Valentino Rossi in News Moto GP

Five-times 500cc world champion, Michael 'Mick' Doohan, Valentino Rossi has warned that victory in MotoGP coming to an end. 7 times world champion had to be thinking about retirement.

Results 27 Lap MotoGP Spain

Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo won the Spanish MotoGP through a dramatic race, Sunday, April 3, 2011. Casey Stoner failed to finish, while Valentino Rossi won the fifth position despite the accident.

Pos Rider Team / Bike Time / Gap
1. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 50m49.046s
2. Dani Pedrosa Honda + 19.339s
3. Nicky Hayden Ducati + 29.085s
4. Hiroshi Aoyama Honda Gresini + 29.551s
5. Valentino Rossi Ducati + 1m02.227s
6. Hector Barbera Aspar Ducati + 1m08.440s
7. Karel Abraham Cardion Ducati + 1m14.120s
8. Cal Crutchlow Tech 3 Yamaha + 1m19.110s
9. Toni Elias Honda LCR + 1m42.906s
10. John Hopkins Suzuki + 1m48.395s
11. Loris Capirossi Ducati Pramac + 1m51.876s

12. Andrea Dovizioso Honda + 1 lap

Valentino Rossi in Action

1987 world champion Wayne Gardner stated that as world champion Valentino Rossi in 2009 have made a big mistake. Rossi, says Gardner, gambling with his decision to ride a desk for long operation to overcome a shoulder injury.

Last year, Rossi was hit by accident while training motocross. Although considered a mild injury, the injury suffered a long time to recovery. The Doctor-nickname-Rossi then gamble by delaying shoulder surgery because it would have made ​​him miss the last series of the 2010 season at Valencia, Spain.

Valentino Rossi in Qatar

Ducati rider Valentino Rossi won the MotoGP qualifying session bad in Qatar at the Losail Circuit, Saturday, March 19, 2011. 2009 was the world champion will start in ninth position after just recorded a time of 1 minute 55.637 seconds.

Valentino Rossi is still great

Valentino Rossi apparently require further adaptation after switching from Yamaha to Ducati factory. But the turn of the manufacturer was not considered to Rossi as a major change in his racing career.

According to the driver who was nicknamed The Doctor, the biggest change in his racing career just when the MotoGP switch from 500cc to 990cc in 2002.

Ducati and Valentino Rossi

Ducati boss, Filippo Preziosi, sure I can solve the problem with motor GP11 following the poor results achieved by Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden on the second official test at the Sepang circuit.

Rossi and Hayden knocked off the top 10 on the last day of testing at Sepang, Thursday, February 24, 2011. Rossi then complained he was using the chassis GP11 difficulty in Sepang.

valentino rossi shoulder condition has improved

Soon the winter MotoGP rider will undergo testing in order to prepare for the 2011 season. Valentino Rossi who recently underwent surgery on his shoulder to feel confident with the development of health.

Rossi who strengthens Ducati felt with skiing, he could feel that his shoulder condition had improved.

Valentino Rossi is feared physical

Director of Sport Ducati, Filippo Preziosi, worried by Valentino Rossi's physical condition after undergoing shoulder surgery in November 2010.

To end a shoulder injury that bothered him throughout last season, Rossi decided to operate after the first test with Ducati in Valencia, mid-November 2010.

Ducati Diavel Diamond Black

Ducati press release :

Unveiled by Ducati at the Milan International Motorcycle Show last month, the innovative new Ducati Diavel will now also roll out in a stunning diamond black colour scheme following huge interest from enthusiastic show visitors.

Ducati Diavel Diamond Black Picture

Having grabbed global attention at the show, the Italian manufacturer collected instant feed-back from thousands of passionate motorcyclists viewing the bike for the first time and now respond immediately with an update to the Diavel colour options.

