Well at least it's got a V4 - do you reckon I'll need to get one of these?

[merv]

Ducati Desmosedici RR going to be tested by the Poms shortly http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2007/August/aug28-sept3/aug2907desmosedicifirstridecountdown/

I suppose it would be slightly faster than the VFR but probably not as comfy.

[skidMark]

droooooooooooooool sex on wheels

[Mr. Peanut]

I'm just waiting for Finn to use one as a commuter... :calm:

[McJim]

Slightly faster than a Viffer - sarcasm I hope :rofl: and infinetely sexier too.

[merv]

Slightly faster than a Viffer - sarcasm I hope :rofl: and infinetely sexier too.

Well it only has 90hp more and I'm not sure if it has a sexy rear seat option, and how would it look with a Ventura rack and bag on it?

It is very red though which is one of my colours - hey I could be tempted, if they are talking 41,000 quid or 65,000 US does that mean only about 100,000 NZ? Could be a bargain. How much of the good bits will be missing? The carbon brakes for sure and what else?

[skidMark]

one hun one hund one hundr ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS :shit:

oooooo i think for that moneyi will have one for each day of the week,

saw an audi r8 on tuesday driving along tamiki drive, for a cage it was beautiful most amzing car ive ever seen.

[McJim]

if they are talking 41,000 quid or 65,000 US does that mean only about 100,000 NZ? Could be a bargain.

The only problem is that to be offered the opportunity to buy one you must have already bought the top of the line 1098. You can't just 'phone 'em up with a large wad o'cash and order it.

And from what I've read it's more of a race replica than any other manufacturers offer these days. Some GP components will be horrifically expensive and only expected to last a race weekend - parts like that will have been replaced with slightly heavier, slightly lower performance but longer lasting components to do the same job.

what do Honda call their V5 GP replica when they sell it?

[merv]

what do Honda call their V5 GP replica when they sell it?

Dunno, is that a trick question? Expensive will be one word though.

[Coyote]

It'd have to be a fair bit removed from the actual MotoGP bike because I thought they were only allowed to race 'prototypes' in the MotoGP, not bikes available to the public like Superbikes.

[merv]

This is now a replica of a bike they are not using so I guess its OK to develop them that way around - MotoGP first and then road version while the race version has moved on.

[skidMark]

it's ok just buy one through her_b4 LOL

[Coyote]

So this is a 1000, not a 800? Should be interesting to see what a MotoGP bike that's been strengthed for road use develops in power and how far off it is from your standard superbikes. It'll go to show how distant or close the technology going into them is from the top race bikes.

MX bikes are only meant to be about 3 years behind in technology to the factory racers aren't they?

[merv]

OK Chrissie you going to order two then, one for you and one for me? Or does LB want two for her and Hamish?

Coyote this is the earlier 990 version and it said in the article 190hp whereas on MotoGP I think they were probably 240+ so they have a bit more longevity in mind as they would need to for the road. For a Honda guy aren't you impressed I showed interest? Its the V4 that did it you know.

[nudemetalz]

Wonder if any will reach here in NZ.
Does look rather sexy.

[Coyote]

Coyote this is the earlier 990 version and it said in the article 190hp whereas on MotoGP I think they were probably 240+ so they have a bit more longevity in mind as they would need to for the road. For a Honda guy aren't you impressed I showed interest? Its the V4 that did it you know.
190hp, at the crank? Modern 1000s are meant to have about 185hp

I'm not really a honda guy, it was a toss up between a VFR or FZR and the V4 engine is what swayed me

[Her_C4]

it's ok just buy one through her_b4 LOL
:Oi: if I am buying one then it will be for ME! :2thumbsup


OK Chrissie you going to order two then, one for you and one for me? Or does LB want two for her and Hamish?.......

Ok den, I guess as long as I get one of 'em 'tis ok... :cool: I believe that LB is quite happy with her bikes but always happy to drool over others bike purchases :banana:

[imdying]

190? Is that all?? They were 205bhp in the last magazine report on them I read :(

[merv]

190? Is that all?? They were 205bhp in the last magazine report on them I read :(

Just depends on the mag you read I suppose the real truth will be in dyno shootouts once they are available.

[skidMark]

bathroom need of...in need....bathroom yip yip yip yip yip

**foams at the mouth**

like omfg.

side view...droooooooooooooooooooooooooool

sex sells.

