World Superbikes final round tonight! [Archive]

White trash

25th October 2009, 11:10

Spies deserves this. Much as I admire Haga, Spies is the newest rider to the championship, on one of newest bikes, and with the exception of some bad luck, has totaly dominated.

Haga will do it next year, no problem.

Crasherfromwayback

25th October 2009, 11:10

Miserable coont.

Me? Never! Just feel that Spies has earn't it more than Haga. 11 poles out of 14 rounds in your first year? Come on!!! The kid is a serious weapon. Can't wait to see him in Moto GP next year!

James Deuce

25th October 2009, 11:15

Haga will do it next year, no problem.

Nah. He'll get stoned on something and get Biaggi pregnant over the Christmas break to make himself feel better about losing AGAIN. They'll take his race licence off him. You watch.

BMWST?

25th October 2009, 11:18

but for some bad luck himself haga would have it all wrapped up...dont count him out yet....HE has earned it.Spies is an icredible talent but haga has done the hard yards...

Crasherfromwayback

25th October 2009, 11:20

but for some bad luck himself haga would have it all wrapped up...dont count him out yet....HE has earned it.Spies is an icredible talent but haga has done the hard yards...

Nah...Spies will win both races..and even if Haga is 2nd in both (a big ask from 10th on the grid)..Spies will win as he's won more races than Haga. That's why he's earnt it!

*caution*

25th October 2009, 11:34

I just wish Haga will win, been supporting him for years! Go HAGA!!

Spies is bloody good though obviously, so who ever wins will deserve it.

p.dath

25th October 2009, 11:41

Don't miss it...you're about to see Ben Spies win the title!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Oct/091024d5.htm

I'm feeling lazy. What time is it on? I might watch it live on the Internet.

Crasherfromwayback

25th October 2009, 11:43

I'm feeling lazy. What time is it on? I might watch it live on the Internet.

I think around 10.00pm

skypig

25th October 2009, 11:54

How do you watch it live on the internet (I need to watch Spies choke/crash)

p.dath

25th October 2009, 11:55

How do you watch it live on the internet (I need to watch Spies choke/crash)

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/sbk-live.html

Crasherfromwayback

25th October 2009, 11:56

How do you watch it live on the internet (I need to watch Spies choke/crash)

Won't happen. He's had to beat Mat Mladin in the last round to win...he's good under pressure.

Pussy

25th October 2009, 12:00

Miserable coont.

Get it right, Jim.... Pete is an ANKLE!

Yeah.... GO NITRO NORI!!

Crasherfromwayback

25th October 2009, 12:04

Get it right, Jim.... Pete is an ANKLE!

Yeah.... GO NITRO NORI!!

Gonna need more than Nitro from the 10th grid spot!

White trash

25th October 2009, 12:07

Gonna need more than Nitro from the 10th grid spot!
Be surprized if he can actually see the front row from that far back.

Tony.OK

25th October 2009, 12:15

As much as I like Haga, ya just gotta hand it to Spies. He's never even been to most of the tracks and he's winning or near winning on them.

Talented as shit that guy.

Next year will be Rea's year I'm picking, once he learns to calm it down a bit he's got the makings of the next champ.

Little Smurf

25th October 2009, 13:26

Oh bugger as much as I think that Ben has had a top year and he is somethng all right when it comes to racing ...... I am quietly hoping that Haga pulls something out of the bag tonight he's :2thumbsup in my book. It's gunna be a great night of racing GP and WSBK :woohoo:

Zuki lover

25th October 2009, 14:16

Gonna be a good race for sure

skypig

25th October 2009, 14:46

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/sbk-live.html

Not available in the following areas:

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Is there anyway to make my computer think it is still in NZ?:Punk:

Pussy

25th October 2009, 15:31

Gonna need more than Nitro from the 10th grid spot!

Fair enough.....

But you're still an ankle.....

