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“So happy,” started Alex Marquez. “I knew before the race I wasn’t the fastest one, especially in one lap, so my target was to be as consistent as I could be. I had a good fight with Pecco in the opening laps until he had his crash at Arrabbiata. I want to say thank you to Putut Maulana [Moe27 – an Indonesian MotoGP™ eSport rider], who gave me some setup tips.
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It could’ve been more of Bagnaia, though, after coming off second best in a fierce fight for the win with Repsol Honda Team’s Alex Marquez during the opening laps. Both Bagnaia and Marquez took their turns at leading the race with enthusiastic lunges being thrown in by both riders. In the end, Bagnaia’s hopes of joining the likes of Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci by taking victory at Mugello on a Ducati were shattered when he highsided at Arrabbiata 2 whilst tussling with Marquez.
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Meanwhile, chaos would ensue behind the leading two. Mir was the first to crash out after getting an almighty shunt from his teammate Rins of all people. Quartararo wasn’t too far behind, tucking the front at Turn 1 for the second lap in a row. However, the Frenchman respawned on track, Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) rode straight into him and the pair crashed out, dropping the poleman even further down the order.
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Even though the Ducati Museum in Bologna has been closed for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic, you can still take a virtual tour from the safety of your computer, tablet or phone, thanks to Google Maps.
Navigation is easy. You can move your mouse around to scan left and right and up and down and use the arrows on the floor to move forward, back or into the side rooms.
The Ducati Museum attracts about 40,000 fans a year from around the world.
I visited the museum a few years ago as well as touring the factory and have included some photos on my Pinterest page. You can also check out my BMW and Harley museum pix.
The factory Ducati museum
Displays include the 1946 Cucciolo to the most recent Desmosedici GP and World Superbikes. The Museum covers an area of 850 square metres and the exhibition surrounds a giant red helmet with motorcycles displayed on an illuminated track. There are also seven thematic rooms, with displays, historic videos and mementoes.
The museum was officially recognised in 2012 by the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Regional Activities as a site of significant cultural value and for the fourth consecutive year it has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
In 2014, more than 40,000 people from all over the world visited the Ducati Museum with TripAdvisor reviewers giving it a score of 4.5 out of 5.
To select the winners of the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor uses a special algorithm that takes into account a range of factors such as the quality, quantity and relevance of the reviews. It also considers the opinions posted by travellers over the last 12 months, the position of the attraction in the site’s popularity rankings and how long it has been in those rankings.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
The pandemic has forced the cancellation of the 47th Tokyo Motorcycle Show, so motorcycle manufacturers have chosen to virtually launch their new products, including the Honda CB-F concept.
This “modern retro” is a tribute to the CB900F of the 1970s-80s.
1982 Honda CB900F
But don’t get your hopes too high that it will come to Australia.
The 20-13 CB1100 was also a great retro tribute bike, but Honda abandoned it, even after it was substantially updated with a sixth gear and ABS just a year later.
CB110 Concept Type II
Instead, we have the very uninspiring CB1000R sport. That bike is still shown on its website, but we think it’s been quietly discontinued as there are no 2019 models available for sale that we can find. Just as well!
The CB-F is powered by a water-cooled, inline 998cc four-cylinder engine with a six-speed box, the same drivetrain as the CB1000R, so maybe this is the replacement bike.
Although the CB-F is just a concept at the moment, Honda tends make production bikes very close to their concept moneys.
That’s good news, because we like the CB-F with its retro boxy shapes, single round headlight and silver/blue colouring.
Obviously, the missing indicators and mirrors will be added.
And maybe that elegantly small and simple exhaust pipe will be modified for emissions regulations.
Let’s hope it doesn’t end up as hideous as the pipe on the CB1000R!
The chassis is made of lightweight high-tensile steel with an aluminium single-sided swingarm and upside-down forks, so it should be a lithe little handler.
Honda describes the CB-F as an “ambitious fusion of cutting edge technology with a design paying homage to the CB900F”.
Let’s hope Honda Australia does bring this one in!
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
Everyone in the Australian motorcycle industry recognises the contribution that Jeff Leisk has made to motorcycle racing in this country.
Jeff’s racing achievements both here, in the USA and in the World Motocross Championship is what he is most widely known for, but those of us that have had rubbed shoulders a bit closer with Jeff know that his contributions after racing have been much, much larger than what he achieved on the track.
There are so many Australian racers that owe their good fortune to the backing of Jeff Leisk, and he has forged the success of the KTM brand in Australia. Jeff has headed KTM Australia for over two decades but we now wish him all the best in retirement.
On a personal note, I’m glad to be able to call Jeff and his family long term friends.
Jeff has handed over the reins of KTM Australia to American Brad Hagi who moves into the role after three years as President of KTM Asia. Mr Hagi started his career at Yamaha USA before then moving to Europe to take up a position as Director of Distributor Sales, working out of Ducati HQ in Bologna. He has also previously worked with the Piaggio Group.
