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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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May 27, 2013 6:11 AM
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Three competitors at the 200mph North West 200 motorbike racing event were fitted with heart sensors to gauge the stress put on their bodies.
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May 26, 2013 8:22 PM
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Needless to say how happy Niccolò Canepa was when he returned to the pit-box after the Superpole.
"I made a mistake, too bad! - the Geoese told us - It’s already a safisfaction to have entered as a wild card in Superpole, considering that last year maybe I never managed to do it. The time is satisfactory and we were fast in the race pace. As a matter of facts this morning we have concluded 24 laps riding in race configuration. A good basis for tomorrow race ".
- Have you used very different settings from Carlos and Ayrton ones?
"I don’t know anything about the others because we have immediately chosen our way and I haven’t spoken with the technicians yet".
Our thoughts go immediately to the performance of the two official Alstare team riders, Checa and Badovini who made the tenth and the fourteenth time.
An inevitable question to ask to Francesco Batta, team owner: is Canepa performance a problem for the other riders of the team?
Read more: http://www.gpone.com/en/2013052510309/BK-Canepa-opens-a-Panigale-case.html#ixzz2URp61wp6
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May 26, 2013 10:52 AM
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His shoulder injury is causing too much discomfort
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May 26, 2013 6:55 AM
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Americans think they know cars and motorcycles. Sure we do, why wouldn’t we? When you’re the land that gave the world the Shelby Mustang, Dodge Charger, and Harley-Davidson, it’s easy to get a little cocky about your place in automotive history.
But let’s think seriously here for a second, if you’re going to really pick a place to visit as the “Land of Motors”, the Mecca of Automobiles, are you going to prefer to book a flight to cold, industrial Detroit, or to the warm foothills of the Italian motor Valley, through Italy’s Emilia Romagna region, and trek through the Apennine mountains? Not convinced?
We liked this tour of our favorite spots in Italy...
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May 26, 2013 5:34 AM
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New Hypermotard - Big softie or hard nut?
Ducati's new 821cc Hypermotard replaces both the old 796 and 1100 versions - so how is it for?
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May 25, 2013 6:46 AM
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The paint's barely dry on the new 821cc Hypermotard, but Ducati has already created a touring version. With its panniers, centrestand and tall screen, here's what makes the Hyperstrada different to the Hypermotard....
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May 25, 2013 6:45 AM
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Spotted at California Speedway last week, 3 time AMA National Champion Micky Dymond on this beautiful motorcycle from the Falkner Livingston/Akrapovic Pikes Peak International Hill Climb team.
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May 24, 2013 9:54 PM
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Tom Sykes took provisional pole in Friday's first qualifying session for round five of theSuperbike World Championship at Donington Park . The SuperPole will be LIVE on beIN SPORT and streaming on beIN SPORT PLAY on Saturday, May 24th at 9:45 AM ET and the race on Sunday, May 25th starting at 6:45 AM ET.
Just in case anybody was looking for this...
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May 24, 2013 1:55 PM
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In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Monster, a group of monster owners made the pilgrimage to the annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering which had a dedicated Ducati Monster showcase in 2013. Their journey took them from Newport Beach, CA up the incredible California coastline to Carmel, CA along some of the most beautiful roads the world around. An incredible time was had by all. This short video chronicles their journey up the coast.
Stay tuned for the next Monster journey!
Truly great adventure. We did this ride on a 696 Monster and enjoyed every mile....
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May 24, 2013 7:02 AM
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We’ve spent the last two weeks living with the fastest motorcycle in the world, the Ducati 1199 Panigale R, also riding it alongside the less exotic Ducati 1199 Panigale S. How do the two stack up in the real world?
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May 24, 2013 6:39 AM
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"Red Motorcycle was inspired by my first ride on a Ducati Multistrada"
Rick Cua
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May 24, 2013 6:36 AM
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Dreamers take a lot of flak in this world. “Real life” is meant to be one big bowl of broccoli, steamed into properly ascetic green mush. Don’t tell the hall monitors that somewhere, out on the high plains, a couple of dedicated riders are doing what motorcyclists do best: cheating life.