Robert Taylor

25th October 2009, 15:40

Nori is just the dogs borrocks, Id love to see him take the title. Nothing against Spies.

NZsarge

25th October 2009, 15:51

Don't miss it...you're about to see Ben Spies win the title!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Oct/091024d5.htm

GO HAGA!!!! :shifty:

I'll be pretty happy to see either of the win because they'd deserve it so it'll be all good.
(ummm, go Spies just ever so slightly...)

crazyhorse

25th October 2009, 15:52

Yeeehaaa - I'll be watching it :Punk:

NZsarge

25th October 2009, 15:53

I am quietly hoping that Haga pulls something out of the bag tonight he's :2thumbsup in my book. It's gunna be a great night of racing GP and WSBK :woohoo:

I don't think you have anything to fear I reckon Haga is right back on top of his game but then so is Spies so....

robertydog

25th October 2009, 15:54

Not that im one sided at all, but go the R1

robertydog

25th October 2009, 15:56

Spies broke the lap record by by almost 1 second.

NZsarge

25th October 2009, 16:03

Spies broke the lap record by by almost 1 second.

Ok..... Mint!

p.dath

25th October 2009, 21:49

If you have a good enough Internet connection you can watch this right now. It has just started.

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/sbk-live.html

xr-rider

25th October 2009, 22:27

I think around 10.00pm
the 1st superbike race is 11.00am there time and they are 13 hours behind us so midnight is the start for time race 1

Crasherfromwayback

26th October 2009, 00:19

the 1st superbike race is 11.00am there time and they are 13 hours behind us so midnight is the start for time race 1

Well worth staying up for too I might add...

xr-rider

26th October 2009, 00:24

Well worth staying up for too I might add...

i was watching the live timing looked interesting. 3.30 for the start of there 2nd race

White trash

26th October 2009, 06:51

Well worth staying up for too I might add...
Fuckin' A it was.

Better luck next year Nori.......

James Deuce

26th October 2009, 06:52

Fuckin' A it was.

Better luck next year Nori.......

Won't happen. His head will be screwed now.

slowpoke

26th October 2009, 07:28

Helluva day for Yamaha: 3 world titles

MpotoGP
WSBK
WSS

crazyhorse

26th October 2009, 07:29

Sure glad I didn't have to race in that kind of weather :wari:

Little Smurf

26th October 2009, 08:05

Fuckin' A it was.

Better luck next year Nori.......

I fell asleep just b4 the 2nd race began :lol: a bugger for Haga was hoping that he had a good weekend never mind bring on next year, he still rates in my books :banana: however in the 1st race Ben Spies is a machine he is so good to watch :yes: they were pinned!!!!!

Helluva day for Yamaha: 3 world titles

MpotoGP
WSBK
WSS

A wicked weekend for them :2thumbsup:

SPORK

26th October 2009, 08:21

Is there anywhere to watch a replay online?

robertydog

26th October 2009, 09:02

What a night of racing. Im bit bleery eyed this morning.

*caution*

26th October 2009, 09:28

Won't happen. His head will be screwed now.

Nah, Haga only has one style of racing, thats banzai, he'll be the same next year I reckon. Its what makes him awesome but also his downfall (see race 1).

James Deuce

26th October 2009, 09:32

Nah, Haga only has one style of racing, thats banzai, he'll be the same next year I reckon. Its what makes him awesome but also his downfall (see race 1).

I completely disagree. He left the banzai behind after the drug thing and channeled his aggression into being consistently fast.

Toseland will come back and destroy him. Haga's opportunity was this year. A Ducati developed by one of the best riders in WSBK vs. a bike developed by one of the most incredible talents ever, ridden by someone who has won WSBK championships before.

It's by no means a done deal, but Haga has peaked.

*caution*

26th October 2009, 09:50

I completely disagree. He left the banzai behind after the drug thing and channeled his aggression into being consistently fast.