[McJim]

It'd have to be a fair bit removed from the actual MotoGP bike because I thought they were only allowed to race 'prototypes' in the MotoGP, not bikes available to the public like Superbikes.

That's kind of reverse logic Coyote. The rules actually work the other way round. In order for a bike to be entered in Superbike races the manufacturers must have produced a certain number for sale to the public. For GP they are given some paramaters to work to (such as the current 800cc 4 stroke spec) and are left to make the best bike they can. If they choose to market the product that's up to them.

The point I'm making is that this is the closest thing to a GP bike to be ridden on the road since RG500's etc. were available.

And the V5 question was rhetorical - to the best of my knowledge Ducati are the only manufacturer currently making a road going GP replica.

Buggered if I'd know what the f**k to do with 190ponies under my arse though.

[skidMark]

Buggered if I'd know what the f**k to do with 190ponies under my arse though.

talk to morcs or finn....i'm sure they can both answer that

they do ride hondas after all

[Coyote]

That's kind of reverse logic Coyote. The rules actually work the other way round. In order for a bike to be entered in Superbike races the manufacturers must have produced a certain number for sale to the public. For GP they are given some paramaters to work to (such as the current 800cc 4 stroke spec) and are left to make the best bike they can. If they choose to market the product that's up to them.

I thought what I said was along the lines of what you said, although I should've said superbikes were at least heavily modified versions of what is available on the road. SO I thought anyway, I was open to being told off :p

[sAsLEX]

That's kind of reverse logic Coyote. The rules actually work the other way round. In order for a bike to be entered in Superbike races the manufacturers must have produced a certain number for sale to the public. For GP they are given some paramaters to work to (such as the current 800cc 4 stroke spec) and are left to make the best bike they can. If they choose to market the product that's up to them.

The point I'm making is that this is the closest thing to a GP bike to be ridden on the road since RG500's etc. were available.

And the V5 question was rhetorical - to the best of my knowledge Ducati are the only manufacturer currently making a road going GP replica.

Buggered if I'd know what the f**k to do with 190ponies under my arse though.

Motogp bikes are allowed to have NO PRODUCTION PARTS in them at all. In recent years some bikes have been disqualified over the inclusion of road going parts in them.

[Swoop]

what do Honda call their V5 GP replica when they sell it?
Reliable?:whistle:

Slightly faster than a Viffer - sarcasm I hope :rofl: and infinetely sexier too.
Definately a sexy machine!:yes:

[merv]

The styling is rather plain compared to my VFR though don't you reckon?

[Swoop]

The styling is rather plain compared to my VFR though don't you reckon?
The picture in post #19 is almost a VFR. Slightly different nose.
I would prefer not to have Italian electronics and a heavily dented wallet. VFR wins.

[sAsLEX]

The styling is rather plain compared to my VFR though don't you reckon?

Can you spell Aerodynamic.........

[merv]

Can you spell Aerodynamic.........

Dunno, but it looks like you can.

My VFR is the '94 R model which has the blingy look about it, fancy NACA ducts and all that stuff with lots of silver alloy showing sort of NR-esque (coz that's what they were mimicking then) so that Ducati is plainer like the first of the VFR 800's.

I still reckon it would be a good buy at around $100k. Finn you'd get one wouldn't you?

[Mr. Peanut]

bathroom need of...in need....bathroom yip yip yip yip yip

**foams at the mouth**

like omfg.

side view...droooooooooooooooooooooooooool

sex sells.

Looks like a TYGA NSR :msn-wink:

[Coyote]

Motogp bikes are allowed to have NO PRODUCTION PARTS in them at all. In recent years some bikes have been disqualified over the inclusion of road going parts in them.
Shit, didn't realise the rules were that extreme. What kind of parts would they want to take from a road bike anyway?

[WRT]

Shit, didn't realise the rules were that extreme. What kind of parts would they want to take from a road bike anyway?

The stuff that fits inside the air box, and that's about it.

[Dazza]

Wonder if any will reach here in NZ.
Does look rather sexy.
Funny you should mention that, a mate of a mate is awaiting arrival as we speak (well 1wk ago) so yes there is atleast 1 coming to our fine land, mmmm cannot wait to see it in the flesh !!:devil2: