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Title: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on January 31, 2011, 10:59:22 AM quality preview, as usual: http://motomatters.com/analysis/2011/01/31/2011_motogp_sepang_1_test_preview_the_wa.html (http://motomatters.com/analysis/2011/01/31/2011_motogp_sepang_1_test_preview_the_wa.html)
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Jester on January 31, 2011, 11:25:57 AM They say in the article that we will get to see what difference the changes to the Ducati will make, but I was under the impression that the new front end parts will not be ready until the second preseason test. Correct me if I'm wrong here, but I think they are misinformed.
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Speeddog on January 31, 2011, 11:46:55 AM According to the reports from the Jerez test by Guareschi and Battaini, they had new forks, triples, swingarm and front subframe there, as well as new 'electronics':
http://motomatters.com/news/2011/01/17/ducati_test_team_testing_modified_gp11_a.html (http://motomatters.com/news/2011/01/17/ducati_test_team_testing_modified_gp11_a.html) Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: zooom on January 31, 2011, 06:00:40 PM Mamola gives his .02 on what to expect...
http://www.sportrider.com/news/146_1101_randy_mamola_gives_his_unique_view_on_valentino_rossi_and_ducati_2011_motogp/index.html (http://www.sportrider.com/news/146_1101_randy_mamola_gives_his_unique_view_on_valentino_rossi_and_ducati_2011_motogp/index.html) Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Speeddog on January 31, 2011, 07:51:45 PM Gresini Hondas on the top of the pile as of 11am. :P
http://www.motogp.com/en/TestResults/MotoGP+Sepang+Test+2011 (http://www.motogp.com/en/TestResults/MotoGP+Sepang+Test+2011) Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Scotzman on January 31, 2011, 08:51:19 PM Gresini Hondas on the top of the pile as of 11am. :P I second :Phttp://www.motogp.com/en/TestResults/MotoGP+Sepang+Test+2011 (http://www.motogp.com/en/TestResults/MotoGP+Sepang+Test+2011) Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Speeddog on January 31, 2011, 11:19:03 PM Normal service has not resumed, but it's moving that direction.
Roughly, as of 1 pm: A group of Hondas. Followed by a few Yamahas. A Suzuki. A pack of Ducatis. The rookies. Spies 5th, but apparently yard-saled his bike on lap 4. Rossi highest Ducati in 10th. http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166254/1/sepang_motogp_test_times__tuesday_1pm.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166254/1/sepang_motogp_test_times__tuesday_1pm.html) Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: tufty on February 01, 2011, 06:55:11 AM *sigh* If only they handed out trophies at tests.
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: desmoquattro on February 01, 2011, 07:13:54 AM *sigh* If only they handed out trophies at tests. Then Colin Edwards would be 8-time MotoGP Champion. Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 01, 2011, 10:34:20 AM Then Colin Edwards would be 8-time MotoGP Champion. [laugh] Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 01, 2011, 10:38:20 AM i'm also not surprised to see marco up there. it's gonna be a very interesting year.
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 01, 2011, 10:52:27 AM 6pm times http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166262/1/sepang_motogp_test_times_-_tuesday_6pm.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166262/1/sepang_motogp_test_times_-_tuesday_6pm.html)
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Scotzman on February 01, 2011, 01:53:40 PM No suprise that Rossi only did 30 laps and Stoner was fastest.
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: fastwin on February 01, 2011, 02:58:11 PM It's gonna be a barn burner this season in both MotoGP & WSBK! Less than a month to go in SBK!! Can't wait!! [popcorn] [beer] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: mitt on February 01, 2011, 04:17:25 PM Then Colin Edwards would be 8-time MotoGP Champion. now that was funny [laugh] mitt Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 01, 2011, 09:34:35 PM day 2, noon: http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166312/1/sepang_motogp_test_times_-_wednesday_12pm.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166312/1/sepang_motogp_test_times_-_wednesday_12pm.html)
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 02, 2011, 10:18:06 AM day 2, 6pm: http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166315/1/sepang_motogp_test_times_-_wednesday_6pm.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166315/1/sepang_motogp_test_times_-_wednesday_6pm.html)
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Jester on February 02, 2011, 03:03:48 PM Well aside from Pedro, Rossi is only a second back from the other front runners. That's really not so bad considering his condition. I think he'll be up there in a month or two once he can get some strength training in.
