Checa says Panigale like MotoGP Bike

jarelj · October 17th, 2012, 06:46 PM

Today on GPOne.com:
Checa: the Panigale like a MotoGP

Now, I've never ridden a MotoGP bike obviously, but I do agree that the Panigale requires more "precision" than the 1198 did. Or another way to state it is that you don't "manhandle" the Panigale and thrash it around like the older bike, it demands a lighter touch and is much more sensitive to inputs. I think that makes it easier to ride fast.

desmodromic system · October 17th, 2012, 07:54 PM

crap, this is bad news

let us just hope that the race results next year will also not be "like MotoGP bike"

Beanflicker · October 18th, 2012, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desmodromic system

crap, this is bad news

let us just hope that the race results next year will also not be "like MotoGP bike"

+1.......

If it handles like Rossi's then it'll be doom and gloom..!...

.

MacaveliMC · October 18th, 2012, 06:03 AM

He said it handles like A MotoGP bike, not THE MotoGP bike. Carlos only rode two seasons with Ducati (1 full season in 2005 and only 2 races as a replacement rider in 2010) and many others with Yamaha and Honda. I think it's a huuuuuge leap to say he is being negative about the bike and comparing it to the MotoGP Ducati bikes that have issues.

Lets wait until the bike is a bit more sorted and he gets in a few more practice sessions before we start freaking out.

Xbox · October 18th, 2012, 06:38 AM

Err, more worrying is when he says:

I tried to draft some four-cylinders down the straight: I don't lose a lot of ground, but I certainly couldn't think about passing them either.

Good that he doesn't lose a LOT!!

Pogley · October 18th, 2012, 12:28 PM

yeah and hes not grinning from ear to ear in the photo

Trinity636 · October 18th, 2012, 03:35 PM

Certainly not glowing...

MacaveliMC · October 22nd, 2012, 06:46 AM

Checa gets down to business with new Ducati Panigale

ram909 · October 24th, 2012, 10:28 AM

maybe Ducati is being conservative so they don't get penalized with extra weight restrictions right off the bat

Time will tell...

zvez · October 24th, 2012, 10:42 AM

It took years to get the 1098R tweaked, they never even competed with the 1198, it's going to take some R&D time with the 1199 just with any other race bike ever built by anyone.

jarelj · October 25th, 2012, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zvez

It took years to get the 1098R tweaked, they never even competed with the 1198, it's going to take some R&D time with the 1199 just with any other race bike ever built by anyone.

Just to clarify, the 1098R is an 1198cc, that's why they never had to re-homogoate the 1198.

MacaveliMC · October 25th, 2012, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarelj

Just to clarify, the 1098R is an 1198cc, that's why they never had to re-homogoate the 1198.

The 1199 is also a 1198 CC.....but still a completely different engine

jarelj · October 25th, 2012, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacaveliMC

The 1199 is also a 1198 CC.....but still a completely different engine

You are correct sir!

October 17th, 2012, 06:46 PM	#1
jarelj Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: Omaha, NE USA Posts: 347 Thanks: 33 I Ride: 1199 Panigale	Checa says Panigale like MotoGP Bike Today on GPOne.com: Checa: the Panigale like a MotoGP Now, I've never ridden a MotoGP bike obviously, but I do agree that the Panigale requires more "precision" than the 1198 did. Or another way to state it is that you don't "manhandle" the Panigale and thrash it around like the older bike, it demands a lighter touch and is much more sensitive to inputs. I think that makes it easier to ride fast.

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October 17th, 2012, 07:54 PM	#2
desmodromic system Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Manila Philippines Posts: 106 Thanks: 6 I Ride: 1199 Panigale R, BMW SKRR	crap, this is bad news let us just hope that the race results next year will also not be "like MotoGP bike"

October 18th, 2012, 06:03 AM	#4
MacaveliMC Senior Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: Auburn Hills, MI Posts: 249 Thanks: 22 I Ride: Ducati 1199 S ABS & '09 Triumph Daytona 675	He said it handles like A MotoGP bike, not THE MotoGP bike. Carlos only rode two seasons with Ducati (1 full season in 2005 and only 2 races as a replacement rider in 2010) and many others with Yamaha and Honda. I think it's a huuuuuge leap to say he is being negative about the bike and comparing it to the MotoGP Ducati bikes that have issues. Lets wait until the bike is a bit more sorted and he gets in a few more practice sessions before we start freaking out.

October 18th, 2012, 06:38 AM	#5
Xbox Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: The Med Posts: 1,606 Thanks: 72 I Ride: 1199 Tric	Err, more worrying is when he says: I tried to draft some four-cylinders down the straight: I don't lose a lot of ground, but I certainly couldn't think about passing them either. Good that he doesn't lose a LOT!!

October 18th, 2012, 12:28 PM	#6
Pogley Member Joined: Dec 2011 From: Christchurch N.Z. Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 I Ride: Ducati 848	yeah and hes not grinning from ear to ear in the photo

October 18th, 2012, 03:35 PM	#7
Trinity636 Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: Tampa Posts: 82 Thanks: 0	Certainly not glowing...

October 22nd, 2012, 06:46 AM	#8
MacaveliMC Senior Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: Auburn Hills, MI Posts: 249 Thanks: 22 I Ride: Ducati 1199 S ABS & '09 Triumph Daytona 675	Checa gets down to business with new Ducati Panigale

October 24th, 2012, 10:28 AM	#9
ram909 Junior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: Los Angeles Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 2010 R1 and 1199 S/ABS on the way	maybe Ducati is being conservative so they don't get penalized with extra weight restrictions right off the bat Time will tell...

October 24th, 2012, 10:42 AM	#10
zvez Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: ga Posts: 1,714 Thanks: 145	It took years to get the 1098R tweaked, they never even competed with the 1198, it's going to take some R&D time with the 1199 just with any other race bike ever built by anyone.