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Ductalk: What's Up In The World Of Ducati
Ducati News Roundup Curated by Vicki Smith for Ducati.net |
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January 28, 2013 10:20 AM
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Switching from racing on two wheels to four is not easy, even for champions.
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January 28, 2013 7:08 AM
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Saw this at the Dania, FL show on Saturday. Looks great in person and drew a crowd as soon as it pulled in to the Ducati club area. Not official of course but it sure was pretty
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January 27, 2013 7:54 PM
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Every year in late January, when the weather in Florida is crazy good and the rest of the country, not so much, there’s a motorcycle show in South Florida called the Dania Vintage Show and it’s a great day in the park. Over 200 vintage bikes enter but the Ducati’s get a special deal – all years, any model, a separate show within a show. The Ducati Owners Club of South Florida gets together with Ducati Forza, the official dealer, and offers a hospitality area, special parking and the bike show. This year MotoCorse sponsored the show and handmade the trophy’s. And for the second year in a row Billy Joel showed up and sang...
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January 27, 2013 8:50 AM
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Casey Stoner has accused a section of MotoGP fans of a "lack of respect" following his move to V8 Supercars.Two-time MotoGP champion Stoner, 27, has confirmed his deal with Red Bull Racing Australia. Stoner suffered a broken ankle last year but insists his decision has nothing to do with injuries.
"We got spat at [by fans], they tried to knock us off scooters going from the motor homes to the pits," he told the Telegraph....
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January 26, 2013 7:13 PM
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January 26, 2013 8:58 AM
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Ignite Asset Management's Ryan Bonifacino about the investment aspects of MotoGP. He speaks with Matt Miller on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Rewind." (Source: Bloomberg)
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January 25, 2013 5:14 PM
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I’d always dreamed of going on a long motorcycle trip without an end-date. Looking back I see I had more than a few opportunities to make it happen, but prudence and responsibility always interfered: college, work, a mortgage, the cable guy coming on the 16th. But everyone eventually hits a moment in their life when the reckless ambitions of their youth begin to turn into adulthood regrets. And when that moment finally came for me, I said, “fuck it”, bought a 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S, threw some gear into a backpack, hit the starter button and roared out of Los Angeles. My only plan was to get to the Atlantic prior to turning around....
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January 25, 2013 2:39 PM
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In late February, I will meet with Nicky to present a small number of custom prints made from images in the PHOTO.GP archive, each to be signed specifically for that customer. Instead of a generic Nicky Hayden signature, each item in this special group of prints will be signed directly to the buyer, as shown in the example above.
This is a very special opportunity that has been particularly meaningful for those who’ve taken advantage of it. I’ve received some fantastic calls from customers for whom having such a special item on their walls has meant a special connection to a favorite rider.
I suspect it’s the kind of thing you can imagine, but until you have the finished piece before your eyes, knowing that (in this case) Nicky put his hands on it and signed it personally to you, it doesn’t really sink in how special, how unique, that finished piece is.
This from Nicky Hayden via Twitter:
NickyHayden1:16pm via Twitter for iPhone
If any of my loyal fans orders a photo from @ScottJonesPhoto I will personally sign it. Check the link for details bit.ly/NickySigs ✌
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January 25, 2013 10:19 AM
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Cool use of Google StreetView technology by submitting a walk around the MotoCorsa showroom during it's month long vintage Ducati display. The display will be open January 8th through 31st. Tuesday through Saturday. 10am – 6pm.
For the direct link click HERE
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January 25, 2013 8:31 AM
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Classicdriver.com
With an engine note as moving as an opera by Verdi, and curves as beguiling as Sophia Loren’s, the legendary Ducati 750 Super Sport is an all-time favourite among Ducatisti..
Classic. The very definition of Ducati Iconic. But more like twice the price + they mention for real ones with correct numbers in good condition....
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January 24, 2013 11:11 PM
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World Superbike Champion Ben Spies discusses what it's like to race in the MotoGp class. He speaks with Matt Miller on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Rewind." (Source: Bloomberg)
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January 24, 2013 9:54 PM
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Ducati CEO Gabriele Del Torchio raised eyebrows last week when he mildly called out American Nick Hayden at the Wrooom launch event in the Dolomites, saying "We are delighted with the confirmation of Nicky, but we expect him to do better than last year."
There's no reason to believe that won't happen. This could be Hayden's peak time at Ducati, for a few reasons...
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January 24, 2013 1:24 PM
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January 24, 2013 12:04 PM
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TWICE world MotoGP motorcycling champion Casey Stoner has splurged on a $4.25 million mansion on the Gold Coast.
We are waiting for the photos AFTER he moves in - more toys and mementos please!
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January 24, 2013 10:57 AM
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A reporter for Al Jazeera attended the Isle of Man TT last year and filed an interesting video report on the festival of racing and tragedy.
