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Bradley Smith move to Yamaha Tech3 MotoGP, Dovizioso to Ducati

British Moto2 rider, Bradley Smith will move to MotoGP next season. Smith will fill Yamaha Tech3 line up who left by Andrea Dovizioso.

Meanwhile, Cal Crutchlow finally agreed to extend the contract with Yamaha Tech3 for one year.

This news is to answer the riddle of Crutchlow future in MotoGP after previously rumored target empty position at Ducati after left by Valentino Rossi.

That position finally obtained by Andrea Dovizioso after agreeing to sign a contract for two seasons.

pic by www.bradleysmith38.com
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News : Cruthclow will move to Ducati team in 2013?

Valentino Rossi contract with Ducati will expire this year. Until now there is no signal The Doctor will extend contract with the Italian team.

According to the news, Rossi would not renew his contract with Ducati and be associated with Repsol Honda because Casey Stoner will be retired the end of season and Rossi's team before, Yamaha.

Another issue that Ducati was serious approach to Cal Cruthclow to join the team based in Bologna in 2013 season.

Reported, Director of Ducati Corse, Vittoriano Guareschi interested in Cal's performance while competing in Silverstobe last week. Cal started the race from the back row with a condition that has not been recovered but was able to finish in sixth.

Cal respond this issue with ease and he said focus now is to race for Yamaha Tech 3.
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Video and Result : WSBK San Marino 2012, Max Biaggi make double win

Max Biaggi managed to become a winner in race two World Superbike Championship (WSBK) San Marino, held Sunday, 06/10/2012.

These results were repeated in first race where The Roman Emperor managed to become champion. In the second race, Biaggi looks very dominant and make a difference about 5 seconds from second place Jonathan Rea.

Position of third won by BMW rider, Leon Haslam followed by teammate Marco Melandri in fourth position.

With this win, Biaggi stronger at championship standing with advantage 38.5 points or a total of 210.5 points.


Results Race 1 WSBK San Marino 2012
1. Max Biaggi ITA Aprilia Racing RSV-4 39m 01.869s
2. Jonathan Rea GBR Honda WSBK CBR1000RR +5.355s
3. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR +5.731s
4. Marco Melandri ITA BMW Motorrad S1000RR +7.004s
5. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW Italia Goldbet S1000RR +7.921s
6. Michel Fabrizio ITA BMW Italia Goldbet S1000RR +17.291s
7. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R +17.351s
8. Loris Baz FRA Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R +17.630s
9. Jakub Smrz CZE Liberty Effenbert Ducati 1098R +18.211s
10. Matteo Baiocco ITA Barni Ducati 1098R +28.131s

11. Maxime Berger FRA Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R +28.407s
12. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Honda WSBK CBR1000RR +38.060s
13. Niccolo Canepa ITA Red Devils Ducati 1098R +49.003s
14. John Hopkins USA Crescent Fixi Suzuki GSX-R1000 +51.881s
15. Leon Camier GBR Crescent Fixi Suzuki GSX-R1000 +55.502s

16. Leandro Mercado ARG Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R +1m 06.361s
17. Federico Sandi ITA Grillini Progea BMW S1000RR +1m 29.918s

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18. Eugene Laverty IRL Aprilia Racing RSV-4 19 laps completed
19. Chaz Davies GBR ParkinGO MTC Aprilia RSV-4 15 laps completed
20. David Salom ESP Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 7 laps completed
21. Davide Giugliano ITA Althea Ducati 1098R 5 laps completed
22. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 3 laps completed
23. Lorenzo Zanetti ITA PATA Ducati 1098R 2 laps completed
24. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R 1 lap completed
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Video : WSBK Imola 2012 Race 2, Carlos Checa make double wins

Carlos Checa obtained encouraging results in WSBK Imola 2012. After winning the first race, the Spaniard is back wins race 2.

Competition in race 2 is almost same as race 1. Four leading rider is Checa, Sykes, Biaggi and Haslam competing to win the race.

However, a perfect race from Checa make him win the race and beat Tom Sykes as well as in race 1. Haslam won third position followed by Biaggi in fourth place.


