Back for a second year after a highly successful 2020, the Rising Stars Series consists of four Online Challenges in which Gamers will be divided into three categories, depending on their location. These three are the Americas, Europe and Africa, and finally Asia and Oceania.
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If there was any remote doubt that Troy Bayliss was still true bonafide Ducati royalty they were blown out of the water tonight when Ducati revealed a Troy Bayliss Edition Panigale V2.
Troy is loved by the Italians like one of their own, and he loves them right back in spades and the relationship between himself and Ducati is a true family affair.
52 victories, 94 podiums and three world titles (2001, 2006 and 2008) won with three different bikes: the twin-cylinder 996 R, the 999 R and the 1098 R. Troy Bayliss is the only motorcycle racer in history to win MotoGP and World Superbike races in the same season (2006).
This special edition was anticipated as we approach the 20th anniversary of the first of Troy’s three World Superbike Championship crowns and while most had expected it to be a new limited-edition V4, of course it is only right and correct that this bike is a traditional Ducati L-Twin.
It is not a 996, 998 or 1098 from history, but a special edition based on the 155 horsepower 955 cc model that is part of Ducati’s current line-up.
Of course it wears some sexy livery commemorating Troy’s win that recalls the clothes worn by that first title winning 996 R, but also comes with a few extras to boot and is 3 kg lighter.
It’s a single-seater with Ohlins TTX36 and NIX30 suspension components and adjustable Ohlins steering damper along with a sprinkle of extra carbon-fibre and titanium.
Troy’s autograph is reproduced on the fuel tank, while the billet aluminium triple clamp shows the name of the bike and the progressive numbering of this unique model.
The motorcycle is also equipped with self-cleaning brake and clutch pumps with smoke grey oil tanks.
The electronic package, dedicated to active safety and vehicle dynamics control, includes the “cornering” function applied to Bosch ABS, the electronic quick shift that also works when downshifting and traction, engine brake and wheelie controls (Ducati Quick Shift, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control).
All the controls are integrated into the three Riding Modes (Race, Sport and Street) that can be modified using the 4.3″ colour TFT dashboard with graphics and interface designed to make menu navigation and settings adjustment intuitive, as well as immediate identification of the selected Riding Mode.
The World Superbike universe will also pay tribute to Bayliss’s career this weekend at Assen. On Sunday 25 July after the SuperPole Race, the Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary will complete a lap of honour on the track, ridden by Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team rider Michael Ruben Rinaldi, who competes in WorldSBK with the same number as Bayliss.
The twentieth anniversary of Troy Bayliss winning his first title with Ducati is being celebrated in Borgo Panigale with a temporary exhibition in the Museo Ducati entitled “Troy Story: The Legend of a Champion” which exhibits the bikes with which Troy was able to write some memorable chapters in the history of motorcycle racing. The exhibition can be visited until 19 September 2021 (here more information on visits to the Museo Ducati).
The Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary will be available in Australian Ducati dealerships from January 2022 at $27,489.
| ENGINE | |
| TYPE | Superquadro: L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled |
| DISPLACEMENT | 955 cc |
| BORE X STROKE | 100 x 60,8 mm |
| COMPRESSION RATIO | 12.5:1 |
| POWER | 114 kW (155 hp) @ 10.750 rpm |
| TORQUE | 104 Nm (76,7 lb-ft) @ 9.000 rpm |
| FUEL INJECTION | Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies |
| EXHAUST | 2-1-2-1 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 2 lambda probes |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| GEARBOX | 6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2 |
| PRIMARY DRIVE | Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.77:1 |
| RATIO | 1=37/15 2=30/16 3=27/18 4=25/20 5=24/22 6=23/24 |
| FINAL DRIVE | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43 |
| CLUTCH | Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder |
| CHASSIS | |
| FRAME | Monocoque Aluminium |
| FRONT SUSPENSION | Öhlins NIX30 43mm with TiN treatment, fully adjustable usd fork |
| FRONT WHEEL | 5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″ |
| FRONT TYRE | Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 120/70 ZR17 |
| REAR SUSPENSION | Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm |
| REAR WHEEL | 5-spokes light alloy 5,50” x 17” |
| REAR TYRE | Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 180/60 ZR17 |
| WHEEL TRAVEL (FRONT/REAR) | 120 mm (4.72 in) – 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| FRONT BRAKE | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 4-piston callipers with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO. Self bleeding master cylinder |
| REAR BRAKE | 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO |
| INSTRUMENTATION | Digital unit with 4,3″ TFT colour display |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS | |
| DRY WEIGHT | 174,5 kg (385 lb) |
| KERB WEIGHT* | 197 kg (434 lb) |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 835 mm (32,9 in) |
