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SCOOP: 2016 RSV4 with 230bhp! Picture surfaces in the States of new weapon
by MoreBikes · 16/11/2015
This picture has appeared in America showing us the 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF.
Although there’s no tech information with the image, and we’ll have to wait until Tuesday for all the details from the factory about this bike, there is some talk stateside about the outright power of this top-flight piece of kit.
According to the words with the picture that’s been posted in the USA, the new bike – or at least a version of it – is coming with 230bhp! Yep, 230bhp! But to get that you’ll have to get your bike built by what’s called the ‘Factory Works Project’.
So it sounds like Aprilia is actually opening up its race department to us mere mortals. For next year then the project RSV4 will mean that you can spec up your bike to WSB-spec or Superstock spec to suit what you want.
We’ll have all the details on Tuesday direct from the factory, but for now we know that it’s that 230bhp figure which has really grabbed out attention.
Awesome.
by MoreBikes · 16/11/2015
This picture has appeared in America showing us the 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF.
Although there’s no tech information with the image, and we’ll have to wait until Tuesday for all the details from the factory about this bike, there is some talk stateside about the outright power of this top-flight piece of kit.
According to the words with the picture that’s been posted in the USA, the new bike – or at least a version of it – is coming with 230bhp! Yep, 230bhp! But to get that you’ll have to get your bike built by what’s called the ‘Factory Works Project’.
So it sounds like Aprilia is actually opening up its race department to us mere mortals. For next year then the project RSV4 will mean that you can spec up your bike to WSB-spec or Superstock spec to suit what you want.
We’ll have all the details on Tuesday direct from the factory, but for now we know that it’s that 230bhp figure which has really grabbed out attention.
Awesome.
GSX-R1000 CONCEPT promotional movie - YouTube
MILAN SHOW: All-new Suzuki GSX-R1000 revealed at last
Published: Yesterday 09:30
It’s been a long wait, but a full eleven years after we first caught sight of the now legendary GSX-R1000 K5, Suzuki have pulled the covers off the first all-new version since – the GSX-R1000 L7.
Suzuki are claiming that it’s the lightest, most powerful and best handling GSX-R they’ve ever built, and there’s little reason to doubt any of that. This 6th generation GSX-R1000 is also the highest spec’d ever, with multi-mode traction control, rider modes, ABS, ride-by-wire throttle, bi-directional quickshifter, an all-new engine and all-new chassis.
Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 highlights
Key to the new bike’s positioning within the superbike segment will be its price. Suzuki are fully committed to making the GSX-R affordable, and while they’ve given no firm indication of price, they have consistently indicated that it will be significantly more affordable than its nearest competitors. In real terms that points to the top spec GSX-R arriving at around £13,000. The fascinating bonus is that we believe there will be a lower-spec version which could cost as little as £11,500. While Suzuki haven’t explicitly confirmed this model, there are images of a lower-spec version (the one with the black silencer and lower-spec fork), and Suzuki have often hinted that would be two models.
GSX-R1000: best in class
Suzuki say they’re targeting the mantle of ‘King of the Sportsbikes’, and they’re determined to do it in their own way. Their design team have pushed for engineering solutions to make the perfect sportsbike, rather than relying on electronics to solve engineering issues. It’s the same approach they’ve taken with the MotoGP bike – and look how incredibly well that performed in 2015.
It’s not bereft of electronics though. Ride by wire electronic throttle bodies, a 10-level Traction Control System, S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector), Electronically controlled ABS, a quickshifter system and launch control system add up to a decent raft of electronic assistance.
Suzuki’s traction system allows the rider to select three different power modes and 10 different levels of traction control, to match road or track conditions. Both parameters can be changed while riding as long as the throttle is closed, too. Just like all its main competitors, the new Thou also gets a quickshifter and autoblipper, allowing the rider to shift both ways through the ’box without using the clutch. Traffic light GPs will also benefit from the new launch control system. There’s no Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) though, as fitted to some competitors – Suzuki say the rider just won’t need it.
Suzuki Variable Valve Timing
While the engine is all-new, the headline-grabbing change is the introduction of variable valve timing – a first for a production superbike. Steel balls are positioned in grooves in the intake cam sprocket and adjacent guide plate, which are then moved outward by centrifugal force, which means the stack in different grooves at low and high rpm, rotating the intake cam at high rpm, retarding intake cam timing. The result is optimised valve timing at all rpm, benefiting high, mid and low-rpm responsiveness, power, and torque.
