MotoGP testing at Sepang

[RichK]

Some awesome pictures from the Sepang tests are HERE (http://www.superbikeplanet.com) at superbikeplanet.com. Look at dates 01.29.08 and 01.28.08. Some of the pics are great shots of the technical tidbits on the bikes.

Hayden fastest after the 3 days! :cool:

[Spicoli]

I saw that too this morning.

Nicky being fast early will HELP the event here in Indy.

[oddlycalm]

Somebody needs to explain center of gravity to the engineers at Kawasaki...:gomer: That engine would be perfect if it were laid over 90 degrees.

Seeing the comments elsewhere from Milandri on how hard the Ducati is to ride tend to poke holes in the arguments about Stoner's skill level.

oc

[G.]

Somebody needs to explain center of gravity to the engineers at Kawasaki...:gomer: That engine would be perfect if it were laid over 90 degrees.

Seeing the comments elsewhere from Milandri on how hard the Ducati is to ride tend to poke holes in the arguments about Stoner's skill level.

oc


http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2008/mgp/sepang-january-test/tech/ming/t5.jpg

yep.

[RichK]

Today's Phillip Island test times:

1. Colin EDWARDS (Yamaha) 1:29.566
2. Casey STONER (Ducati) 1:30.178
3. Alex DE ANGELIS (Honda) 1:30.688
4. Andrea DOVIZIOSO (Honda) 1:30.701
5. James TOSELAND (Yamaha) 1:30.864
6. Marco MELANDRI (Ducati) 1:30.869
7. Shinya NAKANO (Honda) 1:31.111
8. Nicky HAYDEN (Honda) 1:31.226
9. Loris CAPIROSSI (Suzuki) 1:31.274
10. Chris VERMEULEN (Suzuki) 1:31.317
11. Randy DE PUNIET (Honda) 1:31.436
12. John HOPKINS: (Kawasaki) 31.623
13. Anthony WEST (Kawasaki) 1:31.786
14. Sylvain GUINTOLI (Ducati) 1:32.484
15. Toni ELIAS (Ducati) 1:32.573

[pchall]

Somebody needs to explain center of gravity to the engineers at Kawasaki...:gomer: That engine would be perfect if it were laid over 90 degrees.
oc

That block and head are so tall the rider could barely lean into a corner with it as a 90º lay down.

[High Sided]

Some awesome pictures from the Sepang tests are HERE (http://www.superbikeplanet.com)


:thumbup: several new screen shots for my comp, thanks for posting :thumbup:

[RichK]

Somebody needs to explain center of gravity to the engineers at Kawasaki...:gomer: That engine would be perfect if it were laid over 90 degrees.

Seeing the comments elsewhere from Milandri on how hard the Ducati is to ride tend to poke holes in the arguments about Stoner's skill level.

oc

Interesting tidbit from Liam (American team member on the Pramac D'Antin satellite Ducati team) (http://www.motoliam.com) regarding the Kawi pix:


Funny thing about these photos that showed up on Soup. Because it breached the rule of showing private technology, Kawasaki immediately revoked pit box photo priviledges from everyone except two official Kawi photogs. This will mean a distinct lack of shots of Team Green from here on out. And for what? While we might have gotten a chance to see their prototype screamer engine at Sepang, and the shooter may have made 200 Euros, it is such a stupid thing to happen and I can't believe that Dean would have posted these in such a public way. Everyone in the paddock knows you don't go shooting secret stuff and then selling it to the public. Suzuki is also furious at their chassis and equipment having been shown and will likely do the same thing as Kawi.