New 800cc's In Action

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:23 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9RFKSWy1ow

Some of the new 800cc GP bikes in action.

Has anyone seen or heard about Kwacka's new 800cc? As far as I can see we dont have one yet?

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:28 pm

I've seen photos of the H#$da 800cc GP bike... It looks like a pocket bike with 17inch wheels on it.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:58 pm

red_dave wrote:I've seen photos of the H#$da 800cc GP bike... It looks like a pocket bike with 17inch wheels on it.

how ugly is that rear end....the hugger sticks out further than the seat.

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:05 am

I beleive Kwaka are boring out Akira old ZX7R (in cotton wool since the end of 750cc SBK's) to 799cc as we speak....

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:41 am

Some pics...

slojo · Post by **slojo** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:50 am

wow... they're all pretty tiny! but looking good, should be an interesting season next year.

Post by **Wattie** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:53 am

the duc, Suzuki, and Yamaha at least still resemble bikes

but sure about the Buellesque Honda but?
looks like the fuel tank in under the riders ass, not a bad idea to stop the weight shifting as fuel load de-creases.

i like the fact that Ducati arent scared to whack their full livery on the test bike. shows they are confident in their package.

Pabs · Post by **Pabs** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:04 pm

I think they look ok,check out the exhaust on the Honda>>>only a sign of times to come.
Its great how clever a designers can get,here we have a smaller shorter bike,BUT look at the length of those swingarms.
I am thinking Pedrosa & Caparossi & other shortish riders with small physique will be happy

99coconuts · Post by **99coconuts** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:32 pm

i see the ducati is utilizing the new 'invisible disc' technology on the front there

i guess they dont go quick enuff to need brakes anyways huh, might aswell save some weight....

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:37 pm

Have there been any speculations on how much this will affect lap times?

aardvark · Post by **aardvark** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 6:18 pm

Stereo wrote:Have there been any speculations on how much this will affect lap times?

So far, not much... The 800's at the recent testing in Japan are listed as 800's.

1. Colin Edwards USA Camel Yamaha Team 1min 46.68 secs
2. Sete Gibernau SPA Ducati 800 1min 47.41 secs
3. Kenny Roberts Jr USA Team Roberts 1min 47.64 secs
4. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team 1min 47.70 secs
5. Loris Capirossi ITA Ducati 800 1min 47.89 secs
6. Kousuke Akiyoshi JPN Team Suzuki MotoGP 1min 47.89 secs
7. Dani Pedrosa SPA Honda 800 1min 48.21 secs
8. Tady Okada JPN Honda 1min 48.43 secs
9. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha 800 1min 48.58 secs
10. Nobuatsu Aoki JPN Team Suzuki MotoGP 1min 50.48 secs

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 4:55 pm

The initial shake-down test was positive and after a few visits to the pits for adjustments to various areas of machine set up the youngster lapped the multi-purpose race track at 1m 48.210s – a time just over half a second slower than his best lap time set in Sundays Japanese grand prix.

taken from http://www.speedtv.com/articles/moto/motogp/32839/

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:09 pm

Stereo wrote:Have there been any speculations on how much this will affect lap times?

yea..having no front discs will speed up lap times..if u can make it all the way around a lap...