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Ducati Meccanica
Posts: 2,467
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: North Yorkshire
Mood: Is 112 dB loud enough?? What??
Realistically, it was always going to be a huge stretch to bring out a brand new engine this year. And as JPM suggests, the 800 cc announcement likely stopped any activities around the V6.
I am not sure James is that dissappointed. He knows the current bike well and can use it better to continue to demonstrate his talent and skills in search for a better ride in 2006. As an up-and-coming rider you'd surely prefer to ride a competitive bike than try to develop one.