MotoGP Suzuki GSV R Vermeulen Edition

Spesification SUZUKI (GSV-R 2008) 2008

Type Mesin :4 stroke water cooled V4Kapasitas
Mesin :800ccMaksimum Power :225+ ps / 18,000rpmValve Control and
Type :Pneumatic (air control), DOHC four-valve
Karburasi :Fuel injectionLubrication
System :Wet sump (Motul Lubricants)
Clutch :Dry multi plates (back torque reduction type)
Transmisi :Six speed low friction constant meshFinal
Drive :ChainFrame
Type :Twin spar aluminum alloy frame
Suspensi :Front: Inverted type telescopic (Ohlins)
Rear: Link type (Ohlins)
Ban :Bridgestone
Wheels :Front and rear: 429mm (16.5 inches)
Brake System :Front: Double carbon disc (Brembo)
Rear: Single steel disc (Brembo)Overall
Length :2080mmOverall
Width :660mmOverall
Height :1150mm
Wheelbase :1450mm
Weight :148+kg
Fuel Tank :21LEstimated
Top Speed :330+km/h

Valentino Rossi tests Ducati Desmosedici GP12

“I’m happy, I like the GP12,” Valentino Rossi said afterward. “In my opinion, it’s more enjoyable, more fun to ride. It was the first time we had it on the track, so we had some work to do, but the engine is nicer. It’s a lot of fun, and you can do some nice slides. It’s the bike we’ll ride next year, so it was very important—and also very nice—to be among the first to take it on the track.” Both racers and fans are hoping that the 1000cc bikes will mark a return to the days of the 990cc era, when lurid rear-wheel slides out of the corners were the norm instead of the atypical. The current 800cc bikes (as well as the fuel capacity restrictions) have made sliding in the corners more of a rarity, due to their spikier torque output and need to conserve momentum—a byproduct of which is usually less fuel usage. The problem is that—as they sit right now—the rules for the factory 1000cc machines still enforce a 21-liter fuel capacity limit. Whether the engine configurations chosen by the OEMs will allow fuel efficiency to be high enough to permit more sliding obviously remains to be seen.


“We chose to have our factory riders—today Vale, tomorrow Nicky—try the bike beginning with its first test, because we think their feedback is essential for starting us on the right path for the early development,” Ducati Corse technical director Filippo Preziosi said. “To be able to work with Vale for a full day is more than any technician could ask. We gathered considerable feedback that we’ll translate into further design and development for next year’s bike. The positive thing is that the technical choices made for the GP12 in the initial planning phase, in 2010—and I’m referring primarily to the engine, which is still a big-bang, and to the rear end—were endorsed by Valentino. This gives us great satisfaction, and we’re optimistic about the work that still remains to be done. We know that our competitors are also working hard and developing their 2012 bikes, but that just makes the challenge better.”

Ducati only analyzed success #Motogp May 20

Ex-Kanemoto mechanic Burgess is renowned for his forthright manner and an inability to give deceptive answers when asked direct questions. He lived up to this reputation in the interview with Beattie.

Regarding the progress of the Ducati GP11 as ridden by Casey Stoner, Beattie asked if he foresees a time in 2011 when the team won’t be playing catch up to the other teams. Burgess answered, “We’ll be playing catch-up until we get ahead of them, I guess.”

Having been on the inside of several GP teams, Beattie realizes that all development work on the current GP11 made during the 2011 season could hurt development on the GP12. Burgess agreed, saying that the constant development of the 800 at some point could hurt the development of the 1000, saying “There are certain things we can do this year to carry on and improve and certain things we can do to accelerate our bike for next year.” Burgess inferred that at some point a decision will have to be made as to which direction the team will make.

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

At the curtain raiser on 19th March 2011, the BMW 1-Series M Coupe will for the first time be deployed as the official Safety Car for the MotoGP events – in advance of its market launch late in April. The 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car is a one-off built by BMW M GmbH specifically for this race series. Only the 250 kW/340 hp straight-six M TwinPower Turbo engine and the entire drivetrain were taken over unchanged from the production model.

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

Cars that serve safety in the event that racing is not just paint, but also engines and some body that is converted into lighter and deserves to get an Awards. Transmission is also changed on this car, gives a strong performance and fierce racing arena.

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

Motorcycle road racing world championship – or MotoGP – rank among the most popular events and the spectacular in the world of sports. The involvement of BMW M GmbH in the event the upper echelon of motor-racing is now entering its 13th year. To ensure the safety of current practice and the race itself, the BMW M GmbH is the official Safety Car provided along with a raft of other high performance vehicles for use by the management team official IRTA and Dorna Sports.

