Ducati WSBK Bombshell!

smileyman · 08-27-2010, 11:37 AM

They withdraw the factory effort from WSBK in 2011? what? the manufaturer with the most championships in the series? Did Rossi cost them that much money!!??

marko138 · 08-27-2010, 11:38 AM

Just saw that headline on Twitter. WTF.

Rider · 08-27-2010, 11:38 AM

Ducati was not competetive in WSBK this season.

Dave · 08-27-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

They withdraw the factory effort from WSBK in 2011? what? the manufaturer with the most championships in the series? Did Rossi cost them that much money!!??

Official reason is they want to focus on the next. Generation of "hypersport" bikes. I think aprilia and the privateer squads embarassed them this year and they want to lay low until the new bike is ready. I assume they will be back in 2012 if the short stroke aluminum framed 1198 has an acceptable level of performance. I'm just concerned about what happens to edwards now as he was supposedly riding for xerox duc next year instead of haga

smileyman · 08-27-2010, 11:54 AM

I'm just sad and shocked. I hope they come back soon. On the other hand if this speeds a real MotoGP bike for the street. A real trickle down streetbike that they can homologate for future WSBK, then this is just a bridge to cross...a gateway to future domination.

marko138 · 08-27-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

I'm just sad and shocked. I hope they come back soon. On the other hand if this speeds a real MotoGP bike for the street. A real trickle down streetbike that they can homologate for future WSBK, then this is just a bridge to cross...a gateway to future domination.

Domination.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDACorIaxNw

Porkchop · 08-27-2010, 02:46 PM

Doesn't mean privateers can't run the show. Shit, look at CC this year. He has pretty much out run Fabrizio all year, and for damn sure outrun Haga. And basically dominated Salt Lake before mechanical problems.

Dave · 08-27-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Doesn't mean privateers can't run the show. Shit, look at CC this year. He has pretty much out run Fabrizio all year, and for damn sure outrun Haga. And basically dominated Salt Lake before mechanical problems.

Yeah but with no factory effort why stick with the penalties of running a twin? Betcha a bunch of those duc privateers defect to aprilia, bmw, or maybe kawasaki

fnfalman · 08-28-2010, 10:57 PM

I don't know why they bitch about the gear cam kit. It's a factory accessory for the RSV4.

Dave · 08-29-2010, 11:26 PM

those haga to kawasaki rumors are starting to get interesting eh?

thought for the day: Leon and Sylvain have reportedly been quicker at each shared track than Loris and Alvaro. maybe its time for an SBK vs GP exhibition race? while im wishing how bout we have it at NJMP, guys...please?

08-27-2010, 11:37 AM	#1
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Ducati WSBK Bombshell! They withdraw the factory effort from WSBK in 2011? what? the manufaturer with the most championships in the series? Did Rossi cost them that much money!!?? __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

08-27-2010, 11:54 AM	#5
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I'm just sad and shocked. I hope they come back soon. On the other hand if this speeds a real MotoGP bike for the street. A real trickle down streetbike that they can homologate for future WSBK, then this is just a bridge to cross...a gateway to future domination. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

08-27-2010, 02:46 PM	#7
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Doesn't mean privateers can't run the show. Shit, look at CC this year. He has pretty much out run Fabrizio all year, and for damn sure outrun Haga. And basically dominated Salt Lake before mechanical problems. __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

08-28-2010, 10:57 PM	#9
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	I don't know why they bitch about the gear cam kit. It's a factory accessory for the RSV4. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

08-27-2010, 11:38 AM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Ducati was not competetive in WSBK this season.

08-29-2010, 11:26 PM	#10
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	those haga to kawasaki rumors are starting to get interesting eh? thought for the day: Leon and Sylvain have reportedly been quicker at each shared track than Loris and Alvaro. maybe its time for an SBK vs GP exhibition race? while im wishing how bout we have it at NJMP, guys...please?