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February 8th, 2011, 12:00 AM
Superbike vs. Supercar: Ducati 1198S vs. Ferrari 458 Italia
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Ducati's 1198S takes on Ferrari's new 458 Italia in a contest as unfair as we could make it (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_1103_superbike_vs_supercar_ducati_1198s_vs_ferrari_458_italia/index.html)Ducati versus Ferrari: That's got a nice, juicy newsstand ring to it, doesn't it? And it should. After all, it suggests two of the most recognizable marques in transportation history duking it out (if one may be permitted the pun) for top honors. Even if the concept is arguably irrelevant, who could resist?


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Ninja1
March 21st, 2012, 10:14 AM
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dubojr1
March 21st, 2012, 11:12 AM
Nice but old news... :o

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=65358

akima
March 21st, 2012, 02:47 PM
Did they use a professional driver in the Ferrari? I couldn't tell. If they didn't, then that's a lil unfair!

Malicious Logic
March 21st, 2012, 03:50 PM
Yeah, pretty sure they said they did.

EthioKnight
March 21st, 2012, 03:59 PM
Sweet!...kinda was disappointed at the weak sound of the Ducati compared to that murderous rumbling roar of the Ferrari...but that's probably due to the factory exhaust with all the sound emission control sh!t.

choneofakind
March 21st, 2012, 05:24 PM
akima, yes they did. They used Justin Bell, a GT2 Cup driver. At least they did at the Streets of Willow road course.

Man that Duc rider is amazing! You see the speed he was carrying through those turns???