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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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September 12, 2014 5:05 PM
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Avintia Racing will run Ducati machinery in MotoGP™ for the next two years, further to an agreement announced on Friday at Misano.
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September 12, 2014 9:23 AM
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MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi insists he doesn’t regret his decision to join Ducati..
Rossi, who had won seven titles with Honda and Yamaha, saw an all-Italian dream turn into a nightmare with just three podiums during two seasons on the Desmosedici.
In an interview with the official MotoGP website Rossi is quoted as saying it was a mistake to go to Ducati, but felt his words have been misunderstood.
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September 11, 2014 8:15 PM
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With Marc Marquez back to winning ways at Silverstone, the Misano round of MotoGP (or to give it its full name, the Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini) is the next venue to host the Marquez MotoGP record demolition steamroller. At Misano, Marquez can equal Mick Doohan's record of twelve wins in a single season, clearing the way for him to break that record at a following round.
What are the odds of him actually achieving that? Misano is a circuit where he has had a great deal of success, having won in 125s and both the Moto2 races he contested here. A mistake during last year's MotoGP race meant he lost ground on the leaders, though he recovered to finish in fourth. Going by his past record, Marquez is once again favorite to win.
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"Fast and Motivated" he call's Dovi and Iannone. Looking forward to the weekend...
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September 10, 2014 6:51 PM
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A raised set-up, forged Marchesini rims, fully adjustable suspensions with an ultralight Marzocchi aluminium front forks and Öhlins rear shock absorber for an extraordinary dry weight of 171 kg. ABS and Ducati Traction Control as standard, so you can concentrate on having a good time. And the incredible Ducati Corse livery underlines the fact that the Hypermotard SP is an uncompromisingly sporty bike, ready to face any challenge.
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September 10, 2014 12:22 PM
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Win the jumpsuit worn by Andrea Dovizioso for the Indianapolis MotoGP on Augyst 10th 2014, autographed by Andrea himself and Valentino Rossi!
The jumpsuit worn by Andrea Dovizioso for the Indianapolis MotoGP on Augyst 10th 2014, autographed by Andrea himself and Valentino Rossi!
About the suit:
During the first laps of the race there was a jostle between Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi, because he surpassed Andrea a little too aggressively, and the wheel of the bike left a mark on the jumpsuit! Valentino immediately apologized and Andrea passed it off as a simple moment of contact during the race.
His statements following the heated race
“I can’t complain about the first fifteen laps” says the Forli racer “the first six were even exciting I was in front of Vale at some points, although I think that he wasn’t pushing his limits at that time, but I couldn’t overtake him because if I did we would’ve touched, however the Yamaha is able complete better curves. We would’ve touched. No, more like: I would’ve been in him”.
He did it in his place…
"Yes, first I felt a hit on my left knee, then the pressure continued on my thigh, until the point where the wheel reached my shoulder. You can say I kept him on the track, but I don’t want polemics: it was a simple contact during the race. I haven’t spoken to Valentino yet, but Ive been told he apologized on TV”.
Your chance to own "the" suit with Rossi's tire track on it. What a great conversation piece for a great cause.
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September 9, 2014 5:21 PM
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After twenty years experiences in running precariously looking for an elusive limit, stop does not necessarily mean to cut ties with the past. Simply, it is an opportunity to interpret it in a different perspective. Like when you browse a photo album forgotten on a dusty shelf for some time. The colors of the images seem different, perhaps emerge details of which had not been noticed, but the outlines remain unchanged and well defined.
Read more: SBK, Carlos Checa, quel che resta del giorno http://www.gpone.com/en/2014090714699/Carlos-Checa-quel-che-resta-del-giorno.html#ixzz3Cr6DQxda
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Best interview with Carlos Checa I have seen in ages. In Italian but Google goes a pretty good job with just an auto translate
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September 9, 2014 5:35 AM
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Ducati’s Sport Classic GT1000 was slightly ahead of its time and became an instant classic.
For the rest on why this is a great used bike pick click HERE
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September 8, 2014 1:30 PM
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Yesterday’s first SBK race at Jerez saw the Ducati Superbike Team celebrate a return to the podium with Chaz Davies. The British rider crossed the line in third place in race one, fourth in race two. Two DNFs for Davide Giugliano, who crashed unhurt in the first encounter and was forced to an early retirement in race 2 due to a technical problem.
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September 7, 2014 5:43 PM
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Many ladies attended the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed trials this year, including landspeed record holder Valerie Thompson, Loretta Flores, and so many more!
Photographer and motorcyclist Barbara Fuentes guest posts about her trip from Seattle, Washington to Wendover, Utah for the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials in September. “It started 100 years ago. Folks started trekking to Bonneville, Utah with their cars and motorcycles to go fast; record-breaking fast. Formally known as BUB, the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials is the premier motorcycle land speed racing event. Sanctioned by the AMA and FIM, this event gives you the opportunity to make National and World records. Several classes are available for entry- from small vintage bikes on up to streamliners. On Friday Aug. 22nd, I packed up my SUV and made my way down to Utah. The ride was pretty uneventful, save my car karaoke. I decided to go out to the Flats on Saturday morning. When I arrived, I came to the ‘boat launch,’ the tiny bit of land between the road and what looks like an expansive lake. Not deep, about 6 inches or so- but seemed to go on forever.
