Rossi on his 2012 Ducati... right now?

[JustSomeDude]

Considering the current time in Sepang (11:48am at the time of this posting), it's safe to say Rossi has probably already taken his first laps on the 2012 Ducati.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...4516023&type=3

I sure hope that baby is a flyer!!! (can't wait to see the results!)

[tecknojoe]

Yamaha on top for testing

[JustSomeDude]

Yamaha on top for testing

link?

[Filo]

link?

There are times on www.superbikeplanet.com/newind.htm

[BC14]

There are times on www.superbikeplanet.com/newind.htm

and:
http://www.motogp.com/en/TestResults...pang+Test+2012

[Sean]

Looks like Stoner wasn't feeling it that day! And I'm really hoping that Colin stays top 10 with his new ride. Or better yet, maybe this is the bike he's been waiting for?

COLINEDWARDSMOTOGPCHAMP2012!!!!!!!!

[Mother Goose]

Is that a 250?! Look how little it looks.

[BC14]

Is that a 250?! Look how little it looks.

I was thinking the same thing. The new desmo looks TINY!!!

[rybo]

Looks like Stoner wasn't feeling it that day! And I'm really hoping that Colin stays top 10 with his new ride. Or better yet, maybe this is the bike he's been waiting for?

COLINEDWARDSMOTOGPCHAMP2012!!!!!!!!

Stoner hurt - only rode 7 laps

Edwards for "King of the CRT's"

CRT bikes are going to be lucky to stay on the lead lap.

[Sean]

CRT bikes are going to be lucky to stay on the lead lap.

You're so negative. Don't limit Colin with your negative thoughts, Debby Downer.

COLINEDWARDSISGOINGTOPROVERYBOWRONGANDDOMINATEMOTO GP!!!!!

[sprtbkbabe]

[JustSomeDude]

I haven't seen Burgess in any of the paddock/pit photos yet. I'm kind of assuming he's still around, just curious as to where he is.

Anyone know what his status is with Ducati for 2012??

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Is that a 250?! Look how little it looks.

That's the "Pedrosa" model, Rossi gets the full-sized one......

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Edwards for "King of the CRT's"

CRT bikes are going to be lucky to stay on the lead lap.

I agree. And this is going to make the racing better........how Carmelo Ezpeleta?

I remember the first year I went to Laguna for the Formula 750 race in '87 I think. KR Sr. brought Randy Mamola and Mike Baldwin on the YZR500's in Team Kool colors. The TZ570's and new Gixxer 1100's were being flat left behind.

[Filo]

I agree. And this is going to make the racing better........how Carmelo Ezpeleta?

Rolling chicanes. Think of the carnage and the resultant increase in TV ratings.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Rolling chicanes. Think of the carnage and the resultant increase in TV ratings.

WooHoo! Didn't think of that!

[rybo]

I agree. And this is going to make the racing better........how Carmelo Ezpeleta?

I remember the first year I went to Laguna for the Formula 750 race in '87 I think. KR Sr. brought Randy Mamola and Mike Baldwin on the YZR500's in Team Kool colors. The TZ570's and new Gixxer 1100's were being flat left behind.

Please everyone take note: Frank agreed with me today.


Day 2 Results: Casey on top. Ben Spies #2, Jorge #3

Rossi about 1 second back



Pos. Rider Team Bike Time
1 Casey Stoner Repsol Honda Team Honda RC213V 2:00.895
2 Ben Spies Yamaha Factory Racing Yamaha M1 2:01.052
3 Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Factory Racing Yamaha M1 2:01.068
4 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team Honda RC213V 2:01.508
5 Cal Crutchlow Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha M1 2:01.565
6 Hector Barbera Pramac Racing Team Ducati GP12 2:01.788
7 Valentino Rossi Marlboro Ducati Team Ducati GP12 2:01.886
8 Alvaro Bautista Honda Gresini Honda RC213V 2:01.933
9 Andrea Dovizioso Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha M1 2:02.160
10 Nicky Hayden Marlboro Ducati Team Ducati GP12 2:02.354
11 Stefan Bradl LCR Honda MotoGP Honda RC213V 2:02.414
12 Karel Abraham Cardion AB Motoracing Ducati GP12 2:02.598
13 Katsuyuki Nakasuga Yamaha Factory Racing Yamaha M1 2:02.941
14 Franco Battani Marlboro Ducati Team Ducati GP12 2:04.411
15 Colin Edwards Forward Racing Suter 2:05.603
16 Ivan Silva BQR BQR-FTR 2:10.297
17 Jordi Torres Avintia Racing BQR-FTR 2:11.893
18 Robertino Pietri Avintia Racing BQR-FTR 2:12.546

[salsashark]

Rolling chicanes. Think of the carnage and the resultant increase in TV ratings.

WooHoo! Didn't think of that!

If the DP and GP Classes can compete on the same track for 24 hours in the Lemans, I can only hope the GP riders can muster up 20 or so laps.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Please everyone take note: Frank agreed with me today.

Hey now, we agree often enough in racing matters. Politics? Ahhh, not so much!

