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|  | RIDER PROFILE Born: 10/12/76 Nationality: British 2003 position: N/A | Shane Byrne takes the giant and hugely ambitious step from British Superbikes to MotoGP this year. The 27-year-old may have won the British title in 2003, but MotoGP is a completely different level. Riding the Aprilia, which is widely regarded to be one of the least user-friendly bikes on the grid, he will have quite a task on his hands. Byrne's willingness to move to MotoGP proves he does not lack confidence, but he is in for a tough year.
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