Spies to Ducati GP next year??

CS23 · 09-06-2012, 07:33 AM

http://superbikeplanet.com/2012/Sep/120906a.htm I don't know who to believe anymore or what?!

SO many rumors! Any Gp fans on here that have heard anything else? He is supposed to release a statement "later this week" it's late in the week now so hopefully soon

KNanthrup · 09-06-2012, 07:48 AM

Blah, I'd rather see him on a Gresini Honda than a Pramac satellite Duc. I guess this team is supposed to get near-factory level support, but still..

Worldtraveller · 09-06-2012, 07:54 AM

Most of the recent rumors have him being courted by Gresini Honda. I was hoping he would go to the new Suzuki team (if it actually happens). I'd really like to see Suzuki and Kawi get back in the game (and BMW and Aprilia to enter soon).

gnvdallas · 09-06-2012, 07:58 AM

What?!?! Last I heard it BMW World Superbike. Sheesh, talk about silly season!

theJrod · 09-06-2012, 08:17 AM

WERA forums will have it the second it becomes official, wherever that may be.

BMW and Gresini seem to be old news now, and the latest rumor is Ducati satellite team w/ a full factory supported bike.

He hinted at making the official announcement this week.

It kinda makes sense...
Ben's not done in GP, despite his issues with the Yamaha team. He has unfinished business there, as he's never really shown his potential.
Ducati probably recognizes that they need quite a bit of the GP12 redesigned from the ground up, and they need good riders to give good feedback.
Ducati can also probably match or beat what Spies was making at Yamaha.
If '13 is a flop on the Duc, Spies is first inline for the top seat at a new Suzuki GP team.

PeteN95 · 09-06-2012, 08:50 AM

If the Audi $ and engineering input kicks in, the Duc ride could be a very good choice?!

gnvdallas · 09-06-2012, 09:07 AM

Hope your right, hate to see all his talent wasted riding a bike that can't compete. It has been hard to watch him this year, with blown engine, broken swing arm and a host of tire issues.

CS23 · 09-06-2012, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by theJrod

WERA forums will have it the second it becomes official, wherever that may be.

BMW and Gresini seem to be old news now, and the latest rumor is Ducati satellite team w/ a full factory supported bike.

He hinted at making the official announcement this week.

It kinda makes sense...
Ben's not done in GP, despite his issues with the Yamaha team. He has unfinished business there, as he's never really shown his potential.
Ducati probably recognizes that they need quite a bit of the GP12 redesigned from the ground up, and they need good riders to give good feedback.
Ducati can also probably match or beat what Spies was making at Yamaha.
If '13 is a flop on the Duc, Spies is first inline for the top seat at a new Suzuki GP team.

That's what I've heard too, full factory support on a satellite team, similar to what Honda did with Simocelli last season. I'm thinking it'll probably be a one year contract and if they suck he'll move onto suzuki.. Time will tell, but I'm growing impatient haha

Buckwheat · 09-06-2012, 01:04 PM

It's just so hard to take this going from the most desirable factory seat in the paddock to the least!

I can understand the unfinished business and the $$ to be made, but after enjoying watching his racing in AMA and WSBK, this is almost too much to stomach.

fastfoodfred · 09-06-2012, 03:51 PM

Even if he were to be Nicky's team mate, even that Ducati is a solid B team. Spies would be doing himself no favors riding one of those unless Audi can make it a decent bike.

Any new bike in the field will suck the first year unless they have engineers on payroll stolen from Yamaha or Honda. I would hope, if Ben went with a Suzuki, should they ever get back in the game, that it would be a multi year deal. That way, he could build the bike that he could ride, from the ground up.

Ejlofty · 09-06-2012, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by PeteN95

If the Audi $ and engineering input kicks in, the Duc ride could be a very good choice?!

Maybe, but it seems no one can ride that bike> If Rossi can't make it work, whats Ben going to do. Hell he couldn't even ride # 2 in on the best team.
I just have to wonder

Wyckedan · 09-06-2012, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Ejlofty

Maybe, but it seems no one can ride that bike> If Rossi can't make it work, whats Ben going to do. Hell he couldn't even ride # 2 in on the best team.
I just have to wonder

Ben was PLAGUED with mechanical failures this year, you can't base his performance off of a bike that breaks if you look at it wrong

Ejlofty · 09-06-2012, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Wyckedan

Ben was PLAGUED with mechanical failures this year, you can't base his performance off of a bike that breaks if you look at it wrong

So what happens if you look at the Ducati wrong? Ask the the guys who ride it.
Even when The Yami ran for him he was not to good on a consistent basis
I'm a Spies fan and want to see him on the podium, This does not seem like the path.
Just sayin

Wyckedan · 09-06-2012, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Ejlofty

So what happens if you look at the Ducati wrong? Ask the the gus who ride it.
Even when The Yami ran for him he was not to good on a consistent basis
I'm a Spies fan and want to see him on the podium, This does not seem like the path.
Just sayin

I completely agree that Ducati is a terrible choice for him. I was just saying that the Yamaha was a POS this year for him too. Hopefully Suzuki puts together a powerhouse of a bike for him too develop. He's got a lot of years left, and maybe he can build a legacy of championships

CS23 · 09-07-2012, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by Wyckedan

I completely agree that Ducati is a terrible choice for him. I was just saying that the Yamaha was a POS this year for him too. Hopefully Suzuki puts together a powerhouse of a bike for him too develop. He's got a lot of years left, and maybe he can build a legacy of championships

