Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Repsol HRC Honda Japan Limited Carbon Briefcase



HRC Japan Limited Edition Carbon Briefcases.


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It sends from Japan by EMS.

(EMS - Express Mail Service takes 1-2 weeks, includes with insurance & tracking number)


Feature

1)body-shell: carbon material which is used for the cowl of HRC Honda factory machine
leg: naked aluminum
handgrip and lock: reinforced plastic

2) Luxurious and functional inside
It is covered in bull leather inside mainly and an urethane material partly is to protect a computer or documents.
And there are some pockets and a pen holder.

3) Variable hinge
With setting it up, it is opened narrowly in order to take out a passport or a purse in the airport or the station.
With laying it down, you can lift up the one side and open

4) HRC Honda Japan limited with the serial number

Product
HRC racing technical brief case

Your only number from HRC Japan

Ultralight carbon technologies, HRC was born

Manufacturer : HRC Honda Racing Japan

Color : Black or Beige(Please choose a color you like)

Weight : 1.7Kg

Size: Out: W440×D320×H87(mm) / In: W425×D305×H82(mm)

Condition of Item: 100% NEW

Price: EUR 887.00


It is in the store here !




Friday, August 19, 2011

Claudio Castiglioni



I'm so sad.

Thank you very much

Claudio Castiglioni.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Brembo releases MotoGP Rider 'late brakers' list

Brembo, which supplies brakes for all MotoGP teams except Honda Gresini and Honda LCR, has released the following list of top ten 'late brakers'.

The list was compiled from telemetry data following qualifying for last weekend's Italian MotoGP at Mugello, and refers to the braking area for turn one, where speeds drop from a maximum of 350 to around 120km/h.

"At the end of the official qualifying session, each team has supplied the telemetry data gathered," said a Brembo statement.

"Thanks to the values obtained, the standings of the best 'last of the late brakers' – i.e., those who begin braking closer to the chord point of San Donato bend – have been assessed."

Differences in top speed would influence when a rider hit the brakes, while qualifying was effectively shortened due to a rain shower.

Brembo's top ten 'last of the late brakers':
1. Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda)
2. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha Factory Racing)
3. Andrea Dovizioso (Repsol Honda)
4. Valentino Rossi (Ducati)
5. Nicky Hayden (Ducati)
6. Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda)
7. Ben Spies (Yamaha Factory Racing)
8. Randy de Puniet (Pramac Racing)
9. Alvaro Bautista (Rizla Suzuki MotoGP)
10. Karel Abraham (Cardion AB Motoracing)

Monday, July 4, 2011

Sylvain Guintoli to replace Capirossi Pramac Ducati

Sylvain Guintoli will return to the MotoGP paddock to replace the injured Loris Capirossi at Pramac Ducati for the next two races.

The Frenchman, who now races in World Superbike for Effenbert Ducati, told British Eurosport he will test for Pramac at Mugello on Monday, then race for the team at Sachsenring and Laguna Seca.

Guintoli took one podium during five years as a 250cc grand prix rider, before racing in MotoGP for Tech 3 Yamaha in 2007 and then Pramac Ducati in 2008.

Guintoli, who moved to BSB in 2009 then WSBK in 2010, took a best MotoGP finish of fourth at Motegi 2007.

Capirossi was injured during qualifying at Assen last weekend.
www.crash.net

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Ducati corse V.Rossi gets 2012 chassis for Assen


Valentino Rossi will ride a version of Ducati's 2012 chassis fitted with an 800cc engine from this weekend's Dutch TT in an effort to turn the team's disappointing season around.
The new bike, codenamed the GP11.1, also features a brand new seamless transmission system. Honda's version of this system is regarded as key to its currently dominant performance.
With MotoGP switching to 1000cc engines next year, the manufacturers have been allowed a limited amount of testing with their 2012 designs, so Rossi is already familiar with the chassis - though he has not been permitted to try an 800cc engine in it prior to this weekend's practice sessions.
Rossi has only taken one podium finish so far this year since joining Ducati, and though he has admitted that fitness issues following winter shoulder surgery have been a factor, he has also insisted that the bike needs a great deal of work.
Ducati's technical chief Filippo Preziosi said that while the GP11.1 should be a definite step forward, the team would need time to fully get to grips with it.
"We decided to make the GP11.1, which is an 800cc engine in a GP12 chassis, in order to accelerate development on next year's bike, and also to provide our riders with a potentially better base for the current championship," said Preziosi.
"Considering that Valentino still hasn't ever ridden the GP11.1, this decision could require some races for the team to completely take advantage of its potential, but we decided to move forward with it because we believe it's an important step for our development process.
"The next-generation gearbox, on the other hand, is a solution that we think will be an immediate improvement. The Ducati Corse Department will continue studying further innovations, both for this year and for 2012."
Rossi also warned against expecting an immediate upturn in form with the new bike.
"Filippo, the guys at Ducati and the test team have worked really hard, and that has enabled us to make this new step with the development of our bike," he said.
"We haven't had the chance to test the 800 since Estoril, so we'll do it during the race weekends, being aware that despite having very limited time, we'll have to focus on two jobs: making basic adjustments to the new technical parts, and finding a general set-up for the race on Saturday. We'll have to do a good job on the track in order to get the most out of the work done at the factory.
"It will be hard, and we know it might take some time before we can completely reach the potential of the whole package, but we're happy and motivated by the work we're doing."
Rossi's team-mate Nicky Hayden will not get the GP11.1 until his home race at Laguna Seca in July, but will use an upgraded 'step 2' version of the 2011 frame from Assen.
"It's clear that Ducati is working hard, and that's motivating for me, for the team, and for all of our Ducati supporters," said the American. "I look forward to getting my hands on a GP11.1 as soon as possible as well."     http://www.autosport.com

