kg.
  • 1570mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 190/50x17
  • Notes: Highly modified version entered in the prototype class at Oschersleben on 2004.


    • Moto Guzzi

    Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa

  • 1225cc 2 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection air cooled inline 90 degree v-twin
  • 4 valves per cylinder.
  • 122 bhp @ 8,000 rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, dry clutch.
  • 170kg.
  • 1410mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 190/50x17
  • Notes: Entered in the prototype class at Albacete in 2004, finishing in 21st place.


    • MV Agusta

    MV Agusta F4

  • 749cc 4 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection liquid cooled inline four.
  • 110 bhp @ 13,000 rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch.
  • 170kg.
  • 1410mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 190/50x17
  • Notes: Exotic, exclusive, expensive. Developed into a competitive racer in World Endurance.


    • MZ

    MZ 1000S

  • 998cc 2 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection liquid cooled parallel twin,
  • 4 valves per cylinder.
  • 115 bhp @ 9,000 rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch.
  • 210kg (street version).
  • 1425mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 180/55x17
  • Notes: A noteworthy finish at the MZ's debut world endurance round, the 2004 Oschersleben 24 Hour.


    • Suzuki

    Suzuki GSX-R1000

  • 998cc 4 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection liquid cooled inline four.
  • 160+ bhp @ 11,000 rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch.
  • 166kg.
  • 1405mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 190/50x17
  • Notes: Completely revised for 2005 - shorter, lighter, faster than last year's model.


    • Triumph

    Triumph 955i Daytona

  • 955cc 3 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection liquid cooled inline triple.
  • 4 valves per cylinder.
  • 140 bhp @ 10,500 rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch.
  • 185kg.
  • Front tyre 120/60x17, rear tyre 190/60x17
  • Notes: Unconventional Triumph triple, heavily modified and entered in the prototype class.


    • Yamaha

    Yamaha R1 YZF1000

  • 998cc 4 cylinder four-stroke.
  • Fuel injection liquid cooled inline four.
  • 170 bhp @ 10,000 rpm.
  • 6 speed gearbox, wet clutch.
  • 172kg.
  • 1395mm wheelbase.
  • Front tyre 120/70x17, rear tyre 190/50x17
  • Notes: World Endurance Champion in 2004, and the machine of choice for many of the top teams.


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