And I'm going to watch it race!
this looks so dope!
(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/267706/images/multistrada-pikes-peak-1.jpg)
(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2010/May/may2410-multistrada-racer-unveiled/?R=EPI-124246)
the team
(http://pikespeak.ducatiusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/TeamPhoto.jpg)
wonder if it will better the hyper that ran?
(http://www.ducati.com/it/news/08/news028/images/558x320.jpg)
http://www.ducati.com/news/08/news016/news016.jhtml (http://www.ducati.com/news/08/news016/news016.jhtml)
mitt
That'd be a little nuts if two different ducs can claim top honors at the Peak. IF they can get Greg Tracy again, I'd expect that a Multi could take the win
I believe this guy came in third in his class
http://www.terramostro.com/video.cfm (http://www.terramostro.com/video.cfm)
Using a converted 695 that he rode 1400 miles to the race, on a broken leg. Raced the day after he got there, at 50 years old.
that is pretty ridiculous. I just moved to CO Springs, and I'm really hoping to watch this race. Though the wife says we have company that weekend, they may have to hang out without me for a day...
i hope Ducati takes 1 and 2
Quote from: yuu on May 24, 2010, 08:21:21 AM
That'd be a little nuts if two different ducs can claim top honors at the Peak. IF they can get Greg Tracy again, I'd expect that a Multi could take the win
There are two Multi's and they are being raced by the same two guys that raced the Hypers. Tracy and ??
Quote from: hbliam on May 24, 2010, 10:32:14 AM
There are two Multi's and they are being raced by the same two guys that raced the Hypers. Tracy and ??
Alexander Smith
Only three miles of dirt left on the climb... the rest is paved, and next year, will be paved the whole way up
I would think the Hyper would be a better tool for this. At least it should be lighter and it feels more like a dirt bike.
Quote from: RetroSBK on May 25, 2010, 06:01:54 AM
Only three miles of dirt left on the climb... the rest is paved, and next year, will be paved the whole way up
I was wondering about that. The multi has street tires on.
so did last years hyper right? anyways, hadn't heard the pavement thing yet, will be nice to take the monster up there on pavement. no way im going up there on dirt.
I bet it would be a nice ride. [moto]
That Multi looks HAWT!!!!
The more I see the Multi, the more I like it. That paint sceme is quite nice as well. Just wish it wasn't so expensive.
For those of you that haven't been able to ride the thing yet...make it happen!!! That thing is amazing!!! I thought my S4R was pretty quick, this thing is an absolute rocketship!!! No 1098/1198 but damn. Very fun. [clap] [clap] [clap]
Well that's one good thing about living in the Springs...
The MS is really growing on me..Wanted to get the monster out of the shop and home before the rain last week, so I didn't get to take it for a spin.
The beak bothers me, but I see me owning one soon.
I believe Ducati of Santa Barbara built those bikes, but don't quote me. Here is a set of really pregnant dogin' pics off of their site.
http://picasaweb.google.com/dunne.carlin/PikesPeak2008#slideshow/5266003720530286370 (http://picasaweb.google.com/dunne.carlin/PikesPeak2008#slideshow/5266003720530286370)
Here is some more official information
http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/news/detail.jhtml;jsessionid=RNHBUNUXZLCZECRNCB3CFFIKFUIHSIV1?newsId=32222 (http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/news/detail.jhtml;jsessionid=RNHBUNUXZLCZECRNCB3CFFIKFUIHSIV1?newsId=32222)
(http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/en/news/img/media32222_0.jpg)
I attended the unveiling at Ducati Newport Beach and was told the MS has 135 RWHP vs. 85 on the Hyper that won in 2008. They also plan to use the traction control. ABS I was told would be turned off. Suspension set up by Race-Tec. And I believe Brent at DNB put the bikes together (not SB).
I've heard rumors that a bunch of folks will be campaigning Aprilias. And I believe the other Trachy brother will be bringing out the TM for another go at the overall record.
Should be an interesting year on the hill...
i am pretty excited, its the only time per year you are allowed to camp on pikes peak. I am totally going (where can you get camping tickets?) should be a great day overall.
edit: tickets are online, to camp on the mt is $100, plus gen adm tickets ($40)
http://ev2.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS:TWMT:COS10:CPIK0627G:&linkID=twmt (http://ev2.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS:TWMT:COS10:CPIK0627G:&linkID=twmt)
training this past weekend!
(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs321.snc3/28676_404619857489_51504397489_4170544_627320_n.jpg)
isn't the whole thing paved now or something? what's to stop someone using a MotoGP bike?