I agree Yamaha was absolutely terrible for him this year, Ben came right out and said that Yamaha wasn't willing to change the bike for his riding style, so he's been forced all season to try and ride a bike that was built from the ground up for Jorge. Here's to hoping we see Spies on that podium for the next few years regardless of who he's with

PeteN95 · 09-07-2012, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Ejlofty

Maybe, but it seems no one can ride that bike> If Rossi can't make it work, whats Ben going to do. Hell he couldn't even ride # 2 in on the best team.
I just have to wonder

If Audi does what is needed, it won't be "that bike"!?!?

woodpecker · 09-07-2012, 12:45 PM

I thought Dovi was shifting over to the Duc team?

jaybo666 · 09-07-2012, 03:38 PM

It's official, Dovi and Spies to satellite Ducati

jaybo666 · 09-07-2012, 03:44 PM

Whoops, sorry,apparently it's Spies and Iannone on Ducks next year

theJrod · 09-07-2012, 04:10 PM

I still don't see an official announcement. Just the article regarding the Italian press "claiming" it's official.
Until its published by RRW, it's not official.


09-06-2012, 07:33 AM	#1
CS23 Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2012 From: Stanwood, WA I Ride: Ducati 848	Spies to Ducati GP next year?? http://superbikeplanet.com/2012/Sep/120906a.htm I don't know who to believe anymore or what?! SO many rumors! Any Gp fans on here that have heard anything else? He is supposed to release a statement "later this week" it's late in the week now so hopefully soon __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-06-2012, 07:48 AM	#2
KNanthrup Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Issaquah, WA I Ride: '09 CBR1000RR. '95 R1100GS	Blah, I'd rather see him on a Gresini Honda than a Pramac satellite Duc. I guess this team is supposed to get near-factory level support, but still.. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-06-2012, 07:54 AM	#3
Worldtraveller Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2012 From: Everett, WA I Ride: Wearing ears.	Most of the recent rumors have him being courted by Gresini Honda. I was hoping he would go to the new Suzuki team (if it actually happens). I'd really like to see Suzuki and Kawi get back in the game (and BMW and Aprilia to enter soon). __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-06-2012, 07:58 AM	#4
gnvdallas Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2012 From: Lacey	What?!?! Last I heard it BMW World Superbike. Sheesh, talk about silly season! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-06-2012, 08:17 AM	#5
theJrod Racer Extraordinaire Joined: Feb 2006 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: w/ Optimum Performance Rider Training	WERA forums will have it the second it becomes official, wherever that may be. BMW and Gresini seem to be old news now, and the latest rumor is Ducati satellite team w/ a full factory supported bike. He hinted at making the official announcement this week. It kinda makes sense... Ben's not done in GP, despite his issues with the Yamaha team. He has unfinished business there, as he's never really shown his potential. Ducati probably recognizes that they need quite a bit of the GP12 redesigned from the ground up, and they need good riders to give good feedback. Ducati can also probably match or beat what Spies was making at Yamaha. If '13 is a flop on the Duc, Spies is first inline for the top seat at a new Suzuki GP team. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by theJrod; 09-06-2012 at 08:22 AM..


09-06-2012, 08:50 AM	#6
PeteN95 Joined: Jan 2008 From: Muk, WA Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: fast, except on the road.	If the Audi $ and engineering input kicks in, the Duc ride could be a very good choice?! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-06-2012, 09:07 AM	#7
gnvdallas Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2012 From: Lacey	Hope your right, hate to see all his talent wasted riding a bike that can't compete. It has been hard to watch him this year, with blown engine, broken swing arm and a host of tire issues. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-06-2012, 01:04 PM	#9
Buckwheat Shredder Joined: Nov 2005 From: Kennewick, WA I Ride: '96 Triumph Speed Triple, '07.5 Aprilia Tuono & '05 Kawdamaski DL650 (UJM)	It's just so hard to take this going from the most desirable factory seat in the paddock to the least! I can understand the unfinished business and the $$ to be made, but after enjoying watching his racing in AMA and WSBK, this is almost too much to stomach. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-06-2012, 03:51 PM	#10
fastfoodfred Moto2 Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2008 SXV4.5 + 1985 RZ350 + 2010 YZ250F +	Even if he were to be Nicky's team mate, even that Ducati is a solid B team. Spies would be doing himself no favors riding one of those unless Audi can make it a decent bike. Any new bike in the field will suck the first year unless they have engineers on payroll stolen from Yamaha or Honda. I would hope, if Ben went with a Suzuki, should they ever get back in the game, that it would be a multi year deal. That way, he could build the bike that he could ride, from the ground up. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-07-2012, 12:45 PM	#17
woodpecker Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2009 From: your mommas house I Ride: skinny hot women with bit TT's	I thought Dovi was shifting over to the Duc team? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-07-2012, 03:38 PM	#18
jaybo666 Licensed Joined: Jun 2010 From: portland oregon I Ride: 2007 Suzuki GSXR1000	It's official, Dovi and Spies to satellite Ducati __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-07-2012, 03:44 PM	#19
jaybo666 Licensed Joined: Jun 2010 From: portland oregon I Ride: 2007 Suzuki GSXR1000	Whoops, sorry,apparently it's Spies and Iannone on Ducks next year __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-07-2012, 04:10 PM	#20
theJrod Racer Extraordinaire Joined: Feb 2006 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: w/ Optimum Performance Rider Training	I still don't see an official announcement. Just the article regarding the Italian press "claiming" it's official. Until its published by RRW, it's not official. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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