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7.90/0 or up to 1000 cash back on all 2 0 0 0 into a revised air-box. Last year's machine breathed in through intakes on the fairing flanks. The main radiator air intake has been smoothed, and the horizontal belly-pan radiator seen on the prototype is in place, with the underside of the fairing deeply notched to draw hot air away from that radiator. "We seemed to have a problem at hotter races, as the race wore on, so we hope we've improved that," said Burgess. model Aprilia motorcycles. Now you can get a great deal on class-leading Aprilia motorcycles, including the RS 50, RS 250 Challenge, Pegaso 650, RSV Mille and the Superbike replica RSV Mille R. Contact you local dealer for details. Log in to 1NW1N.apriliausa.com or call toll free (877) 277-4542 for a complete dealer list. All promotional offers Bte subject to change by AprilIs USA inc. ApriJiB USA Inc. has the right of final defermination of promotional program rules and interpretation. Promotson subject to availablHty. YAMAHA YZR5CC The biggest change is again aerodynamic, with a new bulbous nose and a reprofiled seat enclosing the upper exhausts - an apparently successful attempt to enhance top speed. That aside, this year's YZR is much the same as last year's, with the usual round of refinements to both engine and chassis. "If you make something completely new, you may lose half the season as the riders get used to it. We felt it was better to start with what we had and try and improve it," explained project leader Suji Sakurada. Yamaha has by far the greatest number of riders, with two Red Bull men (Haga and McCoy), two Antena 3 riders (Norick Abe and Cardoso), and the new Gauloises team of Jacque and Nakano. Biaggi and Checa remain the official factory riders in the official Marlboro-sponsored team, and take the benefit of earlier access to developments and new parts. "This team is the factory's priority, but it is also our aim to win the championship," said Yamaha Racing boss Lin Jarvis. "If one of the other teams is more successful, we will have to look at it on a case-by-case basis." PROTON KR3 A name change to the former Modenas accompanies a now well-developed Mk3 version, introduced last year, with a new hotshot rider - Jurgen van den Goorbergh. The new chassis is an update of last year's, incorporating the final geometry and offering further adjustment from that base. They have also been testing a carbon-fiber swingarm, which was in evidence at Jerez. The engine is as last year's compact Mk3 version, including the balance shaft of the Mk2, but downsized by revising the layout of the various shafts. Team Roberts is also seeking aerodynamic advantage, with windtunnel work resulting in a revised fairing, smaller overall with a less bulbous nose, a slimmer seat, and some serious nip-and-tuck to the belly pan. A new orange and black paint scheme serves to emphasize the bike's compact dimensions. The team's main card is their state of readiness, after a full winter testing program with a machine that was already well developed at the end of last season. "This time last year, the engine was still on the drawing board," said team manager Chuck Aksland. CN aprilia FRIDAY ~ND MARCH~ Savannah, Georgia Jtadnr Starts at - ..... 7:00pm cue' • n e _ S • FEBRUARY 28,2001 41