In the interests of weight optimisation, the 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car comes with a carbon fibre-reinforced bonnet featuring additional large air vents, as well as polycarbonate side and rear windows. A special lightweight titanium race exhaust system not only saves weight but also delivers a captivating sound for the benefit of the spectators.

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

Complementing the discreet spoiler lip on the boot lid there is now an adjustable rear wing to provide the requisite downforce. On the 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car the aerodynamically honed front apron with its precisely defined air ducting, including Air Curtains, features an additional splitter integrated on the underside of the apron.

The interior of the 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car is a model of uncompromising purism. A rollover cage bolted behind the B-pillar, the absence of rear seats, two racing bucket seats with 6-point safety belts, an M steering wheel in alcantara and a fire extinguisher are all standard in the Safety Car.

The suspension technology of the 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe was specially adapted for the Safety Car. Its high-performance suspension system boasts an adjustable race track set-up that includes a sports-tuned chassis in which the dampers are independently adjustable for bump and rebound. The 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car runs on 19-inch mixed tyres measuring 255/35 at the front and 285/30 at the rear. Vehicle height is variably selectable and the camber of the front and rear axle can be altered to suit the circuit topography. The braking system of the 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car, already designed for extremely high demands, is replaced in the Safety Car with a six-piston fixed-calliper racing brake system.

The deployment of the brand-new 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car marks the continuation of BMW M GmbH’s successful partnership – begun in 1999 – with Dorna Sports, the organisers of the MotoGP World Championship. With a fleet of eight vehicles, BMW is supporting the safe running of the motorcycle world championship in the current race season.

As well as the official 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car, this year sees two further reserve Safety Cars from BMW M GmbH present at the track: a BMW X6 M and a BMW M3. In addition, the organising team has been given a BMW X5 M for the Safety Officer and a BMW ActiveHybrid X6 for the stewards. On call this season as a Medical Car is a BMW 535i Touring. There will also be two Safety Bikes contributing to the safe running of race weekends: a BMW S 1000 RR and a BMW HP2 Sport.

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

The ceremonial handover of the vehicles took place at BMW M in Garching-Hochbrück on 28th February 2011. It was on this occasion that Dr Kay Segler, Director of BMW M GmbH, and Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO Dorna Sports, made an advance announcement that the successful partnership would be extended until 2016, before sealing the agreement in a signing ceremony.

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

At the curtain raiser on 19th March 2011, the BMW 1-Series M Coupe will for the first time be deployed as the official Safety Car for the MotoGP events – in advance of its market launch late in April. The 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car is a one-off built by BMW M GmbH specifically for this race series. Only the 250 kW/340 hp straight-six M TwinPower Turbo engine and the entire drivetrain were taken over unchanged from the production model.

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

Cars that serve safety in the event that racing is not just paint, but also engines and some body that is converted into lighter and deserves to get an Awards. Transmission is also changed on this car, gives a strong performance and fierce racing arena.

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

Motorcycle road racing world championship – or MotoGP – rank among the most popular events and the spectacular in the world of sports. The involvement of BMW M GmbH in the event the upper echelon of motor-racing is now entering its 13th year. To ensure the safety of current practice and the race itself, the BMW M GmbH is the official Safety Car provided along with a raft of other high performance vehicles for use by the management team official IRTA and Dorna Sports.

In the interests of weight optimisation, the 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car comes with a carbon fibre-reinforced bonnet featuring additional large air vents, as well as polycarbonate side and rear windows. A special lightweight titanium race exhaust system not only saves weight but also delivers a captivating sound for the benefit of the spectators.

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

Complementing the discreet spoiler lip on the boot lid there is now an adjustable rear wing to provide the requisite downforce. On the 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car the aerodynamically honed front apron with its precisely defined air ducting, including Air Curtains, features an additional splitter integrated on the underside of the apron.

The interior of the 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car is a model of uncompromising purism. A rollover cage bolted behind the B-pillar, the absence of rear seats, two racing bucket seats with 6-point safety belts, an M steering wheel in alcantara and a fire extinguisher are all standard in the Safety Car.

The suspension technology of the 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe was specially adapted for the Safety Car. Its high-performance suspension system boasts an adjustable race track set-up that includes a sports-tuned chassis in which the dampers are independently adjustable for bump and rebound. The 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car runs on 19-inch mixed tyres measuring 255/35 at the front and 285/30 at the rear. Vehicle height is variably selectable and the camber of the front and rear axle can be altered to suit the circuit topography. The braking system of the 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car, already designed for extremely high demands, is replaced in the Safety Car with a six-piston fixed-calliper racing brake system.