Saturday, June 18, 2011

2012 NEW Ducati SBK1199


Ever since we heard about the new 2012 Ducati Superbike, we’ve been marking the days until we could see the v-twin sex machine in the flesh. There’s no denying that the specs being banded about on the new Superquadrata motor are impressive, as the new bike is expected to make up to 20hp more than the current Superbike 1198 (though peak performance numbers only tell one side of the story). Also intriguing is the MotoGP-derived stressed-airbox chassis arrangement, which finally does away with the iconic trellis chassis, though has caused some problems for Valentino Rossi on his move to Ducati Corse.
Just last month we got our first look at the new Superbike prototype, as Ducati leaked first a Supersport spec version of what many think will be called the Ducati Superbike 1199. An encore to that moment, the street version of the v-twin superbike leaked just days later. While many of us will have to use our imagination on what Ducati’s latest creation will look like, we’re lucky that Luca Bar Design (website here: bar-design.net) can take those thoughts and put them to paper, err…pixels. Rendering the 2012 Ducati Superbike 1199 from what information that is available, this is perhaps one of the best glimpses as to what the Bologna Bullet will look like. Two more renders after the jump.
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

BSB Kiyonari seeking redemption at Knockhill


HM Plant Honda's Ryuichi Kiyonari dropped outside of the top six in the standings following the previous round at Thruxton and now the defending champion knows that he needs to regain the pace he showed at the opening two rounds to put himself back into contention as just 28 points cover third to ninth in the overall standings ahead of Knockhill this weekend (17-19 June).
Kiyonari celebrated podium finishes at the opening two rounds, but both the Croft and Thruxton rounds were disappointing for the triple champion as he struggled to move up the order scoring just seven points. Kiyonari now has vowed that it has to change this weekend and the team will be working hard to repeat their previous success at the Fife circuit where he has finished on the podium at least once in every race over the past five seasons.
Kiyo said: "The last two rounds have been disappointing for me and I haven't had the results that we need for the championship. At Knockhill I need to come back and be fighting with Shakey and the other riders so we can be back in the top six which is so important. I know I have said it before but I am not happy unless I am winning or on the podium, so we need to find a good setting in practice and qualifying so I can push again in the race." www.britishsuperbike.com

Friday, June 10, 2011

Who's already signed for Moto GP 2012 ?

Following Wednesday's announcement that Ben Spies has extended his Yamaha contract, here is a list of the riders with a confirmed place on next year's MotoGP grid.



2012 MotoGP riders to date:

Valentino Rossi ITA Ducati Marlboro
Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Marlboro

Jorge Lorenzo SPA Factory Yamaha
Ben Spies USA Factory Yamaha

Casey Stoner AUS Repsol Honda.
Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda

Cal Crutchlow GBR Tech 3 Yamaha

2012 will be the first year of the new 1000cc engine rules and grid size will increase significantly due to the new class of Claiming Rule Teams.
www.crash.net

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

HRC Stoner blames Formula One for falling grip levels

Repsol Honda's Casey Stoner has fired a shot at Formula One, saying the Pirelli rubber they are using this year have caused grip levels to fall at the Barcelona track.

F1 used Montmelo over the weekend of May 22 and is also a designated test track for the series. Pirelli replaced Bridgestone as the control tyre manufacturer in 2011 and Stoner believes the rubber is making things hard for bikes.

"Pirelli tyres have been putting down too much rubber, they obviously dont keep it on the tyres and it has to go somewhere. I think it mixes in all the cracks in the tarmac - everywhere Formula One has been is really slippery," said the Aussie.

"Here, on the corners they don't use, it is ok but when they are driving and putting down the rubber it is quite bad. When our tyre temperature isn't coming up high because the track temperature isn't high enough then there's no feeling and it's quite easy to go down."

Stoner's views on the lack of adhesion were echoed by Marlboro Ducati's Nicky. Both riders are ex-dirt trackers and should be the least worried by grip levels and the rear spinning up.

"I didn't have traction but as soon as the tyre went off and it started spinning, I went backwards. I used up a lot of tyre and a lot of fuel. The track didn't seem the same. Last year, it was hot and greasy, pole was a lot faster last year. I would say the laps were better last year too," said the American.   www.bikesportnews.com

Sunday, June 5, 2011

BSB John Hopkins turns down Repsol Honda and Tech 3

MCN understands that John Hopkins has turned down approaches from Repsol Honda and Monster Yamaha Tech 3 to ride in next weekend’s British MotoGP round at Silverstone.
HRC apparently approached Hopkins’ British Superbike team boss Paul Denning to see if the American could replace injured Spaniard Dani Pedrosa at Silverstone.
Sources told MCN that Suppo spoke to Denning at the Montmelo circuit near Barcelona last night ahead of tomorrow’s Catalunya MotoGP race. And it understood Hopkins also declined a chance to replace Colin Edwards in the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team after the American broke his right collarbone in a practice crash at the Catalunya circuit in Spain yesterday (Friday).
Hopkins is currently under contract with the Samsung Crescent Suzuki squad in British Superbikes and is second in the series behind Honda rider Shane Byrne after an impressive start to the 2011 campaign.
He made a shock MotoGP comeback earlier this season in Jerez when he replaced injured Spaniard Alvaro Bautista and finished in a respectable 10th place in a rain-hit encounter.
Hopkins is understood to want to focus his efforts on the BSB championship while also working on securing future wild card rides with Suzuki later in the season. A deal for the Californian to ride a factory GSV-R alongside Bautista in the Brno race in August is close to be finalising, as was reported in the May 25 issue of MCN. For more on this story, see the June 8 issue of Motorcycle News.   www.motorcyclenews.com