Wednesday, 16 September 2009 22:24
A year since he signed his contract to become a Ducati rider Nicky Hayden has provided a detailed look back over his time with the Italian factory to date
MotoGP Press Release
Nicky Hayden
Down in 14th place in the standings after 13 races with Ducati, the...
My question is really simple.. Who is developing the bike this season.. it seems Nicky is coming up to speed or the bike is changing to suit more and more riders..
Insight anyone..
Mmmmmmmmmmm, interesting!!
MotoGP World Champion and Misano winner Valentino Rossi was asked about a potential move to Ducati in 2011 after Sunday’s race, but says he is still to decide on his future.
Speculation in the press linking Italian national hero Valentino Rossi with a move to...
One more rider solidifed in the rostrum for next year. Lets cross our fingers the boy is on the right track towards taming the Red beast.
http://superbikeplanet.com/2009/Sep/090903b.htm
So today we've had the news that Ducati has also approached Loris Capirossi, in addition to Pedrosa confirming that he's been approached.
Are they that down on Nicky's performance? I mean, he hasn't been on the podium every weekend, but I think he's been doing a commendable job of getting the...
I read on the MCN site in the last 10 minutes that Ducati have made a bold bid to get Hopkins on the bike alongside Nicky next season, for an "All American Dream Team."
Just says more details to follow.......
Could be interesting...........
Pete
Various reports flying round the interweb at the moment are speculating that Ducati's sponsors Philip Morris, owners of Marlboro, have tabled a deal with Jorge Lorenzo to the tune of $13m. Yes, $13m. Sorry but this is getting out of hand. I was stunned to read a few months ago that footballist...
Mattia Pasini <span style="font-size:8pt;line-height:100%taken from crash.net
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <div class='quotemain'>“During the morning I had to adjust to the bike, but from the afternoon, after the heavy rain that has unluckily limited our learning procedure, I felt at ease and I...
"Valentino Rossi reckons the engine performance of his factory Yamaha YZR-M1 is now a match for MotoGP world title rival Casey Stoner’s Ducati.
When MotoGP introduced the new 800cc rule for 2007, Ducati stole a massive march on its Japanese rivals with an engine that at times was over 10mph...
Here we go the summer silly season in full swing.
if it WAS to happen.?
is it a 3 man official team or is Casey/Nicky out of the Door.(yes theres the rookie rule)
Who could be sweating for there Seat
Maybe they had Enough of a certain peeps Moaning .I'll get my coat lol.
Edit. so Canepa...
http://www.crash.net/motogp/interview/150140/print.html
Excerpts:
Has Nicky Hayden changed to suit the bike, or has the bike changed to suit Nicky Hayden?
Nicky Hayden:
It's been a combination. I've had to adjust my style a lot and learn a lot. Just to understand and get a feel for the bike...
According to Spanish media it's over, the team retires from the championship. The reason they give is that the main sponsor can't support the team any longer due to the economical crisis.
One less bike on the grid, sucks.
Both is not an option because both are obviously influential. This is a <u>best</u> answer question.
At first glance, a lot of the changes appear to be a genuine change by the Ducati Corse management team. Ducati have taken a beating in the press and they are certainly having trouble finding...
the basically i know that
YAMAHA YZF-M1
Available 4-cylinder engine character, Yamaha YZF-M1 has a very fine character. No one ever complained about the power of Yamaha YZF-M1 is too wild. Therefore Yamaha still wrestle with the chassis not far different from the used ago in the year 2008...
curios why only stoner can ride ducati when other rider cannot
and stoner cannot ride another bike ex. when he ride on honda
sorry if i repost the topik
Ok so Casey was using an aluminium swingarm this weekend so why?
I read with previous thread with interest, I have knowledge of vehicle dynamics but not that much to do with bikes so I thought i'd restart this conversation since Casey obviously prefers it if he has switched back. So whats the...
MODESTY!
Avoiding attracting attention to oneself by moderating one's actions or appearance;
Downplaying one's accomplishments (see humility);
Avoiding insincere self-abasement through false or sham modesty, which is a form of boasting.
What has gone wrong with victory celebrations? I just...
Thought it was time to move on from the 'Ducati should sack Hayden' shitfight below.
I know I am flogging a dead horse on this, but what is going on with Ducati.
Regardless of what you think of Hayden, he is a talented rider, and should have a very good technical understanding of the bikes...