| WHEELBASE | 1.438 mm (56,6 in) |
| RAKE | 24° |
| TRAIL | 99 mm (3.90 in) |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 17 l – 4.5 gallon (US) |
| NUMBER OF SEATS | Dual seat |
| EQUIPMENT | |
| SAFETY EQUIPMENT | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration |
| STANDARD EQUIPMENT | Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Öhlins steering damper, Auto-off indicators, Lithium-ion battery, Silencer outlet cover in carbon fibre and titanium |
| ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT | Passenger seat and footpegs kit |
| READY FOR | Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) and anti-theft |
| WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE | |
| WARRANTY | 24 months unlimited mileage |
| MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS | 12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months |
| DESMOSERVICE | 24,000 km (15,000 mi) |
| EMISSIONS AND CONSUMPTION (Only for countries where Euro 5 standard applies) | |
| STANDARD | Euro 5 |
| CO2 EMISSIONS | 139 g/km |
| CONSUMPTION | 6 l/100km |
Source: MCNews.com.au
Jose Antonio Rueda (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) is on a roll recently too, so he’ll be looking to continue that form, and the likes of Aspar Junior Team’s David Alonso and SIC Racing’s Syarifuddin Azman have had some standout rides already this season, the latter as the first to defeat Holgado to a win. Astra Honda Racing Team’s Mario Aji and Asia Talent Team rider Takuma Matsuyama, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after a tough outing on the Algarve… with Aji still aiming for that first podium and Matsuyama gunning to go one better. Both share the target of better luck, as do a few in the field.
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I am really happy to be returning to Assen after its absence last year. It is a really unique layout, a high speed circuit with fast corners and quick changes of direction. I never got to ride the ‘real’ old Assen but the modified version is, for me, incredible. One of the nicest and most flowing circuits on the calendar. I have great memories there and the fact that there will be lots of fans is a huge bonus because Assen and the fans go together perfectly! I had some nice battles there in 2019 and I am looking forward to more this year. I hope we can capitalise on it being a good circuit for me and the bike. The target is to win but we need to work smartly and calmly to put us in the best possible shape to compete come the races #NLDWorldSBK
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The likes of Ryan Hitchcock (Wilson Racing), fourth to start the season before a rockier ride, and Sullivan Mounsey (iForce Lloyd & Jones), who suffered a double DNF in Scotland, will be looking to fight back in the close battle for the top ten, top eight and top five as well, as will Jamie Lyons (C&M Motors Ltd/Tooltec Racing), with the battle near the front incredibly close.
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Ups
Downs
Verdict
Yamaha’s MT-09 keeps on keeping on with improvements. The Tuning Fork company doesn’t shy away from adding an up-spec trim for this year either. Let’s just say Yamaha is in tune (eh, sorry) with what the people want.
Overview
For seven years the MT-09 (previously known as the FZ-09) has been and continues to be appreciated as an affordable, everyday streetbike that emphasizes torque across the rev range and agility on any ride. Its current $9,399 price tag is especially reasonable considering its refined, responsive triple and significant 2021 face-lift. It was an impressive middleweight in 2014, and continues to be so.
Updates for 2021
Aside from the obvious styling changes, the 2021 MT-09 has seen a tremendous amount of other updates that only contribute to a slightly increased MSRP. We covered these changes in our first look, but here’s an abridged list: The engine has decreased weight, higher displacement/horsepower, improved fuel economy, and revised internals aimed at meeting tighter Euro 5 emission standards while increasing performance. There’s also an updated ride-by-wire system and new braking system. A significant boost in tech includes three ride modes, a 3.5-inch TFT, standard quickshifter, and a YZF-R1-derived six-axis IMU, which manages rider aids such as traction control, wheelie control, ABS, and slide control. The chassis is lighter and more rigid, which includes a new frame and spin-forged aluminum wheels. Handlebar angle and peg position can also be adjusted to adapt the bike to varying ergonomic preferences.
Pricing and Variants
The MT-series is well known for its bang-for-the-buck package. The base model retails for $9,399, and for even more bang there’s the new MT-09 SP which features up-spec suspension, cruise control, and unique graphics for an MSRP of $10,999.
Competition
The MT-09′s main competitors are the Kawasaki Z900 ABS, Triumph Street Triple RS, and KTM 890 Duke/R.
Powertrain: Engine, Transmission, and Performance
This MT is powered by Yamaha’s CP3 liquid-cooled triple, which sees a displacement increase from 847cc to 890cc in 2021. A genuine “torque monster.” The internals, such as the pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, camshaft, and crankcase, have been reworked in the new package. A new fuel delivery system improves combustion efficiency. The engine changes result in weight reduction and better fuel efficiency, Yamaha claims.
