Capirossi reveals secrets of carbon brakes

One of the “last of the late brakers”, Loris Capirossi has used all manner of stopping mechanisms over the course of his Grand Prix career. The Italian now brings the speed down on his Suzuki GSV-R using carbon brakes produced by specialists Brembo, one of the biggest innovations of recent times in the premier class.

In the following video Capirossi and brake engineer Eugenio Gandolfi run through the benefits, types, and construction concepts used for carbon brakes, focusing in particular on the tough, technical Motegi circuit for detailed examples.

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Bayliss to test the GP9 next week

The Australian rider, who will follow this weekend’s Superbike action at Monza from the Ducati garage, will test the Desmosedici GP9 from May 12th to 14th at the Italian circuit of Mugello, alongside the team’s official MotoGP test rider Vittoriano Guareschi.

The test has been planned for a while and will be repeated during the year at future official sessions of the Test Team. Ducati can thus count on the feedback of a three times world champion, whose talent and experience will contribute to the continuous development work carried out on the Desmosedici GP9 and GP10.

Press release courtesy of Ducati Corse

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Yamaha Mio FINO

Technical Specifications

Engine Engine type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Max Power Max Torque Carburetor Ignition System Lubrication Electrical Battery Transmission type Clutch Primary reducation ratio Final Reduction ration Driving System	SOHC, 4-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled AIS (Air Induction System) EURO 2 Ready 50.0 x 57.9 mm 113.7 cc 8.8:1 n/a n/a Keihin NCV24 DC-CDI Wet Sump 12V 7Ah CVT Centrifugal n/a n/a V-Belt
Dimensions Overall length Overall width Overall height Seat height Wheelbase Ground clearance Dry weight Fuel capacity Fuel consumption Suspension (front) Suspension (rear) Tyre (front) Tyre (rear) Brake (front) Brake (rear)	1830 mm 705 mm 1050 mm 745 mm 1229 mm 125 mm 109 kg 4.1 liters n/a Telescopic fork Unit swing type, single 70/90-14MC 34P 80/90-14MC 40P Disc Drum

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http://www.kredit-motor.com

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Suzuki GS150R

Technical Specifications

Engine Engine type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Max Power Max Torque Carburetor Ignition System Transmission Starting system	SOHC, 4-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled 57.0 x 58.6 mm 149.5 cc 9.35:1 13.8bhp @8,500rpm 13.4Nm @6,000rpm BS26 with TPS CDI 6-speed (1-down, 5-up) Electric & kick
Dimensions Overall length Overall width Overall height Seat height Wheelbase Ground clearance Dry weight Curb mass Fuel capacity Fuel consumption Suspension (front) Suspension (rear) Tyre (front) Tyre (rear) Brake (front) Brake (rear)	2095 mm 775 mm 1120 mm 790 mm 1340 mm 160 mm 134 kg 149 kg 15.5 liters n/a Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped Swingarm Type Coil Spring, Oil and Damped 2.75-18 42P 100/90-18 M/C 56P Hydraulic single disc Drum

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http://www.suzukimotorcycle.co.in

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Valentino Rossi fights back with Jerez victory

Reigning six time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has taken his first win of the 2009 season - and the 98th of his career - with a come-from-behind victory in front of over 123,000 fans in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez.

The Italian, second at the first two rounds of the season, held his fourth on the grid during the opening corners - whilst home hero Dani Pedrosa stormed into an early lead ahead of Casey Stoner and pole sitter Jorge Lorenzo.

Rossi - who appeared deflated after qualifying 0.7sec off pole - snatched third place from Lorenzo on lap two, then made a second pass on Stoner stick to claim the runner-up spot from the Ducati rider on lap seven of 27.

By that point Pedrosa's Repsol Honda was 1.4sec ahead of the #46 Fiat Yamaha, and Pedrosa - winner of last year's race - initially matched The Doctor lap-for-lap, before Rossi surged up to the Spaniard's rear wheel with eleven laps to go.

Rossi made his victory pass with a repeat of his Lorenzo move, diving inside at the Nieto corner that leads into the stadium section. The 30-year-old quickly put a safe amount of space between himself and Pedrosa on his way to a 2.7sec victory and the 2009 title lead by eleven points over Stoner.