Wow. Nice find SuperbikePlanet. Great account of an event that's hard to capture in a well rounded way.
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January 24, 2013 6:56 AM
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Dressed in red and looking every bit as dangerous as an Eastern block hooker in a Marbella nightclub, this two wheeled diva beckoned me from the forecourt with a wink and a flash of her sleek bodywork....
Love the photos. Make sure you check out the gallery
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January 23, 2013 9:52 PM
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A Ducati assembly line worker told me five years ago that every second motorcycle made at the company’s Bologna, Italy, factory is a Monster.
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January 23, 2013 9:00 PM
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MotoGP rookie Andrea Iannone believes his hopes of succeeding in the new look Pramac Ducati squad will be given a massive boost by Ducati’s commitment...
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January 23, 2013 5:09 PM
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Kevin Ash is one of the world’s leading motorcycle journalists. His writing is syndicated to magazines all over the globe and his online home, Ash On Bikes, is essential reading—packed with intelligent observations and devoid of attitude.
Because words fail us in reference to the tragic loss Kevin Ash yesterday we thought we would suggest this interview or a visit to http://www.ashonbikes.com/ as a way to make the world feel like he's still in it...
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January 23, 2013 11:26 AM
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My right knee slider is pressed hard into the tarmac. I am trying to concentrate on the exit and prepare for the upcoming slow left at the same time....
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January 22, 2013 7:20 PM
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The new era of Ducati under Audi Group comes with big changes and challenges at various levels. Motorcycle racing makes no exception, as the Italian brand is set to face the ever closer 2013 eni FIM Superbike World Championship with a new and experienced factory supported team
After a successful three year collaboration with Althea Racing, the manufacturer from Borgo Panigale joined again forces with the Alstare Team to continue its involvement in the leading global production derived series. The return of the Belgian based team on the SBK scene after a sabbatical taken in 2012 goes hand to hand with the arrival of the 1199 Panigale RS13, Ducati's new full-fledged WSBK machine.
WorldSBK.com had an opportunity to speak with Ernesto Marinelli, Ducati Superbike Project Manager, about the outlook for 2013 and more...
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January 22, 2013 7:09 PM
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Inaugural Troy Bayliss Classic hailed a huge success
A crowd of over 5000 turned out to see a spectacle like no other as 23 invited guests of Australia's triple World Superbike Champion put on a show at the inaugural Pixado Troy Bayliss Classic.
The star-studded field boasted 7 World Championships and hundreds of Australian titles shared by riders past and present from categories including World Superbikes, MotoGP, ASBK, Enduro, Flat Track, Speedway, Supermoto and Motocross.
The 400m Taree/Old Bar oil-based dirt track circuit hosted a series of exciting 12-rider races, drawing acclaim from local and interstate fans who labelled it the "...best racing they had ever seen..." and "...best dirt track event ever...".
The Legend and All-Star lineup included 24 riders -- Stephen Gall, David Armstrong, Chris Vermeulen, Jason Crump, Paul Caslick, Josh Brookes, Anthony Gunter, Randy de Puniet, Josh Waters, Troy Herfoss, Shawn Giles, Garry McCoy, Broc Parkes, Barry Cockle, Jamie Stauffer, Chris Watson, Wayne Maxwell, Chris Hollis, Damian Cudlin, Toby Price, Josh Hook, Vaughan Styles, Phil Lovett and host Troy Bayliss....more HERE
This is a great example of somebody who knows what racing HE would want to watch, (and who he wanted to watch doing it) making it happen. Good old fashioned value for the entertainment dollar.
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January 22, 2013 12:43 PM
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Here are some of the main technical points offered by the Texas Tornado Boot Camp. Learn more at CycleWorld.com.
All great advice from an obviously excellent source...
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January 22, 2013 12:23 PM
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Ben Spies has been backed to bounce back from a nightmare 2012 MotoGP campaign when he jumps on Ducati’s unforgiving Desmosedici this year.
The Texan suffered...
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January 22, 2013 11:41 AM
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The fact that on October 30, 2009 the Buell Motorcycle Company closed its doors – bringing an end to a 26-year run – didn’t change the love story that many riders and builders continue to have with the brand. An affection reenforced by the successful launch in November 2009 of Erik Buell Racing, an independent company run by Erik Buell which at first produced race-only versions of the 1125R model, but which is currently offering an updated 1190RS model for the street or the track. At time of closing in 2009, the total number of manufactured Buell was exactly 136,923 with Harley-Davidson continued commitment to supply replacement parts and services at over 250 ex-Buell location. Reason why those owning, buying or customizing a Buell still feel very confident with their brand choice....
It's always interesting when Ago speaks. He really IS an Italian National Treasure.