Results WSBK Imola 2012 Race 2
1. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 37mins 57.571s
2. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R +1.935s
3. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR +2.969s
4. Max Biaggi ITA Aprilia Racing RSV-4 +3.346s
5. Jonathan Rea GBR Honda WSBK CBR1000RR +18.925s
6. Eugene Laverty IRL Aprilia Racing RSV-4 +21.180s
7. Jakub Smrz CZE Liberty Effenbert Ducati 1098R +21.392s
8. Leon Camier GBR Crescent Fixi Suzuki GSX-R1000 +23.797s
9. Joan Lascorz ESP Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R +24.219s
10. Marco Melandri ITA BMW Motorrad S1000RR +25.599s
11. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R +25.776s
12. Maxime Berger FRA Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R +26.004s
13. Lorenzo Zanetti ITA PATA Ducati 1098R +31.172s
14. Chaz Davies GBR ParkinGO MTC Aprilia RSV-4 +33.837s
15. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW Italia Goldbet S1000RR +45.541s

16. Brett McCormick CAN Liberty Effenbert Ducati 1098R +50.807s
17. David Salom ESP Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R +51.083s
18. Mark Aitchison AUS Grillini Progea BMW S1000RR +57.833s

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19. Davide Giugliano ITA Althea Ducati 1098R 20 laps completed
20. Niccolo Canepa ITA Red Devils Ducati 1098R 17 laps completed
21. Leandro Mercado ARG Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 14 laps completed
22. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Honda WSBK CBR1000RR 12 laps completed
23. Lorenzo Alfonsi ITA Pro Ride Honda CBR1000RR 8 laps completed
24. John Hopkins USA Crescent Fixi Suzuki GSX-R1000 4 laps completed
25. Michel Fabrizio ITA BMW Italia Goldbet S1000RR 0 laps completed
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Video : WSBK Imola 2012 Race 1, Carlos Checa wins, Sykes second

Carlos Checa won World Superbike series Imola 2012 race 1. In the race that ended a while ago, Checa beat Tom Sykes who start race from Superpole.

Meanwhile, Italian Max Biaggi could only finish in fourth position after overtaken by Leon Haslam and eligible for third podium.

On race incidents involving Sylvain Guintoli and Chaz Davies. Both drivers failed to finish the race.


Results WSBK Imola 2012 Race 1
1. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 21 laps
2. Tom Sykes GBR Racing Kawasaki ZX-10R 3.206s
3. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR 5.593s
4. Max Biaggi ITA Aprilia Racing RSV-4 6.519s
5. Eugene Laverty IRL Racing Aprilia RSV-4 24.662s
6. Marco Melandri ITA BMW Motorrad S1000RR 27.261s
7. Joan Lascorz ESP Kawasaki ZX-10R Racing 27.384s
8. Lorenzo Zanetti ITA Ducati 1098R PATA 28.299s
9. Jonathan Rea GBR Honda CBR1000RR 34.067s WSBK
10. Niccolo Canepa ITA Ducati 1098R Red Devils 35.724s
11. Jakub Smrz CZE Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R 36.738s
12. Maxime Berger FRA Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R 37.257s
13. John Hopkins USA Fixi Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 50.418s
14. Leandro Mercado ARG Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 53.623s
15. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW S1000RR 53.842s Italy Goldbet

16. Brett McCormick CAN Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R 54.139s
17. Mark Aitchison AUS BMW S1000RR 57.944s Grillini Progea
18. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Honda CBR1000RR 1m 06.233s WSBK
19. David Salom ESP Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 5 laps

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20. Italian Michel Fabrizio ITA BMW S1000RR 8 laps completed Goldbet
21. Davide Giugliano ITA Ducati 1098R Althea 8 laps completed
22. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R 1 lap completed
23. Chaz Davies GBR ParkinGO MTC Aprilia RSV-4 1 lap completed
24. Lorenzo Alfonsi ITA Pro Ride Honda CBR1000RR 0 laps completed
25. Leon Camier GBR Fixi Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 0 laps completed
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News : Abraham reveals Valentino Rossi's new ride for 2012

Ducati Desmosedici GP12 has closed a private test at the Jerez Circuit, Spain, last week. Ducati Corse only mention the changes to 90% and still reluctant to explain further.

Ducati satellite team, Cardion AB, with the rider Karel Abraham reveals new ride Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden on his official website. Desmosedici GP12 will use a 999 cc engine capable of producing power 250 hp or 15 hp more than the 800 cc version. Acceleration recorded 0-100 kph 2.6 seconds.

Bike weights only 115 pounds or 5 kilograms heavier than 800 cc version. Claimed speed is 360 kph can be translucent. While 800 cc version is only 340 kph.

The biggest change is only on the frame using aluminum to replace deltabox Carbon monocoque. The machine uses a 90-degree model with a 4-cylinder.

Selected front and rear suspension Ohlins 48 mm with Brembo four-piston brakes in front and two-piston at the rear.
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News : MotoGP 2012, Rossi hopes Desmosedici GP12 immediately competitive

Valentino Rossi underwent inaugural season with Ducati in 2011 with an unfavorable results. At the end of 2011 season standings, seven-time world champion could not even win a single race, a record of the first of his career.