Toseland will come back and destroy him. Haga's opportunity was this year. A Ducati developed by one of the best riders in WSBK vs. a bike developed by one of the most incredible talents ever, ridden by someone who has won WSBK championships before.

It's by no means a done deal, but Haga has peaked.

He still has his moments, but i'm hoping he can just push that peak slightly higher...

James Deuce

26th October 2009, 09:51

I'm old. I've seen this scenario before.

Ivan

26th October 2009, 10:00

James Deuce

26th October 2009, 10:09

I wouldnt count him out JT hasnt rideen yet he might not be any good on that R1.

I doubt it but it can happen in racing.

Also Haga is still very very very fast I think you will see him running for the title again next year

Toseland won't be any good? Are you nuts? Haga won't run for the title., his head is screwed. He will crash lots and big in the first few meetings and then retire at the end of the year.

White trash

26th October 2009, 10:46

I completely disagree. He left the banzai behind after the drug thing and channeled his aggression into being consistently fast.

Toseland will come back and destroy him. Haga's opportunity was this year. A Ducati developed by one of the best riders in WSBK vs. a bike developed by one of the most incredible talents ever, ridden by someone who has won WSBK championships before.

It's by no means a done deal, but Haga has peaked.
Disagree 100%. I don't think Toseland has the attitude to be destroying anything except is own nuts right now.

Next year in WSBK will be between, Johnny Rea, Haga, Fabrizio and Biaggi, and it'll be epic rather than the two horse race we've seen this year.

Crasherfromwayback

26th October 2009, 13:41

but for some bad luck himself haga would have it all wrapped up...dont count him out yet....HE has earned it.Spies is an icredible talent but haga has done the hard yards...

How do you watch it live on the internet (I need to watch Spies choke/crash)

There you have it. Fail.

Sensei

26th October 2009, 14:55

Great racing this year with some not so known name J Rea ,Shakey Burns , etc stepping up to the mark & beyond , Happy to see Ben Speir take the WSBK title , feel for Hagga but from what I seen through out the season it was always going to be close & not a run away win like most thought with him taking over the Ducati seat
Maybe it was his only real chance at getting the Title in 13ys ?? or as history has shown with him 2nd is his thing . Close racing but still only 2nd best . :done:

discotex

26th October 2009, 15:49

Interesting comments from Fabrizio... "Me and Rea will be winning races next year"... Bit of a rub in Haga's face after stealing those 5 crucial points. Of course he probably considers that even stevens after taking Ben out lol.

What a season!

gav

26th October 2009, 15:58

Hard to know just how good that R1 is though. Cal Crutchlow certainly could be one to watch next year. But only Spies has shown any pace this season, and Tom Sykes is a better rider than his results have shown, thats for sure.
Max Neukircher could be on the pace next year on the Ten Kate Honda, and have Aprilia signed a team mate for Biaggi yet? Shane Byrne would be great option for them.

naphazoline

26th October 2009, 16:21

I'm REALLY happy for Ben Spies.I reckon he really earned it.To race the way he did,not having raced at some of those circuits before,he's a true champ.

Not taking anything away from Haga,as i like him too,but i do struggle coming to terms with Ducati being allowed to have 20% larger engine capacities then any other marque.

I used to really like Duc's,but i've gotta say,that i think they should have they same restrictions as everybody else,and stop acting like spoilt brats that have to have it their own way!

discotex

26th October 2009, 16:41

Not taking anything away from Haga,as i like him too,but i do struggle coming to terms with Ducati being allowed to have 20% larger engine capacities then any other marque.

In exchange for a higher minimum weight limit.

naphazoline

26th October 2009, 16:47

In exchange for a higher minimum weight limit.

What's the extra weight?

Just curious.Have heard it a while back,but can't remember.:Oops:

discotex

26th October 2009, 17:06

What's the extra weight?

Just curious.Have heard it a while back,but can't remember.:Oops:

A quick google for "wsbk weight limits" should find it for you. The WSBK Wikipedia page has all the info.

