That's unacceptable. What gives an SV singular reign over all other models/types worthy of being beaten, thrashed, ridden into the dirt and tossed aside - busted crank not withstanding? A POS is a POS. I've ridden plenty of 'em...and always a gear higher than their owners. I would absolutely annihilate an SV field from the back row. I declare all SV-riding, once-in-a-never-while Ducati-riding winners equally ineligible.
My understanding is that older generation may feel the EX500 was a worthy challenge to thrash, duck tape & safety wire past tech and go back racing....
You may interpret this post as an official protest. Lightweight twins is not a prerequisite for world domination. 'Tis merely the end of the road for those incapable of achieving such levels.
Too late. The committee has already passed the resolution. You could appeal, but they already said they would consider that unappealing.