Whitham samples the top two WSB bikes from 2009

The two best superbikes on the planet: 2009 World Superbike champion Ben Spies’ Yamaha R1 and runner-up Nori Haga’s Ducati 1098F09. And the mighty James Whitham gagging to wring their necks at the spectacular Parkalgar circuit

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