James Deuce

26th October 2009, 17:07

Disagree 100%. I don't think Toseland has the attitude to be destroying anything except is own nuts right now.

Next year in WSBK will be between, Johnny Rea, Haga, Fabrizio and Biaggi, and it'll be epic rather than the two horse race we've seen this year.

Bayliss was at least as shitty as Toseland in GP and he went back and kicked arse.

Crasherfromwayback

26th October 2009, 18:00

Bayliss was at least as shitty as Toseland in GP and he went back and kicked arse.

Toseland won't. He's done.

White trash

26th October 2009, 18:05

Bayliss was at least as shitty as Toseland in GP and he went back and kicked arse.
Memory fading in your later years mate?

Bayliss actually won races in GP and, might I add, never once qualified on the back row.

Kiwi Graham

26th October 2009, 18:17

My brief;

Spies will struggle in MotoGP..................initially
JT will be on the pace in WSBK............straight away
Haga will be contending for the title.......as always
Burn will get a competative ride on a Duke ;-) Cant belive I used to race with this guy!!!
I rekon the Brits will do well next year in WSBK.

naphazoline

26th October 2009, 18:22

A quick google for "wsbk weight limits" should find it for you. The WSBK Wikipedia page has all the info.

Cheers mate.
I still forget to use google to look things up.(price of being a computer dummy, :lol: )

Here's what i found.

"According to the new rules,(2008), twin-cylinder motorcycles would be 6 kg heavier than four-cylinder machines (168 kg to 162 kg) and would also have a 50 mm air restrictor fitted.
The weight limit and the intake-restrictor size of twin machines would be updated, if needed, during the Championship, by a system analysing the race points obtained."

I'm not sure on the air restrictor,but IMO,it would want to be comparitively restrictive,as 6kg seems like a small price to pay for 200cc of capacity.

roadracingoldfart

26th October 2009, 20:07

Don't miss it...you're about to see Ben Spies win the title!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Oct/091024d5.htm

I really really hate it when you get it rite Pete, i wanted Haga San to win. Now im going to buy the fleet of new bikes from another store cause i dont like you anymore.

Crasherfromwayback

26th October 2009, 20:54

I really really hate it when you get it rite Pete, i wanted Haga San to win. Now im going to buy the fleet of new bikes from another store cause i dont like you anymore.

Was always gonna happen sorry.

Sensei

26th October 2009, 20:58

Yes Haga another Arron Slight story really :blink:

*caution*

26th October 2009, 22:47

Yes Haga another Arron Slight story really :blink:

oh man, why did you have to bring that up....

slowpoke

26th October 2009, 23:56

Not taking anything away from Haga,as i like him too,but i do struggle coming to terms with Ducati being allowed to have 20% larger engine capacities then any other marque.

I used to really like Duc's,but i've gotta say,that i think they should have they same restrictions as everybody else,and stop acting like spoilt brats that have to have it their own way!

Unless you wanna see a grid full of 4 cylinder bikes get used to the idea that twins need to be bigger than 4's to be competitive. A 1000cc twin only has the same valve area as a 750cc 4, hence the earlier 750cc 4 vs 1000cc twins regs. Valve area = hp, simple as that.

This spoilt brat stuff is just a load of shite too. They can't be competitive with 4's of similar capacity without spending several times as much $$$ (ultra short life on over stressed components) so if that's what they are forced to do they'll be gone. Nothing spoilt brat about it, it's just simple economics.

If you want true equality you'd have to have a series full of independently prepared one make, one tyre, one suspension bikes etc etc which would be kinda bland I reckon. On the other hand I reckon the series is that much more interesting with twins, IL4's V4's etc. Vive la difference!

Ivan

27th October 2009, 11:22

Toseland won't be any good? Are you nuts? Haga won't run for the title., his head is screwed. He will crash lots and big in the first few meetings and then retire at the end of the year.

