Thing is, guys... to finish first, first you must finish, and any of them could (and sometimes do) break down.
Go out there, with whatever machine you can afford ... or like best (it isn't just about money), do your best... come back next year and better your own times... that's what the Manx is all about.
BTW, you can win and still improve the next time in that kind of race.....you can be last and still have improved on your previous best. That's the spirit of the Manx Grand Prix
Only 4 more sleeps!