How good are the new Ducatis!

[RustyGT]

MotoGP Official Site

1st Round Suzuka, Race Result: Cappirossi 3rd. [Aussie Troy] Bayliss 5th.

2nd Round Sth Africa, Friday qualifying: Capirossi 2nd. Bayliss 4th.
Capirossi was 0.14 sec behind Rossi!

And these babys are fresh outta the crate!

R.

On the other hand, the two aussies on the 'kwakas' are in for a long year.
I don't think even Eddie Lawson could make those 'Green Meanies' Go quick...

[desmocat]

Seem to do well for fresh outta the gate, I think.
They radared Capi in testing on the Duc V4 @ 204 mph!
That was even faster than the Honda RC 211 V.

But, credit to honda, having basically a fully developed bike, they are in the paddock polishing the windscreen while everybody else is still trying to figure what works and what doesn't.

Rossi is gonna have to work for it this year.

whoo hoo! Texan Collin Edwards #8 also on a new bike(aprilia)