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[ducpainter]

Most of those issues are disconnects between the brain and the right hand.

The riding style between the 3 series is quite obvious, Moto2 riders tending to slide the back more than Moto3 or MotoGP. It makes sense that this is the way the bike dictates to be ridden based on the electronics and not because of the different types of frames.

They're teen age boys. The use of the right hand is just becoming familiar to them.

[koko64]

 

[kopfjäger]

http://m.crash.net/motogp/news/241693/1/stop-extreme-motogp-braking-part-1.html

http://m.crash.net/motogp/news/241694/1/stop-extreme-motogp-braking-part-2.html

[kopfjäger]

http://m.crash.net/motogp/news/242853/1/why-the-ducati-fairing-is-probably-legal.html

[triangleforge]

Interesting!!  I'm surprised that Ducati didn't give Aldridge a hint of where they were headed before the big unveiling in Qatar.

It also sounds like they've made a big commitment to downforce in the front, where Yamaha went in a more moderate, adjustable direction. I guess that makes sense given the very different characters of the two bikes.

[duccarlos]

Interesting!!  I'm surprised that Ducati didn't give Aldridge a hint of where they were headed before the big unveiling in Qatar.

It also sounds like they've made a big commitment to downforce in the front, where Yamaha went in a more moderate, adjustable direction. I guess that makes sense given the very different characters of the two bikes.

Aldridge was not at Qatar for the testing. Unless they have something protruding from the sides, it will be approved. They all know it.

Not sure how adjustable the winglets are on the Yamaha, but there's a reason Ducati put on those huge wings on the bike last year. Not only for wheelie prevention, but for years their biggest complaint was front end feel. Apparently with the wings, it is more stable than the Yamaha, especially on corner entry. Their biggest issue right now is "mid cornering", which will require someone with a lot more knowledge than I to explain.

[kopfjäger]

http://m.crash.net/motogp/feature/242871/1/motogp-2017-preview-ktm.html

[duccarlos]

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/03/20/aero-fairings-what-we-ve-seen-so-far/221218

Interesting to see the different designs on one page. I just wonder if the satellite teams get the same access to the fairings. I don't remember if they were riding around with the winglets last year.

[kopfjäger]

http://m.crash.net/wsbk/news/242942/1/menghi-limited-to-wildcard-worldsbk-outings.html

[kopfjäger]

http://m.crash.net/motogp/news/242972/1/crutchlow-marc-has-edge-over-maverick-in-headtohead.html

[duccarlos]

http://m.crash.net/motogp/news/242972/1/crutchlow-marc-has-edge-over-maverick-in-headtohead.html

 

it seems Crusty is an MM fan.

[triangleforge]

it seems Crusty is an MM fan.

It seems Crusty is an astute observer of his colleagues. Fan or not, I think he's probably right, at least at this point in their respective careers. Maverick on the Yamaha is undeniably faster, but when it comes to head to head racecraft, Marquez is going to be hard to beat. I also doubt that's going to be the permanent balance of power between them.

[duccarlos]

It seems Crusty is an astute observer of his colleagues. Fan or not, I think he's probably right, at least at this point in their respective careers. Maverick on the Yamaha is undeniably faster, but when it comes to head to head racecraft, Marquez is going to be hard to beat. I also doubt that's going to be the permanent balance of power between them.

Well, Cal was making this observation knowing what MM was riding and likely since he battled more with Maverick than with MM last year. MM's racecraft has improved dramatically this past year to the "win at all cost" attitude he used to have. He is still as cut throat as he's always been, but with more patience. MM 2.0 should be a scary thought for everyone.

In Maverick's defense, he has not had the machinery to have the opportunity to be aggressive. He always needed to be smart and pick his spot. The M1 is the best packaged bike in the field right now. I think we'll see Maverick 2.0 starting Sunday, and this makes me very happy.

My earlier post was just a reaction at seeing any of them unabashedly show that level of more than respect. It bordered on admiration.

[triangleforge]

Agree completely - It's going to be fun to see the old story play out yet again this year - young challenger takes on the cagey veteran (who was once the young challenger). Even better, Maverick vs. Marc will be just one of the cool rivalries that plays out over the season - Rossi named 8 different riders who could win dry races this year, and noted that wet races will scramble the deck even further.

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/242976/1/rossi-eight-riders-capable-of-winning-again-in-2017.html

 

[DarkMonster620]

Has anyone seen something about this,

http://www.motorbikefans.com/ducati-consider-lorenzo-resignation-spaniards-advance/