Preparation for tonight's press launch in Bilbao. The new Multistrada is so advanced it can fly!!
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September 20, 2012 1:34 PM
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Preparation for tonight's press launch in Bilbao. The new Multistrada is so advanced it can fly!!
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September 20, 2012 1:13 PM
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To mark Bridgestone claiming its 100th MotoGP victory at the 2012 San Marino and Rimini Grand Prix, MotoGP stars from the past and present share their most memorable race win on Bridgestone MotoGP tyres.
Features interviews with Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa, Ben Spies, Andrea Dovizioso, Loris Capirossi, Makoto Tamada, Troy Bayliss and Chris Vermeulen.
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September 20, 2012 10:29 AM
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Pieces to my puzzle.... #arai #dainese #starline #oakley
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September 20, 2012 8:43 AM
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Before commencing a fight in martial arts, opponents bow to each other. It's regarded as a sign of mutual respect. It can also be regarded as a sign of humility and to express a lack of arrogance.I bow to the 2012 Ducati Street-fighter 848 for all of the aforementioned reasons.
Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/Ducati+Streetfighter+packs+punch/7271171/story.html#ixzz270rb8u1r
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September 19, 2012 10:36 PM
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Checa: It's difficult because we usually use the data from the previous year's race but, as we saw in Germany, last year we were going a lot better while this year we're struggling..
Carlos Checa concedes it is unlikely he can rely on the data from his World Superbike Championship victory at Portimao last season, claiming he is 'struggling' by comparison this year.
Though still mathematically capable of defending his WSBK title, Checa is on the cusp of ceding his crown having fallen 70.5 points adrift of the leaders with only two rounds and four races to go.
For the rest of this story click HERE
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September 19, 2012 2:18 PM
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The Diavel vs VMAX is certainly a bout for the ages between the brute finesse of the Ducati and the cudgeling strength of the YamaStar.
The VMAX postures like a dominant silverback gorilla but the Diavel refuses to be intimidated by the size and power of its opponent. In the annals of imaginary dream fights this matchup is akin to a young Mike Tyson in the ring with an equally youthful Muhammad Ali, or a movie where the Terminator is programmed to kill James Bond. While not exactly a David vs Goliath scenario, the Diavel vs VMAX is certainly a bout for the ages between the brute finesse of the Ducati and the cudgeling strength of the YamaStar.
For the full comparision and the link to the video, click HERE
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September 19, 2012 1:38 PM
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Video of the Summer School for Students among the Ducati Laboratory "Fisica In moto" The bridge between school and businesses
Fisica in Moto (physics on motorcycles), located at the historical Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale, is the interactive didactic physics laboratory dedicated specifically to high school students created through the collaboration of the Fondazione Ducati together and the Liceo Malpighi (Malpighi high school) in Bologna.
The purpose of the laboratory is to build a bridge between schools and businesses through the experience of science and technology museums. Specifically designed and custom-built interactive machines will be used inside the laboratory to demonstrate the principles of physics that students learn at school, as well as phsyics' relationship with a Ducati MotoGP bike. The whole course has been developed with the collaboration of the professors from Bologna's Malpighi high school and university lecturers.
For more info pelase visit: www.fisicainmoto.com
To see the video click HERE
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September 19, 2012 1:07 PM
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Next week's MCN (out September 26) features the world first test of Ducati's semi-active suspension Multistrada 1200.
This wildly advanced motorcycle provoked an office discussion about Ducatis in general: should every true motorcyclist have owned one at some point? Is it the badge of a pukka enthusiast?
To vote in the poll click HERE
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September 19, 2012 9:36 AM
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Say what you will about Valentino Rossi's second-place finish Sunday at Misano. Dani Pedrosa was crashed out on the first lap. Casey Stoner wasn't there.
But it's arguable that Rossi standing on the second-highest step on the box in the Adriatic sunshine could have a more lasting impact on the MotoGP World Championship than Pedrosa rolling through the asphalt run-off on the first lap after a clumsy Hector Barbera clipped the rear wheel of Pedrosa's RC213V.
