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Title: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Monster Dave on January 13, 2011, 09:38:22 AM Finally released from his contractual obligations with Yamaha, Valentino Rossi can officially begin his duties working for Ducati Corse this week, and Ducati has already capitalized on the moment by showing off Rossi’s new leathers to great fanfare. Now the pièce de résistance and the end to our torment, Ducati has finally debuted the Ducati Desmosedici GP11 at the 2011 Wrooom media event, a joint launch event between Ferrari and Ducati held in the Dolomite Mountains.
(http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Valentino-Rossi-Scream-Ducati-Desmosedici-GP11-635x423.jpg) (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/First-Glimpse-Ducati-Desmosedici-GP11-635x474.jpg) [thumbsup] Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: akmnstr on January 13, 2011, 09:40:53 AM Is there something wrong with the color of those pics? The bike looks like its a neon, safety, glowing, red on my computer.
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: zooom on January 13, 2011, 09:42:17 AM DERBY
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=45573.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=45573.0) and no...nothing is wrong with the color of the pics...it is flourescent red... Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Ahks on January 13, 2011, 10:24:04 AM did they do that color just to match his fugly suit? [laugh]
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: orangelion03 on January 13, 2011, 10:43:05 AM I LIKE IT!!! [clap]
Then again, I have no sense of style... Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Rameses on January 13, 2011, 11:20:00 AM did they do that color just to match his fugly suit? [laugh] Yep. That's it. (http://www.farzadsf1gallery.com/image_upload/Senna%20-%20Penske%20Emerson%20-%201992%20-%2004.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2315315887_3afb8140df_z.jpg) (http://www.ks-workshop.com/gallery/gallery_photo/91yzr500/01.JPG) (http://v4.sportnetwork.net/mainadmin/img/1801142536788.jpg) (https://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/images/mclaren-m26.jpg) Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: sbrguy on January 13, 2011, 12:01:02 PM i thought i read somewhere years ago the reason that they made the f1 cars the orginal dayglow orange was that they knew that on tv and in pictures the orange color would actually because of developing and such, that it would then show up as the darker marlboro red. whereas if they used the marlboro red on the cars in real life, then in pictures and such the color would then be too dark of a red.
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Monster Dave on January 13, 2011, 12:19:36 PM Interesting.
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: muskrat on January 13, 2011, 01:38:34 PM you think BMW riders will be confused and wave?
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: TAftonomos on January 13, 2011, 02:09:59 PM Who is TIM ? [laugh]
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: He Man on January 13, 2011, 02:16:35 PM Who is TIM ? [laugh] TIM is a Bacon manufacturer!!!!! Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: fastwin on January 13, 2011, 02:29:56 PM I believe TIM is a big Italian phone/communication company. Or maybe it's some Ducati and GP loving rich guy named Tim!! [laugh]
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Rameses on January 13, 2011, 03:16:33 PM you think BMW riders will be confused and wave? [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: spolic on January 13, 2011, 03:37:55 PM (http://resources.motogp.com/2011/01/12/Unveils.original.jpg)
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: derby on January 13, 2011, 03:45:14 PM i thought i read somewhere years ago the reason that they made the f1 cars the orginal dayglow orange was that they knew that on tv and in pictures the orange color would actually because of developing and such, that it would then show up as the darker marlboro red. whereas if they used the marlboro red on the cars in real life, then in pictures and such the color would then be too dark of a red. that wasn't the reason for the dayglow, but the scuderia did change the color a few years ago so that it's appear "more red" on tv. Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: geoffduc on January 13, 2011, 06:45:20 PM I believe TIM is a big Italian phone/communication company. Correct Sir... [thumbsup] [wine] [coffee] Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Grampa on January 13, 2011, 06:47:20 PM no.... this is Tim
(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Tim-monty-python-380162_800_441.jpg) Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: bunnyman666 on January 13, 2011, 07:57:38 PM I don't hate the Rossi livery. The flou yellow is a bit loud, but I know it's Rossi when I watch the races on tele.