“My idea was always that we’d buy expensive motorcycles and people would come and ride them,” Doug Watt explains. “I just made the assumption that it wouldn’t pencil unless I could do it 12 months a year. Then I saw all those riders go by on the 97.”
String straight and deadly dull, the four lanes of Highway 97 are nonetheless a golden ticket to the glories of central Oregon, a rider’s paradise every day that it isn’t a snowboarder’s paradise.
Yes, they have Ducati's as well. Check out the current stable HERE
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May 24, 2013 6:35 AM
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As far as fast and expensive estate cars are concerned, there are many which fit in the €80,000 to €120,000 price bracket, but most are German, all-wheel drive and usually a tad soulless, as fans of Italian car brands like to say.
If you are looking for a fancy estate with a lot of punch, costing about that much, then you are in luck, because something very Italian and exclusive has cropped up, and it’s set to go under the hammer on May 25.
More on what this car is and why it's special HERE
Here's something you don't see everyday - a classic estate car (you probably are more familier with the term station wagon, which is the same thing) Traditionally they were for picking up people at the train station, designed to carry luggage. This one set up for hunting, built to carry dogs and gear around an estate. One of 4 built.
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May 23, 2013 11:26 AM
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Perhaps we deluded ourselves, two months ago, when in Qatar he played a race in his usual style. But it was justifiable, Rossi had brought the sun under the artificial lights, it wasn’t the final second place to make us think he was finally back, but how he achieved it. A remounting race, made of overtakings, the struggle with Marc Marquez. While riding the Doctor was lissom, he didn’t fight against the motorcycle like in the previous two years but finally he rode it. Austin had tempered attitutes, as we expected . As Crutchlow also noted, the boy from Pesaro needs time to assimilate the new circuits and Texas should have remained an isolated event. Because Europe was arriving.
Read more: http://www.gpone.com/en/2013052110266/Valentino-Rossi-from-Doctor-to-patient.html#ixzz2U7dDGb8s
Very well presented article on the state of Rossi today...
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May 23, 2013 6:42 AM
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You know what sucks? Getting your pride and joy stolen. You know what’s easy? Keeping your bike safe.
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May 23, 2013 6:13 AM
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When last year the Ducati has decided to bet on Dovizioso to start a new path in MotoGP, after Rossi's goodbye, many wondered if that was the best choice. The rider from Forlì seemed a to similar rider to his predecessor, grown up on the Japanese bikes, like Rossi first with Honda, then with Yamaha and with a style too clean for Desmodieci. In few words, not someone like Stoner,able to ride in a totally opposite way and, teorically, more suitable to the Red. Besides, he didn't have the curriculum of his predecessor, only a victory in the premier class but on his side he had a widely recognised high sensibility and ability as a tester .
Dovi surprised, he threw himself headlong into the new adventure, he didn't let himself to be demoralized by the news that he would have started the season with the 'old' material , which is something that would have discouraged more than one of his collegues. He has been able to stand out in the garage, as a leader should do, without arguing but not surrending or complaining too much. We saw the results and he would deserved without any doubt the podium at Le Mans.
Read more: http://www.gpone.com/en/2013052210273/Rossi-and-Dovizioso-compete-on-the-Ducati.html#ixzz2U5Nv7qxD
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May 23, 2013 6:09 AM
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The introduction of the next generation Hypermotard has now further broadened the character of the model
family with a stylish and accessible mid-range tourer with everyday practicality – The Hyperstrada. While the
new range delivers a thrilling and fun filled experience, the Hyperstrada goes that extra mile to deliver long
distance adventure and enable practical, everyday motorcycling in absolute Ducati style.
Brand new from the ground up, the family introduces the new 110hp Ducati 821cc Testastretta 11° engine
in a new Trellis frame equipped with top-of-the range chassis components. While sharing the Hypermotard’s
sharp and sleek styling to maintain that essential Supermotard look, the Hyperstrada is factory-accessorised
with a full touring-oriented specification. It successfully combines performance with excellent ergonomics
and the Ducati Safety Pack of latest generation ABS, Ducati Traction Control and integrated Riding Modes.
Ample ground-clearance combined with a narrow waistline and commanding riding position gives the rider a
confidence-inspiring stance, ideal for dominating the every-day urban commute or long distance journey.
