Video and News : Valentino Rossi launched Ducati Monster 795 in KL

The launch of the Ducati Monster 795 some time ago it felt special because of the presence of Rossi. Ducati rider participated unveil the Ducati Monster 795 at The Rootz Club Lot 10 Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Thursday (20/10).

Rossi's presence certainly become a major attraction at the launch event. 7 times MotoGP world champion had a chance to sign as a sign of the motor launch.

In addition, there are also high officials and high officials Ducati Malaysia. According to the official website of Ducati, this is the first time launch of new models made ​​outside Europe, of course, to focus on Asia.

Rossi Furios With Phillip Island Result

Valentino Rossi returned must accept the bitter truth because of an accident. Tragically, "The Doctor" is still facing a similar problem, namely the problem of front-end on the Ducati mount.

Finally, nine-time world champion grand prix this experience it at Circuit Phillip Island, Australia, Sunday (16/10/2011). When he had started to show its teeth and are comfortably through several rivals, Rossi actually fell due to loss of sensation in the front-end while cornering to the right on the track down. Seven times MotoGP world champion was derailed on lap 14 in curve 10 after passing the Rizla Suzuki rider Alvaro Bautista, to occupy the fifth position.

Apparently the problem of front-end have not been able to overcome the former Honda and Yamaha rider since making his debut with Ducati in November last year. In fact, a number of radical changes have been done on the Desmosedici, began grafting 800cc engines in 2012-so the name of the motor bike into GP11.1-up to switch to an aluminum frame.

The accident at Phillip Island is a continuation of her sad story in the Japanese Grand Prix, when he actually fell on the first lap. In fact, the race at the Motegi Circuit, Rossi was pretty confident with the bike's performance, which for the first time using aluminum delta box.

"It's a shame because I was supposed to be in fifth position. This is an unfortunate accident, which I do not think. I've lost a lot of time on lap-lap early compared with (Nicky) Hayden and Bautista. But then I started to find the rhythm and can catch them because I am in a better situation with my tires. I can catch them easily and pass Nicky. "

"Then, when I pass Bautista, misfortune came. I lost the front after passing. I do not think at all because it was not the case that large movements or braking too late. You can see it well from television. I've been through Bautista . And after seeing the data, I get exactly the same way as the previous lap-lap. The front is closed and, honestly, I do not know why, "said Rossi.

Ducati Streetfighter 848

After all this time just a rumor, Ducati finally released some frightening display of The New Streetfighter 848 to the public. Through the pages motorcyclenews.com, Ducati Streetfighter 848 also ensures that this will be priced at prices much cheaper than previous versions.

The plan, Streetfighter Ducati 848 Testastretta engine it will hold 11 of the 848 supersport motorcycle Evo. Indeed, the Ducati has not been explained in detail the capacity of the machine which was brought by Streetfighter 848, but believed this bike will have the power up to 849cc.

Changes made ​​on the front wheel suspension Marzocchi upside down forks used on Ducati Monster 1100 Evo. Ducati motorcycles are also replacing the front brakes with Brembo brakes with radially mounted calipers. In addition, Ducati also provides a choice of three colors (red, yellow, and black) on this 848 Streetfighter.

But the most astonishing, grim-looking bike is only priced at 10 thousand pounds or the equivalent of 136 millions. Prices are very cheap for the size motors and powerful Ducati branded this.

Rossi Joking On His 2011 Result

Valentino Rossi almost certain to lose his pride as a rider who always won at least one time in a motor racing season due to poor performance during 2011. Nonetheless, "The Doctor" did not lose a sense of humor that showed ahead of the Australian GP.

On Thursday (10/13/2011) afternoon at Phillip Island, Rossi makes people who listen to his comments could only laugh. Nine-time world champion grand prix, said he needed the extreme weather, ie snow, in order to achieve victory in this 2011 season, after his debut with Ducati did not go smoothly as expected. Of the 15 series that have been done, Rossi just one podium finishes (finished third).

