07-02-2018, 08:45 AM
(07-01-2018, 12:44 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: LOL well the MotoGP Ducati's do have the highest top speeds in the paddock (only by a few mph mind you) but they have terrific acceleration, evident on any long straightaway. The record holder is Dovi's Ducati I think at right at 220 MPH. Dani Pedrosas Honda held the record for a long time at 217 mph.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKBZt_pOkz0
In recent years Ducati as claimed the top 5 fastest recorded speeds
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2018/06/01...ory/260767
You’re right there Ferret. But, as Dall’Igna said, “We are not here to set land speed records, we are here to win races”. The power advantage of Ducati is evident not only in straight line speed but also in great drive (acceleration) out of corners. A draught (draft US) horse is a powerful beast but can it outrun a thoroughbred? If the jockey is Casey Stoner, yes. He was the exception. Even Rossi couldn’t get the Duck to the top step. Casey had the rider qualities Ferret mentioned, talent and heart, and was on a powerful beast. To my, and to many others, dismay he pulled the pin just as MM arrived on the scene. Could have been an epic battle, or two.
As for the Fox Sports commentary team, well I can empathise with Roper’s irritation. They give me the the screaming “irrits” too.
Cheers