Another test for the Ducati MotoGP Team, with Sete Gibernau, Vittoriano Guareschi and Niccola Canepa finishing their latest test session on the Italian Mugello. The Spanish Sete Gibernau was for the third time testing with the Ducati Desmosedici at this two-day test session. Sete was lapping a good, consistent 1′50″5 using race-tyres and was able to set a fastest lap time from 1′48″9 with qualifying tyres under difficult weather conditions.

A smiling Gibernau at the end of the two-days, was very happy to ride Ducati again! Vittoriano and Niccola will still test tomorrow on race simulation.

Look at the picture from Sete in 2006!

Via | Ducati

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The guys over at SuperBike Italia are teasing us again with their work - here’s the trailer of the latest dvd with the 600 Supersport comparison: testing of the lovely Ducati 1098R, and the Aprilia Shiver on the Costa Azzurra.

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Born from the idea of a Roman designer and drive of Italian managers, this could be the most exciting bike Honda has made in recent years. It’s street fighter at the top of its category, it’s dynamic, powerful, and easy to handle - riding pleasure like no other.

Soon, for motorcycles of this kind, it will be compulsory to write on the tank the caution: “use with care at regular intervals - overdosing could cause dipendency and addiction”. Perhaps they could put it next to the label “use only unleaded fuel”. This bike is imaginary and original like a Bimota Delirio, aggressive like a Brutale but sweet, ergonomic and well made just like a Honda.

The new CB1000R (official details here and pics here) shows that the Tokyo company is shaking off its conservatism and indulging in modern, couragious and exciting projects. This is a powerful bike, lovely to see and nasty such that it seems wasted on “correct” road use - but we’ll still indulge in the riding pleasure.

Continue reading: Our tests: Honda CB1000R, free spirit

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