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15th September 2007, 14:34 #1
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Wsb 2008
News of next years WSB is just starting to come to fruition now with a few signings like Fabrizio and Kiyo coming through. Also Kawasaki have released a couple of images of the 2008 ZX10R that will be their Superbike weapon.
I love it and hope it goes as good as it looks. It would be great to see them as a contender again.
Also, there are some rumoured photos of the new Honda Fireblade.
That is possibly the worst looking sportsbike I've ever seen if it is genuine. They woiuld probably win lots of races though as their riders would be keen to get off the racethrack as soon as possible due to embarassment of the 'Blade!Get off my lawn
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15th September 2007, 17:14 #2
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The 'Blade pics appeared online when Honda announced the release of a number of new and updated models for 2008, but were hastily pulled within an hour. The text of the model information completely omitted any mention of a new Fireblade, so someone screwed up. Look for it to be 'officially' released at some stage, but let's hope they restyle it first
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15th September 2007, 17:41 #3
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its obvious the designers of the new fireblade drew their inspiration from the RC212V (engine exposed, rear) and somehow managed to turn the CBR1000RR from one of the best looking bikes to one of the ugliest.
even if the pics appeared accidentally I hope Honda sees people's reaction to them and restyle the bike.
Kawasaki looks nice, both bikes now have side exhausts, shame, I liked underseat exhausts.I got my motorcycle jacket, but I'm walking all the time...
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17th September 2007, 11:59 #4
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Carlos checks into Ten Kate
Seems Carlos Checa has secured what will be the 3rd and final position at Ten Kate WSB.
http://www.crash.net/news_view~cid~6~id~154532.htm
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17th September 2007, 14:04 #5
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Originally Posted by Mach24
I am really hoping for a changing of the guard over the next few years, similar to what MotoGP has witnessed in the past couple of seasons. The likes of Bayliss, Corser, Haga, Kagayama, Xaus and Laconi will likely be gone over the next 1-3 seasons and I would hate to see them replaced by MotoGP has-beens.Get off my lawn
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17th September 2007, 22:56 #6
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Andrew Pitt signs with Ten Kate
Andrew Pitt has also signed with Ten Kate and is yet to confirm if he will ride WSS or WSB.
It is a two year deal with a performance clause after one year.
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sp...stenkatehonda/
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18th September 2007, 14:08 #7
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I think Checa's a decent signing because Ten Kate will be developing a brand new bike. No point sticking inexperienced kids on it and shouting at them when they can't find a setup.
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18th September 2007, 23:02 #8
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Originally Posted by ArmchairBikeFan
May as well have thrown Neil Hodgson at the bike, at the least he has local knowledge.
WSB need to be careful they do not become GP's dumping ground.
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19th September 2007, 04:51 #9
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WSB need to be careful they do not become GP's dumping ground.
I don't mind Charly joining WSB. I remember reading that he tries to take his modified R1 to each round and in downtime gets it out on the track for a fang. Respect He might prove to be pretty handy on a Superbike...Phantom... Bike Who Parks
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19th September 2007, 09:07 #10
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Another rumour I've heard is that Honda want somebody who's quick and experienced to win the Suzuka 8 hours next year. They think Checa's their man, so they'd like him to have loads of experience on a Superbike before then. Should do better than Toseland when he turned it into the "Suzuka 6 minute".
Meeke had a big gap to Rossel after stage 3 (20 sec) at stage 4 had a puncture and now the gap to Rossel is just 2 sec Gryazin strangely slow,anybody now why?...
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