Facing 2012 season, Valentino Rossi tried to be realistic with his chance to win the title. Rossi admitted it would be difficult to fight for the title, with a motor that is less competitive.

Rossi also hopes Ducati continue to strive to catch up from the main competitor Yamaha and Honda. If the motor is competitive, it is not impossible to win the title this year.

2012 season, The Doctor will be riding the Desmosedici GP12. Rossi was very hopeful his ride may soon be able to compete to catch up 1.5 seconds of its strongest competitors.
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News : MotoGP 2012, Dovizioso doubt at Sepang

Andrea Dovizioso who underwent surgery today, is expected to soon be back riding the iron horse in no time. Because the first MotoGP test session at Sepang, it will be held on January 31.

Dovi fell from motocross, while being trained to maintain their physical fitness during winter holidays. Naas, Dovi had an accident and consequently gave birth to a broken collarbone injury.

Dovi manager, Simone Batistella hope, there is nothing worse happened to Dovi and Batistella hope recovery does not take long time.

Dovi became the second rider in question to attend the test session at Sepang after Nicky Hayden, who also suffered injuries.

Hayden dogged by injuries and two broken shoulder bone ribs, when doing personal training, in Owensboro, December 27, 2011.
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Video and News : Valentino Rossi launched Ducati Monster 795 in KL

The launch of the Ducati Monster 795 some time ago it felt special because of the presence of Rossi. Ducati rider participated unveil the Ducati Monster 795 at The Rootz Club Lot 10 Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Thursday (20/10).

Rossi's presence certainly become a major attraction at the launch event. 7 times MotoGP world champion had a chance to sign as a sign of the motor launch.

In addition, there are also high officials and high officials Ducati Malaysia. According to the official website of Ducati, this is the first time launch of new models made ​​outside Europe, of course, to focus on Asia.


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Video : WSBK Silverstone 2011 Race 2, Checa take double victory

Carlos Checa again won WSBK Silverstone 2011. After becoming champion in Race 1, Checa again became king in Race 2.

In Race 2, the competition is more fierce occurred between the drivers. Hopkins was shot in the early laps.

But on lap six, Checa pushed forward and were eventually able to finish first again. The second and third position again achieved by Laverty and Marco Melandri.


Results WSBK Silverstone 2011 Race 2
1. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 38mins 03.361s
2. Eugene Laverty IRL Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK +2274 s
3. Marco Melandri ITA Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK +3675 s
4. Max Biaggi ITA Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV-4 +3.8960 s
5. Leon Camier GBR Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV-4 +4405 s
6. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Ducati 1098R Effenbert Liberty +10,958
7. John Hopkins USA Suzuki GSX-R1000 Samsung +11,387 s
8. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR +11,496 s
9. Michel Fabrizio ITA Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 +12,247 s
10. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW Italy S1000RR +19,705 s
11. Jakub Smrz Ducati CZE 1098R Effenbert Liberty +19,753 s
12. Maxime Berger FRA Ducati 1098R Supersonic +21,582 s
13. James Toseland GBR BMW Italy S1000RR +27,235 s
14. Mark Aitchison AUS Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R +30,702 s
15. Jon Kirkham GBR Suzuki GSX-R1000 Samsung +42,579 s

16. Fabrizio Lai ITA Castrol Honda CBR1000RR +43,420 s

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17. Roberto Rolfo ITA Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 16 laps completed
18. Troy Corser AUS BMW Motorrad S1000RR 12 laps completed
19. Alex Lowes GBR Castrol Honda CBR1000RR 7 laps completed
20. Joan Lascorz ESP Kawasaki ZX-10R Racing 6 laps completed
21. Noriyuki Haga JPN PATA Aprilia RSV-4 4 laps completed

Tom Sykes GBR DNS RTS Kawasaki ZX-10R

video courtesy of SBK / youtube
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Video : WSBK Silverstone 2011 Race 1, Carlos Checa win

Althea Ducati team rider, Carlos Checa managed to get double victory in Race 1 and Race 2.

In Race 1, Checa riding the Ducati 1198 which managed to finish first.

While the two Yamaha riders to follow in second and third place, namely Eugene Laverty and Marco Melandri.


