New Ducati MotoGP: 330 miles per hour!

The new Ducati motorcycle of Valentino Rossi for the World Championship passes the 330 mph; the engine of 1,000 cc V4 generates over 230 horsepower. The motorcycle will be used by Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden this season.

Ducati filed just days ago called Desmosedici GP12 prototype that will contest the 2012 season of MotoGP World Championship. This new bike will be used by the legendary Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden for the main category of the World Championship. According to the manufacturer the GP12 has an engine over 230 horsepower and can go top speed of 330 kilometers per hour.

 Its engine is a V4 1000 cc liquid-cooled, electronic fuel injection and four valves per cylinder. The dry weight is undoubtedly very low and for a motorcycle of this size, we have exactly 157 kg reported by the Italian brand. After results below expectations in 2011 Ducati try again and are who was recovering in the World Championship.

The first race of the season is going to happen at the Losail circuit in Qatar. Within the world of two wheels we have great news that we personally had a great impact, the grandson founded the legendary motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson leaves North American brand. Willie G. Davidson occupied positions far senior vice president and designer, the company claims that this will continue as tied to the company as an ambassador for Harley.

After fifty years as responsible for the design of all Harley Davidson Willie did not act more in the company, starting next April 30 this is removed from the office. The North American brand announced that Willie grandson of William A. Davidson one of the founders of the manufacturer is going to stop being part of the company.

"During my life I was a lucky couple the opportunity of my passion for design with love for this amazing framework that is within my veins", says Willie. "What I reward is seeing the impact of our motorcycles in the lives of our customers", said Willie, who was responsible for buying Harley-Davidson back in 1981. The brand says the grandson of a founder who is now 78 years continue to be part of the company.