Not from Japan. But from the U.S. and the Continent, via Austria.
Great news for racing and race fans, but for other racing teams, the arrival of two new monsters to AMA Superbike roadracing means dark clouds on the horizon.
Something wicked has arrived.
Making its debut in the AMA Superbike Roadracing Championship Series, KTM's vicious 1198 RC8 R racing spec machine:
Representing Erik Buell Racing, the fierce EBR 1190RS:
Both broke into the top 10 their first weekend out:
Congrats to the riders and teams. I'm sure we'll see even more exciting racing in two weeks at Leguna Seca!
Cheers!