In his first ride review, contributor Steve Anderson stated the engine is “smooth and responsive and communicative, with a thrilling intake and exhaust roar that meets sound laws and still sounds exciting. It’s an engine that seems to pull as hard at 4,000 rpm as it does at 9,000; it has something for you every time you ask.”
Handling
With its handling capability, the MT-09 can run with sportbikes thanks to its solid and planted feel. Its suspension walks the line between comfort and sportiness, “leaning slightly toward the former,” Anderson says, the ride is smooth and controlled.
Brakes
The brakes, Anderson reports, are smooth and powerful with the Nissin master cylinder syncing up with two 298mm hydraulic discs (front) and 245mm hydraulic disc (rear). ABS comes standard to help during emergency braking situations.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
Fuel economy is touted to be improved from the previous model year, from 44 to 49 mpg.
Ergonomics: Comfort and Utility
As we covered in our first look, ergonomics can be adjusted. Handlebar clamps can be rotated 10mm forward and footpegs can be raised 14mm and pushed back 4mm.
Electronics
The MT comes with multiple rider aids that make it a good value for the sub-10K price. There’s ABS, traction control, wheelie control, slide control, three ride modes, TFT display, quickshifter, and six-axis IMU.
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
A one-year warranty comes with the purchase of the new MT-09.
Quality
Yamaha doesn’t rest when it comes to improving an already great machine. The new MT-09 continues to deliver high quality with its value, improvements, and most importantly, torque.
2021 Yamaha MT-09 Claimed Specifications
| MSRP: | $9,399 |
| Engine: | 890cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder; 4 valves/cyl. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78.0 x 62.1mm |
| Transmission/Final Drive: | 6-speed/chain |
| Fuel Delivery: | Fuel injection w/ 41mm throttle bodies |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate; assist and slipper |
| Engine Management/Ignition: | YCC-T ride-by-wire/TCI |
| Frame: | Cast aluminum |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm inverted fork, preload, compression and rebound adjustable; 5.1 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock, preload and rebound damping adjustable; 4.8 in. travel |
| Front Brake: | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc w/ ABS |
| Rear Brake: | 245mm hydraulic disc w/ ABS |
| Wheels, Front/Rear: | Cast aluminum |
| Tires, Front/Rear: | 120/70ZR-17 / 180/55ZR-17 |
| Rake/Trail: | 25.0°/4.3 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 56.3 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in. |
| Seat Height: | 32.5 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 3.7 gal. |
| Wet Weight: | 417 lb. |
| Contact: | yamaha-motor.com |
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com
With Mark Battersby
Rolling out of Wentworth and I was greeted by a clear and refreshing morning (it was cold!), and the map showed it was going to be a straight bitumen run to Broken Hill. About 40 km out of Wentworth as the sun rose, the beauty of the vastness of Australia was revealed. Perfect time for the first drone flight of the trip.
If you’ve never used a drone before, they are fantastic, providing an alternative perspective and really enhancing the record of your travels. Within thirty minutes I’m back on the bike, and now allowing myself to focus on the possibility of adding Queensland to my two week adventure.
It felt like sunrise had the temperature drop below freezing as my thin gloves struggled to stop the numbing of my fingers, then came a very embarrassing realisation… I had heated grips fitted three days prior to departure and had completely forgotten about them.
I smashed that button like a teenager playing Fortnite and went straight to 100 per cent on the heat controller. Within minutes, ahhhhhhh, how I love heated grips.
An uneventful run up the Silver City Highway to Broken Hill followed, with quick stop for fuel, and then onwards to Silverton, with anticipation building for the Silverton Pub and Mad Max Museum. A short thirty minute ride, and you are greeted by the Silverton welcome sign.
Turning into the ‘Main Street’ towards the pub revealed a scene that felt like a cross between an outback pub, an American wild west town and an RSL club. A couple of donkeys meander across the road to the pub where 4×4 tourist coaches are parked.
As I walk into the Silverton Pub it’s filled with merchandise, memorabilia and visitors eager for photos taking shots at the iconic bar. The bartender is overwhelmed with the number of visitors (a common theme I observe throughout my trip) ordering drinks, meals, buying souvenirs and asking her to take their photos.
After a few minutes I place my order, classic chicken schnitty, grab my number and head outside to the beer garden. It’s a huge, expansive area and suddenly the quaint feel of the outback pub is lost, especially when my schnitty arrives served on a small Styrofoam disposable plate.