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

If the DP and GP Classes can compete on the same track for 24 hours in the Lemans, I can only hope the GP riders can muster up 20 or so laps.

MUCH, much smaller track. Plus, it's a little sketchier on the bike.

[JustSomeDude]

2012 MotoGP Sepang Test Day 3 Lap Times:

1. Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda) 1'59.607
2. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha Factory) 2'00.198
3. Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) 2'00.256
4. Ben Spies (Yamaha Factory) 2'00.495
5. Valentino Rossi (Marlboro Ducati) 2'00.824
6. Hector Barbera (Pramac Racing) 2'00.929
7. Cal Crutchlow (Tech 3 Yamaha) 2'01.108
8. Andrea Dovizioso (Tech 3 Yamaha) 2'01.257
9. Alvaro Bautista (Gresini Honda) 2'01.384
10. Nicky Hayden (Marlboro Ducati) 2'01.729
11. Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda) 2'01.894
12. Karel Abraham (Cardion AB) 2'02.218
13. Katsuyuki Nakasuga (Yamaha Factory) 2'02.334
14. Franco Battaini (Marlboro Ducati) 2'03.033
15. Colin Edwards (Forward Racing) 2'04.722
16. Ivan Silva (Avintia Racing) 2'08.225
17. Robertino Pietri (Avintia Racing) 2'09.640
18. Jordi Torres (Avintia Racing) 2'10.184

Rossi & Team Ducati have to be psyched about shaving 1.6s off their time across the three days. But they'll have to keep that trend going to compete at Race 1, in just two months time.

[Sean]

Come on Colin....

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

2012 MotoGP Sepang Test Day 3 Lap Times:

1. Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda) 1'59.607
2. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha Factory) 2'00.198
3. Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) 2'00.256
4. Ben Spies (Yamaha Factory) 2'00.495
5. Valentino Rossi (Marlboro Ducati) 2'00.824
6. Hector Barbera (Pramac Racing) 2'00.929
7. Cal Crutchlow (Tech 3 Yamaha) 2'01.108
8. Andrea Dovizioso (Tech 3 Yamaha) 2'01.257
9. Alvaro Bautista (Gresini Honda) 2'01.384
10. Nicky Hayden (Marlboro Ducati) 2'01.729
11. Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda) 2'01.894
12. Karel Abraham (Cardion AB) 2'02.218
13. Katsuyuki Nakasuga (Yamaha Factory) 2'02.334
14. Franco Battaini (Marlboro Ducati) 2'03.033
15. Colin Edwards (Forward Racing) 2'04.722
16. Ivan Silva (Avintia Racing) 2'08.225
17. Robertino Pietri (Avintia Racing) 2'09.640
18. Jordi Torres (Avintia Racing) 2'10.184

Rossi & Team Ducati have to be psyched about shaving 1.6s off their time across the three days. But they'll have to keep that trend going to compete at Race 1, in just two months time.

Nice! Spies is lookin' good, and Rossi being up there tells me the new frame is working and the old one sucked ass.

[The Black Knight]

2012 MotoGP Sepang Test Day 3 Lap Times:

1. Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda) 1'59.607
2. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha Factory) 2'00.198
3. Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) 2'00.256
4. Ben Spies (Yamaha Factory) 2'00.495
5. Valentino Rossi (Marlboro Ducati) 2'00.824
6. Hector Barbera (Pramac Racing) 2'00.929
7. Cal Crutchlow (Tech 3 Yamaha) 2'01.108
8. Andrea Dovizioso (Tech 3 Yamaha) 2'01.257
9. Alvaro Bautista (Gresini Honda) 2'01.384
10. Nicky Hayden (Marlboro Ducati) 2'01.729
11. Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda) 2'01.894
12. Karel Abraham (Cardion AB) 2'02.218
13. Katsuyuki Nakasuga (Yamaha Factory) 2'02.334
14. Franco Battaini (Marlboro Ducati) 2'03.033
15. Colin Edwards (Forward Racing) 2'04.722
16. Ivan Silva (Avintia Racing) 2'08.225
17. Robertino Pietri (Avintia Racing) 2'09.640
18. Jordi Torres (Avintia Racing) 2'10.184

Rossi & Team Ducati have to be psyched about shaving 1.6s off their time across the three days. But they'll have to keep that trend going to compete at Race 1, in just two months time.

Nice! Spies is lookin' good, and Rossi being up there tells me the new frame is working and the old one sucked ass.

I think that's been the goal for both Rossi and Ducati. Is getting a bike that works, responds to adjustments and is competitive. See with Rossi, he doesn't have to have the best bike to win. All he needs is one that will put him near the front to compete. The rest is all him.

I believe that was the biggest hurdle last year. Rossi just didn't have a bike that was worth two shits. It was uncompetitive and didn't respond well to him or his recommendations for upgrades.

They shaved 1.6 seconds off, basically close to a full 2 seconds off a lap time. That's a huge leap in MotoGP world. I think this new bike is a bike he's comfortable and is willing to ride it like he used to ride all his other bikes.

Rossi still has plenty left in the tank. He just needed a good enough bike to tap into it. 2012 will be interesting, and I'm looking forward to seeing #46 battling it out in the lead pack.