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Ductalk: What's Up In The World Of Ducati
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October 16, 2012 2:54 PM
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Large number of highside crashes at Indy MotoGP never really explained, but Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner both reveal their thoughts on why they crashed
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October 16, 2012 9:22 AM
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Hunter S. Thompson wrote the best motorcycle review to date, because it wasn't about the motorcycle.
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October 16, 2012 9:15 AM
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MATADOR By Radical Ducati (2012)
-Donor bike: Ducati 900 SS IE’98
-O24 brake rotors
-Rizoma conical handlebar
-1098 brake and clutch pumps
-RAD carbón fiber front mudguard
-V Rod Type front light
-SP ergal cnc machined upper yoke + handlebar risers
-Aviacompositi EVO rev counter
-Modified frame
-Repostioned wiring
-Modified original fuel tank
-Lightech ergal quick open gas cap
-RAD02 Corsa evo carbon fiber solo seat (modified) with led rear light
-MWR air pods
-Tuned engine : worked heads, high compression, lightened flywheel
-WolfMan exhaust 2 in 1 system
-Spark omologated megaphone
Fotografía: Javier Fuentes
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October 16, 2012 9:13 AM
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Leon Camier sets the pace on the first day of World Superbike testing at Motorland Aragon, but Carlos Checa isn't far behind on the Ducati 1199 Panigale.
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October 15, 2012 1:14 PM
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Althea Ducati's Carlos Checa has commenced the World Superbike test programme for the new Panigale at a very cold Motorland Aragon this morning.
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October 15, 2012 10:15 AM
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The glamour of the MotoGP Paddock Girls, at the fifteenth race of
2012 in Motegi
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October 15, 2012 10:05 AM
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Valentino Rossi says he could have not ridden any faster or put in any extra effort after he ended the Grand Prix of Japan at the Twin Ring Motegi in a lonely and distant seventh.
The Italian said finishing a massive 26 seconds behind race winner Dani Pedrosa was the maximum potential his factory Ducati GP12 has, with a lack of rear grip under acceleration remaining the Desmosedici’s biggest weakness.
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October 14, 2012 9:10 AM
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MotoGP News. MotoGP will follow the lead of F1 and WSBK by introducing its own version of a knockout style qualifying system for the 2013 season.
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October 14, 2012 8:58 AM
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Nudes, bodypaint and yoga have come together to create some intriguing "human motorcycles".
The "motorcycles" will tour with the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows in the US and are a culmination of collaboration between body paint artist Trina Merry and Ryan Berman.
The net result was three "human motorcycles" - a Ducati sport bike, a KTM dirt bike and a Harley-Davidson cruiser - which were created over three days.
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October 13, 2012 9:14 AM
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Dorna has placed three MotoGP events in the United States in 2013, but there's a very real chance American fans might have a tough time seeing those races unless they're in the grandstands at Laguna Seca, Indianapolis and Austin.
American media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, reported this week that FOX is considering a conversion of SPEED, its motorsports cable network in the United States, into an all-sports channel to challenge ESPN and NBC Sports Network. FOX recently renewed its broadcasting rights deal with Major League Baseball, which gives FOX the right to show games on its network channel and another nationally distributed FOX channel.
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I think it is great that companies like abc and espy make it possible for sports that aren't so popular in america to be aired on tv for millions of homes to see and appreciate athletes in all fields and arenas.
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October 13, 2012 9:09 AM
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When it comes to electric motorcycles, I am not interested in saving the manatees. I don’t stand around in Starbucks parking lots debating the finer points of offsetting my carbon footprint. It is perfectly fine if that is your calling in life, but when it comes to motorcycles, I am really only interested in one thing: going fast. I am not going to berate someone for wanting to save the environment, or decrease our dependency on foreign energy reserves — those are both worthy and important sentiments that I share as well, just not when it comes to my two-wheel decadence.
The only political debate I am interested in hearing during a discussion about motorcycles is the politics of the apex. If you want to talk about “the green movement” on a ride with me, it better be in regards to your Kawasaki, which is why I have a love/hate relationship with the electric motorcycle community. There are two types of operators in this space, and they are seemingly at odds with each other. One group is convinced that petroleum is an imperfect fuel source, while the other thinks that petroleum-burning motorcycles are imperfect machines.
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October 13, 2012 9:02 AM
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When Ducati created the Monster back in 1992, the bike quickly became an icon in the naked sportbike scene.Throughout the years, Ducati offered many version of its Monster, from the original M600 in smaller displacement to the latest largest offering available today, the 1100EVO. Due to the pickings, the Monster became, and remains, one of Ducati's best sellers.
Since late 2010, Ducati has offered three versions - the 696, the mid-weight 796 and the 1100EVO.
A favorite of many, including the staff at Ultimate MotorCycling, is the 796. The 803cc Desmodue is lightweight (412 lbs), shorter (31.5 inches) and provides typical Ducati performance.
