Saturday, February 14, 2009

Suzuki XRG1 (Rizla Suzuki Motorsports)


Bike No. : 7, 65


Technical Specifications
  • Engine Type: 4 stroke water cooled V4
  • Displacement: 800cc
  • Max Power: 225+ ps / 18,000rpm
  • Valve Control and Type: Pneumatic (air control), DOHC four-valve
  • Carburation Type: Fuel injection
  • Lubrication System: Wet sump (Motul Lubricants)
  • Clutch: Dry multi plates (back torque reduction type)
  • Transmission: Six speed low friction constant mesh
  • Final Drive: Chain
  • Frame Type: Twin spar aluminum alloy frame
  • Suspension:
  • Front: Inverted type telescopic (Ohlins)
  • Rear: Link type (Ohlins)
  • Tyres: Bridgestone
  • Wheels: Front and rear: 429mm (16.5 inches)
  • Brake System:
  • Front: Double carbon disc (Brembo)
  • Rear: Single steel disc (Brembo)
  • Overall Length: 2080mm
  • Overall Width: 660mm
  • Overall Height: 1150mm
  • Wheelbase: 1450mm
  • Weight: 148+kg
  • Fuel Tank: 21L
  • Estimated top speed: 330+km/h

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Chris Vermeulen's Profile


  • Bike No.: 7
  • Team: Rizla Suzuki Motorsports
  • Place of Birth: Brisbane, Australia
  • Date of Birth: June 19, 1982
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Home Town: Yandina, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Eyes: Hazel
  • Car: 1954 Ford F150 Hot Rod, 1928 Hopmobile Hot Rod& 1957 Buick - and a Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • Motorcycle: Suzuki RM250, DRZ125, VZR1800 abd the Suzuki GSV-R
  • Favourite Food: Italian, Pizza and Pasta
  • Favourite Drink: Ice Break Iced Coffee
  • Favourite Film: American Grafiti
  • Favourite Music: AC/DC, Metallica, Rammstein, etc
  • Ideal Holiday: Sunshine Coast, Australia
  • First Race: 1988, Motocross
  • Racing hero: Wayne Rainey and Mick Doohan
  • Favourite Sports: Motorsports, Training & Surfing


Career Highlights


2007:
Sixth in MotoGP World Championship. First ever MotoGP victory. Three podiums and one pole position.

2006:
11th place overall in first full MotoGP season. First MotoGP podium (second in Australia). Two MotoGP pole positions (Turkey and USA). Eight top 10 finishes.

2005:
First MotoGP race at Phillip Island, Australia. World Superbike Championship runner-up - six victories.

2004:
World Superbike Championship - fourth place. Four victories.

2003:
World Supersport Champion. Four victories, four runners-up places, three pole-positions. Youngest ever WSS Champion.

2002:
World Supersport Championship -seventh. Two pole-positions, two podium finishes.

2001:
World Supersport Championship. 17th place. Three top 10 finishes.

2000:
World Supersport debut - best finish sixth.European Superstock debut - one win.British Supersport and Superstock Championships. First Supersport win. Five Superstock race wins.

1999:
Australian Superbike Championship - Privateer Champion.

1998:
Began Road racing. Two race wins on 250cc GP machine.

1993-1997:
Dirt Track racing. 10 State titles. National runner-up three times

Loris Capirossi's Profile

  • Bike No. : 65
  • Team: Rizla Suzuki Motorsports
  • Place of Birth: Castel San Pietro Terme, Bologna
  • Date of Birth: April 4, 1973
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Home Town: Bologna, Italy
  • Marital Status: Married to Ingrid with one son Riccardo
  • Eyes: Blue
  • Car: Suzuki Gran Vitara, Seat Leon Cupra, Lancia Delta R20 and two Ford Hot Rods from 1931 and 1934
  • Motorcycle: Suzuki GSV-R
  • Favourite Food: Italian, Pizza, Pasta and Ice Cream
  • Favourite Drink: Water and Good Wine
  • Favourite Film: Any Action Movie
  • Favourite Music: Italian Singers, Pop Music and Country
  • Ideal Holiday: By the sea with hot weather
  • First Race: 1987 Road Racing Trophy Race in Maggione, Italy
  • Racing hero: Fausto Gresini
  • Favourite Sports: Everything with an engine

Career Highlights:

2007:
7th place overall. One victory and three podiums

2006:
Third place overall. Three victories, five podiums and two pole positions

2005:
Sixth place with two victories, two podiums and three pole positions

2004:
Ninth place in MotoGP World Championship

2003:
Fourth place with one win and five podiums

2002:
First season in MotoGP. Eighth overall with two podiums

2001:
Third in final season in 500cc Championship. Nine podiums and four poles

2000:
Returns to 500cc. One win and three podiums for seventh in the Championship

1999:
Final season in 250cc class. Finishes third with three wins and six podiums

1998:
250cc World Champion. Two wins, seven podiums and eight pole positions

1997:
Returns to 250cc and finishes sixth in the Championship.

1996:
First victory in 500cc class. 10th overall

1995:
Debut season in 500cc World Championship. Sixth position in final standings

1994:
Third in 250cc class. Four wins, five podiums and five pole positions

1993:
Runner-up in 250cc World Championship. Three wins, four podiums and seven pole positions

1992:
Debut season in 250cc Championship. 12th overall

1991:
Consecutive 125cc World Titles. Five wins, seven podiums, five pole positions

1990:
World Champion in 125cc Grand Prix debut season. Youngest-ever title winner. Three victories and five podiums