Source: MCNews.com.au
Coronavirus has altered the plans of practically every athlete in the world with competitions cancelled and outdoor sports banned. Today, the conclusion of the X-Trial championship was officially confirmed, giving Toni Bou a 27th title, after the rider won every one of the season’s points-paying events. With the current lockdown conditions, Repsol gave us some insights into what the trials champion has been up to.
Toni, we have seen the video that you posted at the beginning of the lockdown, riding your motorcycle around the house… but… how has Toni Bou been spending the seclusion?
“A little like everyone else, as best I possibly can. It is a tough situation for everyone. And we are fortunate to stay home, while others get the job of putting an end to it all. I want to encourage and thank all of those who are making such an enormous effort. For my part, I’m trying not to lose my fitness and I am acting as if it were pre-season training, even if I’m at home… which is quite tricky, but with the change of pace, I will try to lose as little fitness as possible and hopefully make it through to the end of the lockdown in the best physical shape. That’s what’s keeping me motivated these days.”
What are the rules for citizens in the area that you live in? Is going out restricted?
“Yes, there is a decree which restricts everything and people are confined to their homes. You can only go out to buy what is really essential.”
What exercises do you do?
“Walking the dog is the only thing we can do to go outside. Only one person can go out and until now my partner has not been out.”
What sports do you do?
“The exercise bike. Cardio basically. I can’t do anything else. Core exercises and a lot of stretching…”
Do you take care of the diet?
“Our normal diet is supervised. So, I don’t think it needs to be changed right now. If we see something happen, maybe then we’ll change it, but for now just paying attention to what we eat is enough.”
What have you done with the bike?
“The video and nothing else. Anything else is a risk. I made the video without taking risks; it is fun for everyone and it was fun for me too. Until all this is finished, there’ll be no motorcycle. In my case, this break will do me good. I’ve had some nagging injuries and now it will be good to fully get over the vertebrae injury and recover from the lumbar area injury that I never completely got over. You have to be positive and take advantage of it to heal those weaker parts.”
The 2020 X-Trial World Championship has finished earlier than expected. What’s your final assessment after having won all five events held?
“It’s a shame to have finished the championship in the way that we did. We set a very high standard, with some very close trials with Adam [Raga]. Having won all five trials, the final assessment couldn’t have been more positive. It was a really good year for us, against an opponent who always makes it very difficult. I had to fight hard and battle it out in all the finals, with the team always giving 100%. This is a title that I will always remember – winning Barcelona again was an incredible moment for me. It’s a pity not having been able to celebrate it in Andorra with my friends, but I understand perfectly, given the current situation.”
What do you expect for 2021?
“We hope to have an X-Trial calendar with many events that we will be able to finish! The start of the next season is a long way away, but it seems that all the trials will be closely-fought in the Outdoor World Championship and there will be no rest possible. I think it will be a championship with many trials, just the way we like it.”
So, the start of the Outdoor World Championship has been delayed. Are you confident that you’ll be able to compete in all the dates?
“Right now it is super-difficult to know what will happen. It is an unusual situation for everyone and for sport in general. At least we will be able to recover the Saturday and Sunday two-day format. Doing the whole calendar will be complicated. If you do five double-date GP’s, that’s ten trials already. Let’s hope it turns out that way. There are not many other options…”
Do you think that all the riders will make it to the first event on equal terms?
“It is hard to know. It will be difficult for everyone. We are all experiencing a difficult situation and depending on how the Coronavirus affects the country that you live in, you may have more or less options. When the curve begins to flatten, that will be something else.”
What does your daily routine involve?
“I get up, walk the dog, have breakfast and my sports routine is 1h30 of exercise bike, gym and stretching. I prepare the meal, perhaps a little later than usual, a little television and social networks to try and stay up-to-date and find out what I should do. Gym in the afternoon, a little easier, for about an hour. Shower, dinner, TV and sleep…”
And the motorcycle?
“I haven’t touched the bike again since the last video. I haven’t had to do any maintenance or anything. It is clean and dust-free. Ready for when everything is over.”
What precautions are you taking against Coronavirus?
“I don’t have a mask. If I have to go out for something urgent, I try to go to the gas station nearby, first thing in the morning, when there is hardly anyone about. I wash my hands very well – that is also important. I buy food online and they deliver it to my home. I don’t go to any supermarket in order to avoid contact with people.”
Finally… do you want to send a message to the fans?
“I especially want to thank the health workers and other professionals who are working so hard and battling for all of us. We have the easiest job and all we have to do is to stay at home to get through this difficult time. Good luck and my best wishes to all those who have family and friends affected. Everything will return to normal soon.”
Toni Bou
Source: MCNews.com.au