The deployment of the brand-new 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car marks the continuation of BMW M GmbH’s successful partnership – begun in 1999 – with Dorna Sports, the organisers of the MotoGP World Championship. With a fleet of eight vehicles, BMW is supporting the safe running of the motorcycle world championship in the current race season.

As well as the official 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car, this year sees two further reserve Safety Cars from BMW M GmbH present at the track: a BMW X6 M and a BMW M3. In addition, the organising team has been given a BMW X5 M for the Safety Officer and a BMW ActiveHybrid X6 for the stewards. On call this season as a Medical Car is a BMW 535i Touring. There will also be two Safety Bikes contributing to the safe running of race weekends: a BMW S 1000 RR and a BMW HP2 Sport.

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

The ceremonial handover of the vehicles took place at BMW M in Garching-Hochbrück on 28th February 2011. It was on this occasion that Dr Kay Segler, Director of BMW M GmbH, and Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO Dorna Sports, made an advance announcement that the successful partnership would be extended until 2016, before sealing the agreement in a signing ceremony.

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

2008 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport Evo

2008 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport Evo

2008 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport Evo

2008 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport Evo

2008 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport Evo

2008 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport Evo

2008 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport Evo

2008 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport Evo

2008 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport Evo

Motorcycle racing must be stressful...

Motorcycle racing sure seems like one hell of a stressful job. Pressure-cooker work environment? Just ask Rossi, Melandri, Lorenzo, Hopkins, Capirossi or Biaggi…

SS Kawasaki ZX-8R: What the ZX-7R could have been…

This ZX-8R is Super Streetbike mag's vision of a modern-day ZX-7R...

The ZXR750 and ZX-7R are two of our all-time favourite Kawasakis here at Faster and Faster. And the guys at Super Streetbike also seem to like those now-defunct Kaw 750s, because they’ve dreamt up this ZX-8R, which is their vision of how the ZX-7R could have evolved. (Though if you look closely, you'll agree that Super Streetbike's ZX-8R seems to have been "inspired" by PB's ZX-8R, which we featured here!)

Anyway, SS say their ZX-8R would be fitted with Kawasaki’s 636cc inline-four, bored out to 800cc, with a power output of 150bhp at the rear wheel. The exhaust would be a four-into-two system, with pipe exiting from the bellypan and the other below the tail-unit. The chassis would be from the ZX-6R, with wheels and USD front fork from the Ducati 1098.

The SS ZX-8R, with its single seat, also gets a fully-adjustable Ohlins monoshock from the 1098, ZX-10R fuel tank, Z1000 headlamp, a fairing that’s a mix of Honda RCV, KTM RC8 and the ZX-7R, and a tail unit from the Honda NR750! Dry weight is expected to be a bit less than 170 kilos.

We think the original ZX-7R was much better looking than this fantasy ZX-8R, though we quite love the idea of an updated version of the old seven, with an 800cc, 150bhp engine. Wonder what Scott Russell would think of it…

And if Kawasaki can build the ZX-8R, why can't Yamaha have an R8?
Pic: PB mag forum

MotoGP: Nicky Hayden to ride for Ducati in 2009

For Nicky Hayden, in 2009, it's bye-bye Honda, hello Ducati...!

Yes, well, the rumour seems to have finally been confirmed – the Kentucky Kid is joining Ducati for the 2009 season. An official statement regarding this is likely to be issued by Hayden’s management on this weekend.

Hayden, who won the MotoGP world championship in 2006 – the last of the 990cc era – hasn’t been doing very well since then. Whether it’s his riding style that didn’t gel with the 800s, or whether Honda optimized the RC212V for a certain Mr Pedrosa, no one will ever know. But the fact remains that the 2007 and 2008 MotoGP seasons have seen poor performances from Hayden.

We’re actually a bit surprised that Ducati are taking on Hayden to ride alongside Stoner. Would a move from Honda to Ducati suddenly, magically, transform Nicky’s riding? We’re not too sure. And to be honest, we think Hayden may prove to be another Melandri on that factory Ducati, which seems to deliver results only in the hands of one Casey Stoner.

In fact – and we’ll stick our necks out on this one – if Sete Gibernau does indeed make his MotoGP comeback next year, and gets to ride a Ducati, he might do better than the Kentucky Kid on that GP9. (Gibernau may get a Ducati ride if Ducati decide to run a fifth bike. This is likely to be with a satellite team headed by Angel Nieto.)

On the other hand, with JIR Honda rider Andrea Dovizioso joining the factory Repsol Honda team in 2009 to ride alongside Dani Pedrosa, Honda will have two strong riders next year, both of whom would have the potential to do very well in the championship. Oh yes, the 2009 MotoGP season will be a cracker…