January 30, 2012

Ducati GP12 Rossi Technology


Ducati GP12 Rossi Technology

Today (01/31/2012) seeded teams in the MotoGP Sepang circuit, Malaysia for the first tests for three days. Incidentally, yesterday, Valentino Rossi has unveiled Ducati Desmosedici GP12 is so flagship for this season.

Ducati GP12 Rossi
Ducati GP12 Rossi

But, of course many who do not know, what kind of technology on the Desmosedici GP12? According to Moto Journal of the French media leaked the possibility of the Desmosedici engine is configured V 90 degrees with a narrow angle. This technology, he said, entirely new.

Ducati GP12 Rossi
Ducati GP12 Rossi

Ducati GP12 Rossi
Ducati GP12 Rossi

Indeed, often relying on Ducati 90-degree V engine, but a narrow angle - as used in the Honda, while Yamaha's inline engine wear - new this time. This step is taken to address the problem of Ducati front-end.

Ducati GP12 Rossi
Ducati GP12 Rossi


If, indeed wear Ducati's technology, there is a radically redesigned the chassis (it is said, using carbon fiber material for the twin-spar) and also the engine. Like what, the results achieved Rossi and Nicky Hayden in the test this morning?