It also gets the GP bike’s Suzuki Racing Finger valve train follower rocker arm to improve valve control and allow higher rpm, while the Suzuki Exhaust Tuning-Alpha (SET-A) and Suzuki Top Feed Injector (S-TFI) systems, which all combine to make what Suzuki call their Broad Power System. This was the ethos behind the GP bike, and the result is strong, linear acceleration throughout the rev range.
GSX-R1000 takes Showa
The other engineering solution to a problem many other manufacturers are solving with electronics is the Showa suspension. The new GSX-R gets Showa’s excellent Balance Free Front fork – a race-developed unit capable of coping with a far wider range of surfaces and conditions than a conventional fork, boasting full adjustability – and no wires. This will be one of the casualties on the cheaper model, which appears to get a conventional Showa fork.
Keeping the new minimalist swingarm under control is the latest version of Showa’s Balance Free Rear Cushion (BFRC) shock. The fully-adjustable unit is lighter and more efficient than previous versions, and super-compact.
GSX-R1000: lightyears ahead
The new bike is visually more compact, sharper, and lighter, while Suzuki say it’s also dramatically more aerodynamic. This is all complimented by fully-LED lighting and indicators (both seemingly missing from the cheap version), and an all-new full LED dash that crams a mass of information into its display.
Expect the all-new GSX-R1000 to arrive in dealers towards the middle of 2016 as a 2017 model, hopefully with both versions appearing in close succession.
MILAN SHOW: All-new Suzuki GSX-R1000 revealed at last
Published: Yesterday 09:30
It’s been a long wait, but a full eleven years after we first caught sight of the now legendary GSX-R1000 K5, Suzuki have pulled the covers off the first all-new version since – the GSX-R1000 L7.
Suzuki are claiming that it’s the lightest, most powerful and best handling GSX-R they’ve ever built, and there’s little reason to doubt any of that. This 6th generation GSX-R1000 is also the highest spec’d ever, with multi-mode traction control, rider modes, ABS, ride-by-wire throttle, bi-directional quickshifter, an all-new engine and all-new chassis.
Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 highlights
- All-new 999cc engine
- 200bhp | 82ftlb | 200kg (est)
- All-new aluminium chassis
- Showa BFF fork and BFRC shock
- 10-level traction control
- Quickshifter/autoblipper
Key to the new bike’s positioning within the superbike segment will be its price. Suzuki are fully committed to making the GSX-R affordable, and while they’ve given no firm indication of price, they have consistently indicated that it will be significantly more affordable than its nearest competitors. In real terms that points to the top spec GSX-R arriving at around £13,000. The fascinating bonus is that we believe there will be a lower-spec version which could cost as little as £11,500. While Suzuki haven’t explicitly confirmed this model, there are images of a lower-spec version (the one with the black silencer and lower-spec fork), and Suzuki have often hinted that would be two models.
GSX-R1000: best in class
Suzuki say they’re targeting the mantle of ‘King of the Sportsbikes’, and they’re determined to do it in their own way. Their design team have pushed for engineering solutions to make the perfect sportsbike, rather than relying on electronics to solve engineering issues. It’s the same approach they’ve taken with the MotoGP bike – and look how incredibly well that performed in 2015.
It’s not bereft of electronics though. Ride by wire electronic throttle bodies, a 10-level Traction Control System, S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector), Electronically controlled ABS, a quickshifter system and launch control system add up to a decent raft of electronic assistance.
Suzuki’s traction system allows the rider to select three different power modes and 10 different levels of traction control, to match road or track conditions. Both parameters can be changed while riding as long as the throttle is closed, too. Just like all its main competitors, the new Thou also gets a quickshifter and autoblipper, allowing the rider to shift both ways through the ’box without using the clutch. Traffic light GPs will also benefit from the new launch control system. There’s no Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) though, as fitted to some competitors – Suzuki say the rider just won’t need it.
Suzuki Variable Valve Timing
While the engine is all-new, the headline-grabbing change is the introduction of variable valve timing – a first for a production superbike. Steel balls are positioned in grooves in the intake cam sprocket and adjacent guide plate, which are then moved outward by centrifugal force, which means the stack in different grooves at low and high rpm, rotating the intake cam at high rpm, retarding intake cam timing. The result is optimised valve timing at all rpm, benefiting high, mid and low-rpm responsiveness, power, and torque.