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October 13, 2012 8:11 AM
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Valentino Rossi was surprisingly satisfied with his effort while Nicky Hayden's struggles continued on Saturday.
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PROGRAMMING NOTE: The Grand Prix of Japan from Motegi, Japan will air on SPEED on Sunday, October 14 at 6:00pm ET. MotoGP QP will air LIVE on SPEED2 all season long. #MotoGPonSPEED
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October 12, 2012 7:55 AM
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Valentino Rossi was in the mood to provide "360° feedback" today in Japan, as he prepared to start a string of three consecutive races which will essentially conclude his time at Ducati. On a day in which Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta shared his views on the future of the sport, Rossi was eager to voice his own opinion: "MotoGP has changed a lot compared to 6 or 7 years ago. The races are boring now, they lack excitement - the Doctor commented - Maybe it's not too important for the factories, but it is for the people manage the series and have to sell the sport."
Read more: http://www.gpone.com/index.php/en/201210118490/Rossi-MotoGP-is-too-perfect.html#ixzz295KY8bVH
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October 12, 2012 7:51 AM
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Nicky Hayden says his prime focus in Japan this weekend will be to build up his confidence after a crash and injury-hit spell in the 2012 MotoGP world championship.
The luckless American missed the Brno clash at the end of August after suffering a double break in his right hand in a qualifying crash in Indianapolis that also ruled him out of his home round.
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October 12, 2012 7:46 AM
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Valentino Rossi put his impressive late showing in second MotoGP practice at Motegi down to setup changes on his Ducati...
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October 11, 2012 7:21 PM
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Nicky Hayden is excited about Ducati 2013 MotoGP plans and has defended the factory's development during the past two seasons.
Despite signing MotoGP superstar Valentino Rossi, Ducati has been winless since Casey Stoner's departure at the end of 2010.
Rossi finished seventh in last year's championship and is currently sixth in the 2012 standings, with two podiums in each season.
The seven time MotoGP champion is returning to Yamaha next year, when team-mate Hayden - without a podium during “another tough year” - will ride alongside Andrea Dovizioso.
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October 11, 2012 9:15 AM
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We took a Ducati Multistrada on a helmetstories organised ride from Mumbai to Himachal Pradesh.
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October 11, 2012 9:04 AM
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As I’ve written before in this space, one of the very best things about my photography adventures has been meeting certain individuals I’d never have come into contact with had I not been so lucky as to find a place in MotoGP. One person high on that list is Marc Garcia, an artist in Barcelona, Spain, who paints helmets and creates trophies, among other things.
In August, 2010, I posted here about the official MotoGP Championship Trophy, which I’d seen for the first time at Silverstone that year. In one of those lucky instances that somehow keep happening, Marc found the post and he got in touch to thank me for recognizing his work. That began an email correspondence which has led to a friendship in which we’ve not yet met face to face.
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October 11, 2012 7:57 AM
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Ducati introduces the 2013 Hypermotard, a bike as striking as it is fun to ride. Presented as a concept back in 2005 in Milan, the Hypermotard came home with a “Best of Show” award.
It was clearly on a good path so here we are, with the new generation. This track-ready beast is no toy: the Desmodue Evoluzione 1,078cc L-Twin engine blasts a 75.9 ft-lbs (almost 105 Nm) torque which will simply rip the asphalt under your tires.
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October 10, 2012 12:44 PM
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America’s favorite moto racer reveals his style through example...
Let’s be honest, racing isn’t exactly known for style. In fact, racecar drivers and moto racers usually wear one of two things: their uniform or swag from their sponsors. And in the stands? Jeans, jeans, jeans. (OK, and maybe some face paint.)
Even MotoGP racer Nicky Hayden, the Ducati team’s beloved “Kentucky Kid,” keeps his style simple: “I wear my team shirt, Tissot watch, and Diesel jeans a lot,” he says. “My style has always been very basic. Since I’m always traveling, I wear a lot of black and gray so I can mix and match without needing to pack a large bag.”
Read more at Men's Health: http://blogs.menshealth.com/style-news/style-lesson-it%e2%80%99s-not-always-about-what-you-wear/2012/10/08/#ixzz28uniXVs0
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October 10, 2012 9:49 AM
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Ducati Team hopes to continue good record at Motegi
As the Ducati Team focuses on its job of improving the Desmosedici, the fifteenth round on the MotoGP calendar, set to kick off on Friday at Motegi, will provide the team’s technicians with an opportunity to check the setting updates on a track where the Italian bike has traditionally worked well.
The Japanese circuit, where the Ducati Team has collected four wins and one additional podium finish, last year saw Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden working well on their bikes’ setups, enabling them to lap at a good pace all weekend, although their respective races were affected by a crash and an off-track excursion.
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