The new Hyperstrada takes the Hypermotard concept into the future with refined design and user-friendly
technologies that will enhance its appeal to a wider range of riders.
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May 23, 2013 5:27 AM
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MotoGP could be set for a winter testing restricting this off-season after weather hampered this offseason’s testing. Dorna and IRTA had originally planned to moved the now infamous test that traditionally takes place in the week after the final round of the season from Valencia to Jerez or Aragon.
IRTA secretary Mike Trimby has revealed that both Qatar are Texas will be considered as potential Jerez replacements, but also Philip Island.
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May 22, 2013 6:40 AM
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More info: www.ducati.com The Hyperstrada extends the hypermotard concept to fascinating new horizons. ABS, DTC, windshield, side bags, dedicated ergonomics ...
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May 22, 2013 6:35 AM
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The Grand Australian Roadtrip, put very simply and honestly, is a ride celebrating the innate desire that we riders have to ride a motorcycle on open highways under a blue sky. About having that freedom to stop when we want, where we want. The feeling of opening the helmet lid to let the cool wind hit your face and the scent of the pines invigorate you. That’s what it is, this road-trip. That and because it is cool to think you are MadMax for 23,000 kms! If you dont know who that is, read here!
For Charity? No sir. I believe that charity is a personal thing; I will do good to feel good. I will not to do good to be judged as a good person by my audience. I also do not believe in casting what my underlining objective of the trip is within an altruistic cocoon. And this is not to demean the plethora of good motorcyclists who ride for charity. My best wishes to them, and Godspeed.
But then there’s much more to this road-trip beyond the basic instinct of riding and taking corners on a motorcycle. It is a personal challenge, like all my previous road-trips have been, only tougher. The challenge is to be on the road for days at end. The challenge is to find my breaking point as I ride, take photos, take videos, blog, update social media, meet the expectations of sponsors, of my audience, of friends and family, and to manage my ‘office’ back home in Delhi (the xBhp HQ), which by itself is one of its kind in India where many a motorcycling ideas, events and motives have taken birth.
I will try to produce the best photos I can, posting them regularly on the blogs of this website. And posting them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and 500px. I will also be hopefully Instagraming a bit....
For the rest of "About The Grand Australian Road Trip, click HERE
We like this adventure because it's real, one guy, and a camera. And, the photos are good
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May 21, 2013 4:57 PM
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Just four rounds into the 18-race 2013 MotoGP World Championship, Ducati factory rider Nicky Hayden is already talking about having surgery at the end of the season to remove a screw from his right wrist.
Hayden has complained about pain in that joint for some time. After the Spanish GP in Jerez, the 31-year-old Kentuckian posted a photo on his Twitter feed showing both arms side-by-side. The right arm was visibly misshapen....
For the rest click HERE
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May 21, 2013 11:21 AM
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RIDING a Ducati into the press conference venue, Charley Boorman later sheepishly confessed to those in attendance that while waiting outside for his grand entrance wearing a jacket, he started sweating profusely. He forgot how warm Malaysia can be.
This travel adventurer, writer and sometimes-actor was in Kuala Lumpur to promote his six-part series called Freedom Riders Asia which celebrates the people and their motorcycles across Asia.
Boorman loves motorbikes and it’s that love and his passion for travel that compelled him to do this series....
We don't know when (or if) this series will air in the USA but we will admit a long time fascination for the way 2 wheeled vechicles are used in Asian Countries and can easily see the potential of this sort of lifestyle show. We hope Fox brings it to the USA
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May 21, 2013 11:10 AM
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Sorry to see this - worse, will anybody take these guys seriously ever again?
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May 21, 2013 7:12 AM
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Bob’s sons Ziggy and Robbie Marley travelled to South Africa during the World Cup, riding Ducati Multistradas around that country, performing charity concerts and then watching some Soccer. In the process, they made a documentary.
Most unexpected reveal by Robbie Marley "I live in Miami and do stunts"
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May 21, 2013 6:28 AM
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Johnston had had little time to familiarize himself with the Ducati 1199 Panigale leading up to the North West 200, but an eighth place qualifying position had given him confidence going into the race.
Next week...the Isle of Man TT!
