Yamaha pulls a Ducati...

zooom · August 01, 2011, 09:01:16 AM

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Aug/110801b.htm

no factory race team in WSBK in 2012....

desmoquattro · August 01, 2011, 09:08:00 AM

Ouch...grid size isn't exactly a concern in WSBK, but this is troublesome...especially when you consider the insane level of support they provide to the MotoGP teams.

duccarlos · August 01, 2011, 09:26:22 AM

Yamaha and Ducati learned from Aprilia. Whenever they have a new model coming, they will all pull out for a season.

desmoquattro · August 01, 2011, 09:30:15 AM

Does that mean Yamaha's going to build an uncompetitive 3 cylinder machine?

gm2 · August 01, 2011, 09:48:21 AM

is the ink on marco's 2012 contract even dry yet?

gm2 · August 02, 2011, 07:18:43 AM

so rumors are biaggi retires, marco goes to aprilia. that would work nicely for everyone..

Spidey · August 02, 2011, 09:01:57 AM

This is really good news for Yamaha's championship aspirations. The 2012 satellite Yamaha team is going to go into the final rounds with a big points lead over the factory efforts.

gm2 · August 02, 2011, 10:29:38 AM

maybe wsbk in general is moving toward the Althea/ParkinGO model.

Spidey · August 02, 2011, 10:44:59 AM

What factory teams are left? Just BMW, Aprilia & Kawasaki, I think. Weird, cuz of those three I think only BMW has money. Then again, Kawi is not spending a bazillion $ in GP, so it can run a WSBK (albeit with what is basically a pedal bike). In fact, none of those manufacturers are in GP. Hmmmmm . . .

gm2 · August 02, 2011, 11:03:02 AM

and kawi isn't really factory, it's paul bird/factory supported. just like ten kate honda.

Spidey · August 02, 2011, 11:40:58 AM

Ah, that's right. Too bad. With full factory support, it could probably take the pitbike championship.

desmoquattro · August 02, 2011, 12:03:45 PM

Quote from: gm2 on August 02, 2011, 11:03:02 AM
and kawi isn't really factory, it's paul bird/factory supported.

And apparently supported in part by, um, extracurricular activities too

swampduc · August 02, 2011, 01:18:00 PM

And here I thought it was founded in Miami. Cock-a-roach.

gm2 · August 04, 2011, 03:22:20 PM

http://www.crash.net/world+superbikes/news/171848/1/parkingo_to_take_up_yamaha_wsbk_role.html

zooom · August 08, 2011, 07:22:54 AM

Quote from: gm2 on August 04, 2011, 03:22:20 PM
http://www.crash.net/world+superbikes/news/171848/1/parkingo_to_take_up_yamaha_wsbk_role.html

Quote....Should ParkinGO venture to Superbikes, Rovelli revealed he will likely do so with Davies before considering any other rider, potentially Marco Melandri....

boy do I think this could be a black eyed mistake....

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