Ya see the boulders on the pavement? :o Hit one of those at 50 + at that lean angle. It does look like he's drag'n a foot.
Quote from: scduc on June 09, 2010, 04:51:04 PM
Ya see the boulders on the pavement?
yep, and no, the top three miles is dirt, and its so curvy, i doubt a gp bike would be any faster, even if paved all the way, which it will be for next years race
Quote from: MrXtreme on May 29, 2010, 06:48:29 PM
I attended the unveiling at Ducati Newport Beach and was told the MS has 135 RWHP vs. 85 on the Hyper that won in 2008. They also plan to use the traction control. ABS I was told would be turned off. Suspension set up by Race-Tec. And I believe Brent at DNB put the bikes together (not SB).
I've heard rumors that a bunch of folks will be campaigning Aprilias. And I believe the other Trachy brother will be bringing out the TM for another go at the overall record.
Should be an interesting year on the hill...
Kinda ludicrous to have Racetech touch Ohlins goods...just saying.
Quote from: hbliam on June 09, 2010, 06:16:49 PM
Kinda ludicrous to have Racetech touch Ohlins goods...just saying.
Why? Ohlins can't be made better?
Quote from: Christian on June 09, 2010, 06:49:34 PM
Why? Ohlins can't be made better?
Not better then Ohlins USA could make it. They used RT on the hyper / pikes peak project and that has probably transitioned to this venture. The difference was the Hyper front Marzocchis had no aftermarket support and RT built a kit for them, a kit with less then stellar reviews. No good reason to have RT touch the Multi's Ohlins, should have let Ohlins take care of their own goods.
new video of test ride
Greg Tracy - 2010 Ducati Multistrada Practice Run - PPIHC (http://vimeo.com/12564301)
Great helmet cam video. Looking over the edge of the road at speed with no guard rail takes max pucker factor to a new level!!! :o Thanks for posting that! [thumbsup]
HBLiam,
Doug and the Ohlins boys can make them better, but the production forks and shock are pretty much junk... They dont have a mid valve in them, and they are pretty much widely known as "fauxlins"
Send them back to Ohlins, spend a couple of thou to make them proper kit, and you are ready to rock and roll.
The stuff that comes on the Ducs has ZERO input from Ohlins USA, and are built to a price. Ohlins USA doesnt get much budget for ventures outside, and racing pikes peak now that its a paved hillclimb, is kinda pointless.
Ducati has also created a blog to follow the racers
http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/en/news/detail.jhtml?newsId=32305 (http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/en/news/detail.jhtml?newsId=32305)
(http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/en/news/img/media32305_0.jpg)
the team has been okayed to race after inspection!
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs140.snc4/37360_408990592489_51504397489_4285193_3067535_n.jpg)
some pictures from Fan Fest downtown Colorado Springs. All three race bikes were in the Ducati Team booth (4 if you count the 2008 winning bike), as well as a 1098 engine display (moving parts too, very cool) and the local dealer with some bikes. Ducati was very well represented, two huge semis and all! The entire street, a few blocks long was full of booths and race cars. It was very cool. Cannot wait till Sunday.
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1322/4734715066_ecb9b504b5_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1397/4734714956_07551da75f_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1430/4734076429_6c8342323c_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1174/4734714998_808bce2982_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1128/4734715052_08acfbaaf9_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1132/4734715018_806a9708ff_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/4734714986_a815022f2b_b.jpg)
for more info on the race divisions (yes there is a sidecar division) check out ppihc.com
Anyone got a line on TV coverage? I've found U-stream on the PPHC site... but I was hoping for some TV action.
A group of dealers and the Ducati Team made it up to the summit of Pikes Peak the day before the race. Is that Bonfi I see?
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs017.snc4/34197_409878002489_51504397489_4306870_303941_n.jpg)
Here's a little more on it. Man, that paint scheme is killer!
http://pikespeak.ducatiusa.com/ (http://pikespeak.ducatiusa.com/)
GREG TRACY WINS AGAIN! Alexander comes in third as well, great finish by both! [bow_down]
(http://pikespeak.ducatiusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_4108.jpg)
http://www.usacracing.com/ppihc/ts/2010 (http://www.usacracing.com/ppihc/ts/2010)
my vantage point on his run, Devils Playground, 13,000 feet up
Greg Tracy Spider Grips Ducati Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuEG2JihmKY#normal)
and Alexander Smith coming through the same spot a few minutes later.