It also gets the GP bike’s Suzuki Racing Finger valve train follower rocker arm to improve valve control and allow higher rpm, while the Suzuki Exhaust Tuning-Alpha (SET-A) and Suzuki Top Feed Injector (S-TFI) systems, which all combine to make what Suzuki call their Broad Power System. This was the ethos behind the GP bike, and the result is strong, linear acceleration throughout the rev range.
GSX-R1000 takes Showa
The other engineering solution to a problem many other manufacturers are solving with electronics is the Showa suspension. The new GSX-R gets Showa’s excellent Balance Free Front fork – a race-developed unit capable of coping with a far wider range of surfaces and conditions than a conventional fork, boasting full adjustability – and no wires. This will be one of the casualties on the cheaper model, which appears to get a conventional Showa fork.
Keeping the new minimalist swingarm under control is the latest version of Showa’s Balance Free Rear Cushion (BFRC) shock. The fully-adjustable unit is lighter and more efficient than previous versions, and super-compact.
GSX-R1000: lightyears ahead
The new bike is visually more compact, sharper, and lighter, while Suzuki say it’s also dramatically more aerodynamic. This is all complimented by fully-LED lighting and indicators (both seemingly missing from the cheap version), and an all-new full LED dash that crams a mass of information into its display.
Expect the all-new GSX-R1000 to arrive in dealers towards the middle of 2016 as a 2017 model, hopefully with both versions appearing in close succession.
Australia reinstated as ISDE Winners
Australia climbed to the top step of the podium and chanting Aussie-Aussie-Aussie, as Spain looked on and France were yet to mount the podium to claim the top spot on the rostrum.
FIM International Disciplinary Court rejects three Federations’ Appeals
FIM International Six Days of Enduro 2015 – Kosice, Slovakia
Following a hearing held at the FIM headquarters in Mies on 2 November 2015, the CDI Sole Judge appointed to hear the case, Mr Jan Stovicek (Czech Republic) took a decision on the merits. The operative part of the decision was notified to the parties earlier today. The reasoned decision will be issued shortly.
The CDI rejected the Appeals lodged by the Fédération Française de Motocyclisme (FFM), the Real Federación de Motociclimo (RFME) and the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) against the decision of the International jury disqualifying eight riders who missed a Route Check. The disqualification will therefore stand.
The first place in the rankings for the FIM World Trophy therefore goes to Australia, with Italy in second place and Finland in third. Australia is therefore the FIM World Trophy team winner of the 2015 FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE).
The amended rankings of the FIM World Trophy of the 2015 FIM International Six Days of Enduro are attached to the present document.
In its Appeal, the FFM petitioned for a stay of execution of the Decision in application of Article 4.8 of the FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code, which was granted by the CDI in view of the urgent nature of the matter and the exceptional circumstances of the case.
Australia therefore are the 2015 ISDE Outright Winners, which adds to the crowns already earned in the ISDE Junior World Cup, and ISDE Womens World Cup to bring home the complete ISDE trifecta.
Daniel Milner – “We are the best and have the fastest Enduro riders in the world and I’m stoked that the FIM made the right decision to stick to the rule book.
“Couldn’t have done it without all the helpers and those who have supported us along the way. “
Daniel MIlner
Josh Green – “I’m really excited to hear the news that we as a team have won the ISDE!
“It had disheartened a lot of us with the first decision but now we got what we deserve!
“World champions! Fastest country in the Enduro world!”
ISDE 2015 – Josh Green
Beau Ralston – “I’m stoked for everybody involved – it was a huge effort by all and it’s good to finally get the result we all earned.”
Speaking about the result, MA CEO Jeremy Kann said that it was a tremendous result for everyone involved in motorcycling in Australia.
“Waking up to the news that we have been rightly awarded the Trophy in the Senior class at the ISDE has been absolutely sensational,” he said.
“We knew we had a good claim to be the outright winners of the event, but had to wait for the process to unfold – and we were unable to protest or appeal the decisions ourselves.
“But we feel that this is the right result – and while our riders, crew and supporters were unable to bask in the achievement at the time, we certainly can now!”
“This is not only an incredible achievement for the Senior Trophy Team – it caps off a remarkable event where we won everything, and the whole country should be extremely proud.”