See more at: http://themotolady.com/bonneville-motorcycle-speed-trials-2014/#sthash.CQpaAmPa.dpuf
Great look at a world that few people that have not done it, really understand the complexity of. Worth a read.
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September 6, 2014 7:24 PM
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September 6, 2014 3:15 PM
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Davide Giugliano credits two small errors for preventing him from sealing pole position in Jerez, but remains pleased with second..
Davide Giugliano was very pleased to qualify on the front row in second position the latest round of the World Superbike Championship in Jerez
With just minutes left on the clock Giugliano was set for his second pole position of the season after breaking the lap record with a 1minm 40.533secs lap, but a late flying effort from Loris Baz demoted him to second.
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If you get a chance to see Superpole and this lap when BeIn plays it again tonight it's a thrilling watch...
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September 4, 2014 6:49 PM
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Jacky Wan (aka Valcrow) writes a guestblog for us every month about his 3D printing adventures! This month's guestblog is about a sweet 3D printed scale model of a Ducati 1199 Superbike. Sit back, relax, read and be amazed by his amazing work! In the end you can decide if you want print the bike yourself, Jacky made it available for download through YouMagine!
For the whole article click HERE
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September 3, 2014 5:38 PM
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Wayne Rainey Takes American Motorcycle Road Racing Back To It's Roots.
DMG has operated the series for the last seven years and is no longer going to be the promoter of the series
For the full press release, click HERE
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September 3, 2014 3:55 PM
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Chaz Davies believes he can enjoy a strong WSBK race weekend at Jerez with the Ducati, even if he hasn't had the best of luck there previously.
Though he admits it isn't a circuit that has been kind to him in the past, Chaz Davies believes the flowing nature of the Jerez circuit will play to the strengths of his Ducati 1199 Panigale.
Returning to action after a lengthy summer break, Davies is hoping to get the final portion of his 2014 WSBK season off to a good start after a promising race weekend in Laguna Seca was scuppered by a race one crash that ruled him out of the second encounter too.
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September 2, 2014 8:01 AM
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The crowds at Silverstone certainly got their money's worth at this year's British Grand Prix. The weather turned, the sun shone, the temperature rose, and the fans were treated to three scintillat...
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August 31, 2014 7:09 PM
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August 31, 2014 3:25 PM
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“Today we can say that fifth place was even a bit disappointing,” - Andrea Dovizioso
Italian rider Andrea Dovizioso finished fifth after battling for third until the flag at Silverstone.
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August 30, 2014 6:47 PM
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Good day despite the crash on the last lap of the Q2, Andrea Iannone was facing an outstanding lap that would have earned him at least the first row, but the crash in turn 15 did not allow him to finish the last lap available. The Pramac Racing Team had to settle for starting from tenth position on the grid for tomorrow's race.or the rest click HERE
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August 29, 2014 1:48 PM
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Andrea Dovizioso on his weekend so far - he ended the day 3rd (2’03.011)
“I am pleased with the time that I set and also with my pace on the medium tyre. For sure we have to improve even more because it’s difficult to obtain a good set-up due to the the track surface, which is very bumpy. However we have been constantly quick since the start of the morning session and this means that we have started the weekend well. My third place is of course a good result, but I think I could have done even better with the soft tyre, which in my opinion is potentially better than the medium one I used to set my time.”
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August 28, 2014 8:29 PM
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The Italian manufacturer reappeared under new management and showed promise when they announced their new model, the Bimota BB3 at the EICMA show in Milan last November. Plans for participation in the 2014 FIM Superbike World Championship emerged and they
were in contact with the FIM and Dorna. Participation in the FIM Superbike and Supersport World Championships or in the FIM
Superstock 1000cc Cup requires any manufacturer to produce a minimum number of street legal motorcycles, identical to the presented model for homologation, at the initial inspection (125 units), before participation. Furthermore, other minimum quantities must
be produced at subsequent dates (250 units by the end of the first year; 1000 units by the end of the second year).
Changes in economy and the motorcycle market in the past 5 years made FIM and Dorna reduce the required entry level and total production numbers. Additionally, a new rule was installed, allowing manufacturers to participate in Superbike events for a period of 4 months from initial date of participation without scoring points. By the end of the four month period, the manufacturer in question must show proof of 125 units produced at the initial inspection visit.
To date, past the 4 month period, Bimota has informed FIM and Dorna that the required quantity has not been produced. The homologation procedure and their participation is on hold until the date that the Italian manufacturer can meet the homologation requirements.
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August 28, 2014 3:43 PM
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Nice! All that and a Ducati too...
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August 26, 2014 6:44 PM
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Ahead of his biggest weekend of the year so far, the Hertz British Grand Prix, Cal Crutchlow has provided an in depth insight into his experiences to date in 2014.
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August 26, 2014 3:01 AM
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No, not that one…
No, not that one. Cal's dad Dek Crutchlow has made a wildcard appearance in the Ducati TriOptions Cup at Cadwell Park this weekend, and at the age of 68 he isn’t keen on hanging up his leathers just yet. - See more at: http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detail.cfm?newstitle=Cadwell-BSB:-Crutchlow-wildcards-in-Ducati-Cup-&newsid=12804#sthash.UKoLEFa8.dpuf
UPDATE: Curious how he did? Click HERE
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August 24, 2014 4:33 AM
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Where else could you find thousands of Ducati motorcycles and riders from across the globe in one place?
It's official, Ducati's on the grid in 2015!