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Naked Panigale V4

Well you know there’s an official naked Ducati Panigale V4 on the way at some point, but if you can’t wait to see what one might look like, sort of, there’s this V4 Penta put together by Officine GP Design, Turin, Italy.

Okay, maybe the actual Ducati naked won’t get a Hassock-type front end or wire-spoke wheels when it arrives, or any of the other custom details on this one, but you get the general form it might take: Born from the Ducati Panigale V4, V4 Penta has been created by the brilliant mind of Luca Pozzato, Motul ambassador, and is enriched with a brand-new components specifically created, for a breathless result. The new Officine GP Design creature promotes a new arrogant design, throughout lines which instill strength and show all the ambition of this Turin atelier new project.

If nothing else, this thing really does make you appreciate how much work was involved in squeezing that V-Four engine into such a tight space. More information, and a terribly Italian video starrring the bike, are here.

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Sky Racing Team VR46 launch 2019 Moto2™, Moto3™ teams

Pablo Nieto – Team Manager: “We will continue to put the same passion and commitment, for achieving ambitious results. Behind us, we have a Team composed of great professionals, who live as a family. In Moto2, Luca will back to the track at 100% of after he has undergone surgery to the shoulder. He is clever, a hard worker who has shown his real value in 2018. He can make a season as a protagonist and, as a Team, we will try not to let him feel the pressure, supporting him with all our commitment. Alongside him, Nicolo will debut in Moto2 with a bike that can best adapt to his physical characteristics. He has a great talent and I’m sure he will be able to show his potential. In Moto3, there are two very young 2001 ready to impress us. After a year of experience, Dennis has taken the rhythm of the strongest guys, while Celestino has taken the first steps in the Championship. There is a lot of work waiting for them, but we trust that they can be immediately close to the fastest riders.”

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Sepang Test: rookies resume their 2019 preparations

So, who of the rookies will be quickest around the Sepang International Circuit? This question will be answered on the 6th, 7th and 8th of February, and you can keep up to date with all the action with reports, reactions, interviews, highlights and After the Flag episodes after each day on motogp.com. 

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Marquez back on a bike after two months away

Marquez: “It was my first time back on a bike. Riders in general need to have a calm conscience and during the flight to Malaysia, which is around 14 hours, I will know that at least I have ridden a bike again. We’ve done a few laps that have helped me to see where it hurts a little more, and that way I can work with the physio in this week that we have left before the test. It went a bit like I expected. I lack strength on the brakes, especially on left-hand corners, when I have to use my shoulder for support, and that is where we have to continue pushing to improve. Now we will be patient in Malaysia, to reach March at full strength.” 

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Follow the Yamaha Factory Racing launch live!

And you can watch the unveiling live on motogp.com. A change of title sponsor for the factory Yamaha team means we’ll see a new look M1, but make sure you set your alarm clocks as it’s an early one. The presentation will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, and will begin at 03:45 GMT. Viñales, Rossi and Yamaha bosses will be there to discuss their new machine and what their aims are for the forthcoming season. 

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Suzuki to unveil new GSX-RR on Sunday

Unlike the previous three presentations, Suzuki’s presentation isn’t live. However, you will be able to watch the virtual presentation on www.suzuki-motogp.com, on their YouTube channel and right here on motogp.com at 10:00 GMT. This will include interviews with riders Alex Rins and Joan Mir, plus pictures of videos of their bikes.

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