(28-10-2020, 11:14 PM)Chrisp955 Wrote: The super twin class was introduced as a cheep and dare I say it safe introduction to the TT. But the money needed to run a compterive super twin is probably more the a 600 super sport. With the new class A licences a 300cc race would be a good shout. But with strict limits on turning and mods. To keep the costs down.

I agree completely C955. The 650 twin class was a great idea that's gone wrong as the costs have increased exponentially. It's almost impossible to control machine modifications, but starting with lower cost, lower power machinery is a good way to begin. I think stock SS300's put out around 40bhp which, combined with modern suspension and tyres, should allow them to lap the Mountain Course in very respectable times. The Manx Grand Prix runs an ultra-lightweight class which includes SS300's and the average qualifying speed is 94.33mph so race speeds must  be pretty good too.