Official World Trophy Classification
Australia’s Daniel Milner closed out the ISDE as outright runner-up to American Ryan Sipes
In the FIM Junior World Trophy team competition the day belonged to Australia. Finally ending a twenty-year winless streak, Australia secured the top step of the podium.
Australia were the clear winners of the FIM Women’s World Trophy team competition
Australia climbed to the top step of the podium and chanting Aussie-Aussie-Aussie, as Spain looked on and France were yet to mount the podium to claim the top spot on the rostrum.
FIM International Disciplinary Court rejects three Federations’ Appeals
FIM International Six Days of Enduro 2015 – Kosice, Slovakia
Following a hearing held at the FIM headquarters in Mies on 2 November 2015, the CDI Sole Judge appointed to hear the case, Mr Jan Stovicek (Czech Republic) took a decision on the merits. The operative part of the decision was notified to the parties earlier today. The reasoned decision will be issued shortly.
The CDI rejected the Appeals lodged by the Fédération Française de Motocyclisme (FFM), the Real Federación de Motociclimo (RFME) and the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) against the decision of the International jury disqualifying eight riders who missed a Route Check. The disqualification will therefore stand.
The first place in the rankings for the FIM World Trophy therefore goes to Australia, with Italy in second place and Finland in third. Australia is therefore the FIM World Trophy team winner of the 2015 FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE).
The amended rankings of the FIM World Trophy of the 2015 FIM International Six Days of Enduro are attached to the present document.
In its Appeal, the FFM petitioned for a stay of execution of the Decision in application of Article 4.8 of the FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code, which was granted by the CDI in view of the urgent nature of the matter and the exceptional circumstances of the case.
Australia therefore are the 2015 ISDE Outright Winners, which adds to the crowns already earned in the ISDE Junior World Cup, and ISDE Womens World Cup to bring home the complete ISDE trifecta.
Daniel Milner – “We are the best and have the fastest Enduro riders in the world and I’m stoked that the FIM made the right decision to stick to the rule book.
“Couldn’t have done it without all the helpers and those who have supported us along the way. “
Daniel MIlner
Josh Green – “I’m really excited to hear the news that we as a team have won the ISDE!
“It had disheartened a lot of us with the first decision but now we got what we deserve!
“World champions! Fastest country in the Enduro world!”
ISDE 2015 – Josh Green
Beau Ralston – “I’m stoked for everybody involved – it was a huge effort by all and it’s good to finally get the result we all earned.”
Speaking about the result, MA CEO Jeremy Kann said that it was a tremendous result for everyone involved in motorcycling in Australia.
“Waking up to the news that we have been rightly awarded the Trophy in the Senior class at the ISDE has been absolutely sensational,” he said.
“We knew we had a good claim to be the outright winners of the event, but had to wait for the process to unfold – and we were unable to protest or appeal the decisions ourselves.
“But we feel that this is the right result – and while our riders, crew and supporters were unable to bask in the achievement at the time, we certainly can now!”
“This is not only an incredible achievement for the Senior Trophy Team – it caps off a remarkable event where we won everything, and the whole country should be extremely proud.”
Official World Trophy Classification
- AUSTRALIA – 21:09:31.14
Daniel Milner
Beau Ralston
Joshua Green
Matthew Phillips
Lachlan Stanford
Glenn Kearney - ITALY
- FINLAND
- GERMANY
- CZECH REPUBLIC
- SWEDEN
- SLOVAKIA
- PORTUGAL
- POLAND
- AUSTRIA
- SWITZERLAND
- ESTONIA
- SOUTH AFRICA
- BELGIUM
- GREECE
- SLOVENIA
- ROMANIA
- NORWAY
- SPAIN
- GREAT BRITAIN
- HUNGARY
- USA
- FRANCE
Australia’s Daniel Milner closed out the ISDE as outright runner-up to American Ryan Sipes
In the FIM Junior World Trophy team competition the day belonged to Australia. Finally ending a twenty-year winless streak, Australia secured the top step of the podium.
Australia were the clear winners of the FIM Women’s World Trophy team competition
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"It's all bullshit". Mick Doohan on the 2015 MotoGP season. | Superbike Magazine
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"It's all bullshit". Mick Doohan on the 2015 MotoGP season. | Superbike Magazine
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Lorenzo to miss Race of Champions after suffering second-degree burns
Jorge Lorenzo will not race at this weekend's Race of Champions after suffering second-degree burns during a championship celebration in front of his home fans.
