+ Engine

Magnetti Marelli

+ Engine reliability

+ Ohlins suspension and support

Strong points in 2005

-/- Traction

Mid corner acceleration

-/- Tyre performance

Drop off mid distance

-/- Engine character

‘Jerking’

-/- Engine braking

Not consistent

-/- Top speed

Points to improve in 2005

Traction control

Improved engine management

Tyre performance

Chassis & swingarm

rigidity

Engine character

‘Jerking’ eliminated, improved engine braking

Tyre feedback

Better front and rear suspension setting

Top speed

Engine performance up

Improvements 2006

Cornering

Pivot point up 2.5mm,

More anti squat

Traction

Softer rear shock & modified linkage

Race ready technology

High revolution engine bore and stroke changed to improve rideabilty

Improved air intake system

High quality suspension

-Up-side down front fork

-High and low speed compression damping

Engine -Titanium valves-Double injectors-YCCT to improve throttle connection-Slipper clutch fitted

High quality chassis - Die cast swingarm

310 mm diameter front disks

Race ready technology

YMG development (+20HP)•Camshafts•Compression ratio 13.2 : 1•Air funnels•Exhaust (Akrapovic)•Engine management (Motec)•Ohlins suspension settings

Developed during season (+28HP)• Camshafts • Cylinder head flow• Engine management adjustments• Focus on rideability

YEC kit parts (+12 to 15 HP)•Gearbox + extra ratios•All gaskets•ACM generator set•Clutch plate•Quick respond throttle

YMG race bike