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Jan 17, 2008 | 03:34 PM

PhilipMSPT

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Motorcycle + icy road + 140 mhp =

Absolutely no problem for a Ducati.

DESMOSEDICI GP8

For the grand finale Ducati had one of their MotoGP bikes fitted with studded tires and it was driven on ice.

Ducati's test rider discovers the truth most Mid-west pond racers already know: with studs, there's more traction on ice than there is on dry pavement.

Jan 17, 2008 | 03:36 PM

Shoyuu

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You know I was expecting a horrific looking picture from the thread title.... You sneaky sonofa

Bike looks fantastic. Is that the new ride?

Jan 17, 2008 | 03:40 PM

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Yeah, I expected to see an accident pic or video too

Very nice bike

You getting one ?

Jan 17, 2008 | 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoyuu

Bike looks fantastic. Is that the new ride?

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Originally Posted by Robarapta

Very nice bike

You getting one ?

That's Casey Stoner's MotoGP bike.

It has been clocked at 240 mph.

One of a kind. The amount of time and energy and technology and marketing in that single bike costs tens of millions...

Jan 17, 2008 | 05:07 PM

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I was expecting horrify pic too...
the bike is amazing!!

Jan 17, 2008 | 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoyuu

You know I was expecting a horrific looking picture from the thread title.... You sneaky sonofa

Bike looks fantastic. Is that the new ride?

+1 on that but i knew he wouldn't post something like that w/o a NWS warning.

i'm sure studded tires have more traction but are they legal? And the driver'll need one warm jacket.