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Ducati Unveils GP10 bike


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What is it with Ducati..? They always go to the bloody Alps to have a party bash just before the new season, where they also unveil their new MotoGP bike. Surely it's warmer and easier almost anywhere else in Europe [OK, not here, not now].

 

http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2009/Ducati+Marlboro+unveils+the+new+Demosedici+GP10

 

Btw, I believe Ferrari and Ducati share the event. I see Alonso and Massa were there too.

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8454442.stm

 

Just flicked through the photos. Yep Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner of Ducati were there too. Bernie Ecclestone looked a twerp on the new Ducati.

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Look the same to me.

 

In your mind, just imagine a couple of outriggers on the back wheel. Then it would behave a bit more like a car. I'm sure you'd get the hang of that. :D

 

There is a tiny difference though. I can't see that three-wheeler [the one with the handlebar tassles, just in case it's still confusing, matey] being capable of about 230 mph. Or 0-60 in about 2.5 seconds. Or having about 240bhp on tap either.

 

I'm sure it would do well in the right hands though.

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Nice looking Ducati as usual does not look as tall as last years model hopefully they can start to get this bike to handle a bit better and more rider friendly. As the Ducati always reminds me of the late 80's early 90's Honda NSR500 went like a rocket in a straight line but was brutal round the corners,and back then it was only really Lawson/Gardner and Doohan that got to grips with it.

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Nice looking Ducati as usual does not look as tall as last years model hopefully they can start to get this bike to handle a bit better and more rider friendly. As the Ducati always reminds me of the late 80's early 90's Honda NSR500 went like a rocket in a straight line but was brutal round the corners,and back then it was only really Lawson/Gardner and Doohan that got to grips with it.

 

Yeah, it looks low and long. Actually, it looks plain little..! I mean, Stoner and Hayden aren't the tallest/biggest of blokes, so with them crouching down they're going to be quite short/small, and yet the bike isn't towering over them either. Perhaps it's the camera lens. Think I'll have to find another photo.

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