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**NewsReaper** · 01-17-2013, 02:07 PM

Ezpeleta to attempt limiting costs in both WSBK and Motogp -

Ezpeleta's Vision: Cost-Limited Racing, In Both MotoGP and World Superbikes | MotoMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks

**Makky** · 01-17-2013, 10:04 PM

Ben Spies' decision to move to Pramac Ducati has some logic. I forgot to include this piece earlier in my post. Ducati needs a replacement for Nicky Hayden for 2014 or 2015 and Spies is targetting that factory Desmo bike. With Repsol able to arm wrestle HRC (And MotoGP itself!), the team is packed with 2 young Spaniards and they are good for another 2 years. So, moving to a satellite Honda won't benefit him much.

**Dinesh.P** · 01-18-2013, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by Makky View Post

Ben Spies' decision to move to Pramac Ducati has some logic. I forgot to include this piece earlier in my post. Ducati needs a replacement for Nicky Hayden for 2014 or 2015 and Spies is targetting that factory Desmo bike. With Repsol able to arm wrestle HRC (And MotoGP itself!), the team is packed with 2 young Spaniards and they are good for another 2 years. So, moving to a satellite Honda won't benefit him much.

Yes but for the past two seasons the satellite Honda's are frequently beating the factory Ducati's.... But there is a logic behind what you say Ben has made a right move but we have to wait for the season to commence to see how he is performing with Ducati .....

**The Monk** · 01-18-2013, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by Makky View Post

Ben Spies' decision to move to Pramac Ducati has some logic. I forgot to include this piece earlier in my post. Ducati needs a replacement for Nicky Hayden for 2014 or 2015 and Spies is targetting that factory Desmo bike. With Repsol able to arm wrestle HRC (And MotoGP itself!), the team is packed with 2 young Spaniards and they are good for another 2 years. So, moving to a satellite Honda won't benefit him much.

Actually Spies is keeping his options open with staying on a Ducati Satellite. If he does well, very good. If not, it was a rubbish bike in any case. Either ways he doesn't lose.

If Audi sort out the bike by the end of the season, then he can take a shot at a factory ride. If not he is also hoping that Suzuki come back to Motogp, he will be the first pick for Suzuki as a lead factory rider.

It all depends on the results of the four Ducati riders this year. If Crazy Joe kicks some experienced butt, then he will be in line for a factory seat. A perfect combination for Ducati, fast rider who the fans like and an Italian.

Waiting for the Sepang Tests now...

**NewsReaper** · 01-18-2013, 12:28 PM

Spies feels 'at home' with Italian Ducati -

Soup :: Texan Spies Likes It Italian :: 01-17-2013

Ducati boss says the Desmodromic system will not be changed -

Ducati won't ditch Desmodromic system | Page 1 | MotoGP News | Jan 2013 | Crash.Net

LCR Honda plans a second rider to ride alongside Stefan Bradl -

Lucio Cecchinello Looking to Expand to Two-Man Team for 2014 | MotoMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks

Blake Young to ride Attack CRT at American rounds as a wildcard entry -

American Blake Young to Ride Attack CRT Bike at US MotoGP Rounds | MotoMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks

**Braumabull** · 01-18-2013, 11:02 PM

Oh my God!!
So much news missed

**Makky** · 01-19-2013, 12:06 AM

@Dinesh and The Monk: At the end of the day, they all want a factory bike. Nobody wants to be a second fiddle.
Don't forget that Audi wants to fix their Ducati WSBK team also. So, if Spies doesn't find himself fit for MotoGP, he might very well jump into Ducati WSBK or some other team. As Monk pointed out, Suzuki 'll be looking to pouch some unlucky super talented young racer when they make a return.

@Braumabull: Welcome back, mate and its time to change that Ducati/46 picture of yours!

**princesirohi** · 01-19-2013, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by NewsReaper View Post

Ducati boss says the Desmodromic system will not be changed -

Ducati won't ditch Desmodromic system | Page 1 | MotoGP News | Jan 2013 | Crash.Net

points to note are..

it will take time to make ducati really competitive.
dovizioso has a feeling, that atleast he will struggle initially.
ducati factory test engineer will get a wild card entry for few races.

**Dinesh.P** · 01-19-2013, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by Makky View Post

@Braumabull: Welcome back, mate and its time to change that Ducati/46 picture of yours!

Yes it time to change to Yamaha/46 :-p

**Braumabull** · 01-19-2013, 10:37 AM

Thank you guys.
@Dinesh and Makky

I'll change it as soon as the first Friday practice of the season takes place.
Really. really boring off season, apart from Ben Spies's story
Hope we have a great year of Motogp

Well not so boring, just saying

Missed racing too much

Hmm.LCR another Ride??

**Makky** · 01-19-2013, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by Braumabull View Post

Really. really boring off season

True, actually. With the way MotoGP YouTube channel is making videos, its pathetic these days- funny faces and moments and the rest of them, looks pretty stupid to me.

**The Monk** · 01-19-2013, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by Makky View Post

True, actually. With the way MotoGP YouTube channel is making videos, its pathetic these days- funny faces and moments and the rest of them, looks pretty stupid to me.

Actually Dorna is trying its best to get some 'Masala' into the sport to attract 'non'-hardcore racing fans. So get used to seeing more of those stupid videos!!

Ducati, Ferrari ice kart contest ends Wrooom 2013 | MotoGP News | Jan 2013 | Crash.Net

**Braumabull** · 01-20-2013, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by The Monk View Post

Actually Dorna is trying its best to get some 'Masala' into the sport to attract 'non'-hardcore racing fans. So get used to seeing more of those stupid videos!!

Ducati, Ferrari ice kart contest ends Wrooom 2013 | MotoGP News | Jan 2013 | Crash.Net

Only thing DORNA needs to do is stop thinking.
The moment he gets some time to think he starts making new rules.

**Makky** · 01-20-2013, 04:04 AM

Couldn't stop myself from posting these here. These were what my alrimah had on it's doors until sometime back. Ahhh, I fell in love with these "race bikes" even before I learnt how to tie my shoelace and I simply loved the way they followed one another like a pack of ants 'bending' from left to right and right to left.

That's Eddie Lawson on his 1988 Marlboro Yamaha YZR500.

**R-series** · 01-20-2013, 04:38 AM

Wow...I can image how that might feel walking past these pics several times a day at such a young age. The looks of these would still make me rush with adrenaline at this age. Nice collection though.

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