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 : Moto2 2012, Marc Marquez has right eye surgery

Runner-up Moto2 2011, Marc Marquez is rumored has surgery his right eye. This is done to restore vision impaired since the end of last season at Sepang.

This adds a long list of riders who do not fit during the preparations for the 2012 season .

Previously Nicky Hayden and Andrea Dovizioso has been admitted to hospital for treatment. Both suffered injuries during exercise.

Then a few days ago, WSBK racer John Hopkins perform operation for ring finger that he suffered a relapse again after a fall at Brno last year's series.

As reported crash, 18-year-old Spaniard was gradually recovered but has not reached the level to compete in a professional.

Hopefully all problems suffered by the riderrs can be passed and can start 2012 race season is getting closer.

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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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