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Paddock girls from 2010 Portimao WSBK
It’s not yet Friday but we felt it was time we posted this gallery of the paddock girls from Portimao. Or rather some paddock girls and lots of pics of the same blonde with very glossy hair. We don’t think you’ll mind if you have to look at her more than the others. And beggars can’t be choosers anyway. Enjoy.
BMW S1000RR live test pics and video
These live test pics of the BMW S 1000 RR come courtesy of our colleagues at Motoblog.it, who have been lucky enough to test the new BMW superbike on the track at Portimao. Their conclusions are perhaps hardly surprising for those who’ve been waiting for this bike - despite its speed and superbike qualities, it’s still very BMW-like with stunning technology and design quality. In short, the best of what we know about BMW and German-designed cars, has been translated into the European motorcycle version of a supercar.
It seems that the four long years in developing the BMW S 1000 RR have paid off, and creating a flop was not an option for the company, considering the quality of the Japanese competition. BMW customers are unlikely to worry about the higher price - after all, they’re getting the first BMW superbike. And if you follow the advice of the guys at MCN, switching off some of the BMW S 1000 RR’s technology will give you an even greater ride.
See after the jump for more live test pics from Portimao, and a video from the international press of the S 1000 RR on the track. I recommend the video - it seems that the press members ride the hell out of any machine they get their hands on and it translates into a whole lot of fun!
KTM RC8R challenges Ducati 1198 S on Portimao track
According to Motorcyclenews tester Trevor Franklin, the new KTM RC8 R is the best sports bike on the market.
Compared to the smaller RC8, the engine is more powerful with 1195cc and 170hp. The R version is also lighter in weight, with marchesini wheels, with suspension elements that can be used on the track as well.
Tests run on the Portimao circuit seem to prove the strengths of KTM’s engineers; could we be seeing a challenger to the Ducati 1198S? After the jump is the RC8R video on the Portimao track.
Continue reading: KTM RC8R challenges Ducati 1198 S on Portimao track
New Portimao track in testing schedule for SBK
The January testing for World Superbike will be at the Algarve, Portimao track in Portugal. The three-day test will take place from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th. All Superbike and Supersport teams, including factory and private teams will travel to the new circuit for the first try-out. It will be a very interesting three days to have an idea about the bike performance and promises for the upcoming races, with the first in Australia on March 1st.
For the manufacturer tyre development teams another three days of Pirelli testing is planned for December 10th to 12th at the Kyalami racetrack in South Africa.
Source | superbike
SBK Portimao test results
The Ducati Sterilgarda Go Eleven Team set the fastest lap time with new comer in World Superbike Shane Byrne. The British champion rode the Ducati to a best lap time of 1 min 43.6 seconds on Wednesday at the Portimao racetrack.
The Roman Max Biaggi is not riding the Sterilagarda Go Eleven Ducati but rather his new Aprilia RSV for the first time. He came in third after the American Ben Spies with his Yamaha Motor Italia YZF-R1. Lorenzo Lanzi and Regis Laconi rode a 9th and 10th position on the DXF Corse Honda CBR 1000RR.
The Ten Kate Honda Team, Alstare Suzuki, Ducati Xerox and the new BMW Team did not come to Portimao but choose to test at Valencia.
Troy Bayliss retires and ends career on a high
A double win at Portimao for World Champion Troy Bayliss has made for a great farewell. Troy, World Champion in 2001, 2006 and 2008, rode to victory twice and ended his career with two podiums and a pole position.
Troy retured from his successful career with 52 wins and 26 pole positions over nine seasons. He concludes this season with a 118 point advantage over Troy Corser in second position. Ducati took the manufacturers title with an 83 point advantage over Yamaha.
On his race win and his career Troy said: “This was the perfect end to my racing career, to finish with pole and a double win, an absolute fantastic result. We had a dream start today. I was a little hesitant before Race 1 because none of us had done a lot of laps here so we weren’t sure for the tyres but I think everyone was pretty much on the same rear. We changed a few things for the second race and I have to say that bike in Race 2 was the best bike I’ve ever ridden in my career.”