I didnt say he wont be any good I said he could not adapt to it as easy? but I doubt it I think he will be good

codgyoleracer

27th October 2009, 11:42

k14

27th October 2009, 14:33

Memory fading in your later years mate?

Bayliss actually won races in GP and, might I add, never once qualified on the back row.
Won one race, in a one off appearance. Yes Bayliss did do a bit better in GP's than Toseland but he never rode a 800 which seems to be a bigger step for the superbike riders to make than the 990's. Toseland will be near the pointy end next year, how close? Well I guess we only have ~5 months to wait!

svr

27th October 2009, 16:07

Toseland is no Bayliss. I think Haga might be finished too - he's had enough chances. Fabrizio, Rea and Crutchlow will be the ones to watch next year for my money. Pity that Biaggi lacks hunger these days - that Aprilia needs a charger on it.
Hate to say it, but told you that Haga would start crashing trying to stay with Spies. The resultant mid-season injuries ruined Haga's best shot at the title.

codgyoleracer

27th October 2009, 16:11

The agressive style of riding a Superbike doesnt always seem to easily transfer to the Supersmoooth style required ont he 800's / 990's , - manhandle those suckers at your peril i rekon.......

Crasherfromwayback

27th October 2009, 16:15

The agressive style of riding a Superbike doesnt always seem to easily transfer to the Supersmoooth style required ont he 800's / 990's , - manhandle those suckers at your peril i rekon.......

Normally I'd agree...but have you seen the clips os Stoner flat tracking the 800 at Phillip Island last weekend?

I was there...and he was man hadling it alright mate!

codgyoleracer

27th October 2009, 16:18

Normally I'd agree...but have you seen the clips os Stoner flat tracking the 800 at Phillip Island last weekend?

I was there...and he was man hadling it alright mate!

Only saw it on the telly aye, but his slides were very very progressive and he wasnt hamfisted IMO. he is a guy that is well ahead (& well aware) of his bikes attitude at any given moment, was a great display and you are a lucky bugger for seeing it in the flesh!

Crasherfromwayback

27th October 2009, 16:26

Only saw it on the telly aye, but his slides were very very progressive and he wasnt hamfisted IMO. he is a guy that is well ahead (& well aware) of his bikes attitude at any given moment, was a great display and you are a lucky bugger for seeing it in the flesh!

Go here http://www.mcnews.com.au/ and click on the Casey Stoner smears Bridgestone liquorice link and enjoy mate!

On the fastest corner of the track (turn 3) you can see him a few times actually flick the thing in speedway style and spin it up to square the corner off...unfuckingreal.

johan

27th October 2009, 16:46

Is the KTM RC8 competing next year in WSBK?

naphazoline

27th October 2009, 18:22

.....This spoilt brat stuff is just a load of shite too......

Maybe it's the way i interpreted it,but here's what was said;

"Ducati said they would quit if the rules were not changed, while Alstare Suzuki team boss Francis Batta also said that his team would quit if the new rules gave Ducati an unfair advantage."

merv

27th October 2009, 18:41

Ah and then there was the bike with the blown engine, that wasn't a Yamaha. Luckily the oil dump didn't seem to affect the final minutes of the race.

johan

27th October 2009, 19:13

Maybe it's the way i interpreted it,but here's what was said;

"Ducati said they would quit if the rules were not changed, while Alstare Suzuki team boss Francis Batta also said that his team would quit if the new rules gave Ducati an unfair advantage."

The 1200cc rule is not only for Ducati, is it? Any manufacturer can run a 1200cc twin if I'm not mistaken?

From what I've read, the 1200cc rule came after Aprillia had started their WSBK bike developement, if it came earlier, maybe they would have chosen a different configuration too.

It's unfortunate that looking at them numbers alone, a 200cc advantage seems like a lot. But imagine a Ducati and a Yamaha flat out on the straights side by side... remove 200cc from the Ducati, and it will probably more look like a Vespa with a superbike fairing compared to the IL4.