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: El Matador on February 02, 2011, 03:07:42 PM Well aside from Pedro, Rossi is only a second back from the other front runners. That's really not so bad considering his condition. I think he'll be up there in a month or two once he can get some strength training in. Care to bet on it? :D Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: ducpainter on February 02, 2011, 03:09:28 PM looks to me like someone lit a fire in the Honda garage.
Care to bet on it? :D but I'll bet you your boy you'reghey doesn't repeat. [evil] Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: fastwin on February 02, 2011, 03:47:50 PM Here we go. [roll] Let the games begin! [laugh]
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Jester on February 02, 2011, 03:48:20 PM looks to me like someone lit a fire in the Honda garage. Not that... but I'll bet you your boy you'reghey doesn't repeat. [evil] Take the bet Jesus. I think Duc will win this one. [evil] Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 02, 2011, 04:05:29 PM i'm not sure how i feel about george's chances of repeating. certainly they are good; he aint gonna get slower. but honda is out for blood before the 800s go away and there are a number of people out there this year who can steal valuable points on any given weekend. stoner is going to be very hard to beat. pedro is going to kill himself to beat stoner. dovi knows the third bike won't be there next year. rossi will come up to speed in a couple months and starting doing rossi shit. nicky will work like hell and get into the top 5. ben's gonna be there -- and will continue to surprise people, marco's gonna be there depending on the track. i bet even suzi has their best year since 2007.
gonna be interesting. i can't wait! [popcorn] Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: ducpainter on February 02, 2011, 04:10:46 PM i'm not sure how i feel about george's chances of repeating. certainly they are good; he aint gonna get slower. but honda is out for blood before the 800s go away and there are a number of people out there this year who can steal valuable points on any given weekend. stoner is going to be very hard to beat. pedro is going to kill himself to beat stoner. dovi knows the third bike won't be there next year. rossi will come up to speed in a couple months and starting doing rossi shit. nicky will work like hell and get into the top 5. ben's gonna be there -- and will continue to surprise people, marco's gonna be there depending on the track. i bet even suzi has their best year since 2007. But will he get faster if he has to? I don't think he has the resources.gonna be interesting. i can't wait! [popcorn] I agree completely about the Honda kids and Nicky. There seem to be lots of hungry guys this year in anticipation of the rule changes. It's gonna be fun. Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: derby on February 02, 2011, 04:14:08 PM i bet even suzi has their best year since 2007. how much? ;D Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 02, 2011, 04:19:03 PM how much? ;D an updated all-white Saturday Night Fever wedding suit. i picked it up on ebay from some guy claiming to be a motogp racer. Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Speeddog on February 02, 2011, 07:30:37 PM (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5412426378_de2b462074_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26339726@N03/5412426378/)
Damn hippies invade the MotoGP circus. (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/5412423510_7273f78620_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26339726@N03/5412423510/) Normal service resumes, Stoner giving it the whip. (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5412423312_114ce2a97a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26339726@N03/5412423312/) Rossi struggling to brake hard due to his bad shoulder. [roll] (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/5412423276_8fa740eed5_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26339726@N03/5412423276/) The 'bot with guns blazing. (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5412423254_4d550ff7e8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26339726@N03/5412423254/) JLo...la cocina es caliente? Pics from Crash.com, MotoGP.com, SpeedTV.com Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 02, 2011, 08:39:19 PM Rossi struggling to brake hard due to his bad shoulder. [roll] with a couple fingers (or capirossi's butt) you can send that bike end over end Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 02, 2011, 08:40:39 PM day 3, noon: http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166361/1/sepang_motogp_test_times_-_thursday_12pm.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/166361/1/sepang_motogp_test_times_-_thursday_12pm.html)
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: zooom on February 03, 2011, 04:08:48 AM http://motomatters.com/results/2011/02/03/2011_motogp_sepang_1_combined_times_from.html (http://motomatters.com/results/2011/02/03/2011_motogp_sepang_1_combined_times_from.html)
I like the table here with the differences/comparisons over the course of the 3 days... Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Cloner on February 03, 2011, 01:47:56 PM My favorite from day three:
(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/276484/images/simoncelli.jpg) Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 03, 2011, 02:05:04 PM (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2011/sepang-test-feb/1/6.jpg)
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 03, 2011, 02:05:14 PM http://motomatters.com/news/2011/02/03/2011_motogp_sepang_1_day_3_round_up.html (http://motomatters.com/news/2011/02/03/2011_motogp_sepang_1_day_3_round_up.html)
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: duccarlos on February 03, 2011, 05:46:27 PM Honda is looking hard to beat. Prediction for the year Stoner and the Bot.