By Samuel Reiman Nov 20, 2015 at 10:49a ET
The 28-year-old Spanish motorcycle racer, who won the 2015 MotoGP World Championship earlier this month in Valencia, was performing a burnout in Mallorca when a radiator pipe reportedly broke off of his motorcycle, burning his leg.
Lorenzo’s replacement will be Sir Chris Hoy, who is a six-time Olympic cycling gold medalist and winner of the 2015 LMP3 class of the European Le Mans Series. He will team up alongside Romain Grosjean in the All Stars team.
“I'm really sad that I cannot go to the Race Of Champions this year but during the celebrations in Mallorca I burned my leg on the bike,” said Lorenzo. “I really hoped it would heal by now but due to potential complications from sweating inside the overalls, the doctors have forbidden me to do it. I know I would have had great fans supporting me in London so I'm sorry to be missing it. This is a great event and I hope you all enjoy watching all the action. Now I will try as hard as possible to be back at the Race Of Champions next year instead.”
The Race Of Champions YouTube channel also shared this following message from Lorenzo:
Jorge Lorenzo will not race at this weekend's Race of Champions after suffering second-degree burns during a championship celebration in front of his home fans.
By Samuel Reiman Nov 20, 2015 at 10:49a ET
The 28-year-old Spanish motorcycle racer, who won the 2015 MotoGP World Championship earlier this month in Valencia, was performing a burnout in Mallorca when a radiator pipe reportedly broke off of his motorcycle, burning his leg.
Lorenzo’s replacement will be Sir Chris Hoy, who is a six-time Olympic cycling gold medalist and winner of the 2015 LMP3 class of the European Le Mans Series. He will team up alongside Romain Grosjean in the All Stars team.
“I'm really sad that I cannot go to the Race Of Champions this year but during the celebrations in Mallorca I burned my leg on the bike,” said Lorenzo. “I really hoped it would heal by now but due to potential complications from sweating inside the overalls, the doctors have forbidden me to do it. I know I would have had great fans supporting me in London so I'm sorry to be missing it. This is a great event and I hope you all enjoy watching all the action. Now I will try as hard as possible to be back at the Race Of Champions next year instead.”
The Race Of Champions YouTube channel also shared this following message from Lorenzo:
This working and rideable replica of the motorcycle from 2010 sci-fi sequel Tron
This working and rideable replica of the motorcycle from 2010 sci-fi sequel Tron
This working and rideable replica of the motorcycle from 2010 sci-fi sequel Tron
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Macau GP: Hickman revels in 'fantastic' win
21 November 2015
Peter Hickman toasts maiden victory in Macau Grand Prix to end 2015 season on a high.
Macau GP: Hickman revels in 'fantastic' win
Peter Hickman hailed his victory in the 49th Suncity Group Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix as 'fantastic' following a sensational performance on Saturday.
It was Hickman's first success at the legendary road race in the Far East, where he only made his debut appearance in 2014, when he was forced to miss the race after sustaining damage to his machine during a spill in qualifying.
The 28-year-old sealed his maiden international roads win at the Ulster Grand Prix in August after prevailing in the damp second Superbike race at Dundrod and has ended the 2015 season on a high with another prestigious victory on the Briggs BMW, beating Martin Jessopp (Riders BMW) by more than six seconds with eight-time winner Michael Rutter finishing third on the Penz13.com BMW.
“It feels absolutely fantastic,” said Hickman. “This is only my second time in Macau. I've not been doing the road racing scene for very long, but my British Superbike championships have been pretty strong the last couple of years. It's fantastic to be able to transfer between the two.
“We all knew from the qualifying and practices that Martin [Jessopp] was really strong and the pace that he had compared to everyone else seemed too much, to be quite honest.
“I figured that Martin was going to pull away in the first five or six laps and then hopefully we'd come back to him.
“As soon as I had a chance, I was close enough at Lisboa and I passed him straight away. Fortunately the plan worked.”
Hickman will switch to factory-supported Kawasaki machinery for the 2016 MCE British Superbike Championship and international road races after joining the GBmoto Racing team under the JG Speedfit banner.
Macau GP: Hickman revels in 'fantastic' win
21 November 2015
Peter Hickman toasts maiden victory in Macau Grand Prix to end 2015 season on a high.
