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At the end of last season Ben Spies was asked something like "What worries you must about next season"? He replied "Casey on a Honda".
Gonna take some beating.
Gonna take some beating.
I'm loving the new Moto GP Safety Car.
EVO.comThe unique one-off is based on the forthcoming 1-series M Coupe. However, only the 340bhp straight-six turbo engine and drivetrain have been carried over unaltered from the production model.
Suspension has been replaced for an adjustable set-up, with dampers independently variable for both bump and rebound. Brakes are also new, the standard floating caliper set up having been replaced by a six-piston, fixed-caliper racing system. Adjustable front and rear axle camber, coupled with adjustable ride height, means the 1-series can be set up to suit any circuit on the championship calendar.
The car also benefits from a revised aero package, including an adjustable rear wing and an additional front splitter integrated into the underside of the front apron.
Weight saving measures stretch to polycarbonate side and rear windows, a carbonfibre bonnet and an Akrapovic titanium racing exhaust, which according to BMW, will deliver a captivating sound for the benefit of spectators.
The weight saving continues on the inside. The front seats have been replaced by racing buckets, complete with six-point harnesses, while the rears have been replaced by a roll cage. The obligatory Alcantara M steering wheel also makes an appearance.
The renowned BMW M Award will also remain a feature of the World Championship, rewarding the best-performing rider in qualification in the premier class at the end of the season. In 2010 World Champion Jorge Lorenzo collected a brand new BMW M3 Sedan after consistently leading the way, and in 2011 the lucky winner will receive a new BMW 1 Series M Coupe.
don't know if this has been done yet, but i think it's a good time for everyone's title predictions. i'll get it started:
125: had enough of spanish winners but terol looks odds on
moto 2: anyone's guess, marquez could, bradl definitely could, redding and luthi my 2 to watch.
moto gp: can't go wrong with a repsol honda, whether casey can dominate outside qatar decides it for me.
cue your choices...
Duffers917KI'm loving the new Moto GP Safety Car.
RossticlesIt simply looks like Ducati is the team to beat this year. It is still quite early, but they look very fast.
missed the race, was still in bed sleeping lol, with try and watch it tonight as it sounds like a great race
Was a fairly exciting race today. Feel sooo sorry for Edwards. What's the verdict on what happened to his bike?