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: TJR178 on January 15, 2011, 08:24:27 AM Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Scotzman on January 15, 2011, 08:12:27 PM no.... this is Tim You are correct sir.(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Tim-monty-python-380162_800_441.jpg) Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Raux on January 16, 2011, 03:42:07 AM Personally I think Hayden should run this paint scheme on the GP11
(http://www.bikerzbay.com/images/stories/NEWS/07.2009/Ducati_848_Hayden_edition1.jpg) Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Scotzman on January 16, 2011, 09:28:54 AM That would be sick, along with the Captain America helmet.
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: booger on January 16, 2011, 10:17:20 AM That would be sick, along with the Captain America helmet. He'll need a steady supply of those for all the times he DNFs :P Rossi is going to embarrass him [roll] Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: duccarlos on January 16, 2011, 10:41:31 AM Ugly.
I was actually surprised when I first saw the bikes in person since I expected red and not dark orange. I'm hoping that with HD and LED TV's they'll change the color back to red. Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: derby on January 16, 2011, 11:26:15 AM He'll need a steady supply of those for all the times he DNFs :P Rossi is going to embarrass him [roll] steady supply? really? hayden had (only) three retirements last season. 18 races, 3 retirements. he only had 2 retirements in 2009. yeah, nicky is mystically just going to start crashing more since rossi is on his team. [roll] Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: derby on January 16, 2011, 11:27:27 AM Ugly. I was actually surprised when I first saw the bikes in person since I expected red and not dark orange. I'm hoping that with HD and LED TV's they'll change the color back to red. i wouldn't expect that red to change until marlboro drops them as a sponsor. Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: booger on January 16, 2011, 12:17:17 PM yeah, nicky is mystically just going to start crashing more since rossi is on his team. [roll] I think you meant mysteriously, not mystically [roll] Obviously you're a huge fan and I've just stepped on your toes! The Kid's a hard worker but Rossi's the GOAT. Agostini himself couldn't even compete with him today. I'd be alright with the Kid winning another GP but I just don't see it happening. He's been busting his ass trying since '06. Once the battles begin on the track the Kid's going to make a hell of a lot of mistakes, and the Doctor doesn't make the beast with two backs around. I'd put good money on it. Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: derby on January 16, 2011, 04:27:03 PM I think you meant mysteriously, not mystically [roll] Obviously you're a huge fan and I've just stepped on your toes! The Kid's a hard worker but Rossi's the GOAT. Agostini himself couldn't even compete with him today. I'd be alright with the Kid winning another GP but I just don't see it happening. He's been busting his ass trying since '06. Once the battles begin on the track the Kid's going to make a hell of a lot of mistakes, and the Doctor doesn't make the beast with two backs around. I'd put good money on it. i'm sorry to disappoint you, but nicky's results over the last few years don't support your prediction. here's our annual 2011 wagers thread: http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=45329.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=45329.0) how much money? how many dnfs? Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Rameses on January 17, 2011, 01:19:16 AM i'm sorry to disappoint you, but nicky's results over the last few years don't support your prediction. here's our annual 2011 wagers thread: http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=45329.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=45329.0) how much money? how many dnfs? I almost responded to that post. But I figured I'd let one of our resident R&T experts do it. My money said it'd be you. [thumbsup] Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: zooom on January 17, 2011, 04:34:08 AM I almost responded to that post. But I figured I'd let one of our resident R&T experts do it. My money said it'd be you. [thumbsup] what were the odds on derby vs gm2 ??? Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Scotzman on January 17, 2011, 09:00:58 AM steady supply? really? I think we're confusing nicky and casey. That, I could believe.hayden had (only) three retirements last season. 18 races, 3 retirements. he only had 2 retirements in 2009. yeah, nicky is mystically just going to start crashing more since rossi is on his team. [roll] Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: ODrides on January 17, 2011, 01:22:26 PM Rossi's domination on the Ducati is anything but a sure bet. We're all hoping for complete domination this season, but moving to a completely new chassis, engine, and design team will make for a very interesting and nerve-wracking debut at the very least!
