i completely forgot about Britten motorcycles. they were designed and built in new zealand. a total revolution in superbike design. it was thrashing bikes in several countries. the last win was in March 99 Sound of Thunder, Daytona.
the guy did something that car engine designers do all the time. the engine is one casting, cylinders, crankcase and all. this makes it sturdy enough to just hang EVERYTHING off the engine. from the seat to the forks. also with such a solid yet light block you can coax more power out of it. sadly the guy died of cancer not so long ago so i don't know what will happen with the design