Ducati Diavel Diamond Black Wallpaper

While the Diavel Carbon in “red carbon” (gloss red over matte carbon weave) with red frame and “black carbon” (both gloss and matte carbon weave) with black frame, was overwhelmingly loved alongside the Diavel in traditional Ducati Red, Ducati’s response now replaces the originally presented pearl white with a brand new diamond black with black frame. The new scheme will be further enhanced with black anodised headlamp body and lateral air intakes.

The new colour has already been introduced to production and will be available alongside the entire Diavel range in February next year.

Source: Ducati

Valentino Rossi Defends Ducati

Valentino Rossi has started testing the new motor on his new team, Ducati. Although it was not allowed to give information about the Ducati by Yamaha as a former team, Rossi opinions can be represented by the Crew Chief, Jeremy
Burgess.

Burgess who took part along with Rossi's move to Ducati Ducati say a few shortcomings compared to Yamaha M1 Rossi had ever ridden.

V. Rossi Starting Physical Exercise

Valentino Rossi claimed his rehabilitation process after having shoulder surgery went well. The Doctor is now starting to do physically removed after stitching operations.

Rossi had surgery in early November 2010 to overcome a shoulder injury that bothered him throughout the 2010 season in MotoGP. Injury was obtained when Rossi rode motokros in April 2010.

Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi

Casey Stoner Valentino Rossi doubt will be successful like the Yamaha when defending Ducati next season. Stoner assess the competition in MotoGP is more strict.

Having won four MotoGP world title with Yamaha since 2004, Rossi finally joined the Ducati. Duet and the Italian team is believed to be a success in MotoGP next season.

Rossi takes 90 days to the rehabilitation process

Valentino Rossi underwent successful shoulder surgery that lasted for 2 hours at hospitals Cattolica, Italy, Sunday, November 14, 2010.

Rossi to go through most of the 2010 MotoGP season with the event bear the pain in the shoulder. Injury was obtained when The Doctor had an accident motokros, April 2010

2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon

Ducati Press Release

Ducati to unveil the innovative new Diavel Carbon at the Milan showAfter months of speculation the long wait is almost over, the new Diavel Carbon will make its first public appearance at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan this coming November, 2-7.

Announcing the new model’s name ahead of the official presentation, the famous Italian manufacturer is about to turn another dream into reality. This dream comes true via using the local Bolognese dialect for “devil” in naming their new model the Diavel Carbon – pronounced Dee-ah-vel.

The idea for the Diavel Carbon name was born early in the development process of the bike, when the prototype was assembled and wheeled out in front of a group of Ducati engineers and technicians for the first time. One person looking from the rear of the bike saw its silhouette and exclaimed in Bolognese dialect: “Ignurànt comm’ al Diavel Carbon!” Meaning: “Evil, like the devil!”

From that moment on, Diavel Carbon became the nickname for the project. Ducati now makes the name official as it approaches the unveiling in Milan. Reminiscent of how the “Monster” was named 20 years ago, the Diavel Carbon is now destined to follow the same Bolognese tradition. Ducati is proud to continue shaping the future of motorcycling while staying faithful to its Italian heritage.

Built to have a commanding presence, though lightweight and agile, the Diavel Carbon will take the man-motorcycle relationship to the next level in absolute comfort. For fans of technology ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Riding Modes will deliver a confidence-inspiring sophistication. Stunning looks, the Superbike-derived Testastretta 11° engine and 456lb of authentic Ducati performance will drive a comfortable sport lifestyle that could only be dream of until now.