It’s difficult for a champion to be able to thank everyone who helped him get where he did, but Troy said: “I’ve been doing this for many years and it was a long way to come but I got here, and now I’m at the end of my career. I have a great team behind me and I thank all of them and the sponsors because you can’t do this without those guys. My career’s come to an end; I’ve won the championship and finished my career in one piece so it’s incredible really. I wish Michel Fabrizio lots of luck for next season and thanks to everyone who’s supported me over the years.”
Source | troybayliss
SBK Portugal: Jonathan Rea on the Fireblade
Jonathan Rea will make his debut in World Superbike this Sunday at the Portimao round in Portugal. Rea will ride with the Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade at the brand new racetrack.
21 year-old Jonathan said: “It’s going to be quite different from riding the supersport bike and I’m really, really happy to get this chance, although I’m sad not to be able to finish off the year with my supersport crew. They’ve been brilliant all season and I really wanted to win the title for them. Portimao is new to everyone, but everyone has also had all season to get their bikes working how they want, so I know how hard it’s going to be. But I’ll be aiming for Superpole and looking to score points in both races.”
Jonathan #65 is at second position in the general standings with 164 points behind Andrew Pitt with 194 points. He was born in Ballymena on February 2nd, 1987. His career highlights so far include coming second in the British SBK Championship and winning the Suzuka 300Km in 2007.
Source | SBK
SBK Portugal: preview Xerox and RG Team
All World Superbike teams are traveling to Portugal for this weekend’s last SBK round at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve. We will watch this race with mixed feelings as Troy Bayliss, the winning rider of the British Superbike title in 1999 and 3 World Superbike Championship titles (2001, 2006, 2008), will ride his last round.
The Portimao racing track is situated close to the city and is brand new. The SBK race will be the first international event at this new “Autodrome” which is 4,658 km long, including six left and nine right corners. Length of the race will be 22 laps which means a total of 101,024 kilometers.
Ducati RG Team rider Lorenzo Lanzi will not ride this weekend, as revealed by the Family Gianfardoni in a small press release, though they would like to thank Lorenzo Lanzi, the entire team and FGSport and sponsors for the support and in 2008.
First Look at Portimao Circuit
Those lucky people over at MCN had the opportunity for a first see of the new Portimao circuit in Portugal and SuperSport rider Miguel Pria also gave the them a guided lap tour of where the World Superbikes will be heading November 2nd.
Source |Mcn
Garry McCoy returns in Portimao
Garry McCoy will be returning to the championship after his heavy crash and, riding with the Triumph Italia BE1 team at Portimao. The Australian rider is very well-known for his aggressive riding style.
Team Manager Giuliano Rovelli has said they’ll be trying three motorbikes at Portimao: ” Our goal is to line up three motorbikes at Portimao where we feel confident to have the chance to grab a very good result. I’m really glad to have Garry with us, on a new track where all the teams have no point of reference. Garry’s big experience will be really helpful to carry on our growth.”
Garry McCoy is also happy to have the opportunity to ride for the Triumph Italia BE1 racing bikes. He likes the bike and he believes the Daytona 675 has a big potential, he said: “after the testing session at Mugello, I think that was we could finish in the top five. The test was useful in order to get a feedback about my physical conditions. No problems at all, except a light pain at one rib when I change direction quickly, but I think I’ll be ok within fifteen days at Portimao.”
Source | triumph BE1
WSB: Kiyonari recovering for the Portugal round
World Superbike rider Ryuichi Kiyonari is still recovering from his collarbone injury but seems to be ready for the next round in Portugal.
Kiyonari broke his right collarbone in a crash at the French Magny-Cours during a test session, forcing him to miss the race. He returned home to Japan for his operation and is currently recovering. The 26 year-old Japanese rider won three races in his first World Superbike year and is expected to start at Portimao. Ryuichi was born in Saitama, Japan on the 23rd September 1982, and has been riding with the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Team with a Honda CBR 1000RR, currently on 193 points and at 9th position in the general standings.
The new Portimao circuit is almost ready for World Superbike. It was built in only eight months and is located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal.
source | crash.net
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