For the rest click HERE
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September 18, 2012 5:55 PM
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Nine rounds down, two to go. We are currently 8th, only 11 points out of 5th in the 2012 AMA Pro GoPro Daytona Sportbike Championship.
Ducshop Racing is a small privateer team taking on the goliaths in AMA Pro racing.
We are a team made up of all volunteers, passionate about both Ducati's and racing. As everyone knows, racing is expensive and racing Ducati's is even more expensive.
We need your help! Please support Jake Zemke and the Ducshop Racing crew in their attempt to put the Ducati 848 EVO on the podium. As the last few rounds results have shown, we are very close to reaching this goal.
Any support, no matter how big or small, is greatly appreciated. Please be sure to provide your name, address and shirt size.
Contribute at least $50 and receive
Signed Jake Zemke poster
Contribute at least $100 and receive
Signed Jake Zemke poster
Custom Troy Lee Ducshop Racing T-shirt
Contribute at least $500 and receive
Signed Jake Zemke poster
Custom Troy Lee Ducshop Racing T-shirt
Custom Troy Lee Ducshop Racing Team Shirt signed by Jake Zemke
Contribute at least $1,000 and receive
Signed Jake Zemke poster
Custom Troy Lee Ducshop Racing T-Shirt
Custom Troy Lee Ducshop Racing Team Shirt signed by Jake Zemke
Custom Ducshop IPhone 4 Element Vapor Pro Case.
Contribute at least $2,500 and receive
Signed Jake Zemke poster
Custom Troy Lee Ducshop Racing T-Shirt
Custom Troy Lee Ducshop Racing Team Shirt signed by Jake Zemke
Custom Ducshop IPhone 4 Element Vapor Pro Case.
Two tickets to any AMA Pro Racing event of your choosing and lunch with Jake
Contribute at least $5,000 and receive
Signed Jake Zemke poster
Custom Troy Lee Ducshop Racing T-Shirt
Custom Troy Lee Ducshop Racing Team Shirt signed by Jake Zemke
Custom Ducshop IPhone 4 Element Vapor Pro Case.
Become a crew member of Ducshop Racing for a race. You will receive a Hot Pit credential and actually become part of the crew for the day.
Want to help (and we hope you do) CLICK HERE
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September 19, 2012 8:56 AM
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Ducati Corse director and Ducati's engineering guru Filippo Preziosi was a busy man at Misano. Besides overseeing the race weekend at the circuit and preparing for the test on Monday, Preziosi spent a lot of time talking to a number of journalists. MotoMatters.com was one of the lucky few who were offered ten minutes with Preziosi, and so we jumped at the chance. In the interview, Preziosi covered a number of topics: the Ducati junior team strategy, Ducati's four riders for 2013, the current and expected developments for next season were all among the subjects discussed. Preziosi also talked about the effect of the spec ECU which will be introduced for 2014, and gave the impression he was not necessarily opposed to the idea. Below is what Preziosi had to say to us:
To read the interview click HERE
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September 18, 2012 12:13 PM
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Newlywed singer KATIE MELUA is helping her husband JAMES TOSELAND launch a music career.
The Closest Thing To Crazy hitmaker has been visiting the former World Superbike Champion in the studio as he records his debut album, less than three weeks after the couple married in London on 1 September (12).
For the rest click HERE
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September 18, 2012 8:42 AM
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Thanks of 'opportunity you give me to publish what I did to my Ducati.
Attached are some photos of the work in detail, and there are many more than you choose what you think are the best.
Starting point is a hyper 1100s in 2008.The evolution begins at soft with full Termignoni exhaust tail under double filter and a dedicated ECU.
Then I pushed more in terms of aesthetics buying the full set of fairings in carbon and at that time came out of the special luis bike that inspired me to develop my own.
In short, everything I've done, everything you see both mechanical and body I did, except for the seat cover....
For the list and more photos, click HERE
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September 18, 2012 8:33 AM
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Despite having completed just a few laps with the newest GP12 chassis, Nicky Hayden was able to confirm the positive impression that Valentino Rossi had of this latest Ducati.
