Ducati MotoGP

cbinker · January 10th, 2014, 05:34 PM

It appears that Ducati has gone the route of more fuel and engines!?!?

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/01/10...88381481237582

Alex · January 10th, 2014, 07:51 PM

Other articles just say that they will be testing bikes configured for both specs, to see which is more advantageous for them. The decision isn't made (and has no need to be made) until after those tests in January/February.

Aodrn · January 10th, 2014, 08:29 PM

I am no expert, but it seems to me that the entire series would benifit from a spec ecu. There are few other things that would make such a huge impact on overall cost to be competitive. I love the idea of watching the best motorcycles man can achieve. If it means watching the same bike pull laps ahead of everyone else because of deep pockets, I get a little bored. Imagine if Ducati was competitive and Suzuki bought in too. If all the bikes were even remotely close it would completly transform Moto GP. Wsbk is way more exciting to watch because there is a huge field of COMPETITIVE bikes. Im sure this has been discussed before, but Ducati has given me hope that the winds of change are blowing.

cbinker · January 11th, 2014, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Other articles just say that they will be testing bikes configured for both specs, to see which is more advantageous for them. The decision isn't made (and has no need to be made) until after those tests in January/February.

I am more interested to see what Hayden will do on the Honda compared to Crutchlow and Dovi. That may sway Ducati's decision.

MasterLanMan · January 11th, 2014, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Aodrn

I am no expert, but it seems to me that the entire series would benifit from a spec ecu. There are few other things that would make such a huge impact on overall cost to be competitive. I love the idea of watching the best motorcycles man can achieve. If it means watching the same bike pull laps ahead of everyone else because of deep pockets, I get a little bored. Imagine if Ducati was competitive and Suzuki bought in too. If all the bikes were even remotely close it would completly transform Moto GP. Wsbk is way more exciting to watch because there is a huge field of COMPETITIVE bikes. Im sure this has been discussed before, but Ducati has given me hope that the winds of change are blowing.

Could not agree more.

notsofast · January 13th, 2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cbinker

Crutchlow

I can see the pull of a factory ride but...his tech 3 was outperforming the ducatis imo. Interesting switch to say the least, looking forward to seeing him on that bike though. Maybe a factory ride from any company can give him what he needs to start winning races.

cbinker · January 14th, 2014, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by notsofast

I can see the pull of a factory ride but...his tech 3 was outperforming the ducatis imo. Interesting switch to say the least, looking forward to seeing him on that bike though. Maybe a factory ride from any company can give him what he needs to start winning races.

Yes, he did do better on the Tech 3, but Tech 3 will NEVER win a World Championship, with these current rules, they are the 2nd team bike. Crutchlow thinks he can win the WC, so he took the only option that could have a chance to offer that when his contract was up for renewal.

notsofast · January 14th, 2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cbinker

Yes, he did do better on the Tech 3, but Tech 3 will NEVER win a World Championship, with these current rules, they are the 2nd team bike. Crutchlow thinks he can win the WC, so he took the only option that could have a chance to offer that when his contract was up for renewal.

Oh I agree completely, Blue and white would always have priority. Def excited to see if he can turn Ducati around!

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