I can't wait to see Ducati release a superbike based on the V4... Will it ever happen?

naphazoline

27th October 2009, 20:04

.....I can't wait to see Ducati release a superbike based on the V4... Will it ever happen?

That would be REALLY cool.:woohoo:

Isn't it a V4 that ducati have in their Moto GP bike?

Maybe they could do a Yamaha,and incorporate its technology into their production bikes for the purpose of Superbikes.

*caution*

27th October 2009, 20:50

Go here http://www.mcnews.com.au/ and click on the Casey Stoner smears Bridgestone liquorice link and enjoy mate!

On the fastest corner of the track (turn 3) you can see him a few times actually flick the thing in speedway style and spin it up to square the corner off...unfuckingreal.

Oh man thats awesome!! Theres a corner at Catalunya thats awesome for watching the slides as well, no doubt theres plently more, but its one they seem to capture really well on the box like this one.

Crasherfromwayback

27th October 2009, 21:09

Oh man thats awesome!! Theres a corner at Catalunya thats awesome for watching the slides as well, no doubt theres plently more, but its one they seem to capture really well on the box like this one.

Thing is with that clip of Stoner mate..there's a few different corners he's doing it on not just one! The c*nt was wicking it up everywhere round PI.

merv

27th October 2009, 21:11

Thing is with that clip of Stoner mate..there's a few different corners he's doing it on not just one! The c*nt was wicking it up everywhere round PI.

Yeah crikey the break did him good.

sosman

27th October 2009, 21:48

Is the KTM RC8 competing next year in WSBK?

I thinks its in the german SBK at the mo!

slowpoke

27th October 2009, 22:00

Maybe it's the way i interpreted it,but here's what was said;

"Ducati said they would quit if the rules were not changed, while Alstare Suzuki team boss Francis Batta also said that his team would quit if the new rules gave Ducati an unfair advantage."

I think you are reading more into it than there is. Ducati can't compete financially if they are forced to run a 1000cc twin, there's no spitting the dummy, it's just cold hard facts coming down from the bean counters. Suzuki on the other hand don't seem to be able to make a good race bike these days, despite making awesome road bikes, I reckon they need Ray Clee on the job.:yes:

I'm not a big Toseland fan,especially after the Edward's crew chief debacle. He's no mug but I reckon the stars aligned for him to win his world titles in lull years on two powerhouse teams after the cream of the WSB crop buggered off to MotoGP.

Spies? To do what he's done against Mladin, and in WSB as a rookie, can't be underestimated. To top it off he seems like a nice kid (his mum on the other hand....) so I really hope he does well in MotoGP.

Crasherfromwayback

27th October 2009, 22:15

Suzuki on the other hand don't seem to be able to make a good race bike these days, despite making awesome road bikes, I reckon they need Ray Clee on the job.:yes:

Not true. Mladin easily won the AMA superbike title on the GSXR...I'm sure Spies would've won the world title on it too. Doin ok in the Ausie super bikes and was going great guns in the UK until the main man was taken out.

AS I'm sure you know...all depends on who's stretching the throttle cable. Or as the case may well now be...twisting the grip that USED to be connected to a throttle cable!

slowpoke

28th October 2009, 01:39

Not true. Mladin easily won the AMA superbike title on the GSXR...I'm sure Spies would've won the world title on it too. Doin ok in the Ausie super bikes and was going great guns in the UK until the main man was taken out.

AS I'm sure you know...all depends on who's stretching the throttle cable. Or as the case may well now be...twisting the grip that USED to be connected to a throttle cable!

Yep, good points mate. Everyone is raving about Spies, and deservedly so, but a lot of credit has to go to Houseworth and co who he dragged with him from the AMA Yoshi Suzuki team. Imagine if Peter Doyle ran the WSB effort.

