MotoGP 2015

**pritch** · 12th February 2015, 14:07

Originally Posted by Autech

I never saw this face slapping incident (I've missed a lot of shit) I will have to look it up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfC28H3ria8

**Arctic Wolfe** · 12th February 2015, 16:50

Honda is ready ..... bring it on !

For many riders and teams, topping the timesheet was less a concern than acclimating to new or updated machines, regaining confidence at speed and completing rigorous test schedules. Marquez and Pedrosa were both quick from the start, though this was to be expected considering the strength of the RC213V and the two riders over the past seasons. ...

HRC brought along a number of versions of the bike and on Day 1 Marquez and Pedrosa were charged with testing the various machines to decide which ones to develop through the subsequent days.

Marquez was the workhorse on Day 2, logging the most laps of any other rider on track, sorting the electronics, suspension and geometry settings. Pedrosa focused on similar issues during his testing and both riders saw lap times improve on Day 2 and Day 3.

**Autech** · 12th February 2015, 17:08

Originally Posted by Reckless

Reading on The GP site DP's new crew chiefs comments looks like he wants to push him a bit harder.
At least he's had the balls to call it like it is

Do you think Dani will be a title contender this year?
"The key for Dani to be champion is to be a little more aggressive. Last year he made good races from middle distance to the end. The regulations help the Open riders to be ahead in the opening laps, he is not so aggressive and being lighter it is harder for him to warm the tyres at the beginning, he just needs four or five laps to be on the pace, when others get on it in the second. That's where we need to improve, to be more aggressive at first, so I don’t know whether or not he’ll win, but for sure he will have more chance."

Still not sure if he has Moto Gp champ in him tho??

It's just what Dani needed (crew chief change), he knows how to be a champ definitely, he has come so close so many times (I thought he had it 2013)... Just needs the right team behind him that knows his quirks and can make him work for them. As a die hard Pedrosa fan though I would say that though wouldn't I!

Hurry up Qatar!

**pritch** · 12th February 2015, 18:34

It didn't influence the selections of my MCN Fantasy Team, but I do note that in China this is the year of the goat. And no, I don't mean Carmichael

**roogazza** · 13th February 2015, 07:57

Originally Posted by pritch

It didn't influence the selections of my MCN Fantasy Team, but I do note that in China this is the year of the goat. And no, I don't mean Carmichael

The year of the goat ! I like it, "10 World Titles" has a nice ring to it.
He's costing me a lot of money,been travelling to GPs for ten years now.But its been worth every cent ! Go Vale !

**Crasherfromwayback** · 15th February 2015, 13:49

Loving the pic.

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**pritch** · 16th February 2015, 12:30

Wrong thread I know, but WSBK testing is underway in Phillip Island with the races on the 22nd.

There must be a lead-in programme because coverage starts at 10.10AM and looks like it pretty much goes from there until 5.30PM on SKY sport 6. I'll have to get in some supplies.

**speights_bud** · 17th February 2015, 14:39

Ducati reveal GP15.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/D...ici+GP15+model

Looks like someone smacked it in the face with a 4x2. It's probably the TT style bubble which makes it look that way.

**imdying** · 17th February 2015, 14:43

Originally Posted by speights_bud

Looks like someone smacked it in the face with a 4x2. It's probably the TT style bubble which makes it look that way.

Looking more like a Polini minmoto every year.

**Reckless** · 17th February 2015, 14:44

Originally Posted by speights_bud

Ducati reveal GP15.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/D...ici+GP15+model

Looks like someone smacked it in the face with a 4x2. It's probably the TT style bubble which makes it look that way.

Yeh but what are the actual changes? LOL Whats the engine configuration like, etc etc
Cant wait to see how it goes? I hope its up there not in neverland between the open bikes and leaders or fast till the soft tyres fuck out.

**Drew** · 17th February 2015, 16:03

Early in the piece it sounded like the wheelbase was shorter. But then the issue is confused when they wank on about cosmetic changes.

**Reckless** · 17th February 2015, 16:11

Originally Posted by Drew

Early in the piece it sounded like the wheelbase was shorter. But then the issue is confused when they wank on about cosmetic changes.

Guaranteed they've moved the engine but is it still 90° V? That would be a big change for them?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th February 2015, 16:17

Originally Posted by Reckless

Guaranteed they've moved the engine but is it still 90° V? That would be a big change for them?

Bound to be. Works ok for Honda.

**merv** · 17th February 2015, 16:27

The photos have people pointing to the back cylinders being where they ought to be like a Honda V4.

I reckon this bike could be good, given how close they were getting with the old design, but I'm not sure that Dovi and Joe can cut it with the top 4 to get the wins they want.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th February 2015, 16:28

Originally Posted by merv

The photos have people pointing to the back cylinders being where they ought to be like a Honda V4.

I reckon this bike could be good, given how close they were getting with the old design, but I'm not sure that Dovi and Joe can cut it with the top 4 to get the wins they want.

Think Crazy Joe's got it in him. Dovi may win one in the wet.