Good statement by Mladin. Twenty bucks says that just because he made this comment the AMA will claim he's using those illegal crankshafts like he did last year! [roll] As if he or Yosh need to cheat. Oh yeah, then after they strip him of his win the AMA will refuse to consider his appeal. Wouldn't surprise me... wankers.
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Jul/090705mladin.htm (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Jul/090705mladin.htm)
What's the difference between a 'factory" motorcycle and a 'production-based' motorcycle, as mentioned in the earlier article (embedded link)? Factory vs privateer?
all superbikes (or, non-GP bikes) are production-based. factory vs privateer is a matter of who's doing the development, footing the bill, supporting the team, etc.