Next I ride up the road a few hundred metres to visit the Mad Max 2 Museum. I’m not going to spoil the experience, but if you are a Mad Max fan you’ll love it. The museum combines indoor and outdoor displays with everything from original costumes through to replica trucks and cars. An hour wasn’t enough, but I know I’ll be coming back.
Time to jump back on the Tenere as Tibooburra was still the aim for tonight, and that meant another 360 km in the saddle. The road from Broken Hill to Tibooburra has been bitumen for about 18 months so I should be able to punch out some miles pretty easy.
About 100 km south of Packsaddle I came across a group of ADV riders travelling at just below the speed limit, I pick my timing and slowly overtake them, so I also checkout the bikes and give the mandatory wave. A great variety of bikes with everything from a DR650 to a Ducati Multistrada, led by my bike’s predecessor, a 660 Tenere.
A few minutes after I begin fuelling at Packsaddle the group rolls in and wanders over to ask me a few questions about the Tenere 700. They were probably disappointed with my answers as I’ve never taken it on single track, haven’t crossed the Simpson and can’t compare it to ‘other’ adventure bikes.
We chatted for thirty minutes or so, and it was very tempting to join them for a nights bush camping, but I still had my eye on the prize of Tibooburra tonight.
The sun is low in the sky and I still have 160 km to go. Spoiler alert… this has to be one of my most memorable evening rides. The weather was just perfect, wide open plains, and a sunset that literally takes your breath away. A ninety minute ride turns into two hours plus as I can’t help myself stopping to take sunset photos, only to ride a few more kilometres and think the view is even better.
As I ride into Tibooburra it’s well after dark and keeping with my spontaneous theme of the trip, I have no accommodation booked. I head into the pub and sheepishly ask if they have any rooms for the night. I’m initially welcomed with a friendly smile, followed by the curious look and, “You haven’t booked during peak season?”
Thankfully for me a late cancellation meant I scored the last pub room for the night and was then offered the VIP treatment often given to motorcyclists, “Mate just bring ya bike around the back, I’ll meet you there.” The barman comes around, compliments my bike, then insists I park it under the caretaker’s carport. Cheers.
I unpack the bike and settle into my typical looking pub room, everything I need for a comfy sleep. No time for a shower as I don’t want to miss out on a pub feed before the kitchen closes. I ask for a recommendation and am instantly told that you can’t go past the bangers and mash.
Not something I’d chose as a rule, but it was a generous serve and hit the spot. I then spent a couple of hours chatting with three guys that were working on the gas lines, and lucky for me, bike enthusiasts. I was told in no uncertain terms I had to ride to Cameron Corner, I’d love the ride and it was well worth it.
I’d been posting a few photos on Facebook pages since I left, mainly sunset pics (with the bike of course) as I love the lighting. I was blown away by the amount of interest with literally hundreds of likes, comments and questions about my trip.
People were asking about my YouTube channel, Facebook page and Instagram – of which I had none dedicated to the trip, something I’d need to address as my journey continued.
Day 2: Total kilometres: 680. Highlight: Sunset ride to Tibooburra. Must do: Mad Max Museum.
Stay tuned for Day 3….
Source: MCNews.com.au
Throughout the first half of 2021, some Moto3 ™ World Championship stars, ️like leader Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo), have shone more than others. Other riders have fought for respectable positions without achieving the expected result. Here, we look at 5 riders who, could build on the potential shown in races 1 to 9 and achieve the results their potential merits.
2021 for the Indonesian Racing Gresini Moto3 rider started with good results in qualifying: 4th and 3rd in the two rounds held at the Losail International Circuit, but in both races he was unable to cross the finish line, opening the season with two consecutive zeroes.
Once in Europe, he again qualified on the front row in Portimao, but could obtain only 2 points. If in the first 3 rounds he had proven to be competitive in qualifying, at the Red Bull Spanish GP he went through Q1 before Q2, where he recorded the second fastest time. Then his progress continued by taking the podium for the first time in 2021, a third place that renewed his confidence.
The following rounds in France, Italy, Barcelona, Sachsenring and Assen were full of ups and downs. At Le Mans he was out of the points. At Mugello he started from the second row but finished 15th, while at Montmeló he converted a strong qualifying to second place in the race. In Germany he starred in an epic comeback: starting 20th, he just missed out on the podium by finishing 4th. At the Dutch TT, Jeremy took the first pole of his career and finished the race in the Top 10.
Jeremy will visit several tracks he is unfamiliar with in the second half of the season. But he can aspire to get strong positions on circuits where he already achieved good results last year such as Misano, Aragón and Valencia. In addition, with the return to Portimao at the end of the year, the ’52’ will also have a new opportunity to climb to the highest step of the podium. Don’t rule it out!
