Ducati vs Aprilia and the new WSB Pirellis

Cobbett · #1 07-Mar-2012, 16:33

An interesting hypothesis on the respective performances at Phillip Island @

http://www.gpone.com/index.php/en/20...a-Pirelli.html

skidlids · #2 07-Mar-2012, 16:40

What a revelation! This years 6kg heavier Ducati lapped slower than last years lighter version. Just to many factoes come in to play, wind direction, wind strength, gearing etc etc

Cobbett · #3 07-Mar-2012, 20:49

Oh well sorry, I thought the reflections on the respective performance of the 2- and 4-cylinder bikes on the control tyre, which was the focus of the article, were interesting.

skidlids · #4 07-Mar-2012, 21:35

Trouble is Simon they start talking about corner speed and I'm sure a 6kg heavier Ducati will have to brake earlier and will also take longer accelerating out of the corner. So I would expect it to be down on corner speed. Also with the Panigale waiting in the wings and the on going Moto GP issues I can't see as much development going into the 1198 as many of the other bikes,
To me their analysis is flawed

Cobbett · #5 08-Mar-2012, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by skidlids

Also with the Panigale waiting in the wings and the on going Moto GP issues I can't see as much development going into the 1198 as many of the other bikes

That must be right, aye.