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: derby on February 03, 2011, 05:54:51 PM Honda is looking hard to beat. Prediction for the year Stoner and the Bot. stoner-pedro 1-2? wander on over to the wager thread and throw your money down. ;D Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: duccarlos on February 03, 2011, 06:00:02 PM If I bet then they will both be injured in Qatar.
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: derby on February 03, 2011, 06:23:00 PM If I bet then they will both be injured in Qatar. ;D Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Frustration on February 04, 2011, 05:21:07 AM Crap.
I didn't know "mojo" was active on this forum! My luck is never good. Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Jester on February 04, 2011, 09:57:24 AM Crap. I didn't know "mojo" was active on this forum! My luck is never good. I put my money on Rossi last year and look what happened. Its real..... Its real. Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 04, 2011, 10:02:57 AM it's a tough betting environment this year. =)
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: OT on February 05, 2011, 06:53:00 AM Opportunities for Trifectas, etc. [evil]
BTW - I like those pics, if only for the fact there's no snow on the very green grass [moto] Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: duccarlos on February 07, 2011, 07:28:56 AM The Ducs will be wingless.
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 07, 2011, 11:29:45 AM http://superbikeplanet.com/2011/Feb/110207stoner.htm (http://superbikeplanet.com/2011/Feb/110207stoner.htm)
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Spidey on February 09, 2011, 01:56:30 PM I don't know what to make of the testing yet, other than that I'm pleased that Honda is looking strong and am glad to see Simoncelli up there. I've always like him. He's like a bigger, clumsier-looking Rossi. And somehow, I forgive his on-track assholeishness (which I wouldn't for other riders) because he has a giant 'fro. ;D
The test reminded me that I was all psyched for last season because I thought it was going to be really competitive. Then it didn't live up to the hype. I'm feeling the same excitement about this upcoming season and don't want it to disappoint me. And while I have a buncha faith in Rossi, he's going to have a SERIOUS uphill battle this season. For everyone who thinks this is gonna be a repeat of the Honda->Yamaha transition, they're going to be sorely disappointed. Oh, and I want to steal The Ben from gm2's clutches and have him for my own. ;D Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Cider on February 09, 2011, 02:29:08 PM I'm optimistic. There are three new potential aliens (Dovi, Sic, and Spies), and if Rossi gets back up to speed, he might drag Hayden with him. Hopefully that will make for some good racing!
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Spidey on February 09, 2011, 02:33:49 PM I agree on The Ben and *maybe* Sic, but I've lost a lot of faith in Dovi. He sometimes fast, but has shown even less killer instinct than Dwarfy Mcmake the beast with two backsstick.
Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: gm2 on February 09, 2011, 02:38:01 PM I'm optimistic. There are three new potential aliens (Dovi, Sic, and Spies), and if Rossi gets back up to speed, he might drag Hayden with him. Hopefully that will make for some good racing! very optimistic too. can't wait for the next 2 years! however in that list i think that Dovi will continue to be hot/cold. he lacks the mental toughness. edit: ...what he ^^ said. Title: Re: 2011 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test (Feb 1-3) Post by: Speeddog on February 09, 2011, 03:24:10 PM If somehow Dovi could get the whole qualifying deal down, he'd do a *lot* better.
I'm sure the 'bot will continue to get rocket starts, but he'll throw his body on the pavement and get hurt again. The army of aliens and near-aliens is getting thick and deep..... and they're in front of Rossi right now. |