Macau GP: Hickman revels in 'fantastic' win
Peter Hickman hailed his victory in the 49th Suncity Group Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix as 'fantastic' following a sensational performance on Saturday.
It was Hickman's first success at the legendary road race in the Far East, where he only made his debut appearance in 2014, when he was forced to miss the race after sustaining damage to his machine during a spill in qualifying.
The 28-year-old sealed his maiden international roads win at the Ulster Grand Prix in August after prevailing in the damp second Superbike race at Dundrod and has ended the 2015 season on a high with another prestigious victory on the Briggs BMW, beating Martin Jessopp (Riders BMW) by more than six seconds with eight-time winner Michael Rutter finishing third on the Penz13.com BMW.
“It feels absolutely fantastic,” said Hickman. “This is only my second time in Macau. I've not been doing the road racing scene for very long, but my British Superbike championships have been pretty strong the last couple of years. It's fantastic to be able to transfer between the two.
“We all knew from the qualifying and practices that Martin [Jessopp] was really strong and the pace that he had compared to everyone else seemed too much, to be quite honest.
“I figured that Martin was going to pull away in the first five or six laps and then hopefully we'd come back to him.
“As soon as I had a chance, I was close enough at Lisboa and I passed him straight away. Fortunately the plan worked.”
Hickman will switch to factory-supported Kawasaki machinery for the 2016 MCE British Superbike Championship and international road races after joining the GBmoto Racing team under the JG Speedfit banner.
"Tribute to John Britten"
"Guido always too fast to worry about cholesterol." Steven Wright (Novelist)
With this motto and many others praising the myth of speed he was born on Record Motors Team.
The team gave the name "Tribute to John Britten" in one of the bikes that will attempt speed records at Bonneville, USA. The name of this project is closely connected with the power, speed and innovative technologies motorcycle and wants to honor a man who created a legendary motorcycle, the Britten V1000.
Britten's genius inspired Roberto Crepaldi that, in the 90's, has formed a team that led the revolutionary movement on the track designed by Britten, winning the world title of the World Series BEARS
Crepaldi today brings innovative ideas of John Britten in a group of specialists in the motorcycle sector, with the aim of reaching a goal really unusual: build a totally new bike, able to break the record in the category FIM "Partially Streamlined". A new exclusive engine, a chassis with unique characteristics, and state of the art aerodynamics, all in an incredible bike.
The model designed and manufactured by GIVEN design with the technical participation of In-Motion involved us all part of the transformation from the style sketch to the final model, through the hull modeling, 3D scanning of the pilot, and reconstruction model pilot himself. Everything once more 'seamless integration of the shape of the pilot with the hull, in this respect and observe the limits imposed by the FIA.
"Guido always too fast to worry about cholesterol." Steven Wright (Novelist)
With this motto and many others praising the myth of speed he was born on Record Motors Team.
The team gave the name "Tribute to John Britten" in one of the bikes that will attempt speed records at Bonneville, USA. The name of this project is closely connected with the power, speed and innovative technologies motorcycle and wants to honor a man who created a legendary motorcycle, the Britten V1000.
Britten's genius inspired Roberto Crepaldi that, in the 90's, has formed a team that led the revolutionary movement on the track designed by Britten, winning the world title of the World Series BEARS
Crepaldi today brings innovative ideas of John Britten in a group of specialists in the motorcycle sector, with the aim of reaching a goal really unusual: build a totally new bike, able to break the record in the category FIM "Partially Streamlined". A new exclusive engine, a chassis with unique characteristics, and state of the art aerodynamics, all in an incredible bike.
The model designed and manufactured by GIVEN design with the technical participation of In-Motion involved us all part of the transformation from the style sketch to the final model, through the hull modeling, 3D scanning of the pilot, and reconstruction model pilot himself. Everything once more 'seamless integration of the shape of the pilot with the hull, in this respect and observe the limits imposed by the FIA.
Stoner: Ducati Ambassador and Test Rider
Ducati will embrace the return of their only MotoGP world champion when Casey Stoner returns to the red team as a brand ambassador and test rider in 2016.
Stoner won the 2007 MotoGP world championship in his debut season with Ducati.
In four seasons with Ducati Stoner won 23 races and he still holds a special place in the hearts of Ducati fans despite spending the past five years as a racer and test rider with Honda.
Stoner won his second MotoGP world title with Honda in 2011 before retiring at the end of 2012 and then continuing with HRC as an infrequent test rider and an abortive one-off race outing in this year's Suzuka 8 Hours.
