Ducati Monster 1100

Specifications
Chassis
Frame Tubular steel trellis frame
Wheelbase 1450mm / 57.1in
Rake 24°
Front suspension Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down forks.
Front wheel travel 130mm / 5.1in
Front brake 2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper
Front wheel Y-shaped, 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x17
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension Progressive with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Rear wheel travel 148mm / 5.8in
Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel Y-shaped, 5-spoke in light alloy 5.50x17
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR 17
Fuel tank capacity 15 l (of which 3,5 l reserve) / 3.8 US gal (of which 0.9 US gal reserve)
Weight * 169 Kg / 373 lbs
Seat height 810 mm / 31.9in
Instruments Digital unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature, trip fuel, air temperature, lap time, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, neutral, turn signals, overrev, immobilizer. Read
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Body colours (frame/wheels) Red (Red / Silver) - Silver (Red / Silver) - Black (Black - Silver)
Versions Dual seat
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid.
Engine
Type L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement 1078 cc
Bore x Stroke 98 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio 10,7:1
Power* 69,8 kW - 95 hp @ 7.500 rpm
Torque* 10,5kgm - 75,9lb-ft @ 6.000 rpm
Fuel injection Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Exhaust 2 aluminum mufflers
Emissions Euro3
Transmission
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28
Primary drive Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer
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http://pictures.topspeed.com

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Fittipaldi hails the late Teddy Mayer

Double World Champ Emerson Fittipaldi has paid tribute to former McLaren boss Teddy Mayer, who guided the Brazilian to his second F1 title.

Mayer passed away on Friday at age 73, leaving behind an impressive legacy, as one of the founding members of the McLaren F1 team, along with the late Bruce McLaren.

Leading the team in the wake of McLaren's death, Mayer saw Fittipaldi through to his second Championship victory in 1974, however, the partnership between the pair continued beyond F1.

"It was very sad news this weekend about Teddy Mayer," Fittipaldi told Autosport. "Teddy was first of all a very good friend of mine; he worked with me 10 years in the States.

"It is a big loss for grand prix racing because Teddy was one of the guys who was there when F1 started building up with Bernie (Ecclestone), Ken Tyrrell, Frank Williams, and a lot of people really. Ted was one of the masters that helped Formula One grow bigger and bigger.

"I won my second F1 Championship with him; I owe a lot of my results and successes in my career to Teddy. He was the first person to invite me to test at Indianapolis, in 1974 after McLaren won with Johnny Rutherford.

"And then in 1993, I won my second Indy 500 with Teddy as team manager (at Penske). We won the F1 World Championship and Indianapolis 500 together, so I have a large amount of gratitude for what Teddy did for my career."

He added: "He was always very persistent, extremely competitive, and he had a well organised team," explained Fittipaldi. "He was a very good organiser.

"McLaren, when I joined, was an incredible organisation and Teddy was always there, always giving advice when I needed it. He was extremely committed to succeed. It's a big loss for motor racing."

Source:
http://www.planetf1.com

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Nick: I can win the title with the right car

Despite having never won a grand prix, Nick Heidfeld is confident he can win the World title if BMW give him a car that is capable of doing so.

Heidfeld has racked up 152 grand prix starts, however, the German has yet to take to the top step of the podium, finishing second on seven occasions.

Four of those alone came last year with BMW with the 30-year-old going on to claim sixth place in the Drivers' standings.

However, Heidfeld was largely upstaged by his less-experienced team-mate Robert Kubica, who did what the German could not do and that is clinch BMW's maiden grand prix win.

While Kubica took to the top step of the Canadian GP podium, Heidfeld had to contend with the runner-up slot.

"So far, I have contested just one race where my car and the circumstances would have offered me the chance of crossing the finish line as the winner: last year in Montreal," Heidfeld of the Canadian GP.

"But my team-mate secured the win and we celebrated a one-two."

But despite coming up short against his team-mate in Canada and in the overall standings at the end of the campaign, Heidfeld is confident that it's only a matter of time before he's fighting for - and winning - the World title.

"I don't constantly think about clinching my maiden GP win," he told the team's official website. "After all, it's my goal to win the title and not just a race.

"Should the car have what it takes to win the title, I can make it.

"Thanks to the major improvements we realised last year, we won't have to make such a big step forward in 2009."

Source:
http://www.planetf1.com

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Ducati SportClassic GT 1000

Specifications
Chassis
Frame Tubular steel trellis frame
Wheelbase 1425 mm / 56.2 in
Rake 24°
Front suspension 43 mm upside-down fork
Front wheel travel 120 mm / 4.7 in
Front brake 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, floating caliper 2-piston
Front wheel Spoke wheel with chromed plating steel rim 3.50 x 17
Front tyre 120/70 R 17
Rear suspension Twin preload adjustable shock absorbers
Rear wheel travel 133 mm / 5.2 in
Rear brake 245 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper, 2- sintered pads
Rear wheel Spoke wheel with chromed steel rim 5.50 x 17
Rear tyre 180/55 R 17
Fuel tank capacity 15 L (of which 3.5 L reserve) / 3.9 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve)
Weight * 185 kg / 407 lbs
Seat height 828 mm / 32.6 in
Instruments Electronic panel: speedometer, rev counter, warning light for low oil pressure, indicators for high beam, fuel reserve, turn signals, LCD clock, immobilizer
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Body colours (frame/wheels) Classic Silver and Smoke Grey (Black / Chrome) - Black With white stripe (Black / Chrome)
Versions Dual seat
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid.
Engine
Type L-twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Desmodromic; air cooled
Displacement 992 cc
Bore x Stroke 94 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio 10.01:1
Power* 67.7 kw - 92 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque* 67.3 lb-ft - 9.3 kgm @ 6000 rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body
Exhaust Double tubing with air gap chromed exhaust system
Emissions Euro3
Transmission
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28
Primary drive Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39
Clutch Wet multiplate with hydraulic control
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer
Photo:
http://www.melillimoto.com

