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Checa on pole for Ducati 1199 debut | Crash.Net

Checa on pole for Ducati 1199 debut |   Crash.Net | Ductalk | Scoop.it

Carlos Checa has given the brand-new Ducati 1199R a perfect qualifying debut by claiming pole position for the opening round of the 2013 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.

A tenth career pole position for the man that has won four of the last five WSBK races to be held at the Australian venue, Checa would save his best until last as he swept to the top of the standings with his final lap...

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MCN | The end of choppers?

MCN | The end of choppers? | Ductalk | Scoop.it

Custom choppers are threatened by the latest proposals from Brussels to prevent us modifying our bikes. Modifications targeted by EU anti-tampering plans already include tuning for more power.

Now the European Commission wants to add to the list extended forks, a defining feature of choppers.The latest proposals were set out in a meeting between representatives of the Commission, DfT and motorcycle groups.

The Motorcycle Action Group has drafted a letter opposing the moves which it is urging riders to send to their MEPs...more


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