Simoncelli to Ducatti - SV650.org

andrewsmith · 04-08-11, 08:40 PM

Everyone think this a possibility?

I think he would possibly go as HRC can't be happy with the Crashes

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sp...offer-in-brno/

carelesschucca · 11-08-11, 07:48 PM

I think he's playing games, I can't see him wanting to take a leap backwards like that one, from factory Honda to satellite Ducati. Dunno if its wise though Honda don't take to kindly to being played. I for one hope he stays at Honda, I'd like him to step up and be the rider he can be and win. September the 18th would really annoy his Spanish friends!

Or it could just be MCN doing their usual

fizzwheel · 11-08-11, 08:36 PM

He'd be a fool to make that move with the state the Ducati's in.

andrewsmith · 11-08-11, 08:46 PM

Simmo on that bucking bronco would be a giggle if the airbox design survives

13-08-11, 10:30 AM

Well he's Italian so that might sway him slightly. They move up to 1000cc bikes next year so maybe Ducatti can pull something out of the bag?

13-08-11, 01:35 PM

Honda is the winner this year.

to leave is a case of being pushed.

17-08-11, 04:50 PM

Sat Honda for curly top for a while yet. Second season of the bigger category could see Hayden go and Marco then get the Ducati ride. Hell,Hayden might stay and Rossi get the push!

andrewsmith · 17-08-11, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedrosa

Sat Honda for curly top for a while yet. Second season of the bigger category could see Hayden go and Marco then get the Ducati ride. Hell,Hayden might stay and Rossi get the push!

Depends on what Rossi does with the GP12 as GP11.1 looks like its going the way of the GP11.

Just proves how good Stoner actually is as no other bugger is able to ride it!
I see trellis or a non carbon design a coming

22-08-11, 10:59 AM

Rossi should go to WSB now. Love the guy but this ain't workin' Back to Rossi vs Biaggi battles would be nice. WSB would get more viewership than MotoGP then...

22-08-11, 02:20 PM

I got to say, until Ducati start moving away from carbon fibre frames they will be also rans... What are the two great advantages (in most situations) to CF? Lack of flex/strength and weight. Unfortunately bikes need flex as its this flex that proves traction when the bike is laid on its side, the forks and shock do almost nothing. Without flex you lose traction as the tyre wont track the ground right... what is it they complain about with the Duc? Front end feel/traction. Also note, all other teams run Ali frames and from what I can tell the old school twin spars... If it aint broke dont brake it.

Anyway, that was slightly off subject... What im saying is that Ducati is a lame horse atm.

04-08-11, 08:40 PM	#1
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Simoncelli to Ducatti Everyone think this a possibility? I think he would possibly go as HRC can't be happy with the Crashes http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sp...offer-in-brno/ __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

11-08-11, 07:48 PM	#2
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Simoncelli to Ducatti I think he's playing games, I can't see him wanting to take a leap backwards like that one, from factory Honda to satellite Ducati. Dunno if its wise though Honda don't take to kindly to being played. I for one hope he stays at Honda, I'd like him to step up and be the rider he can be and win. September the 18th would really annoy his Spanish friends! Or it could just be MCN doing their usual __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

11-08-11, 08:36 PM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Simoncelli to Ducatti He'd be a fool to make that move with the state the Ducati's in. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

11-08-11, 08:46 PM	#4
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Simoncelli to Ducatti Simmo on that bucking bronco would be a giggle if the airbox design survives __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

13-08-11, 10:30 AM	#5
Stenno Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Simoncelli to Ducatti Well he's Italian so that might sway him slightly. They move up to 1000cc bikes next year so maybe Ducatti can pull something out of the bag?

13-08-11, 01:35 PM	#6
The Basket Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Simoncelli to Ducatti Honda is the winner this year. to leave is a case of being pushed.

17-08-11, 04:50 PM	#7
Pedrosa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Simoncelli to Ducatti Sat Honda for curly top for a while yet. Second season of the bigger category could see Hayden go and Marco then get the Ducati ride. Hell,Hayden might stay and Rossi get the push!

22-08-11, 10:59 AM	#9
zunkus Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Simoncelli to Ducatti Rossi should go to WSB now. Love the guy but this ain't workin' Back to Rossi vs Biaggi battles would be nice. WSB would get more viewership than MotoGP then...

22-08-11, 02:20 PM	#10
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Simoncelli to Ducatti I got to say, until Ducati start moving away from carbon fibre frames they will be also rans... What are the two great advantages (in most situations) to CF? Lack of flex/strength and weight. Unfortunately bikes need flex as its this flex that proves traction when the bike is laid on its side, the forks and shock do almost nothing. Without flex you lose traction as the tyre wont track the ground right... what is it they complain about with the Duc? Front end feel/traction. Also note, all other teams run Ali frames and from what I can tell the old school twin spars... If it aint broke dont brake it. Anyway, that was slightly off subject... What im saying is that Ducati is a lame horse atm.

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