“In order not to stress my hand too much, we only did two runs today - the American commented - One with basically my race bike, and one with the new frame, but it was nice to get an idea of the chassis. I wasn’t sure if I would even be able to notice the difference, but I could actually feel more than I expected, even after just six laps. I felt better with it, for sure. I had more confidence because there’s better front grip for braking into the corners, and because of that, also better turning. The understeer has been reduced."
Read more: http://www.gpone.com/index.php/en/201209178238/Hayden-also-likes-the-GP12-evo.html#ixzz26p9HhQLi
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September 17, 2012 10:24 PM
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That was a chaotic weekend. Two-and-a-half days lost to rain, then a bizarre series of hold ups and incidents on the start of the MotoGP grid that ended up eventually going a long way to deciding the championship. Fortunately for the series, the MotoGP race was preceded by two scintillating support races, and then the MotoGP race itself saw two very popular podiums.
To start with the biggest issue, the start and then the restart of the MotoGP race. There was a lot of confusion and head-scratching over what was going on - the riders had never seen the flashing amber lights on the starting panels, for one - but when the dust settled, it looked like everything had been run almost by the numbers, despite the protests from Dani Pedrosa's camp.
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September 17, 2012 9:25 PM
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Motorcycling demi-god Valentino Rossi gets a second at his home race at Misano. His best result in the dry; it wasn't a win, but did his loyal fans care? Not in the slightest.''
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September 17, 2012 5:44 PM
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Valentino Rossi looks back on Sunday´s GP Aperol di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini...
For the official video link click HERE
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September 17, 2012 2:39 PM
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Ducati Team’s Valentino Rossi, Nicky Hayden and test-rider Franco Battaini remained at the Misano track following yesterday’s GP to undertake a one-day private test, with all riders citing positive results.
American Hayden was first out on track, despite still nursing an injured right hand, which he raced with the day before. He went out both on his race-machine, and on the new bike, which Rossi used to get his second podium of the season. The new machine, featuring a new chassis and swingarm, received positive feedback from Hayden, despite him not being able to do a long run due to considerable pain in his hand. He did however state that as he has already been using a stiffer swingarm than Rossi recently, the main change came from the chassis. Improved braking and corner entry where some of the positives he highlighted, yet stated that for Aragón he still needed a few adjustments to the frame and potentially new front springs. Test rider Battaini continued the test on Hayden’s second bike.
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September 17, 2012 2:16 PM
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In today's pictures, a rider falls during a race in Italy, men compete in finger-wrestling championships in Germany, Chinese people protest over disputed islands, and more.
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September 17, 2012 9:17 AM
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The glamour of the MotoGP Paddock Girls, at the thirteenth race of 2012 in Misano...
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September 17, 2012 9:14 AM
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Talk about parting traffic. Wind the throttle open to release Armageddon, a rocking, rolling, mad, bad soundtrack that's part sex, pure muscle and sends cars diving for the verge in fright. Yet Diavel divided Ducati fans when it was first announced. A fat-tyred cruiser from a brand best known for sweet-handling sports bikes? Not since Porsche revealed an SUV have performance-focused petrolheads expressed such outrage.
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September 16, 2012 10:05 PM
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Grazie a tutti ragazzi,oggi è stato proprio bello. twitter.com/ValeYellow46/s…
— Valentino Rossi (@ValeYellow46) September 16, 2012
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September 16, 2012 9:55 PM
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On an event-filled day at the GP di San Marino e Riviera di Rimini, Valentino Rossi had his best race so far aboard the Desmosedici. In sunny and warm conditions, the Italian made it to the second step of the podium, having ridden at a pace that was second only to that of the winner, Jorge Lorenzo. The first start was cancelled, but Rossi enjoyed a great getaway when the red lights went out for the second time, and he exited the first turn in second place. From there, he held off attacks from first Stefan Bradl and then Alvaro Bautista before taking the chequered flag.
For the rest click HERE
