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Tons of new racebikes broke cover at the recent DTRA season launch, hosted by the Bike Shed, the most radical was ross Sharp's Wasp framed Yamaha MT-07. We will have a major feature on this bike, but here are the headline details.
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The radiator is under the dummy tank. Paint is a throwback to Rainey era Marlboro-sponsored 500 GP bikes.
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Pull back risers, the type Sammy Halbert and many other AMA pro racers favour.
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The brazed T45 frame was made by UK off-road frame specialists, Wasp.
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Rear monoshock has a rising rate linkage system.
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Twin C0-Built stainless pipes
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Fuel in frame. V-Moto were instrumental in finishing the bike.
Superb job by all involved. I can't wait to see it race.