Not being cynical, just wondering, but how much does it take to turn out a bike like this for the TT?

Assuming all tickets are sold (been tempted myself) they take £33,750 - does this cover their costs, of the bike at least (excluding tyres, fuel, etc.)?

Add in the sponsorship income and maybe the whole package will be done at no cost as well as some lucky person winning the machine itself. Everyone's a winner (except the 674 who aren't).