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Raux on January 17, 2011, 09:39:12 PM yeah but wouldn't that be a statement to see Rossi or Hayden 1 & 2 on every race this year.
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: The Don on January 17, 2011, 09:51:25 PM If Rossi doesn't dominate with the amount of money that they are throwing at him someone in management will get there arse kicked.
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: duccarlos on January 18, 2011, 06:52:22 AM If Rossi doesn't dominate with the amount of money that they are throwing at him someone in management will get there arse kicked. You're kidding, right? Getting Rossi, if he wins or not, is a huge win. If he's not fast on the bike, they can always say that they didn't have enough time to make their changes. They buy themselves another year and then they can come up with another excuse if he's not fast next year. In the meantime, they sell tons of 46 accessories to millions of diehard fans. Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: dennisd on January 18, 2011, 06:53:24 AM If Rossi doesn't dominate with the amount of money that they are throwing at him someone in management will get there arse kicked. I don't know about that. Rossi's name is becoming kind of like a brand name being tied to a product. Kleenex = tissue, Coke = soda, Xerox = photocopy, Rossi = MotoGP. He is sorta the ambassador for the series. There are people on Suzuki & Kawasaki websites I frequent that are excited about Rossi moving to Ducati. Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: ODrides on January 18, 2011, 08:48:53 AM Either way, Ducati is starting with a bike that was only moderately successful against the Yamaha when piloted by a guy who is no longer on the team. They sure as hell better be willing to listen to the guy who made that Yamaha what is! And I'm referring to decisions other than color scheme ;)
Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Monster Dave on January 18, 2011, 09:20:23 AM ...And I'm referring to decisions other than color scheme ;) LOL. [cheeky] Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: duccarlos on January 18, 2011, 09:38:31 AM Either way, Ducati is starting with a bike that was only moderately successful against the Yamaha when piloted by a guy who is no longer on the team. They sure as hell better be willing to listen to the guy who made that Yamaha what is! And I'm referring to decisions other than color scheme ;) Have you actually been following the whole transition? You might want to frequent the Racing section where pretty much any article published about Val has been posted. The short answer is yes, they've been taking suggestions from both Val and Burgess. Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: pennyrobber on January 18, 2011, 09:44:57 AM Either way, Ducati is starting with a bike that was only moderately successful against the Yamaha when piloted by a guy who is no longer on the team. They sure as hell better be willing to listen to the guy who made that Yamaha what is! And I'm referring to decisions other than color scheme ;) I don't know if I would call a Championship, a runner up, and couple of 4ths moderate success. I would hate to work for you. [thumbsdown] Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: derby on January 18, 2011, 10:09:32 AM I don't know if I would call a Championship, a runner up, and couple of 4ths moderate success. I would hate to work for you. [thumbsdown] if your sole goal is to win the championship every year, that's three failures out of four attempts. Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: pennyrobber on January 18, 2011, 10:50:13 AM if your sole goal is to win the championship every year, that's three failures out of four attempts. By that logic almost everyone who currently races GP is a failure. Man, what a waste. Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: Triple J on January 18, 2011, 10:53:49 AM By that logic almost everyone who currently races GP is a failure. Man, what a waste. 2nd place is just the 1st loser! [laugh] Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: derby on January 18, 2011, 11:58:15 AM By that logic almost everyone who currently races GP is a failure. Man, what a waste. there are teams on the grid that do not have the goal of winning the championship. there are teams that would just be happy to be in the top 10... others would be happy with a podium. factory ducati, factory honda, factory yamaha? not winning the championship is a failure. Title: Re: Ducati Desmosedici GP11 Post by: duccarlos on January 18, 2011, 04:19:22 PM there are teams on the grid that do not have the goal of winning the championship. there are teams that would just be happy to be in the top 10... others would be happy with a podium. factory ducati, factory honda, factory yamaha? not winning the championship is a failure. +1 The satellites and the Suzukis are happy to finish. |