Results WSBK Silverstone 2011 Race 1
1. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 38mins 06.477s
2. Eugene Laverty IRL Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK 3.304s
3. Marco Melandri ITA Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK 4.782s
4. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR 7.116s
5. John Hopkins USA Suzuki GSX-R1000 Samsung 11.057s
6. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Ducati 1098R Effenbert Liberty 21 899
7. Joan Lascorz ESP Kawasaki ZX-10R Racing 22.308s
8. Maxime Berger FRA Ducati 1098R Supersonic 22.734s
9. Troy Corser AUS BMW Motorrad S1000RR 25.491s
10. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW Italy S1000RR 25.725s
11. Max Biaggi ITA Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV-4 25.844s
12. James Toselandi GBR BMW Italy S1000RR 45.578s
13. Roberto Rolfo ITA Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 51.650s
14. Jon Kirkham GBR Suzuki GSX-R1000 Samsung 57.310s
15. Leon Camier GBR Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV-4 1min 36.457s

video courtesy of SBK / youtube
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Video : Valentino Rossi greeted fans at Mugello 2011

Valentino Rossi is the King of Mugello, which stood at seven consecutive titles from 2002 to 2008.

But since a move to Ducati this season, Rossi has not shown compelling performances. Obtaining best only the third podium.

In the race at Mugello last week, The Doctor could only finish in sixth place after starting the race from the 12th position.

However, at the end of the race Rossi on the podium to deliver a speech to the fans in Mugello.

Here's the video ..!


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Video : WSBK Misano 2011 race 2, Checa make double win

Dominance Carlos Checa in 2011 WSBK event difficult to stop. After success on the podium in race 1, was again successful Ducati rider became the first winner in race 2.

Checa managed to minimize host ambitions rider, Max Biaggi who had to settle for 2nd position.

Meanwhile, the Japanese rider Noriyuki Haga completing the podium in third place.

Results WSBK Misano 2011 Race 2
1. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 14 laps
2. Max Biaggi ITA Aprilia Alitalia Racing RSV-4 +1.484s
3. Noriyuki Haga JPN PATA Aprilia RSV-4 +7.772s
4. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW Italia S1000RR +7.856s
5. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR +9.714s
6. Michel Fabrizio ITA Suzuki Alstare GSX-R1000 +10.777s
7. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R +10.875s
8. Ruben Xaus ESP Castrol Honda CBR1000RR +13.483s
9. Joan Lascorz ESP Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R +13.576s
10. Chris Vermeulen AUS Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R +17.962s
11. Lorenzo Lanzi ITA BMW Italia S1000RR +22.768s
12. Roberto Rolfo ITA Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R +24.535s
13. Eugene Laverty IRL Yamaha WSBK YZF R1 +51.895s
14. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki RTS ZX-10R +1min 04.134s

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15. Maxime Berger FRA Supersonic Ducati 1098R 8 laps completed
16. Jakub Smrz CZE Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R 5 laps completed
17. Matteo Baiocco ITA Barni Ducati 1098R 3 laps completed

DNS Leon Camier GBR Aprilia Alitalia Racing RSV-4
DNS Marco Melandri ITA Yamaha WSBK YZF R1
DNS Alessandro Polita ITA Barni Ducati 1098R
DNS Mark Aitchison AUS Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R

DNS Troy Corser AUS BMW Motorrad S1000RR
DNS Jonathan Rea GBR Castrol Honda CBR1000RR


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Video : WSBK Miller 2011 Race 2, Carlos Checa make double win

The Spaniard Carlos Checa who dominated the race, again won the WSBK Miller Race 2 with perfect. Althea team Ducati rider enters the finish line first with a gap 7 seconds faster than Camier who finished in second place.

Checa victory for the sixth time in this 2011 season, took his position in the points standings with 195 points, pretty much. Predicted even if this continued dominance as it is not impossible Checa able to secure the title of world champion before the last series.

In second position is Leon Camier who finished alone because far enough gap between the rider in front or behind him. Meanwhile, Max Biaggi tried to fix the point but the gap 1.5 seconds with his team mate makes Biaggi had to settle for finishing in third.

While the champion team of Jakub Smrz Effenbert Liberty and Sylvain Guintoli who in race one capable of reaching 2 podium, this time only able to secure positions 7 and 8.




