So who’s read all the marketing blurb and listened to Rossi saying his spiel about the cross plane crank making the riding easier and blah? I did but was I convinced? Not really. As with all new bikes, manufacturer goes on and on and on about this new bit of kit added here, the little minute bit of weight loss there and usually it just comes down to some cosmetics and a bit fettling to the engine. Now I’m a proud man and don’t like admitting when I’m wrong but my time on the R1 at the TT has pro...