Bayliss did OK in MotoGP (handled the Duke better than everyone except Capirossi and Stoner) but it wasn't until he took his WSB team with him for that one off appearance and win that things really clicked. All goes to show how much of a team sport it is.

Chrislost

28th October 2009, 09:24

Bayliss did OK in MotoGP (handled the Duke better than everyone except Capirossi and Stoner) but it wasn't until he took his WSB team with him for that one off appearance and win that things really clicked. All goes to show how much of a team sport it is.

If you cant nail a setup your just going to spin your wheels and go nowhere.
Having people that know how to set up a bike for you must be a huge advantage...

Crasherfromwayback

28th October 2009, 10:28

If you cant nail a setup your just going to spin your wheels and go nowhere.
Having people that know how to set up a bike for you must be a huge advantage...

Gotta know what to tell them in the first place though.

naphazoline

28th October 2009, 17:15

I think you are reading more into it than there is. Ducati can't compete financially if they are forced to run a 1000cc twin, there's no spitting the dummy, it's just cold hard facts coming down from the bean counters. Suzuki on the other hand don't seem to be able to make a good race bike these days, despite making awesome road bikes, I reckon they need Ray Clee on the job.:yes:

I'm not a big Toseland fan,especially after the Edward's crew chief debacle. He's no mug but I reckon the stars aligned for him to win his world titles in lull years on two powerhouse teams after the cream of the WSB crop buggered off to MotoGP.

Spies? To do what he's done against Mladin, and in WSB as a rookie, can't be underestimated. To top it off he seems like a nice kid (his mum on the other hand....) so I really hope he does well in MotoGP.

+1
I like what you have to say there.

gav

28th October 2009, 17:49

I think the Ducati issue has been pretty well covered. WSBK is about production based bikes, with Ducati building an 1100/1200cc sportsbike you can't really expect them to turn around and and race a 1000cc bike that they no longer build?

denill

29th October 2009, 14:54

Is the KTM RC8 competing next year in WSBK?

Took this pic at the KTM factory in September.

Crasherfromwayback

29th October 2009, 15:08

Took this pic at the KTM factory in September.

Must've been a great trip mate...but fuck...those KTM's are STILL ugly!

codgyoleracer

29th October 2009, 15:16

johan

29th October 2009, 16:14

Must've been a great trip mate...but fuck...those KTM's are STILL ugly!

Nice picture!

I've been following the Finnish superbike championship where Vesa Kallio (Mika's brother) has been very successful on the RC8. He won all the races he entered.

Don't they have the RC8 cup in GB as well?

KTM must have learnt a lot over the past year and I'd be great to see more of them in the future.

Btw, I saw the Aprilia RSV4 today at Motorad! What a beauty! It's quite small actually. Wouldn't mind taking it for a spin!

denill

30th October 2009, 06:42

<a href=http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Oct/091029a.htm>Bloody Pathetic Commentators:</A>

They think they're clairvoyant. They can even tell us what the riders are thinking, FFS.

roogazza

30th October 2009, 07:46

<a href=http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Oct/091029a.htm>Bloody Pathetic Commentators:</A>

They think they're clairvoyant. They can even tell us what the riders are thinking, FFS.

I shake my head every time that pom spouts Bill.
The two doing the GPs' have the same problem , maybe worse ?
At least Sheene knew what he was about, I miss his commentary. G.

White trash

30th October 2009, 08:07

I shake my head every time that pom spouts Bill.
The two doing the GPs' have the same problem , maybe worse ?
At least Sheene knew what he was about, I miss his commentary. G.
Funnily enough I miss Sheene comentating on the TAxi racing in Australia too.

denill

1st November 2009, 08:16

I shake my head every time that pom spouts Bill.
The two doing the GPs' have the same problem , maybe worse ?
At least Sheene knew what he was about, I miss his commentary. G.

Hey Gaz, how was Sepang?

Maybe another thread?