Haven't seen any posts recently about the next gen RSV. I believe the last was around Aug/Sep just before the news release on the 08s.
I've been wondering, what if Yamaha goes the BMW route and puts an in-line 4 in the next RSV in '09 or '10? It would make it a completely different bike, but they do have an I-4 in the FJR1300 that cranks about 145 hp I believe. There're also a couple other things that could be taken from the FJR: standard ABS, FI, and optional clutchless, handlebar paddle shifting (or toe if you like).
Yep, it sure would be a different bike--wouldn't sound right I don't believe. They could then maybe go back toward the 1st gen look--which I believe was ahead of its time. (I still like my 2nd gen, though.)
I know I'm going to hate myself for this next questions, but . . . any comments?
PS Is this way out of cycle? Like we talk about this topic each summer and fall only? I feel like the damned elections--about a year or two ahead of what should be.