Sneek Peak: Ducati Multistrada 1200S

I had the pleasure of getting a sneak peak at the new MTS 1200S yesterday in Scottsdale.  I'll have to say that I came away fairly impressed from what I saw.  The one on display was the S Sport Edition with gobs of carbon fiber everywhere.  The S model also features electronically adjustable Öhlins suspension.

2010 Daytona 200

Well another Daytona 200 is in the books this past weekend and I will tell you that this is about the 4th year in a row I haven't bothered to watch it. The 200 has come a long way from what is in my opinion its high mark in the mid '90's. Unfortunately, it has come a long way in the wrong direction! Ever since going to a Superbike format, the 200 has perennially seen entries from the AMA regulars as well as top contenders from World Superbike and even MotoGP. The pinnacle for me was in either '95 or '96 (I don't recall the year exactly) where we saw Carl Fogherty, Troy Corser, Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Doug Polen, and Scott Russell all compete in the race. The factories thought this race was important enough to enter their top riders. Before going to a Superbike format, Kenny Roberts, Spencer, Lawson, Wayne Rainey and others were regulars on two strokes. Hell, even Giacomo Agostini and Mike Hailwood would ride the 200!