WSBK Miller, Salt Lake race 2 2011 results:
1. Carlos Checa ESP Althea 1098R Ducati 38min 22,202 sec
2. Leon Camier GBR Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV-4 +7194 sec
3. Max Biaggi ITA Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV-4 +8734 sec
4. Eugene Laverty IRL Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK +14,214 seconds
5. Michel Fabrizio ITA Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 +14,750 seconds
6. Marco Melandri ITA Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK +21,634 seconds
7. Sylvain Guintoli Ducati FRA Effenbert Liberty +24,079 seconds 1098R
8. Jakub Smrz Ducati CZE 1098R Effenbert Liberty +25,688 seconds
9. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW Italy S1000RR +29,621 seconds
10. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki ZX-10R RTS +30,681 seconds
11. Jonathan Rea GBR Castrol Honda CBR1000RR +31,033 seconds
12. Joan Lascorz ESP Kawasaki ZX-10R Racing +37,063 seconds
13. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR +37,455 seconds
14. Maxime Berger FRA Ducati 1098R Supersonic +40,509 seconds
15. Josh Waters AUS Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 +40,894 seconds
16. Roberto Rolfo ITA Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R +48,989 seconds
17. Mark Aitchison AUS Kawasaki ZX-10R Pedercini +52,388 seconds
18. Ruben Xaus ESP Castrol Honda CBR1000RR +1 min 18,485 sec
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Video : WSBK Miller 2011 Race 1, Carlos Checa win

The Spaniard Carlos Checa finally managed to win the first race the World Superbike (WSBK) American series (30 / 5) and makes the point more and not overtaken. Checa ahead by a landslide without significant resistance from other rivals.

Even the other teams that use Liberty Effenbert Ducati motorcycles as well as look good. Jakub Smrz two drivers namely the start of the second grid and Sylvain Guintoli took the third podium at once into the first season, 2011.

While the camp should be disappointed because Aprilia intention Max Biaggi to the top podium finish famine precisely bitter fruit. The Roman Emperor actually fell and could not continue the race when the fight with Jonathan Rea in the early races.

What about the achievements of the other drivers? Eugene Laverty in series and then managed to double winner today to finish in fifth place. Tom Sykes who successfully carried the banner Kawasaki into second-tier line with Ayrton Badovini finish sixth and could only finish seventh.



WSBK Miller, Salt Lake race 1 2011 results:
1. Carlos Checa ESP Althea 1098R Ducati 38min 46.915sec seconds
2. Jakub Smrz Ducati CZE 1098R Effenbert Liberty +2766 sec
3. Sylvain Guintoli Ducati FRA Effenbert Liberty 1098R +4093 sec
4. Leon Camier GBR Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV-4 +8885 sec
5. Eugene Laverty IRL Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK +15,718 seconds
6. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki ZX-10R RTS +20,477 seconds
7. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW Italy S1000RR +22,170 seconds
8. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR +22,267 seconds
9. Noriyuki Haga JPN PATA Aprilia RSV-4 +24,087 seconds
10. Marco Melandri ITA Yamaha YZF R1 WSBK +27,150 seconds
11. Maxime Berger FRA Ducati 1098R Supersonic +29,422 seconds
12. Josh Waters AUS Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 +33,428 seconds
13. Troy Corser AUS BMW Motorrad S1000RR +36,573 seconds
14. Joan Lascorz ESP Racing Kawasaki ZX-10R +1 min 05,369 sec
15. James Toseland GBR BMW Italy S1000RR +1 min 14,382 sec
16. Mark Aitchison AUS Kawasaki ZX-10R Pedercini +1 min 14,736 sec
17. Roberto Rolfo ITA Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R +2 laps
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Rossi will use machine type "big bang"

Of the two day test at Valencia, Ducati began approaching a conclusion that is about the machine to Valentino Rossi. The Doctor will use the machine version of the 'big bang'.

During the two day test at Valencia, Rossi uses two types of mesing the version of "big bang" and "Screamer". The name of the latter is more often used than the first.

Selection of big bang than the Screamer because it is easier to use and give drivers more confidence. Therefore Ducati for now prefer that type.

Ducati will also conduct a number of improvements associated with Rossi test results that do not fit expectations. Some of the sections to be repaired is the flexibility of the chassis, weight distribution, geometry and the front of the motor.

pic : getty images
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Moto GP : Valentino Rossi debut test with Ducati

New Ducati rider Valentino Rossi ended up doing a test with Ducati at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia yesterday. These events did not escape the spotlight camera reporters who continue to follow the test session.

At the session which was postponed because of rain, the Valentino Rossi riding the Desmosedici GP11 that has the form of a new fairing like the respiratory tract of different fish from the model GP10. While the new design wearpack VR46 wore dominated by black and yellow metallic.

From these tests are expected to determine the type Mesi Ducati that will be used Rossi to racing season 2011.

According to Franco Battaini Ducati test rider, Rossi quite match the machine type Screamer. But Rossi will continue to try different types of machines for distinguish characters.

What distinguishes the version of the big bang and the Screamer is the aggressiveness and power, where the big bang has a power curve / torque regular, while the Screamer is more aggressive and also more powerful.

pic : AFP
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