Posted by T3 on January 23, 2006, 10:38 am
Fairly tight so far, the top three anyway. Chris V. over 5 secs off the
pace? 17 looks a little slim too, but at least KR made it to the test...
> 1 Valentino Rossi Team Camel Yamaha Yamaha YZR-M1 2:02.14
> 2 Nicky Hayden Repsol Honda Team Honda RC211V 2:02.23
> 3 Marco Melandri Team Fortuna Honda Honda RC211V 2:02.28
> 4 Loris Capirossi Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati Desmosedici GP-6 2:02.54
> 5 Colin Edwards Team Camel Yamaha Yamaha YZR-M1 2:02.61
> 6 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team Honda RC211V 2:02.74
> 7 Sete Gibernau Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati Desmosedici GP-6 2:02.86
> 8 John Hopkins Team Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki GSV-R 2:03.28
> 9 Casey Stoner LCR Honda Honda RC211V 2:03.57
> 10 Shinya Nakano Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR 2:03.77
> 11 Kenny Roberts Jnr. KR Honda KR Honda RC211V 2:03.80
> 12 Toni Elias Team Fortuna Honda Honda RC211V 2:03.82
> 13 Randy DePuniet Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR 2:03.90
> 14 Alex Hofmann Team D'Antin MotoGP Ducati Desmosedici GP-5 2:04.64
> 15 James Ellison Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha YZR-M1 2:06.40
> 16 Chris Vermeulen Team Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki GSV-R 2:07.56
> 17 Jose Luis Cardoso Team D'Antin MotoGP Ducati Desmosedici GP-5 2:07.70
Posted by Julian Bond on January 23, 2006, 1:18 pm
>Fairly tight so far, the top three anyway. Chris V. over 5 secs off the
>pace? 17 looks a little slim too, but at least KR made it to the
>test...
>> 1 Valentino Rossi Team Camel Yamaha Yamaha YZR-M1 2:02.14
>>11 Kenny Roberts Jnr. KR Honda KR Honda RC211V 2:03.80
1.7s off Rossi on a brand new bike straight out of the box that was just
a bunch of cad/cam files 2 months ago is an astonishing achievement.
And yes, 17 is it. The only person missing is Tamada and the only other
half way likely starter is Jacques on a 3rd Kawasaki. So it looks like
we'll only have 18 on the grid this year.
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Posted by T3 on January 23, 2006, 1:33 pm
Julian Bond wrote:
>
> 1.7s off Rossi on a brand new bike straight out of the box that was just
> a bunch of cad/cam files 2 months ago is an astonishing achievement.
Absolutely! A week or so ago they weren't even sure they'd be ready to
make the trip.
>
> And yes, 17 is it. The only person missing is Tamada and the only other
> half way likely starter is Jacques on a 3rd Kawasaki. So it looks like
> we'll only have 18 on the grid this year.
>
I forgot about Tamada-san, so at least 18, huh? I guess it could be worse...
On a side note, interesting article from Mat at the soup site...
Posted by Howard Kveck on January 23, 2006, 8:42 pm
> >Fairly tight so far, the top three anyway. Chris V. over 5 secs off the
> >pace? 17 looks a little slim too, but at least KR made it to the
> >test...
> >
> >> 1 Valentino Rossi Team Camel Yamaha Yamaha YZR-M1 2:02.14
>
> >>11 Kenny Roberts Jnr. KR Honda KR Honda RC211V 2:03.80
>
> 1.7s off Rossi on a brand new bike straight out of the box that was just
> a bunch of cad/cam files 2 months ago is an astonishing achievement.
I wonder if this is an all new frame, and if not, how much engineering it
took to get the Honda engine shoehorned in. You're right, though, it is a pretty
amazing feat to get the bike ready this quickly. Lot's of overtime at KR's shop.
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Posted by Mark N on January 23, 2006, 10:35 pm
Julian Bond wrote:
>> Fairly tight so far, the top three anyway. Chris V. over 5 secs off
>> the pace? 17 looks a little slim too, but at least KR made it to the
>> test...
>>> 1 Valentino Rossi Team Camel Yamaha Yamaha YZR-M1 2:02.14
>
>>> 11 Kenny Roberts Jnr. KR Honda KR Honda RC211V 2:03.80
> 1.7s off Rossi on a brand new bike straight out of the box that was just
> a bunch of cad/cam files 2 months ago is an astonishing achievement.
Yeah, but when you have a former world champion in the saddle...
It was always said that the KR chassis was pretty good, and it held both
a V4 and V5 previously. Perhaps it didn't need too much tweaking to get
it working with the Honda V5? My thinking has been with sufficient
financing, the kind that can pay for a second rider and sufficient
testing, this deal could really take off. An inspired KRJR, Michelin
tires, a Honda motor - not a bad start...
> And yes, 17 is it. The only person missing is Tamada and the only other
> half way likely starter is Jacques on a 3rd Kawasaki. So it looks like
> we'll only have 18 on the grid this year.
So is WCM/KTM definitely out? Hadn't read that...
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> 2 Nicky Hayden Repsol Honda Team Honda RC211V 2:02.23
> 3 Marco Melandri Team Fortuna Honda Honda RC211V 2:02.28
> 4 Loris Capirossi Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati Desmosedici GP-6 2:02.54
> 5 Colin Edwards Team Camel Yamaha Yamaha YZR-M1 2:02.61
> 6 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team Honda RC211V 2:02.74
> 7 Sete Gibernau Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati Desmosedici GP-6 2:02.86
> 8 John Hopkins Team Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki GSV-R 2:03.28
> 9 Casey Stoner LCR Honda Honda RC211V 2:03.57
> 10 Shinya Nakano Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR 2:03.77
> 11 Kenny Roberts Jnr. KR Honda KR Honda RC211V 2:03.80
> 12 Toni Elias Team Fortuna Honda Honda RC211V 2:03.82
> 13 Randy DePuniet Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR 2:03.90
> 14 Alex Hofmann Team D'Antin MotoGP Ducati Desmosedici GP-5 2:04.64
> 15 James Ellison Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha YZR-M1 2:06.40
> 16 Chris Vermeulen Team Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki GSV-R 2:07.56
> 17 Jose Luis Cardoso Team D'Antin MotoGP Ducati Desmosedici GP-5 2:07.70