With his Honda contract ending this year Stoner was free to accept Ducati's offer to return and link with technical director Gigi Dall'Igna in a testing role.
However the deal is not a signal that Stoner is making a return to the MotoGP championship with Ducati saying they understand that Stoner has "no interest" in racing full time.
As part of the agreement Stoner will appear at the 2016 edition of World Ducati Week from July 1-3 while also completing a selected number of MotoGP tests.
"For 2016 I am very excited to announce that I will again be joining the Ducati team," Stoner said.
"I have so many great memories working with the people and the brand of Ducati and the opportunity to work with them again is something very special.
"Gigi Dall'Igna has brought with him a new approach and I'm looking forward to assisting the team, Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Iannone however I can."
Ducati has confirmed Dovizioso and Iannone as their two factory riders for the 2016 MotoGP championship.
Ducati traditionally run one of the busiest private test programs in MotoGP mostly based at their home circuit of Mugello and it is likely Stoner's talents will be put to more expansive use than the limited test opportunities with Honda.
“Casey Stoner has always remained in the hearts of all the 'Ducatisti' and I am really pleased that he has decided to come back to our family again," said Ducati Motor Holding CEO Claudio Domenicali.
"Casey has an extraordinary talent and with his experience he will be able to make an important contribution for Gigi and the two Andreas in the development of the Desmosedici MotoGP bike.
"His presence at World Ducati Week in 2016 will be a special gift for all the Ducati fans and enthusiasts, who will finally have the opportunity to catch up once again with this great champion who brought the 2007 world title to Borgo Panigale."
Stoner remains the last rider to win a MotoGP race aboard a Ducati with his 2010 victory in the Australian GP at Phillip Island.
The Ducati confirmation of a new deal with Stoner makes no mention of a one-off wild card race although that option is surely open now that Stoner is back in the Ducati fold.
- By Colin Young
- Nov 24, 2015
Ducati will embrace the return of their only MotoGP world champion when Casey Stoner returns to the red team as a brand ambassador and test rider in 2016.
Stoner won the 2007 MotoGP world championship in his debut season with Ducati.
In four seasons with Ducati Stoner won 23 races and he still holds a special place in the hearts of Ducati fans despite spending the past five years as a racer and test rider with Honda.
Stoner won his second MotoGP world title with Honda in 2011 before retiring at the end of 2012 and then continuing with HRC as an infrequent test rider and an abortive one-off race outing in this year's Suzuka 8 Hours.
With his Honda contract ending this year Stoner was free to accept Ducati's offer to return and link with technical director Gigi Dall'Igna in a testing role.
However the deal is not a signal that Stoner is making a return to the MotoGP championship with Ducati saying they understand that Stoner has "no interest" in racing full time.
As part of the agreement Stoner will appear at the 2016 edition of World Ducati Week from July 1-3 while also completing a selected number of MotoGP tests.
"For 2016 I am very excited to announce that I will again be joining the Ducati team," Stoner said.
"I have so many great memories working with the people and the brand of Ducati and the opportunity to work with them again is something very special.
"Gigi Dall'Igna has brought with him a new approach and I'm looking forward to assisting the team, Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Iannone however I can."
Ducati has confirmed Dovizioso and Iannone as their two factory riders for the 2016 MotoGP championship.
Ducati traditionally run one of the busiest private test programs in MotoGP mostly based at their home circuit of Mugello and it is likely Stoner's talents will be put to more expansive use than the limited test opportunities with Honda.
“Casey Stoner has always remained in the hearts of all the 'Ducatisti' and I am really pleased that he has decided to come back to our family again," said Ducati Motor Holding CEO Claudio Domenicali.
"Casey has an extraordinary talent and with his experience he will be able to make an important contribution for Gigi and the two Andreas in the development of the Desmosedici MotoGP bike.
"His presence at World Ducati Week in 2016 will be a special gift for all the Ducati fans and enthusiasts, who will finally have the opportunity to catch up once again with this great champion who brought the 2007 world title to Borgo Panigale."
Stoner remains the last rider to win a MotoGP race aboard a Ducati with his 2010 victory in the Australian GP at Phillip Island.
The Ducati confirmation of a new deal with Stoner makes no mention of a one-off wild card race although that option is surely open now that Stoner is back in the Ducati fold.
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