Alexander Smith coming through Devil's Playground on Pikes Peak 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxz10eGt7qU#normal)
is that a mistake in the 750cc category
won by greg trachy on a multistrada? was it an older 600 MS bumped up?
Cool videos and two different lines. Using spectators as guard rails priceless.
Quote from: Raux on June 27, 2010, 08:13:00 PM
is that a mistake in the 750cc category
won by greg trachy on a multistrada? was it an older 600 MS bumped up?
no this was a 1205 cc class
edit: yeah thats a typo on the results page
Quote from: R0CKETMAN on June 28, 2010, 03:08:39 AM
Cool videos and two different lines. Using spectators as guard rails priceless.
you should have seen more of the four wheel vehicles in that spot, quads doing 65 right there and cutting the cnorner so tight they're on gravel, semi trucks peeling out almost just as fast, and the "Monster" going off the road but saving it, spitting rocks into peoples windshields
here is the moster
(http://cdn.24.com/files/Cms/General/d/200/fbd78787057d4ba9af6f72662d158647.jpg)
(http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/random%20snap/monster_tajima.jpg)
car built specifically for this race, was a favorite for beating the ten minute time, didn't though, missed by 7 seconds i think
here is where we watched from, Devil's Playground
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs115.snc4/36117_823445267042_12124298_45613072_1603342_n.jpg)
Amazes me four wheels are faster than two on PP.
Beautiful scenes indeed
Cool stuff,
On pavement, IMO 4 wheels are always faster than 2 when you talk about purpose built machinery for ex Moto GP vs F1 and the "Monster" posted above.
Off-Road- is still too close to call, dirt bikes and trophy trucks avg close to the same speed.
Quote from: R0CKETMAN on June 28, 2010, 12:15:25 PM
Amazes me four wheels are faster than two on PP.
it shouldn't... they have significantly more traction.
if you are friends with Ducati North America on Facebook ,they have a killer video shot at the PPIHC entierly on the new iPhone 4
wait, found it on youtube
iPhone 4 Short Film - "156 Turns" - Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with Ducati Multistrada. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5JQdgvzuL0#normal)
Quote from: DucatiTorrey on June 30, 2010, 05:20:27 AM
if you are friends with Ducati North America on Facebook ,they have a killer video shot at the PPIHC entierly on the new iPhone 4
ill try posting it, but not sure if it will happen, cant find hyperlink
They have also updated Ducati.com to congratulate Greg Tracy and the Spider Grips Team
http://www.ducati.com/ (http://www.ducati.com/)
here is what they have to say on the website:
"The Multistrada 1200 S takes first and third positions in its maiden off road competition Following the Ducati Multistrada's incredibly successful market introduction, the top-selling model has now also won its very first international competition with a convincing victory and 3rd place finish in the 1200cc class of the annual Pike's Peak International Hill Climb, held on Sunday high in the mountains above Colorado Springs. The win further underlines world-wide acclaim received for the ground-breaking technology introduced by the Bologna-based company earlier this year.
In the hands of Pike's Peak veteran, Greg Tracy, the Multistrada 1200 S took a massive lead off the start line, and rode up into the clouds to take the top podium position at 14,110 feet (4,300 meters). Tracy ran a smooth race, demonstrating the exceptional on and off-road capabilities of Ducati's innovative new model, which uses electronically controlled "riding-modes" to deliver top performance across all terrains.
"That was an exciting week I've got to say," said Tracy in the post race award ceremony. "I want to thank Ducati for the opportunity they've given me. The Spider Grips Falkner-Livingston Multistrada was an amazing ride. Everyone did an awesome job and that motorcycle is crazy fast. It hit 137mph (220km/h) at one point up the hill and worked great both on the dirt and the asphalt. When I was growing up, and all these factory teams would win races, I was sure they had $100,000 engines and that was why they went so fast. I was wrong. This is my first year on a factory motorcycle and I'll tell you that bike was box-stock standard. It had some carbon, and few tweaks and that was it."
Greg's teammate, Alexander Smith, also put in a formidable performance, ensuring the second Ducati Multistrada entry also made the podium. Alexander fought his way up the mountain in 2nd position and looked set for a 1-2 finish before falling in the last corner and remounting to grab 3rd place.
"I have to repeat everything Greg said about the bike, it was really perfect," said Smith. "The race was good, and if you see the start line footage you can tell how awesome the bike was working. It was a pretty smooth race up until the last corner where I kind of laid it down. I got off real quick and remounted which was still good enough for 3rd, putting both the Multistrada's on the podium.""
Awesome video. [thumbsup] [clap]