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After nearly a full career spent racing KTMs, the move to the Rivacold Snipers Team Honda was much more natural than even Migno himself could imagine. At the second round in Qatar, after going through Q1, he set the sixth fastest time in qualifying and was about to get on the podium. In Portimao came the first pole of the year and the first podium, a third place that allowed him to occupy fifth place in the championship. Arriving in Jerez, he consolidated his pace with another front row and fourth place, and at the next round, at Le Mans, he managed another pole before struggling to 11th place in the rain. At this point he sat as high as third in the World Championship.
Arriving at his home race at Mugello charged with enthusiasm and determined to consolidate his consistency, Migno encountered his first major setback. A crash on the first lap did not allow him to finish his home race and a week later, in Catalunya, he suffered a fall, another zero and a significant setback in the World Championship.
Fifth place in Germany was an improvement, but he failed to back that up at Assen, where the Italian scored his third zero in 4 races, falling to 10th in the championship. With future visits to circuits such as the Red Bull Ring, Misano, Valencia and Austin, Migno can regain the necessary concentration by seeing the results he obtained on these tracks in the past. After a 5-week break, Andrea will return recharged as he seeks to regain the consistency that he showed in the first part of the season.
The Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team rookie has shown remarkable consistency in the first part of the season in his first year in the Moto3 ™ World Championship. In the first Grand Prix of the season he immediately secured a front row start and then finished the race in seventh place and less than a second behind the winner. The following week, back on the Losail track, the Spanish rookie did even better in the race by coming home sixth.
FREE: the last 5 minutes of Moto3™ in Valencia
The Portuguese roller coaster was a bit more complicated and the Mallorcan finished out of the points. In the next two rounds, at Jerez and Le Mans, he was out of the Top 10, setting the 11th and 14th fastest times in the race, adding even more points to his tally. The Mugello round was the toughest for him yet. After qualifying in 29th, he regained some positions in the race, but could not get past 17th. Determined to redeem himself in Catalunya, he was on course for a podium finish before he crashed out on the last lap. In the two rounds at the Sachsenring and the Dutch TT, the rookie was 10th and 12th, respectively, placing 15th overall in the World Championship.
The young Spanish rider will have to face new circuits such as the Circuit of the Americas in Austin and the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia but, given the solidity he has shown in the first half of the season by consistently finishing in the points, he could be a constant presence in the Top 5 places. Without doubt, it would be an exciting preview of what could come in 2022.
15 riders fighting on an astonishing last lap!
The 4 retirements and a race outside the points do not reflect the full potential of a rookie determined to stand out in the colors of Leopard Racing. The Spanish rider began his adventure in the lightweight class of the 2021 World Championship with three consecutive zeroes registered in the double of Losail and in Portimao, sometimes without having any responsibility. But at Jerez he recovered with an encouraging ninth place and then improved again at Le Mans, where he finished 7th.
At Mugello he stayed out of the points zone. Despite having recovered some positions in the race, the Spaniard was cut off in 16th place, and the following week in Catalonia he suffered his fourth retirement of the season. He then redeemed himself in Germany and Assen, where he achieved two ninth places and resumed his rise in the general classification.
Of course, the Catalan lacks experience and qualifying is still his weak point, but being in a team that has taken several riders to the world title in recent years, Artigas has what it takes to get himself into the leading positions. Will he get his first podium this year?
The young Turkish star’s second full season in the Moto3 ™ World Championship has on major highlight: his first podium finish at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Logically, the Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider’s hope is to conquer many more in the future.
After being left out of Q2 only in the first two Grand Prix of the season, in Qatar, the ’53’ has a seventh best qualifying time in Portimao as the best result in ‘qualifying’ and in the race we have seen him often fighting for top positions. He has sometimes been penalised him for a lack of experience and other times for bad luck, but the young Turk has shown that he knows how to fight with the fastest.
Last year at the Red Bull Ring, he was on his way to a breakthrough result when he crashed out. In 2021 there will be two rounds on the Austrian track and Öncü could give us a pleasant surprise after a key summer break for everyone. To find out what these 5 drivers – and the rest of the light class grid – will be capable of, we will have to wait for them to return to action. That makes the Michelin® Grand Prix of Styria from the 5th to 8th of August a must-watch.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Visually though, in 2021, Ducati’s GP21 isn’t too dissimilar to their 2020 bike. The ‘salad box’ at the back of the bike, which houses a mass damper, has changed shape slightly. In addition, the Bologna factory have brought some new aero to the table at the bottom of the side fairings, which is thought to have been a creation to explore the possibility of ground effect in MotoGP™, to help turn the bike.
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