Ducati making progress?

[tigertim20]

You mean like at Laguna Seca this year?

cant say I reclalll much about the laguna race. but what im saying is that yes stoner seems to be doing better than the rest, but I also think the bikes are a factor that shouldnt be ignored. on the same bike, they=re would simply be more opportunities, other would have a greater chance of contesting stoner for pole, making it harder to get that ju,p he always gets on the front row, and theyd have a bike capable of keeping up at least enough to cause constant pressure. I Just dont see stoner get challenged in a race. if he did, maybe hed get passed more, maybe not, but al least it would make for better racing, and chances are, the more pressure he's under, the more he is likely to make errors, which he doesnt make now because he has the bike AND the skills combo.

Im sure those bikes have as much unique characteristics between them as any other bikes, theyre far from identical, who knows what would happen if you swapped it up a bunch, and a few others got a better bike?.
Given Bautista's improvements the last few races on that piece of underfunded shit, Id like to see what he could do with a day on a factory honda, not saying he would pip stoner or anything, just that there is more to it than outright skill.

[pritch]

Given Bautista's improvements the last few races on that piece of underfunded shit, Id like to see what he could do with a day on a factory honda, not saying he would pip stoner or anything, just that there is more to it than outright skill.

Bautista is potentially quite special. IIRC for 56 125 GPs there had not been anyone win two in a row, suddenly Bautista won five on the trot.

I really would like to see what he could do on a competitive bike.

[slowpoke]

Ducati have no doubt been hamstrung by the current testing restrictions, but that may be all about to change: http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/...1028moa1qd.htm

They might have a fighting chance after all.

[k14]

Given Bautista's improvements the last few races on that piece of underfunded shit, Id like to see what he could do with a day on a factory honda, not saying he would pip stoner or anything, just that there is more to it than outright skill.

Bautista is potentially quite special. IIRC for 56 125 GPs there had not been anyone win two in a row, suddenly Bautista won five on the trot.

I really would like to see what he could do on a competitive bike.

Yes his feats on the Suzuki seem to show that he is a quality rider. I could never understand his reason for signing with Suzuki in the first place, for every rider that has ever signed with them in the 4 stroke era it has essentially ended their career. Vermeulen would most likely of had a Honda ride if he waited another year, now where is he?? I know this might be jumping the gun a bit but there is possibly a Honda that potentially could see Bautista on it next year. If Suzuki keep stuffing around with no announcement it would make a lot of sense to explore his options. Although maybe he is resigned to the fact he is just racing for the pay cheque and not a world championship.

[gixerracer]

Yes his feats on the Suzuki seem to show that he is a quality rider. I could never understand his reason for signing with Suzuki in the first place, for every rider that has ever signed with them in the 4 stroke era it has essentially ended their career. Vermeulen would most likely of had a Honda ride if he waited another year, now where is he?? I know this might be jumping the gun a bit but there is possibly a Honda that potentially could see Bautista on it next year. If Suzuki keep stuffing around with no announcement it would make a lot of sense to explore his options. Although maybe he is resigned to the fact he is just racing for the pay cheque and not a world championship.

Obviously you have all the information then.

[k14]

Obviously you have all the information then.

Well enlighten me then.

[gav]

Bautista should grab that LCR Honda especially if its a factory Honda on offer. The one that was lined up for Marquez maybe? And maybe a spot open at Gresini too?

[BMWST?]

I think you're dead on, but I can hope!!.

It gets a bit boring when theres a set order that tends to be the same every week. Im almost considering switching my interests to bsb or wsbk instead, and if next season continues in the same vein as much of this season, I just might.

good luck with that,the Ducati/Checa combination was even more dominant than Stoner/Honda

[k14]

good luck with that,the Ducati/Checa combination was even more dominant than Stoner/Honda

Yeah WSBK was only marginally more interesting than MotoGP.

I will be shot for saying this but at the moment the best premier racing is F1. They seem to have got the technology/driver balance right this year with some great racing and plenty of passing. Even a few races being decided on the last lap.

[Drew]

Yeah WSBK was only marginally more interesting than MotoGP.

I will be shot for saying this but at the moment the best premier racing is F1. They seem to have got the technology/driver balance right this year with some great racing and plenty of passing. Even a few races being decided on the last lap.

V8 supercars is way cooler to watch.