2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon Specifications:

Engine
TYPE
Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
DISPLACEMENT
1198.4cc
BORE X STROKE
106 x 67.9mm
COMPRESSION RATIO
11,5:1
POWER
162hp (119kW) @ 9500rpm
TORQUE
94lb-ft (127.5Nm) @ 8000rpm
FUEL INJECTION
Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies with RbW
EXHAUST
Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers

Transmission
GEARBOX
6 speed
RATIO
1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25
PRIMARY DRIVE
Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1
FINAL DRIVE
Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43
CLUTCH
Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run

Chassis
FRAME
Tubular steel Trellis frame
WHEELBASE
1590mm (62.6in)
RAKE
28°
FRONT SUSPENSION
Marzocchi DLC coated 50mm fully adjustable usd forks
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL
120mm (4.7in)
FRONT WHEEL
Marchesini forged and machined 9-spoke 3.50 x 17
FRONT TYRE
120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
REAR SUSPENSION
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL
120mm (4.7in)
REAR WHEEL
Marchesini forged and machined 9-spoke 8.00 x 17
REAR TYRE
240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
FRONT BRAKE
2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo callipers, 4-piston with ABS
REAR BRAKE
265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with ABS
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
17l - (5.3US gal)
DRY WEIGHT
207kg (456lb)
INSTRUMENTS
Handlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display: speed, rpm, time, coolant temp. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, ABS status, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Tank mounted instrumentation with TFT colour display: gear selected, air temp, battery voltage, trips 1 & 2, fuel reserve trip, average and actual fuel consumption, average speed, trip time, scheduled maintenance. Full status and/or management of Riding Modes, DTC, RbW and ABS
WARRANTY
2 years unlimited mileage
BODY COLOUR (FRAME/WHEEL)
Red and Matt Carbon (red / black) - Glossy and Matt Carbon (racing black / black)
VERSIONS
Dual seat
SEAT HEIGHT
770mm (30.3in)


DDA
Not available on this model


DTC
Standard equipment


ABS
Standard equipment


Emissions
STANDARD
Euro 3

2011 Ducati Diavel

The Italian manufacturer Ducati has presented 2011 Ducati Diavel , share photos and details of 2011 Ducati Diavel, which is about to be revealed to te public starting from November 4th at the 68th edition Milan International Motorcycle Show (EICMA).

2011 Ducati Diavel is a new concept motorcycle that is light and easy to handle, but also comfortable, with "levels of performance that take your breath away."

The 2011 Ducati Diavel come with weighs only 207 kg (456 pounds) and packing 162 hp, 2011 Ducati Diavel has a specially designed 240, and includes technologies such as ABS, traction control and ways of Ducati Riding.

The 2011 Ducati Diavel Price £ 12,995 or £ 15.495 for the top version Diavel carbon that comes with a set of carbon fiber parts and forged Marchesini wheels and a specially adapted power.

Specifications of 2011 Ducati Diavel :

Engine
Type
Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement
1198.4cc
Bore x Stroke
106 x 67.9mm
Compression ratio
11.5:1
Power
162hp (119kW) @ 9500rpm
Torque
94lb-ft (127.5Nm) @ 8000rpm
Fuel injection
Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies with RbW
Exhaust
Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers

Transmission
Gearbox
6 speed
Ratio
1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25
Primary drive
Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1
Final drive
Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43
Clutch
Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run.

Chassis
Frame
Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase
1590mm (62.6in)
Rake
28°
Front suspension
Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable usd forks
Front wheel travel
120mm (4.7in)
Front wheel
14-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Rear suspension
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel
120mm (4.7in)
Rear wheel
14-spoke in light alloy 8.00 x 17
Rear tyre
240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Front brake
2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo callipers, 4-piston with ABS
Rear brake
265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with ABS
Fuel tank capacity
17l - (5.3 US gal)
Dry weight
210kg (463lb)

Instruments
Handlebar mounted instrumentation with LCD display: speed, rpm, time, coolant temp. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, ABS status, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Tank mounted instrumentation with TFT colour display: gear selected, air temp, battery voltage, trips 1 & 2, fuel reserve trip, average and actual fuel consumption and speed, trip time, scheduled maintenance. Full status and/or management of Riding Modes, DTC, RbW and ABS.

Warranty
2 years unlimited mileage

Body Colour (frame/wheel)
Red (red / black) - Pearl White Silk and Metallic Black (black / black)

Versions
Dual seat
Seat height
770mm (30.3in)


DDA
Not available on this model


DTC
Standard equipment


ABS
Standard equipment


Emissions
Standard
Euro 3

Valentino Rossi in Ducati

Valentino Rossi made his debut with Ducati in the test at Valencia Circuit, Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Unfortunately, the debut of The Doctor with Ducati was disturbed rain.

After riding a Yamaha in MotoGP last series this season in MotoGP Valencia, Sunday, November 7, 2010, Rossi fulfill his ambition to do the test with Ducati, the team that will defend next season.

Valentino Rossi in Ducati

MotoGP 2010 left two more series, in Portugal and Valencia. To Valentino Rossi, will it become his last two races with Yamaha. For, starting the 2011 season, the man nicknamed The Doctor is going to move to Ducati. Rossi was appointed as a substitute for Casey Stoner, who moved to Honda. Nothing wrong with the later Rossi responded last two series with different emotions.

Reason Stoner Ducati Leave

500cc MotoGP world champion 1987, Wayne Gardner, believes the main reason to leave the Ducati rider Casey Stoner is the lack of development designated the Italian team.

Stoner was never explained in detail the main reasons he left the Ducati and Honda decided to join next season. However, Gardner has the answer.

Writing in his blog, Gardner emphasized the main reason for joining Stoner disappointed with Honda for Ducati technological progress.

2011 Ducati StreetfighterS

2011 Ducati StreetfighterS come with a new arctic white colour scheme, while the Streetfighter S gets a matching red Trellis frame for the red version and a racing black frame for the new diamond black. Both Streetfighter models get radiator covers in a new subtle black finish and both colour schemes of the ‘S’ now have black wheels.

2011 Ducati StreetfighterS was Ducati's first ever naked sportbike to be fitted with their awesome Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system. Accessible from the left-hand switchgear and displayed on the digital instrumentation, the system offers a choice of eight profiles, or ‘sensitivity levels', each one programmed with a wheel-spin tolerance matched to progressive riding levels of skill, graded from one to eight.

Ducati’s ‘S’ treatment of the Streetfighter pushes its tech spec to the red line. Öhlins suspension front and rear and lightweight Marchesini forged wheels stack up serious credibility, while the front fender and cam belt covers in super-light carbon fibre help reduce the dry weight to an extreme 167kg (368lb).

But the ‘S’ sophistication doesn’t end there. Awesome street-going Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Data Analysis are standard issue, making it clear that the Streetfighter S is not all muscle – it’s intelligent too.

2011 Ducati StreefighterS Colors offers Red with matching red or black Trellis frame and Metallic Black with red of black Trellis frame. Both colors are stock with carbon fiber front fender and cam belt covers that match the black Y-shaped, 5-spoke wheels 2011 Ducati Streetfighter S Price : USA MSRP $18,995, Canadian MSRP: $22,495, Mexican MSRP: $22,995 (EVA included)

2011 Ducati Streetfighter

Ducati displaying various products, including its flagship 2011 Ducati Streetfighter and come with new colors and new features. The Streetfighter's Superbike soul combines fighter attitude and naked sophistication to create pure adrenaline . Ducati 2011 Streetfighter presented with a new color scheme of white Arctic and a black radiator cover in all versions to complement the latest styles from Streetfighter.

2011 Ducati Streetfighter powered by an incredibly powerful Desmodromic L-Twin 1098 “Testastretta Evoluzione” engine producing 155hp with an incredibly wide spread of power thanks to 85lb-ft (11.7kgm) of torque

2011 Ducati Streetfighter is equipped with everything that made the Superbike a legend: Awesome L-Twin muscle with brutal, big-bore torque, thoroughbred chassis technology, beautiful single-sided swingarm, planet-stopping Monobloc brakes and pure, sophisticated class.