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Bautista to WSBK

Posted: 24 Aug 2018, 13:13
by Jack
It has been confirmed that Alvaro Bautista will partner Chaz on the Ducati in WSBK next year , Melandri is apparently in talks with Yoshimura Suzuki to replace Roger Hayden in Moto America .

Re: Bautista to WSBK

Posted: 24 Aug 2018, 13:17
by Kwacky
Not the youngest of riders but he does have a wealth of experience.

He's always struggled with consistency. It seems to take him a while to get used to a new bike.

Re: Bautista to WSBK

Posted: 24 Aug 2018, 14:52
by Blade
Ducati and chaz Davies are wsbk champions next year. I guarantee it (rock)

Re: Bautista to WSBK

Posted: 24 Aug 2018, 15:14
by Jack
Blade wrote:Ducati and chaz Davies are wsbk champions next year. I guarantee it (rock)
new bike to get dialed in , new team mate plus variable rev limits depending on how successful they perform and then there's Johnny Rea , It's not going to be a walk in the park .

Re: Bautista to WSBK

Posted: 24 Aug 2018, 15:25
by Kwacky
Blade wrote:Ducati and chaz Davies are wsbk champions next year. I guarantee it (rock)
Bet your Duke on it would ya?

Re: Bautista to WSBK

Posted: 24 Aug 2018, 17:29
by Blade
Jack wrote:
Blade wrote:Ducati and chaz Davies are wsbk champions next year. I guarantee it (rock)
new bike to get dialed in , new team mate plus variable rev limits depending on how successful they perform and then there's Johnny Rea , It's not going to be a walk in the park .
Ducati have won in their new bikes debut season every time except with the Panigale v2. With the arrival of the Panigale v4 normal service will return.

Chaz is capable of the task and the v4 is a quantum leap forward. I would say the advantage is firmly in the red corner.

Re: Bautista to WSBK

Posted: 24 Aug 2018, 18:48
by Deegee
What Blade said. ^^^^^

Re: Bautista to WSBK

Posted: 24 Aug 2018, 19:03
by Kwacky
With an extra 300cc you would hope they can compete with the other bikes

Re: Bautista to WSBK

Posted: 24 Aug 2018, 19:06
by Blade
Kwacky wrote:With an extra 300cc you would hope they can compete with the other bikes
V4 will be a 1000cc as all other 4 cylinder bikes.