http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2018/01/15/ducati-team-presentation-kicks-off-2018-in-style/248103
More power [evil]
As soon as I saw your comment about more power, I thought, ‘even less control and more tyre shredding’ but the article was clear in relaying that the power is more controllable, which is great news. ðŸ'ðŸ»ðŸ'ðŸ»
Jorge is very positive about this season too. I hope he’s had a cracker of an off season. ðŸ'ðŸ»ðŸ'ðŸ»
I’m really looking forward to this year. That bike looks sweet. Dovi has a whole head of steam going into this year and Jorge has a great attitude considering his rough ride last year.
I can’t wait to get more info on these more power shenanigans [evil]
Ducati personnel have been known to make , ah, misleading statements from time to time.
Quote from: Speeddog on January 15, 2018, 05:02:41 PM
Ducati personnel have been known to make , ah, misleading statements from time to time.
+1
We'll see when both Dovi and Jorghey get a chance to test it. The magic unibrow has been successful at building a competitive bike, but up to now, it has been a pain to ride. Jorghey on occasion burned some bridges last year. If I were him, I would be playing very nice.
A&R has HD pics up.
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2018-ducati-desmosedici-gp-livery/#more-147791
Dovi's cockpit is interesting
(https://i0.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-Ducati-Desmosedici-GP18-team-livery-launch-80.jpg?ssl=1)
Who’s the kid? niece, cousin, little sister?
AFAIK, it's his daughter.
Right! Didn’t know he had one.
Daughter Sara born to girlfriend Denisa. Don’t know if they’re still together.
What are the colored buttons on the LHS for? Missles, smoke screen, oil slick? Q Branch would be proud [drink]
Quote from: OT on January 17, 2018, 05:55:28 PM
What are the colored buttons on the LHS for? Missles, smoke screen, oil slick? Q Branch would be proud [drink]
All of those, and mapping. [thumbsup]
Suggested mapping, right?
Quote from: bdfinally on January 19, 2018, 07:37:53 AM
Suggested mapping, right?
Suggested, only if your name is George. If you're a team member it's the one you use.
Anyone know what the metal thumb "doodad" directly below the off button is. I know the rear thumb brake is on the other handlebar.
Quote from: bdfinally on January 22, 2018, 12:35:47 PM
Anyone know what the metal thumb "doodad" directly below the off button is. I know the rear thumb brake is on the other handlebar.
It's a neutral lockout, sequential transmissions have neutral at the bottom.
Quote from: Speeddog on January 22, 2018, 02:58:11 PM
It's a neutral lockout, sequential transmissions have neutral at the bottom.
I want one of those... ;D
The KD90 that I learned to ride on had neutral at the bottom.
All good until I went for one downshift too many.
Quote from: Speeddog on January 22, 2018, 04:18:10 PM
The KD90 that I learned to ride on had neutral at the bottom.
All good until I went for one downshift too many.
I can't picture how that works.
Why are there 2 reservoirs on the clutch side?
Quote from: duccarlos on January 22, 2018, 04:25:36 PM
I can't picture how that works.
They just 'swap' the 1st and Neutral groove profiles on the shift drum.
Quote from: NAKID on January 22, 2018, 07:10:48 PM
Why are there 2 reservoirs on the clutch side?
One for clutch, one for rear thumb brake.
Quote from: Speeddog on January 22, 2018, 02:58:11 PM
It's a neutral lockout, sequential transmissions have neutral at the bottom.
So they roll up to the grid, once the flagman comes off the track you put it in gear, lights come on and press the lockout?
Quote from: Speeddog on January 22, 2018, 04:18:10 PM
The KD90 that I learned to ride on had neutral at the bottom.
All good until I went for one downshift too many.
Weren't they 3 speeds?
Quote from: ducpainter on January 23, 2018, 04:57:57 AM
Weren't they 3 speeds?
Mine was a '74, and was 5 speed.
Quote from: bdfinally on January 22, 2018, 08:26:06 PM
So they roll up to the grid, once the flagman comes off the track you put it in gear, lights come on and press the lockout?
AFAIK, pushing the lever allows for shifting from 1st to neutral.
Otherwise the same rider interface as a conventional transmission as far as shifting goes.
Appears so
http://www.crash.net/motogp/feature/201126/1/pics-extra-lever-on-factory-yamaha