32-year-old rider admitted, horse GP11.1 Desmosedici is not competitive to be a strong competitor Honda rider, Casey Stoner and Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo. No wonder if Ducati has always been behind the two teams since the start of the season.

However, before the Australian GP, there is hope that the Ducati to continue its dominance in the Phillip Island Circuit. Because, in the era of 800cc engine, the team based in Bologna that has always won. However, Rossi undermine the presumption that, including the chance to maintain a record is always won at least one in every season since making his debut at the grand prix in 1996.

"It's a bad feeling. At the beginning of the season, I think we can win some victories, but I have to look at reality, and I think we can not realize it (a victory). This is of course very bad for Ducati always wins, so does I always win at least one series since 1996. Maybe if there is snow, I can win (laughs). "

Positive Result from Jerez by Hayden on Alminum Frame

Nicky Hayden sensed a positive thing when conducting debut with the new Ducati motorcycle that uses an aluminum frame, late last week in Jerez. However, the rider recognizes the United States, the mechanics team based in Bologna that still need to work hard to make the Desmosedici GP12 paketan more competitive in the 2012 season.

The 2006 world champion had to undergo tests at Jerez because Valentino Rossi could not take part. Hayden was soon forced to fly from Kentucky to Europe to replace Rossi, who injured his right hand little finger fractures due to falls on the first lap in the Japanese GP, two weeks ago.

Rossi's withdrawal makes Hayden has the first chance to try the motor frame of aluminum, which has been used since the race Rossi at Motorland Aragon, last month. Framework is designed in Bologna and assembled by a factory in England which is a specialist in solving problems FTR flavor on the front-end.

"We tested well and the team worked very hard. We will not know what has been achieved to when we were together with another rider and is on the same track. But, of course we still have a lot of work," said Hayden.

"For the first time, I ride a bike with an aluminum front frame, and they've made a good step, although we have not overcome all the problems. We have many things to try, but it was a good move."

"That's why when Valentino tried to bike, he was so desperate and choose start from pit lane because it is a good step."

Phil Read: "Ducati Harus Berubah Untuk Rossi"

Phil Read adalah pembalap pertama yang pernah mendapatkan gelar juara dunia pada empat kategori yang berbeda, yaitu 125cc, 250cc, 500cc, dan Formula TT dengan total 8 gelar juara dunia.

Walaupun sudah berumur 72 tahun, tetapi Phil Read tetap antusias dalam mengikuti perkembangan yang terjadi pada MotoGP yang merupakan balap motor nomor wahid di dunia.

Berikut komentar dari Phil Read mengenai jalannya musim ini dan mengenai kondisi sulit yang terjadi di Ducati.

"Musim ini, kombinasi Stoner-Honda jelas superior. Honda memiliki keunggulan teknis dengan seamless transmission mereka, dan ini membuat mereka lebih cepat sepersekian detik dalam satu lap. Pabrikan lainnya juga harus mengembangkan hal ini."

"Pindahnya Valentino Rossi ke Ducati yang merupakan kombinasi pembalap Italia dengan motor Italia ini merupakan hal yang wajar. Namun Ducati terlalu lambat merubah motor mereka untuk Rossi. Masalah mereka sebenarnya sudah jelas terlihat di Valencia, tapi mereka tidak merubah apapun saat itu. Aku fikir mereka perlu meningkatkan handling motor, terutama pada sasis. Stoner telah melakukan hal yang fantastis yaitu beradaptasi dengan motor Ducati tersebut, tapi Rossi adalah seorang pembalap yang luar biasa yang tidak perlu merubah gaya berkendaranya."

Sudah banyak para pemerhati MotoGP, baik dari mantan jawara MotoGP, crew paddock, hingga fans yang berpendapat sama dengan Phil Read. Semoga hal ini menjadi renungan bagi Ducati dan segera merubah pendekatan mereka dalam membangun motor untuk Valentino Rossi, sehingga kita bisa kembali melihat Rossi bersinar dan memberikan tontonan yang menarik bagi para fans.