Rossi celebrated by repeating his classic 'portaloo' celebration from the 1999 Spanish 250GP, whilst the trackside fireworks began exploding.

Pedrosa was able to maintain second position and therefore continue his remarkable record of never finishing lower than second at a Jerez MotoGP race, while Stoner faced a late race attack from Lorenzo.

The Spaniard, whose Motegi victory last weekend had given him the world championship lead, was strangely off pace for the first half of the race - and almost seven seconds behind Pedrosa by the midway stage.

However the Spaniard, 22 years old on Monday, found form thereafter, closing to within less than one second of third place Stoner with four laps to go - when he lost the front of his M1 and dramatically lowsided into the gravel.

The #99 remounted but his battered machine had no right foot peg and he was forced to cruise back to the pit garage and a bitter DNF. Lorenzo is now equal third with Pedrosa in the world championship, 24 points behind Rossi.

Lorenzo's exit left Stoner to claim his first ever Jerez podium, at his and Ducati's toughest track, while Randy de Puniet rode a faultless race to claim an excellent fourth for the satelitte LCR Honda team.

Also celebrating was Marco Melandri, who matched Kawasaki's best MotoGP finish of last season in only his third race on the unofficial Hayate-run ZX-RR.

The Italian, riding in his 100th MotoGP event, battled countryman Loris Capirossi and American Colin Edwards for much of the race, getting the better of Capirossi's Suzuki by one second with Edwards less than half a second further back for Monster Yamaha Tech 3.

Andrea Dovizioso took eighth place despite running off track on lap eight and rejoining in 16th place, while Toni Elias (Gresini Honda) and Chris Vermeulen (Rizla Suzuki) completed the top ten.

Sete Gibernau's Jerez return netted eleventh for Francisco Hernando Ducati, while Yuki Takahashi helped erase his Motegi mistake by being the top rookie in twelfth position for Scot Honda.

James Toseland was a disappointing 13th for Tech 3, a fraction in front of Gresini's Alex de Angelis. Stoner's team-mate Nicky Hayden faired even worse - finishing the race over one minute behind Rossi and ahead of only Pramac rookie Niccolo Canepa.

Source:
http://www.crash.net

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Modenas Karisma 125

Technical Specifications

Engine Engine type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Max Power Max Torque Carburetor Ignition System Lubrication Starter system Electrical Battery Transmission type Clutch Primary reducation ratio Final Reduction ration Driving System	SOHC, 4-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled 51.5 x 60 mm 124.9 cc 9.2:1 6.8 kW @7,500 rpm 9.3 N-m @ 6,000 rpm Keihin CVK24 CDI Compressed & Spray Electric & Kick Starter 12V 7Ah CVT Centrifugal, dry type n/a 2.4 ~ 0.8 V-Belt
Dimensions Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheelbase Ground clearance Dry weight Frame type Fuel capacity Fuel consumption Suspension (front) Suspension (rear) Tyre (front) Tyre (rear) Brake (front) Brake (rear)	1815 mm 695 mm 1134 mm 1229 mm 85 mm 109 kg Steel pipe 7.5 liters n/a Telescopic fork Unit swing type, single 100/90-10 100/90-10 Disc Drum

Source:
http://www.modenas.com.my

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Modenas Passion 125 Sports

Technical Specifications

Engine Engine type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Max Power Max Torque Carburetor Ignition System Lubrication Starter system Cooling System Electrical Battery Transmission type Clutch Primary reducation ratio Final Reduction ration Driving System	4T/SN 125PE 51.5 x 60 mm 124.9 cc 9.9:1 7.1kW @7,750 rpm 9.3 N.m @6,750 rpm Keihin CVK24 CDI 0.9 liters Electric & Kick Starter Forced Air Cooling 12V 7Ah CVT Centrifugal n/a n/a V-Belt
Dimensions Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheelbase Ground clearance Dry weight Frame type Fuel capacity Fuel consumption Suspension (front) Suspension (rear) Tyre (front) Tyre (rear) Brake (front) Brake (rear)	1820 mm 670 mm 1060 mm 1260 mm 105 mm 97 kg Pipe Under Bone 4 liters 33km/L Telescopic fork Unit swing type 80/90-14 80/90-14 Hydraulic Disc Drum

Source:
http://www.modenas.com.my

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