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Dennis to bow out as McLaren team principal

Following the launch of McLaren’s new car on Friday, Ron Dennis has announced he is to step down from his role as team principal and hand over to McLaren’s Formula One CEO, Martin Whitmarsh. Dennis will, however, stay on as chief executive of the McLaren Group and will still attend some races.

"Let me make one thing clear: this is very definitely not retirement," said Dennis. "In fact, I intend to work even harder from now on. And it's because I intend to work even harder - on growing the McLaren Group - that I've decided to pass the role of Team Principal of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes to Martin.

"In any case, this announcement won’t change a great deal because, in his capacity as Chief Operating Officer of McLaren Group, Martin and I already jointly take all the major decisions that affect this company. What today’s decision means is that Martin will now become solely responsible for the performance of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and will be entrusted to ensure the team remains a competitive force in Formula One motor racing.

"As for myself, I will continue to expand and develop my role as McLaren Group Chairman and still intend to go to some, but not all, Grands Prix because I remain a diehard enthusiast. Motor racing is in my blood - and nothing will dilute my passion for either the sport or the success of this company."

Whitmarsh, who joined McLaren in 1989, will take over from Dennis from March 1, ahead of the season-opening Australian race in Melbourne on March 29.

"Ron and I have had many discussions about this over the past few weeks and months, but eventually it became clear that Ron’s decision was final," commented Whitmarsh. "Everyone knows what an incredible career Ron has had to date; his legacy is huge. As such, I remain hugely mindful of the responsibilities I assume as team principal - it’s a daunting yet exciting prospect. Despite today’s announcement, I hope we will still continue to work as closely together as before."

Dennis kick-started his motorsport career in 1966, joining the Cooper Racing Car Company, after a spell as an apprentice mechanic. Within two years he moved to Brabham where he became the chief mechanic to Jack Brabham. By 1971, however, an ambitious Dennis had left to set up his own Formula Two team, Rondel Racing.

Rondel would be the first of several successful F2 and Procar outfits Dennis was involved with over the next decade. His big break, however, came in 1980 when his team Project Four merged with McLaren to form McLaren Racing. Within two years he’d assumed control of the team.

McLaren have since won 162 races, eight constructors’ championships and 12 driver titles. Niki Lauda, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna are just some of the famous names to have won championships whilst driving for McLaren, while the team’s most recent champion, Lewis Hamilton, was hand-picked by Dennis when he was just 13 years-old as a future talent.

Dennis’s entrepreneurial skills have also led McLaren to diversify into several other areas including the design and manufacture of revolutionary road cars. In 2000, he was honoured with a CBE for services to motorsport and he retains a stake in McLaren, alongside fellow shareholders DaimlerChrysler and the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company.

Source:
http://www.formula1.com
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Ducati 848

Specifications
Chassis
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Rake 24,5°
Front suspension Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork
Front wheel travel 127 mm / 5in
Front brake 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers 4-piston, 2-pad
Front wheel 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel 120mm / 4.7in
Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17
Fuel tank capacity 15.5L (of which 4L reserve) / 4.1 US gal (of which 1 US gal reserve)
Weight * 168 kg / 370 lbs
Seat height 830 mm / 32.6 in
Instruments Digital MotoGP derived unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals, average speed, average fuel consumptio
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Body colours (frame/wheels) Red (Red / Black) - Pearl White (Racing Grey / Black)
Versions Dual seat
* = The weight excludes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid.
Engine
Type L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement 849.4 cc
Bore x Stroke 94 x 61.2 mm
Compression Ratio 12:1
Power* 134hp - 98.5kw @ 10000rpm
Torque* 70.8lb-ft 96Nm @ 8250rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies.
Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Emissions Euro3
Transmission
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24
Primary drive Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39
Clutch Wet multiplate with hydraulic control
* = Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer
Photo:
http://www.motorionline.com

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Heidfeld gets first taste of F1.09 at Valencia

Nick Heidfeld took over from BMW Sauber team mate Robert Kubica in the cockpit of the F1.09 on Friday, as the team's four-day test at the Spanish circuit of Valencia continued. It was Heidfeld’s first chance to sample the car, and the German was pleased to at last get his hands on his charge for the 2009 season.

“Finally I could drive the F1.09 for the very first time,” he said. “We still have a lot of work to do, but we are making progress with each kilometre and the reliability is already there.

"Overall the F1.09 handles quite differently to last year’s car. Fortunately I managed to work on the set-up in the afternoon. The most important result after my first day of testing is that the car reacts as intended to set-up changes.”

Although strong winds forced the team to change their scheduled programme, Heidfeld still managed to cover 92 laps over several long runs. He will continue to test on Saturday.

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